Notes from the Board: May, 2020

May 22, 2020 by •

Adaptations to closures

  • The decision of when and how the Temple will reopen will be made by the Executive Committee with input from the Rabbi and the Cantor. We are also inviting В В В  input from the membership. Anyone who feels that coming would be a health risk should not come. В В В 
  • We will look into making events available online.
  • Discussed rent for tenants during shutdown.
  • The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties’ spending has greatly increased В В В  and although the public has been extremely generous, financial donations are still needed. TBH has a donation page at https://give.foodbankccs.org/team/293847 В В В 
  • GRIP is providing food and shelter off-site and is in need of donations. Also, volunteers can make sandwiches for delivery to GRIP. Contact Jane Kaasa. В В В  В В В 
  • Jewish Heritage Day at the Oakland A’s is likely to be cancelled. Deposits will be held for a future date.

Religious School

  • Classes are meeting online for shorter periods. В В В 
  • The teen class and families will meet online May 31. В В В 
  • The mensch awards will be held online. В В В 
  • B’nai mitzvahs scheduled for this spring have been postponed.

Operations

  • Search for Office Manager: Job has been posted and applications are being accepted. The committee will meet this week to develop the strategy for hiring. В В В 
  • The General Membership Meeting will be online. В В В 
  • Budget for 2020-21 recommended for approval at the General Membership Meeting В В В 
  • Report of Slate of Board Officers and Directors to be voted on by the Congregation.В