Nursery School Committee serves as the advisory board to KinderCapers. As such, members meet regularly with the Head Teacher and Administrator to ensure that the high standards of the program are being met and to make policy decisions governing the operation of the preschool. In addition, the committee has final responsibility for hiring of staff and is the liaison between the school and the temple.

Chairs: Audrey Starkman, Mark Goldhammer

Life Cycle Committee was created to support and aid members of our community in times of joy and crisis by: calling upon members when needed to help with Shiva calls or to be a part of a minyan; cooking for congregants who are ill or undergoing emergencies; visiting hospitalized members; trying to provide transportation to those in need. Life Cycle offers a rewarding experience to members and those called upon to assist.

Chair: Sheryl Rosenberg

Long Range Planning Committee supports the Board of Trustees as well as other committees in examining current and future trends to support the decision making process and aid in the setting of the overall direction for the synagogue. Meetings are usually held on an as-needed basis, but members may be asked to support ad hoc committees as well.

Chair: Joseph Weiss

Publicity Committee brings synagogue events to the awareness of the community via news releases and advertising in area newspapers and calendars in Montgomery and other local townships. Help is needed from time to time get the word out about special events. Photographs taken at events are always welcome.

Chair: Bob Neusner

Membership Committee serves to welcome new and prospective members, develop and updates a membership packets, and host special events such as the honoree shabbat service, member BBQ, and family bingo nights, which provide existing members with a sense of community.

Chair: Jim Ohls

Newsletter Committee produces the monthly newsletter which keeps members apprised of synagogue events, services, and other important information. Assistance in gathering material, producing and proofreading is welcomed.

Chair: Karen Bartels

Chairs: Jeff Barth

Rabbi Liaison Committee acts as a liaison between the rabbi and the community.

Chairs: Debbie Tesser

The Religion Committee assists the rabbi in planning and conducting the religious functions of the synagogue, serves as a liaison between the rabbi and the congregation on religious matters and provides appropriate assistance to the congregation. The committee addresses issues such as: arranging for the sukkah to be put up and taken down, caring for the Torah and other religious articles, making sure the shul facilities are prepared for services, arranging High Holiday sacks for children and preparing the Yom Kippur break fast.

Chair: Cliff Wulfman

The Computer and Networking committee is charged with maintaining and as necessary, upgrading, the computer and network infrastructure within the synagogue.

Chairs: Mitch Javeline, Michael Galkin

The Internet and Marketing committee is responsible for maintaining and upgrading the synagogue's Web site technology, as well as supporting e-mail and other marketing software used by Congregation Kehilat Shalom.

Chair: Amy Rosenthal

Tikkun Olam Committee sponsors a monthly food collection for the Somerset Food Bank, and coordinates member participation in the annual Crop Walk held each fall. Members occasionally volunteer at the Trenton Soup Kitchen. Members have also participated in environmental clean-ups and Habitat for Humanity teams. In addition, special collections of food, clothing, and furniture, have been organized for victims of hurricanes, floods, etc.

Chair:  Michael Galkin, Debbie Gartenberg

Youth Activities functions as a liaison between the regional office of Young Judea and the synagogue, serving as a clearing ground and funding source for internally organized youth-oriented service and social activities such as our annual shul-in.

Chair: Karen Fridkis