Organizations and Committees

Board of Trustees
This is the governing body of the community, consisting of appointed Congregation members. Meetings of the Board of Trustees are generally held once a month. Contact the office for further details.

Synagogue & Ritual Committee
Much of the work of this committee over the last six months has involved organizing services for Shabbat and other special days, as well as organizing High Holyday services. The committee encourages all members to involve themselves with the spiritual life of the community. They welcome comments and suggestions for services, and also encourage congregants to volunteer to give a talk during Shabbat evening services and/or a D'var Torah on Saturday mornings.

B'nai B'rith Lodge #739
According to B'nai Brith Interactive: "We are the volunteers performing community service in your area. We are the emergency relief fund at work around the world. We are the venue where presidents and heads of state address Jewish concerns. We are the place where seniors turn for affordable housing. We are the focal point for singles and young couples. We are the center for Jewish life on campus. We are the youth group for Jewish teens."

B'nai B'rith Youth Organization
BBYO is the youth division of B'nai B'rith, and is open to both young men and young women, ages 13-18. BBYO offers many enjoyable social programs for Jewish youth, out of town conferences, and various community service works. The Len Landa Chapter has an ongoing bottle drive and would appreciate your donation of bottles and cans. Please contact the office to drop off your bottles and cans.

Hadassah
Founded in 1917, the Hadassah-WIZO Organization of Canada is an association of Canadian women dedicated to the support of health, social welfare and educational programs in Israel, and to the enrichment of Jewish life in Canada. Some of the activities of the Sarah Goldenberg Chapter include an annual Youth Aliyah Dinner, a Jewish Style Dinner Raffle, and Hadassah Cards, which are available for all occasions. The money raised by Hadassah this year will go to support the BenYakir Youth Village, the CHW Netanya Technological High School, the Hadassim Children and Youth Village, the CHW Nahalal Community and Comprehensive School, the Hadassah-WIZO Canada Research Institute, and the Neri Bloomfield College of Design and Teacher Training.

Sisterhood
Sisterhood is the women's organization of the Synagogue. We are affiliated with the national organization, Women's League for Conservative Judaism. Through this organization we have access to expertise and publications relating to Social Action, Adult Education, Handcrafts, Disabilities, Jewish Living, Judaica Shops, Torah Fund, Public Relations, Singles, Youth/School Training Services, Israel Affairs, Leadership Training and many more. Sisterhood operates the Gift Shop in the Center, organizes the onegs and kiddush luncheons following services as well as for guest speakers and holidays,ensures that the kitchen is kept stocked with supplies and equipment for every occasion, has a representative sitting on the Board of Trustees, and presents a kiddush cup to each and every Bar and Bat Mitzvah. We are also a group of women who are concerned about and committed to Israel (through our Masorti contributions), hungry children everywhere (through Mazon Canada,) and the education of future Rabbis (through the Jewish Theological Seminary and our support of the Torah Fund). We seek to enrich the Jewish education of our members through programs and attendance at Regional conventions. For information please contact the Sisterhood President, Marsha Scharfstein at marshas@shaw.ca

Saskatchewan Jewish Foundation
SJF offers financial assistance for education. The objective of the Foundation is to assist those pursuing activities that will be of benefit to the Jewish Community. The Foundation will take into consideration academic performance, financial need and communal involvement. Priority will be given to those applicants engaged in programs that are likely to bear directly on our community's needs in the fields of education, social welfare, religion or culture. Interested parties may obtain an application form from the Congregation's office.

Jewish Students Association
Jewish life in campus JSA is representative organization of Jewish students at the U of S. JSA organizes and promotes social and educational events directed towards Jewish students as well as general student and faculty population on campus. Such events include lectures and guest speakers as well as the promotion and understanding of Judaism among Jews and multi-faith groups. JSA welcomes new Jewish students and other interested people to become involed in our events. If you would like to take part or get more information please contact Shirly & Nim at 343-7023 ext.4 or areivim@sasktel.net.