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Executive Committee
The Executive Committee (also known as the Executive Board) is comprised of the elected officers of the synagogue and the chairmen of the Ritual, House, Finance, and Membership committees. The committee is responsible for providing direction and overall management of the congregation and synagogue on a day to day basis.
Finance Committee
The finance committee develops the budget and the means to support it for presentation to the board and the congregation.
House Committee
The House Committee is responsible for maintenance of the Synagogue building, and sees that the building and all other property of the Congregation are kept in a good state of repair. Major improvements are subject to budgetary limitations as well as approval by the Board of Directors. Oftentimes, upgrades to our physical plant and property are made through generous donations by our membership. To make a donation for a Housing Committee project or for more information please contact us at the email address below.
Ritual Committee
Our Ritual Commitee, under the guidance of Rabbi Silber and chaired by our Vice-President, provides for the order and decorum at the religious services of the Congregation and recommends innovations and improvements in the services. All questions and concerns should be directed to the committee chair at the email address below.
Membership Committee
Suburban Orthodox Congregation prides itself on our Hachnasat Orchim. Our Membership Committee is available to welcome you and explain the benefits of being a Suburban member. Upon submission of a member application, prospective members receive a call from Rabbi Silber. Members are then officially approved at the bi-monthly meetings of our Board of Directors. Membership applications can be downloaded at this website. To be a part of this committee or for questions about membership, please contact us at the email address below.
Technology Committee
The purpose of the Technology Committee is to assist the shul in all technology-related services and solutions.
Among other things, the Technology Committee is responsible for the:
Shul Website
Shul Network
Hardware and Software Requirements, Maintenance, Installation and Support
Data management and backup
Media Support - Including (but not limited to) Audio, Video, streaming
Among other things, the Technology Committee is responsible for the:
Shul Website
Shul Network
Hardware and Software Requirements, Maintenance, Installation and Support
Data management and backup
Media Support - Including (but not limited to) Audio, Video, streaming
Adult Education Committee
The SOTC adult education committee is responsible for scheduling educational programming which promotes and enhances the congregation's long-standing commitment to Torah U'Mada. Specifically, the committee is responsible for inviting visiting scholars for lectures and Shabbat scholar-in-residence programs.
Banquet Committee
The banquet committee's purpose is to arrange the shul's annual banquet and banquet journal. The banquet not only honors those who have demonstrated commitment to our shul it is also our largest fundraiser.
Brotherhood and Sisterhood
Works with other committees to beautify the shul, enhance services and create social activities.
Cemetery Committee
Suburban Orthodox owns and maintains a cemetery in the Rosedale section of northeast Baltimore. The cemetery contains over 3,800 plots and is a combination of three synagogues that are no longer in existence. Plots are available for purchase for $800 each, which includes perpetual care of the grounds. Costs of opening the grave, and head or foot stones are the responsibility of the family and can be arranged by contacting our local funeral director, Sol Levinson & Brothers, or Fram Monument Company. For more information please contact us at the email address below.
Chesed Committee
The Chesed committee assists members of the community in a variety of ways including welcoming new members, Bikur Cholim, providing assistance to those sitting Shiva, and providing meals to families in times of need.
Development Committee
The Development Committee is charged with seeking major donations to
Suburban Orthodox to help improve and/or maintain our facilities. Such
donations have included donations of Sifrei Torahs and enhancement of the
sanctuary, classrooms and kitchen facilities. If you are interested in
making a major gift to Suburban or wish to help the Committee, please
contact us at the email address below.
Suburban Orthodox to help improve and/or maintain our facilities. Such
donations have included donations of Sifrei Torahs and enhancement of the
sanctuary, classrooms and kitchen facilities. If you are interested in
making a major gift to Suburban or wish to help the Committee, please
contact us at the email address below.
Hospitality Committee
The Hospitality Committee is responsible for arranging host families or other accommodations for visitors that are coming from out of town to find out about our community.
While we try and assist everyone, accommodations are not always available.
While we try and assist everyone, accommodations are not always available.
Israel Action Committee
The Suburban Orthodox Israel Action committee is empowered to create Israel-based activities and to promote understanding of the current situations in Israel. We undertake our mission by issuing a weekly 10-page newsletter called "Focus on Israel" that reprints articles written about Israel as well as issuing a listing of community Israel-based events. To subscribe by e-mail, contact sheldonb@rsfchart.com. We have sponsored successful and informative missions to Israel.
On Shabbat Shuva 2000, the Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, a mob of Arabs ransacked Joseph's Tomb, and then burnt it down. Thirty-seven-year old Rabbi Hillel Lieberman HY"D from Elon Moreh arrived at Sabbath prayer services that morning. Upon hearing of the desecration of Joseph's Tomb, he left the synagogue and headed towards the destroyed tomb in a heroic attempt to save Torah scrolls and other holy objects from defilement. The Arabs murdered Rabbi Lieberman and left his bullet ridden body in a cave. Hillel Lieberman is survived by his wife and seven children. Suburban Orthodox Congregation has adopted and befriended the Lieberman family. See more about our family and how you can help.
The Israel Action Committee continues to raise funds for Israel security needs in Efrat through our contact with the city's chief rabbi, Rabbi Shlomo Riskin. We have also raised funds and awareness of our sister city, Elon Moreh, in the Shomron. Throughout the programming year, we bring in speakers from and about Israel, and offer opportunities for our members to speak about their experiences upon returning from their trips to Israel. For more information, please contact israel-action@committees.suburbanorthodox.org
On Shabbat Shuva 2000, the Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, a mob of Arabs ransacked Joseph's Tomb, and then burnt it down. Thirty-seven-year old Rabbi Hillel Lieberman HY"D from Elon Moreh arrived at Sabbath prayer services that morning. Upon hearing of the desecration of Joseph's Tomb, he left the synagogue and headed towards the destroyed tomb in a heroic attempt to save Torah scrolls and other holy objects from defilement. The Arabs murdered Rabbi Lieberman and left his bullet ridden body in a cave. Hillel Lieberman is survived by his wife and seven children. Suburban Orthodox Congregation has adopted and befriended the Lieberman family. See more about our family and how you can help.
The Israel Action Committee continues to raise funds for Israel security needs in Efrat through our contact with the city's chief rabbi, Rabbi Shlomo Riskin. We have also raised funds and awareness of our sister city, Elon Moreh, in the Shomron. Throughout the programming year, we bring in speakers from and about Israel, and offer opportunities for our members to speak about their experiences upon returning from their trips to Israel. For more information, please contact israel-action@committees.suburbanorthodox.org
Kiddush Committee
The Kiddush committee is responsible for providing Kiddush each Shabbat following the morning service.
Seuda Shlisheet
The Seduah Shlisheet is responsible for organizing and catering weekly Seuda Shlisheet.
Social Action Committee
The Suburban Orthodox Congregation's Social Action Committee takes the principal of Tikkun Olam and extends it to the greater community. Projects that we have undertaken include food drives for the Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation, being a representative on the Baltimore Jewish Council, and collecting cell phones for American soldiers stationed overseas. During the Lebanon War we collected supplies (such as goggles, socks, toiletries, etc.) for soldiers of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). To be a part of this committee, please contact us at the email address below.
Young Adults Committee
The Young Adults committee brings new younger members (ages 21-35) into our synagogue and increases the involvement of established members.
Youth Committee
Suburban Orthodox Congregation prides itself on its outstanding Shabbat youth programming. Under the leadership of our Youth Director, Rabbi Harry Spar, we offer supervised Shabbat groups for ages 2-10, a junior congregation for ages 9-13, and a self-run teen minyan. Plans are underway to partner with NCSY to bring a chapter to Suburban during the 2008-2009 programming year. For more information on youth programming, please contact us at the email address below.
