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Board of Trustees, President of Shomrei

Keeping Shomrei Safe

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Over the last few months, there has been increased threats against Jewish institutions that has heightened the security awareness in our community.

Shomrei has always taken security seriously and last year had a security assessment conducted by the Montclair Police.

At the March Board of Trustees meeting security was the main topic on the agenda. A Security Committee, which had been established last month, has been charged with bringing forward a recommendation for long term strategy and implementation. In the meantime, monies were approved for some immediate actions. (more…)

Board of Trustees, Kitchen & Food

Kiddush FAQs: Everything you’ve been asking about Kiddush

Kiddush FAQ 1 graphicKiddush happens every Shabbat morning service as well as after all of our holiday services. We take it for granted. It wasn’t until I met with Aileen Grossberg and Marge that I realized how much is involved in keeping our Kiddush program going. I want to share this information by answering questions that have been asked about the Kiddush program. I’ll start with this very basic question – Why do we even need Kiddush? Can’t people have Shabbat luncheon at home?

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Board of Trustees

New, Improved Payment System


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New Improved Payment System

For some time we’ve been working on a new easy-to-use payment system for Shomrei. No matter which dues model is adopted by the membership vote on May 27 (the existing Dues/Kol Nidre pledge model or the proposed Sustaining Share model), we’re launching the new payment system which includes payment over time options! The new system puts a premium on ease of use, clarity, convenience and automatic reminders. We’re contracting with an industry leader, FreshBooks (FreshBooks.com) to provide a secure, on-line (and postal mail) system that does not require login.

The new system will debut with our new fiscal year starting June 1, 2015. You will receive an invoice by email or postal mail shortly thereafter, and you can then pay by check or credit card, online or via postal mail.  It’s configured to your preference. (more…)

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