HOW WE FUNCTION Sholem Committees Sholem Affiliations Our Community is run and governed by its members, meeting monthly in general gatherings; decisions are reached by consensus. Committees are composed of member-volunteers. Committee chairs form an executive committee. The Sholem Community Organization is affiliated with similar groups on a local, national and international basis, while maintaining full independence. SHOLEM COMMITTEES Sholem is a community-run organization.  We function only as well as our committees.  All committees are always in search of fresh ideas and energy.  Get involved! Sholem publishes a monthly newsletter, and welcomes contributions. To obtain information about or to contribute to the monthly Sholem newsletter, contact the editor. Adult Activities/Social Action Organizes adult and school activities to influence the wider community and educate ourselves about issues in a manner consistent with Sholem’s progressive, ethical values.  Plans activities for Sholem adults and members of the larger community.  These include lectures, forums on political and social issues, and social gatherings. Communications/Membership Arranges for publicity through advertising, press releases, and the Sholem web site. Maintains the e-mail list. Promotes Sholem's presence in the wider community to reach potential new members. Prepares and maintains registration, tuition and dues materials as well as the roster. Finance Develops financial policies and an annual budget and, working closely with the treasurer, provides feedback to the community about Sholem's financial condition. Fundraising Seeks sources of supplemental funding, by applying for grants, producing theatrical productions and cultural events, organizing theater parties, and selling merchandise. Holiday Organizes and publicizes Sholem's secular celebrations of Jewish holidays. Holiday Observances Studies, writes, and re-writes Sholem's secular celebrations of Jewish holidays. Khaveyrim Khaveyrim explore issues and plan activities of special interest to senior members of our community. Khevre Assists community members experiencing a time of need or crisis, including a death, serious illness, job loss, or other hardship. Newsletter Edits, publishes, and mails Sholem's monthly newsletter. Phone Tree Relays information by phone to community members. School Coordinates teacher recruitment, hiring, and evaluation; assists the school principal with administrative tasks; and helps the Educational Director with curriculum development. Affiliations Sholem is affiliated with the Southern California Jewish Secular Conference, the Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations, and the International Federation of Secular Humanistic Jews. Sholem also participates in the Leadership Training programs of the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism. Through our affiliations, the Sholem Community is united with similar communities in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Israel, Europe, and Australia.  In Los Angeles, we work closely with friends at the Workmen's Circle-Arbeter Ring and at the Progressive Jewish Alliance. Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations Society for Humanistic Judaism International Federation of Secular Humanistic Jews The Workmen's Circle-Arbeter Ring (Southern California) Progressive Jewish Alliance Top