Spiritual Life Committee

The purpose of the Spiritual Life Committee is to attend to and nourish the spirit and practices of the Mishkan Shalom community.

Our tasks include:

• Create and nurture a rich spiritual environment that incorporates prayer music, art, food, ritual, dance, silence and meditation.
• Envision and articulate ideas and possibilities for members of Mishkan Shalom to further their spiritual growth, both individually and collectively.
• Serve as a liaison between the Community and the rabbis.
• Discuss with the rabbis spiritual questions/issues that cpncern the community.
• Discuss and offer guidance to members about standards of cornmunity observance.
• Be an educational resource to the congregation.
• Assist the rabbis in planning and coordinating Shabbat, holiday, and summer services.
• Provide ongoing care for and maintenance of ritual objects.
• Use study and discussion to nourish the spiritual growth of the committee and its members.