| The job: | Bring the service together | |
| Why it is important: | Because there is a lot of coordination required to conduct a smooth service. | |
| Time commitment: | about 3 hours (45 minutes to set up, 2 hours for the service, and 15 minutes to pack up) | |
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| The job: | Catalogue our collection so that members can easily borrow resources | |
| Why it is important: | because we have some interesting resources to share | |
| Time commitment: | on-going | |
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| The job: | Assist in the Leading of a Shabbat service | |
| Why it is important: | Because Shabbat services are one of the most important activities we do at BPJC | |
| Time commitment: | 2 hours for the service (plus preparation) | |
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| The job: | set up and take down a simple kiddush |
| Why it is important: | for blessings after Shabbat services and for fellowship |
| Time commitment: | twice per month. one hour each time. |
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| The job: | Document and organise our congregational history |
| Why it is important: | To ensure we have an enduring record of our people and our achievements |
| Time commitment: | Ongoing. |
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| The job: | Help to set up and pack up (breakdown) rented facilities for functions |
| Why it is important: | so the right atmosphere can be created in a temporary space |
| Time commitment: | about 1 hour immediately prior to and 1 hour immediately after the function |
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| The job: | plan and oversee all the tasks related to a single Festival (e.g.. Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Chanukah, Purim Megilla reading, Pesach, or Shavuot) |
| Why it is important: | to make sure things run smoothly |
| Time commitment: | Depends on the festival / event |
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| The job: | Support service leaders |
| Why it is important: | to ensure our customs are observed and that people participating in the service understand what is expected of them. |
| Time commitment: | 15 minutes prior to the service plus 2 hours for the service (Shabbat service) |
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| The job: | Read Torah for Shabbat and holiday services |
| Why it is important: | because participation on the Bimah gives qualified congregants an opportunity to learn and practice and enhance their synagogue skills and play an active role in the ritual life of the congregation |
| Time commitment: | Initial preparation can take a few hours. Opportunities are available up to twice per month. |
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| The job: | support classroom activities as needed, help families feel connected |
| Why it is important: | to enrich the Cheder learning experience |
| Time commitment: | up to 2 hours twice per month |
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| The job: | Say prayers, recite psalms, prepare the body for burial (bathe and dress it according to ritual practice) |
| Why it is important: | Jewish burial rituals require it. |
| Time commitment: | about 1.5 hours, upon notification of a death |
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