Members support the Congregation by serving on committees -- helping to set priorities, make policy and determine the activities of the community. Let us know which committees interest you.

Social Action Committee: The Social Action Committee coordinates and encourages the communal service activities of the congregation within the community. The committee enacts this mission with such activities as mentoring Bar/Bat Mitzvah students on their Mitzvah projects, organizing social action projects for the congregation, and distributing tzedakah (righteous giving) on behalf of the congregation.

Sisterhood : Congregation Emeth’s Sisterhood brings together women of all ages from the congregation for social, spiritual, and educational events. Programs have included leading Shabbat worship, learning to knit and presenting Bar and Bat Mitzvah students with tzedakah boxes.

Education Committee : The congregation’s Education Committee is responsible for the Jewish growth and identity development programming at Emeth for members of all ages. From youth and adult religious and Hebrew school programs to youth groups to scholar-in-residence weekends, the education committee ensures opportunities for Jewish development throughout the lifecycle.

Rachamim (Caring) Committee: The Rachamim Committee (which literally means “lovingkindness”) cares for members’ needs at times of joy, tumult, or distress. Regular activities include care packages to college students, postcards to kids at summer camp, coordinating shiva services for those in mourning, and visiting the infirm.

Open Arms Committee: The Open Arms Committee ensures the successful welcoming, integration, and continuing satisfaction of members of the Congregation. From production of our member information packet to providing “Just For Fun” social events throughout the year, the Open Arms committee gives members, new and longstanding, every opportunity to rejoice in the spirit of community at Emeth.

Ways & Means Committee: The Ways & Means Committee is responsible for ensuring the resources necessary (both financial & volunteer) to maintain our programs and staff.

Ritual Committee: The Ritual Committee is responsible for the religious activities of the congregation. Shabbat and Holiday worship services, Kashrut guidelines, community Passover Seders and overseeing the Jewish portion of the cemetery in Gilroy are some of the important responsibilities of this committee.