Congregational
Involvement Committee

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Congregational Involvement Committee's (CIC) mission is to attract, recruit, welcome, integrate and retain members. CIC's goal is to promote a congregational environment that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of both the affiliated and the not-yet-affiliated. It works to create an atmosphere that will inspire and encourage congregates to find a lifelong place within Temple Shaaray Tefila where they can nurture their Jewish identity. Another responsibility, along with other Temple committees, is to identify and mentor future lay leaders.

CIC's first point of contact is a Dorshei Shalom greeter/usher program for Friday night Shabbat services. Volunteers are trained and organized to provide a warm welcoming environment for both members and visitors at our Friday night services. Inquiries about membership in the congregation and questions about Temple programs are answered by Dorshei Shalom volunteers at the Oneg Shabbat following each service.

CIC's next point of contact is with new Temple members. Shortly after joining Shaaray Tefila, new member families receive a "Welcome Package" at home from CIC. The Committee hosts a New Members' Shabbat Service and Dinner in the Fall and a second dinner in the Spring.

CIC sponsors two special affinity groups within the congregation: JeTSeT for members and non-members in their 20's and Young Professionals for congregants in their 30's and 40's.

This year CIC organized Kehillah, a project to reach every Shaaray Tefila member by phone.  The committee also assists the Temple Office in calling late-registering members to expedite the distribution of High Holy Day tickets.

We especially encourage new members to join us on this very active Temple Committee, e-mail Woody Greenberg, CIC Chair, or Alexis Ekstein, CIC Vice Chair, at administration@tstnyc.org