Committees

The Health Committee works to promote a healthy lifestyle at Ma’ayanot. Members participate in relaxed physical activities, and learn and share information about healthy habits that improve quality of life.

The goal of the Israel Awareness Committee is to educate the student body about Israel, and to encourage students to get involved and become committed to causes and projects which benefit the Jewish homeland. Projects include: running timely programs that promote Israel, announcing daily updates on developing situations, planning advocacy strategies, and planning celebrations for Yom Ha’Atzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim.

Members of the Bikur Cholim Committee aim to send a message of encouragement and support to hospital patients. Students dedicate time on a bi-weekly basis to visiting sick children and adults at various hospitals throughout Bergen County. In addition, the committee works to collect toys and gifts, and makes cards for hospital patients.

Members of the Chessed Committee showcase opportunities for students to share their time and energy with those in need. The Chessed Committee plans and organizes individual and school-wide chessed projects, sending delegates to assist in community-based programs and initiatives. Students learn to plan creative, innovative projects that improve the lives of others and develop sensitivity for and empathy toward those in need.

The Environmental Awareness Committee acts as a partner with the world community’s efforts to care for environment. Through recycling programs, informational programs and clean-up efforts, this committee promotes awareness of issues relevant to preserving and improving the quality of our environment.

The School Spirit Committee is an energizing force in the school, aimed at promoting Ma’ayanot sporting events. Students learn valuable marketing skills as they encourage their peers to support one another throughout the school year. The Spirit Committee contributes to the positive atmosphere that permeates the school.

Members of the Global Awareness Committee work to increase awareness of the important issues that are faced by people around the world. Through newsletters and presentations about current events, this committee equips students with knowledge about current issues and what they can do to help.

The Shmirat Halashon Committee encourages the entire student body to engage in positive speech. Members coordinate programs that promote awareness and knowledge of the laws of lashon hara, helping everyone become more conscious of gossip and hurtful speech. Through education and awareness-raising, the committee hopes to create a more positive attitude throughout the school.

Members of the Speakers Bureau research an assigned parsha and prepare a devar Torah to be delivered on Fridays after Tefilla. Each member works with a faculty advisor to prepare the speech. Members also videotape each other’s presentations in order to discuss methods and techniques to improve their speaking styles.

Students on the Tefilla Committee help organize daily tefillot, making them more inspiring. Members explore and design different ways to make tefilla moving and personal, and educate the student body about appropriate tefillot on special days. The committee also determines Ma’ayanot tunes for Hallel and organizes tefillot for those who are ill.

Student Ambassadors work with the Office of Admissions to represent the students’ perspective in all admissions activities and events. The ambassadors’ perspective and leadership is an essential component of the plans in the planning of Ma’ayanot’s Open House, prospective student campus visits, and other programs that represent the student experience at Ma’ayanot.

The Tzedakah Committee runs annual ma’aser, matanot la’evyonim, and ma’ot chittim campaigns, in addition to special fundraisers throughout the year. In addition to collecting tzedakah during Tefilla, the committee selects charities and develops unique programs and sales in order to raise money for these worthy causes. Committee members make special presentations to the student body, informing students of important tzedakah organizations.

The Torah Committee provides Ma’ayanot students with opportunities for additional Torah learning. The committee conducts after-school mishmar programs, “lunch and learn” events, and siyyumim. Committee members also publicize learning opportunities in various communities and create learning programs in conjunction with synagogues.