Adult Education
Each year this committee plans a calendar of events for the continuing education of our membership.
Archives
This committee preserves the history of Temple Emanuel in the Mort & Peg Finkelstein Archives.
Arts and Ceremonials
This committee oversees the purchase of religious objects and works of art for our Temple.
Budget and Finance
This committee's primary responsibilities are preparation of the annual budget and approval of payment by the Treasurer of all expenses. They also work closely with the Fundraising Committee.
Building and Grounds
This committee oversees the maintenance of the Temple Emanuel campus.
Calling and Bereavement
This committee is responsible for notifying Temple members of a death in our community.
Cemetery
The Cemetery Committee is responsible for the maintenance of Temple Emanuel's section in the City of Grand Rapids Cemetery at Eastern SE and Hall Street SE.
College Outreach
This committee stays in contact with our college students by sending holiday packages throughout the year. Packages are sent for the New Year, for Chanukah, for Tu B'Shevat, for Purim, and for Passover.
Communications
This committee shares the news of the Temple with our membership. This committee is responsible for the Temple Emanuel Web site, Newsletter, electronic communications and social media.
Fundraising
This committee organizes events and projects that raise funds for the congregation.
Gift Shop
The Temple Gift Shop maintains an inventory of items Jews need every day. It is also a great place to purchase a Bar or Bat Mitzvah gift, a wedding or anniversary gift or Hanukkah gift. Committee members staff the gift shop and handle all aspects of buying and merchandising.
Holiday Dinners and Celebrations
This committee coordinates special dinners and celebrations for Selichot, Sukkot, Chanukah, Tu B'Shevat, Purim, and Passover.
Kitchen
This committee oversees the functioning of the Marilyn Leven Kitchen.
Library
This committee oversees the Greta and Hy Berkowitz Center for Jewish Learning.
Membership
This committee welcomes new members to Temple Emanuel. Each year they host a special new member gathering. This committee also works hard to recruit new members to Temple.
Music Committee
This committee works with the Rabbi to introduce new music to the worship experience at Temple. The committee also works with our member musicians and our High Holiday soloist to create a diverse musical program at services.
Oneg Shabbat Committee
This committee coordinates the dessert receptions that follow services.
Religious Services
This committee works with the rabbi to create a meaningful worship experience for our members.
Security
The Security Committee is involved with a variety of responsibilities from employing armed guards for major events to monitoring equipment and developing safety procedures.
Social Action
This committee creates opportunities for our members to engage in the pursuit of Tikkun Olam or the repair of our world. The social action committee often coordinates our annual Mitzvah Day.
Technology
This committee oversees the all technology used at Temple including the media center in the Greta and Hy Berkowitz Center for Jewish Learning.
Tours
This committee shares the story of Temple Emanuel and the basics of Jewish life with visiting church and school groups.
Ushers
The Ushers committee provides the ushering services for all of our High Holy Day and Shabbat services.