Join Mitzvah Clubs

Some people get involved because doing so supports their Jewish identity; others do so because it helps them feel a part of the Jewish community; some feel a responsibility to get involved, or do so to honor their parents, or get involved because it brings them joy, or because it brings a feeling of being connected to something larger than themselves.  Regardless of the reason for your involvement - it is the only thing keeping Judasim alive and well in Acadiana. There are plenty of opportunities to engage in mitzvot for our congregation. We invite you to pursue at least one of them, and by doing so, we hope you will feel more connected and that your Jewish experience will be enhanced.

• Mitzvah Maintenance: Our building has many regular maintenance needs externally and internally.   
• Host a Shabbat Oneg: Our time together after Shabbat services is truly special.  Someone has to turn on the coffee and bring the sweets. A great way to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or life events of all kinds is to host a Shabbat Oneg. 
• Host a Holiday: Making the holidays happen for Temple Shalom requires a little bit of effort on everyone’s part,  but it is worth it. Have a favorite holiday? Sign up to make it special for all of us.
• High Holy Days:  Coordinator & Committee Member opportunities
• Passover:  Coordinator & Committee Member opportunities
• Sukkot/Simchat Torah:  Coordinator & Committee Member opportunities
• Purim: Coordinator & Committee Member opportunities
• Chanukah: Coordinator & Committee Member opportunities
• Chai There: We are a diverse, interesting, kind community who enjoy opportunities to get together outside of prayer and study.  Plan member social events. Coordinator & Committee Member opportunities
• Host a Havdalah, Dessert & Discussion: Home hospitality makes this adult study opportunity special.  If you have the ability to open your home to Temple members and put out a few sweets and maybe a little wine or coffee, then consider hosting a Havdalah, Dessert & Discussion. 
• Breakfast + Torah: Coordinator opportunities
• Congregational Care: Coordinator & Committee Member opportunities
• Music Mitzvah: Help ensure everything we do includes the joy of Jewish music: Coordinator, Musician, & Committee Member opportunities
• Tikkun Olam: Coordinator opportunities
• Social Justice: Coordinator opportunities
• Mitzvah Project: Food Bank Coordinator & Committee Member opportunities
• Mitzvah Project: Donations & Committee Chair opportunities