Core Teams & Decision Making

We are creating this community together and are incredibly grateful for all the ways our members contribute their time and energy. It is a holy act to create and sustain community.

Currently at CJC, most decision making happens within our Core Teams, each of which is tasked with a particular focus. Any CJC member is welcome to join any team. We periodically hold community meetings to gather input and vote on important decisions.

In 2025, we hope to convene a Governance Working Group that will help us figure out how to embody our values and formalize governance structures through a code of conduct and bylaws. This group will dissolve once it has completed its task. If you’re interested in being part of this working group, please let Rabbi Miriam know.

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  • Plans most programming, including Shabbat and holidays
  • Determines COVID policy based on science and community needs 
  • Leader: Emma Reed
  • Current team members: Fan, Jennie, Laurel, Louise, Rabbi Miriam, Rowan

Community Care Team

  • Helps foster relationships between community members
  • Facilitates chesed support (mealtrains, mutual aid, shiva gatherings, etc.)
  • Leader: Harley Rubin
  • Chesed coordinator: Mistral Newman
  • Current team members: Christiana, Itsik, Julie, Karly, Rabbi Miriam, Ryn, Tim
  • In charge of fundraising and keeping track of finances
  • Leader: Itsik Kittila
  • Current team members: Celeste, Rabbi Miriam, Naomi

Have questions or want to join this team? Contact Itsik.

  • In charge of designing a kids education program to supplement Neshama b’Teva
  • In formation

Childcare Co-op

  • In charge of childcare at large adult-oriented events

Have questions or want to join either the Kids Team or the Childcare Co-op? Contact Rabbi Miriam

Access Team

Have questions or want to join this team? Contact Rabbi Miriam

Israel/Palestine Working Group

Have questions or want to help form one of these teams? Contact Rabbi Miriam.

More teams will emerge, and the above teams may shift or disband, as the community’s needs shift, new needs arise, and our capacity increases.

Visioning Team

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