Barechu Ma`ariv Aravim Yotzeir Or Ahavat Olam Ahava Raba

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Atah Kadosh
Barechu
Kedusha
Ma’ariv Aravim
Torah Blessing Before
Yotzeir Or
Torah Blessing After
Ahavat Olam
Mi Shebeirach
Ahava Raba
Haftarah
Blessing - Before
Shema
Haftarah
Blessing - After
V’ahavta
Shechecheyanu
Mi Chamocha
Shabbat Candle
Lighting
V’shamru
Kiddush for
Shabbat
Yismechu
Hamotzi
Avot v’Imahot
Gevurot
Talit Blessing
40 Developmental Assets® for Middle Childhood (ages 8-12)
Search Institute® has identified the following building blocks of healthy development—known as
Developmental Assets®—that help young people grow up healthy, caring, and responsible.
External Assets
Support
1. Family support—Family life provides high levels of love and support.
2. Positive family communication—Parent(s) and child communicate positively. Child feels comfortable seeking
advice and counsel from parent(s).
3. Other adult relationships—Child receives support from adults other than her or his parent(s).
4. Caring neighborhood—Child experiences caring neighbors.
5. Caring school climate—Relationships with teachers and peers provide a caring, encouraging environment.
6. Parent involvement in schooling—Parent(s) are actively involved in helping the child succeed in school.
Empowerment 7. Community values youth—Child feels valued and appreciated by adults in the community.
8. Children as resources—Child is included in decisions at home and in the community.
9. Service to others—Child has opportunities to help others in the community.
10. Safety—Child feels safe at home, at school, and in his or her neighborhood.
Boundaries & 11. Family boundaries—Family has clear and consistent rules and consequences and monitors the child’s whereabouts.
Expectations 12. School Boundaries—School provides clear rules and consequences.
13. Neighborhood boundaries—Neighbors take responsibility for monitoring the child’s behavior.
14. Adult role models—Parent(s) and other adults in the child’s family, as well as nonfamily adults, model positive,
responsible behavior.
Child’s closest friends model positive, responsible behavior.
16. High expectations—Parent(s) and teachers expect the child to do her or his best at school and in other activities.
Constructive
Use of Time
17. Creative activities—Child participates in music, art, drama, or creative writing two or more times per week.
18. Child programs—Child participates two or more times per week in cocurricular school activities or structured
community programs for children..
19. Religious community—Child attends religious programs or services one or more times per week.
20. Time at home—Child spends some time most days both in high-quality interaction with parents and
doing things at home other than watching TV or playing video games.
Commitment 21. Achievement Motivation—Child is motivated and strives to do well in school.
to Learning 22. Learning Engagement—Child is responsive, attentive, and actively engaged in learning at school and enjoys
participating in learning activities outside of school.
23. Homework—Child usually hands in homework on time.
24. Bonding to school—Child cares about teachers and other adults at school.
25. Reading for Pleasure—Child enjoys and engages in reading for fun most days of the week.
Internal Assets
Positive
Values
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Caring—Parent(s) tell the child it is important to help other people.
Equality and social justice—Parent(s) tell the child it is important to speak up for equal rights for all people.
Integrity—Parent(s) tell the child it is important to stand up for one’s beliefs.
Honesty—Parent(s) tell the child it is important to tell the truth.
Responsibility—Parent(s) tell the child it is important to accept personal responsibility for behavior.
Healthy Lifestyle—Parent(s) tell the child it is important to have good health habits and an understanding of
healthy sexuality.
32. Planning and decision making—Child thinks about decisions and is usually happy with results of her or his decisions.
Social
Competencies 33. Interpersonal Competence—Child cares about and is affected by other people’s feelings, enjoys making friends, and,
when frustrated or angry, tries to calm her- or himself.
34. Cultural Competence—Child knows and is comfortable with people of different racial, ethnic, and cultural
backgrounds and with her or his own cultural identity.
35. Resistance skills—Child can stay away from people who are likely to get her or him in trouble and is able to
say no to doing wrong or dangerous things.
Child seeks to resolve conflict nonviolently.
Positive
37. Personal power—Child feels he or she has some influence over things that happen in her or his life.
Identity
38. Self-esteem—Child likes and is proud to be the person that he or she is.
39. Sense of purpose—Child sometimes thinks about what life means and whether there is a purpose for her or his life.
40. Positive view of personal future—Child is optimistic about her or his personal future.
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Instructions for Greeters
Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with the duties of a Greeter.
1. Please arrive at the Temple 30 minutes prior to the start of services.
2. Distribute Order of Service and any special supplemental handouts to guests entering
the Sanctuary/Chapel.
3. A box of kippot is available for those who wish to use one. Congregational policy is to
not force anyone to wear or to take off a kippah. Both men and women may choose to
wear kippot.
4. Close the Sanctuary/Chapel doors when services begin. Check with the other greeters
and arrange for someone to remain in the foyer for 10 minutes to assist latecomers.
5. If numbers of teenagers are leaving the Sanctuary for “social reasons,” a greeter
should ask them to return to the service. If appropriate, gently remind them that
paying attention is a way of supporting their peer.
Thank you for fulfilling this mitzvah.
Instructions for Greeters
Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with the duties of a Greeter.
6. Please arrive at the Temple 30 minutes prior to the start of services.
7. Distribute Order of Service and any special supplemental handouts to guests entering
the Sanctuary/Chapel.
8. A box of kippot is available for those who wish to use one. Congregational policy is to
not force anyone to wear or to take off a kippah. Both men and women may choose to
wear kippot.
9. Close the Sanctuary/Chapel doors when services begin. Check with the other greeters
and arrange for someone to remain in the foyer for 10 minutes to assist latecomers.
10. If numbers of teenagers are leaving the Sanctuary for “social reasons,” a greeter
should ask them to return to the service. If appropriate, gently remind them that
paying attention is a way of supporting their peer.
Thank you for fulfilling this mitzvah.
Instructions for Photographers and Videographers
In accordance with the policy set by the Worship Committee and Board of Directors of Congregation
Shaare Emeth, professional photography and videography is permitted during a religious service under
the following conditions:
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All cameras must be mounted on a stationary tripod in the back of the Sanctuary.
No noise whatsoever or red light may be emitted from the camera.
Flash photography is prohibited under all circumstances.
Photographers and their equipment must be used as discreetly as possible.
There is an audio out for your convenience in the rear of the Sanctuary; no mics may be
placed on the bimah without permission.
We appreciate your cooperation and assistance in maintaining the spirit and dignity of our worship
services at Shaare Emeth. Please contact one of the rabbis, cantor or Robert Colton, Director of
Operations if you have any questions.
Thank you in advance to photographers and videographers for following these rules.
Instructions for Photographers and Videographers
In accordance with the policy set by the Worship Committee and Board of Directors of Congregation
Shaare Emeth, professional photography and videography is permitted during a religious service under
the following conditions:
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All cameras must be mounted on a stationary tripod in the back of the Sanctuary.
No noise whatsoever or red light may be emitted from the camera.
Flash photography is prohibited under all circumstances.
Photographers and their equipment must be used as discreetly as possible.
There is an audio out for your convenience in the rear of the Sanctuary; no mics may be
placed on the bimah without permission.
We appreciate your cooperation and assistance in maintaining the spirit and dignity of our worship
services at Shaare Emeth. Please contact one of the rabbis, cantor or Robert Colton, Director of
Operations if you have any questions.
Thank you in advance to photographers and videographers for following these rules.
Instructions for Caterers
Shaare Emeth is pleased to be able to provide our facilities for various events. In order to
maximize the efficiency of this service, we would appreciate your following the instructions
listed below.
If you do not already have a certificate of liability insurance form on file in the Temple office,
you must do so each year in order to use the facilities at Shaare Emeth. We also request
that you have proof of Worker’s Compensation for anyone working in our facility.
Our main kitchen is a full sized, industrial kitchen. After your event, the kitchen must be left
clear, clean and devoid of all trash, garbage and dishes. The floor must be swept after each
event. All equipment belonging to the caterer (including rentals, containers, surplus food,
etc.) must be removed from the premises.
Tables and Chairs:
We have 5' round tables and 8' rectangular tables
We DO NOT provide:
Dishes
Food
Trays
Candles
Tablecloths
Centerpieces
Silverware
Cups/Glasses
If rentals have been ordered, it is the responsibility of caterer or congregant to see that
such items are returned to the rental company as soon as possible after the event.
We are not responsible for items left at the Temple.
Guidelines for clean-up:
a. If you use Temple carts or busing trays, they need to be thoroughly cleaned after use.
b. All counters and all sinks are to be cleaned.
c. If you use our oven and/or stove, you must clean them thoroughly after use.
d. The kitchen needs to be as clean as you found it prior to your event.
e. Caterers are to bring all their own equipment, including serving spoons, chafing dishes,
carving knives, serving bowls, trays, silver coffee urns, etc.
f. If breakage or damage should occur, please advise the Temple staff immediately.
Please alert your staff that there is no smoking inside the building.
All food should be prepared in advance to the extent that it is possible to do so. The
ovens, cooking surfaces and steam tables may be utilized for warming purposes only and
properly cleaned upon leaving.
Limited refrigerator and freezer space is available for a period not to exceed a total of
24 hours. We will need advance notice for their use.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
Robert Colton, Director of Operations
(314) 692–5309 [email protected]
Facilities and Service Agreement
1. Today’s Date:
2. Parties:
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
314-569-0010
314-569-0271
[email protected]
Sponsor:
Caterer:
Other:
Address:
Address:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
City/State/Zip:
City/State/Zip:
Phone/Fax:
Phone/Fax:
Phone/Fax:
E-mail:
E-mail:
E-mail:
3. Event Description:
Date of Event:
Time of Event: ________
From:
Date for set-up:
Date for break-down:
From:
From:
To:
To:
To:
Event must conclude by midnight or additional fees are required – see (D) Section 3.
4. Rooms, Facilities and Services Required:
5. Grant: Subject to the provisions of this Facilities and Service Agreement (“Agreement”), Congregation Shaare
Emeth (“Temple”) grants to Sponsor, Caterer, and Other, if applicable, permission to use those rooms of the
Temple’s building described in Section 4 for the event described in Section 3 (“Event”). The dates and times for
such use described in Section 3 are reserved for the benefit of Sponsor. In addition, the Temple agrees to
provide the services described in Section 4 and elsewhere in this Agreement with respect to the Event.
6. Fees and Payment: The Temple’s Standard Fees for the use of the Rooms and the provision of Services is
attached as the last page of this Agreement. The Fees for the use of the facilities and the provision of Services
for the Event payable by Sponsor are as follows:
Fees for Facility Use and Services:
Security Deposit:
Total Fees:
$
$
$____________*
* Subject to additional charges as provided in this Agreement.
The full amount of the Fees and Security Deposit is payable to the Temple at the time of execution of this
Agreement by Sponsor, or if permitted by the Executive Director of the Temple, no later than
_____/_____/________. The Security Deposit, after deducting any amounts owed by Sponsor to the Temple in
accordance with this Agreement, will be returned to Sponsor within a reasonable time after the event, but no later
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than 30 days. If Sponsor cancels the Event within ____ days of its scheduled date, the Security Deposit will be
forfeited.
7. Insurance and Business License: Caterer and/or Other must have comprehensive general liability and
property damage insurance covering acts or omissions by Caterer and/or Other Party in connection with its use of
the Temple facilities. If Sponsor is an entity, association or organization, Sponsor must also have comprehensive
liability and property damage insurance covering use of the Temple facilities by Sponsor. Such insurance policies
must have a minimum of two million dollars coverage be current and cover the Temple as an additional insured.
A certificate or certificates of insurance evidencing such insurance must be furnished to the Executive Director of
the Temple or his designate, prior to the Event. The Executive Director may cancel the Event if such insurance
certificates are not provided, in satisfactory form, at least _____________ before the Event. Such insurance must
include, without limitation, product liability and liability for damage to property and personal injury. Such insurance
must also include liquor liability coverage if such Sponsor, Caterer and/or Other Party will serve alcoholic
beverages. The insurance certificates will be maintained in a file in the Administrative office of the Temple. All
licenses required to do business in the jurisdiction for Sponsor, Caterer and/or Other Party must be current.
8. General Rules:
(A) Delivery Time. Before food or equipment is brought into the Temple, delivery times must be prearranged with and pre-approved by the Temple’s Operations Manager or his designate.
(B) Temple Property. No Temple property may be removed from Temple premises without the written
consent of the Temple’s Operations Manager or his designate. Certain equipment to be used in the kitchen
will need to be checked out from the Temple Operations Manager or his designate.
(C) Caterer/Other. The Temple has the right to refuse to permit the Caterer or Other to use of the Rooms if
such Caterer or Other has violated any of the standards or requirements of the Temple in connection with the
Event or any prior event at the Temple, without any liability therefor.
(C) Setup/Cleanup. Sponsor, Caterer and/or Other will set up for, and clean up after, the Event to the
satisfaction of the Temple’s Operations Manager or his designate. Each item of the Temple’s equipment
used in conjunction with the Event will be returned to the location where it was prior to the Event clean and in
the same condition as it was prior to the Event. Subject to the final vacuuming of public areas other than the
kitchen, all areas of the Temple used by the Sponsor, Caterer and/or Other must be cleared, cleaned and
restored to the satisfaction of the Temple’s Operation Manager or his designate within the time required by
this Agreement. During use of the Temple’s kitchens or public areas, any necessary cleaning of areas that
have been spoiled by the Sponsor, Caterer, Other and/or guests attending the Event, such as spills on floors,
counters, stoves, refrigerators or carpeted areas, are the sole responsibility of said Sponsor, Caterer and/or
Other and must be cleaned to the satisfaction of the Temple’s Operation Manager or his designate. Cleaning
equipment such as mops, mop buckets, brooms and vacuums will be made available by the Temple. Trash
must be removed from inside the Temple building and placed in approved dumpsters located outside the
Temple. The Temple will be responsible for a one-time placing of chairs and tables in public areas (except
when such chairs or tables are provided by the Sponsor, Caterer or Other, in which case it will be the
responsibility of the Sponsor to set up and properly place the same). The Temple will be responsible for
removal of chairs and tables provided by the Temple, with the Sponsor being responsible for the removal of
chairs and tables Sponsor has supplied. The Temple will be responsible for the final vacuuming and mopping
of public areas, other than the kitchen, after the Sponsor, Caterer and or/Others have done a thorough cleanup for major spills, food and/or other pick-ups necessary. All food items, props, equipment or other items must
be removed by the Sponsor, Caterer and/or Other immediately after the conclusion of the Event, unless
previous arrangements have been made with the Temple’s Operations Manager or his designate.
(D) Additional Cleanup. If the Temple does not approve of the clean-up of any equipment or area, the
Temple will clean up the equipment or area, at a charge to the Sponsor, Caterer and/or Other at $75 per hour
per Temple employee, provided, however, Sponsor is ultimately responsible for payment of such costs. One
or more of the Temple’s Building Services Department employees will be on the Temple premises during the
Event. If the Event continues past the Time of Event, as specified in Section 3, Sponsor will pay to the
Temple an overtime charge of $75 per hour per Temple employee and an additional $175.00 per hour for the
use of the Temple facilities. Each of these charges, if any, will be paid by the Sponsor, Caterer and/or Other
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to the Temple upon request of the Executive Director and may be deducted from the Security Deposit;
provided, however, Sponsor is ultimately responsible for payment of such charges.
(E) Repairs. Sponsor, Caterer and/or Other must repair or replace, to the satisfaction of the Temple’s
Operations Manager or his designate and at their sole cost and expense, any item of equipment or part of the
Temple which is damaged, broken or lost. The Temple may deduct the cost of repair or replacement from the
Security Deposit; provided, however, Sponsor is ultimately responsible for the payment of such charges.
(F) Alcohol and Other Policies. Any person who is served alcoholic beverages in the Temple during the
period of use by the Sponsor must be a guest of the Sponsor. Sponsor and Caterer will be solely responsible
for the quantity of alcohol served to any person and for assuring that such person is a guest. Any person or
entity that serves alcoholic beverages shall not be deemed to be the agent or employee of the Temple. At no
time will alcoholic beverages be served to a minor. Sponsor and Caterer shall take such action as may
reasonably be necessary to assure compliance with this Section 8(F). The Temple reserves the right to (i)
direct Sponsor to cease serving alcoholic beverages; and/or (ii) take possession of the facilities be used for
the Event and evict Sponsor, Caterer, Other and guests, if, in the opinion of the Temple employee on
premises, any of the foregoing policies is violated, or it is necessary to do so for the protection of persons or
property. The Temple reserves the right to establish, without advance notice, such additional rules and
regulations governing the use of the Temple facilities as it determines to be appropriate from time to time.
(G) Deliveries. Deliveries of any items by Sponsor, Caterer and/or Other to the Temple facilities must be
disclosed to and approved in advance by the Temple’s Operation Manager or his designate. The delivery of
items necessary for the preparation prior to the Event will be stored in a secured location when possible.
Responsibility for any such items delivered to the Temple remains solely with the Sponsor, Caterer and/or
Other (as the case may be) and the Temple will not be liable or responsible for the loss, damage or theft of
any such items.
(H) Mechanical Failures, Interruptions. The Temple will not be liable or responsible for any mechanical
failure, stoppage or interruption in the supply of public utilities, gas, electric current, water or similar items
which may interrupt or cause the cancellation of the Event.
(I) Security. Security maybe required for events in the Temple that have more than 25 people in attendance.
The Temple will hire the appropriate uniformed or plains-clothed police department personnel and the cost will
be billed to the Sponsor at the prevailing rate of the local police department. The Temple is not responsible for
any lost or stolen property or any damage to property of the Sponsor, Caterer, Other Party or guests.
(J) Atmosphere. Technology affecting the air or atmosphere, such as smoke machines, may not be used by
Sponsor, Caterer and/or Other Party. Items such as confetti or foam cannons are not allowed, questions
should be directed to the Operations Manager or his designate.
(K) No Smoking. The Temple is a designated NON-SMOKING environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited in
any portion of the building. At the request of the Sponsor and after approval of the Operations Manager or his
designate, an area agreed upon outside of the Temple building may be designated a smoking area. The
Temple will provide ashtrays or a fire safe receptacle, so the outside areas will remain litter free.
(L) Weapons. No guns or other weapons are permitted on the Temple premises.
10. Worker’s Compensation: Sponsor, Caterer and/or Other will maintain, at their expense, worker’s
compensation insurance covering claims of its employees which may arise in conjunction with Sponsor’s,
Caterer’s and/or Other’s use of the Temple facilities in compliance with Missouri law. A certificate evidencing
such coverage must be furnished to the Executive Director or his designate at least _____ days before the Event
and the Executive Director may cancel the Event with the Sponsor forfeiting the Security Deposit if such certificate
is not provided. Certificates will be maintained in a file in the Administrative office of the Temple.
11. Indemnification: Sponsor shall be responsible and indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Temple, its
employees, officers, directors and agents from and against any liabilities, claims, damages and expenses
(including without limitation, attorney’s fees, cost of investigation and settlement amounts), arising directly or
indirectly out of or relating to (i) the use or occupation of the Temple facilities by Sponsor, Caterer and/or Other;
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(ii) any accident, injury, death or property damage occurring in or about the Temple in connection with the Event;
and/or (iii) activities of Sponsor, Caterer, Other and/or third parties providing service for the Event whether before,
during or after the Event. Caterer and/or Other, respectively, shall be responsible for and indemnify, defend and
hold harmless the Temple, its employees, officers, directors and agents from and against any liabilities, claims,
damages and expenses (including, without limitation, attorney’s fees, cost of investigation and settlement
amounts, and claims of liability for accident, injury, death or property damage) arising directly or indirectly out of
their respective use or occupation of the Temple facilities.
12. Sponsor’s Dues and Other Financial Obligations: Sponsor must pay all dues and/or other financial
obligations of Sponsor to the Temple at least 30 calendar days prior to the event. If any such dues or obligations
are not so paid in full, the Temple may at any time cancel Sponsor’s reservation for the Temple facilities, retain
the Security Deposit, and terminate this Agreement without liability to any person or entity unless prior
arrangements have been made with the Executive Director.
13. Miscellaneous: Any notice given hereunder to a party must be in writing and is effective only when delivered
to a party. The laws of the State of Missouri shall govern this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon
and shall be for the benefit of the parties and their successors, personal representatives and heirs. Sponsor,
Caterer and/or Other may not assign this Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the
parties and supercedes any prior understandings or agreements whether oral or in writing. This Agreement may
be amended only in a writing signed by the parties affected by the amendment.
The parties agree to the terms and conditions stated above and have executed this Agreement as of the Effective
Date.
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Congregation Shaare Emeth
Sponsor
By:
____________________________________ ___________________________________
Shaare Emeth Representitive
Signature
Date: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Caterer
Other
____________________________________ ___________________________________
By: _________________________________ By: ________________________________
Print Name
Print Name
________________________________________________
Print Position
_________________________________________________
Print Position
Date: ____________________
Date: ___________________
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