Get Involved.
Building community together is at the heart of all we do. Our members find meaningful connection to one another through participation in a variety of activities from supporting educational programs to volunteering at a local food pantry to playing Mahjong with Sisterhood. We invite you to explore your interests and the ways in which our Reform Jewish community can enrich your life.
Committees
Adult Education
The Adult Education Committee works to develop and organize programs with focus on Jewish culture (music, art, literature, food, film,) Israel, Bible study, spirituality and mysticism, the environment, history, current events, and more. We provide an annual brochure, which showcases all the Adult Education Committee programs scheduled for the current calendar year. Hard copies are available in the temple lobby and event flyers are publicized in the weekly congregational Ebast and are sent to committee members via email in advance.
The Adult Education Committee is always seeking new members. We have a Zoom meeting every third Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM. We invite you to attend a meeting, join the committee, or register for
any of our programs.
Israel
The Israel Committee has been an integral part of MRT since its founding. Our mission is to engage and educate congregants about the history of Israel from statehood to today, and to foster informed, meaningful connection.
We bring Israel to our community through classes, discussions, photographs, and guest speakers that highlight the richness and vibrancy of Israeli life while thoughtfully exploring the country’s ongoing challenges and future.
In recent years, we have hosted open and respectful conversations about the war between Hamas and Israel, with particular attention to the events of October 7 and their aftermath. As a congregation, we affirm Israel’s right to exist.
Membership
Monmouth Reform Temple prides itself on our warm and welcoming community drawing from more than 30 towns across New Jersey. We recognize that one of the hardest parts of joining a synagogue is building relationships among other members. Our Membership Committee provides opportunities for engagement across all ages and stages of our congregants. In addition, the committee works throughout the year to recruit new families to MRT.
Men's Club
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MRT Men’s Club promotes camaraderie and Judaism among MRT males, harmony and spirit in our Temple, and acts as a service arm to our congregation and community.
Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of odd months, from 7:00 – 8:30 PM
All MRT male congregants are welcomed and encouraged to be a part of Men’s Club.
REC (Religious Ed)
The Religious Education Committee (REC) supports the work of our religious school and advocates on behalf our children, school, and families within the broader synagogue. We coordinate with the Director of Education to provide engaging educational experiences for the whole family and assist in the shaping of policy and priorities for the school. REC runs the popular First Friday Family Shabbat, Service Sundays, and special events like . Serving as a class parent is an easy way to become help build a temple community for your family.
We meet monthly on Sunday mornings during religious school. All are welcome.
Ritual
The role of the Ritual Committee is to work with the Rabbi and Cantor in matters relating to services, religious events and spiritual growth. The Ritual Committee provides feedback and guidance in these matters and also acts as a liaison between MRT congregants and the clergy.
The Ritual Committee is committed to creating meaningful experiences in an environment where temple members and their families can gather as a community.
Sisterhood
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Sisterhood welcomes all adult women at MRT to join our vibrant group. We are proud to bring together the women of our diverse congregation to find common purpose and community.
Sisterhood membership provides opportunities for our temple family to deepen connections to one another and to Judaism. We are a group of women of all ages, backgrounds, family structures, in all stages of life and with different interests and talents. There are so many ways to participate and we welcome all levels of involvement. Regular activities include: a weekly Mahjong game for all levels of players, a monthly book club, creating Shalach Manot boxes at Purim, annual participation in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, social events (Out & About), as well as lectures and seminars about building strong minds and bodies. Our significant fundraising efforts support numerous aspects of temple life, including donations to our Confirmation class, gift Kiddish sets for every student as they become bar or bat mitzvah, and ongoing building improvement projects like the recent kitchen facelift. We invite you to learn more by visiting our dedicated Website and Facebook Page.
Join Sisterhood Today! Click here and select the membership level that’s right for you.
Social Action
As a Reform congregation, we are called to action-- to live a life that reflects the teachings of Torah through mitzvot and the work of repairing our world. Tikkun Olam is at the heart of Monmouth Reform Temple’s mission and is reflected by the breadth of our social action projects. If you’re searching for opportunities to do good in the world, the Social Action Committee welcomes your helping hands at any level of participation. A list of ongoing projects can be found HERE.
Stewardship & Operations
As a non-profit organization, MRT relies on the professional expertise of our membership to manage the financial, personnel, and facility needs of our synagogue. If you are experienced in public relations or advertising, finance or accounting, human resources, law, construction or engineering, we know your skills are hard-earned and in-demand and appreciate any volunteer expertise you are able to provide. Time commitment can vary depending on your interest and capacity to help.
For more information on any of the following committees: Communications, Human Resources, Finance, and House, please contact Jordana in the main office: jordana@monmouthreformtemple.org and she will out you in contact with the correct committee chair.