Our Committees
Agudas Israel thrives through the dedication of its committees—groups of volunteers who ensure our community remains caring, connected, and vibrant. Whether offering support during life’s challenges, welcoming and engaging members, or creating joyful fundraising events that bring people together, each committee plays a vital role in sustaining our congregation’s warmth and well-being. Explore the committees below to learn how they serve our community and discover opportunities to get involved.
Caring Committee
The Caring Committee is here to support our congregants in time of need..We aim to maintain contact with members in need through phone calls and visits. We are available to help with picking up prescriptions, groceries, or providing meals in times of bereavement or illness. Please let us know how we can help you. Contact Chairperson Nancy Holstein by email or at 954.675.4279.
Membership Committee
The purpose of the Membership Committee is to increase Agudas Israel membership by attracting new members and by retaining existing members.
To achieve this we have identified the following objectives:
Membership Service. Identify the needs of members and recommend approaches to meet those needs.
Keeping Membership Informed.
Welcoming New Members.
Identifying Member and Nonmember Needs and Perceptions.
The Committee conducts regular outreach to existing members, working to ensure that all our members feel welcome, connected and heard.
For more information on membership and committee activities, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office or to our membership co-chairs, Jay Naparstek or Nancy Weintraub.
Committee Members
Jay Naparstek, Co-chair
Nancy Weintraub, Co-chair
Sue Hassett
Lynn Lewis
Membership Committee Events
We hold regular member events during the year, such as the Post Passover Pizza Party, Tailgate Wine and Cheese, and other social programs to keep members connected.
The Committee reaches out to new and prospective members to introduce them to all that Agudas Israel has to offer and to help them feel welcome. Among other efforts, we hold a Prospective Members Brunch each year.
Committee members meet on a regular basis for business, and also to have an enjoyable time. We currently meet on the third Thursday of each month.
Upcoming Events
Fundraising Committee
The mission of this committee is to devise and execute unusual and fun events for the congregation and the community. These events not only raise money for the general funds, but they also create awareness of Agudas in the community and create venues for the congregation to come together and enjoy each other’s company.
In the recent past, this committee has organized two “Art in the Lot” events with over 20 local artists selling their creations in our parking lot. This festive event has brought hundreds of community members to our beautiful facility and provided local artists with a place to showcase their wares. During Covid, we created a program called “The Giving Tree” where congregants donated items of value that they no longer needed or wanted, which were sold and converted to general funds.
We have also sponsored a destination themed Silent Auction “Oh, The Places You Will Go!” with donated items including condo vacations, catered dinners and local merchant gift certificates. We raised money and we also went places!
Our Centennial Gala to celebrate our 100th anniversary in Hendersonville included a multimedia historical retrospective of our past and our goals for the future of Agudas. Not only that, but we celebrated with a sit-down dinner reprising a homemade Jewish cuisine reminiscent of our founding year of 1922.
We invite you to participate in this creative and fun committee as we continue to raise awareness of Agudas Israel in Hendersonville and come together as community in a festive environment. Come join us as we explore the ways in which we can have a profitable great time!
Thanks for Visiting
We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about our congregation. If you would like more information about the great things happening here at Agudas Israel, please let us know.