COMMITTEES

Committees and Auxilary Groups at The Temple

Join a Committee, Subcommittee, or Auxilary Group!

Adult Education – Chair Keiley Caster
Set policies and programming for a full range of meaningful adult education

Archives – Co-chairs Jennifer and Joseph Sinski
Facilitate historical repository of artifacts/documents for research and display

Blankets and Blessings – Chair Susan Waterman
Create gifts for Clergy to distribute to members in hospitals or facilities

Brotherhood – President Jeff Robenson
Provide gathering opportunities, as well as financial and volunteer support

Budget & Finance – Chair Bill Flarsheim
Supervise the financial affairs of the congregation, namely bills, budgets, dues

Building & Grounds – Chair Dave Weinstein
Maintain the building and property (not cemetery) in good order and repair

Bulletin – Chair Susan Waterman
Assemble, edit, layout, and publish monthly bulletin

Camp – Chair Elise Goldstein
Promote GUCI Camp and distribute scholarships for Temple attendees

Caring – Chair Christon Segal
Visit members at home or in facilities and prep food for Rabbis to share

Cemetery – Chair Greg Nefouse
Direct the operation of the cemetery and establish cemetery rules and regs

College – Chair Rabbi Matt Derrenbacher
Sending holiday packages to stay connected while members are at college

Executive – Chair Anna Feitelson, MD
Overseas the Executive Board of The Temple

Financial Commitment – Chair Jay Waldman
Assist members with adjustments and special financial needs

Fundraising & Development – Cochairs Shannon Rothschild and Laurence Nibur
Increase endowments, manage gifts, and recommend eligible disbursements

Governance – Co-chairs Eliot Russman and Michael Salamon
Provide guidance of The Temple’s By-Laws and policies

Investment – Co-chairs Barry Meyers & Robert Klein
Supervise investment funds, including goals, asset allocation and managers

Library – Chair Larry Kahn
Manage the library, as a lending resource for Judaica books and materials

Membership – Co-chair Ellen Shaikun and Julie Simon
Encourage and submit apps for new members and lead member retention

Mitzvah Makers – Chair Chavvah Penner Johnson
Create programs for members which reflect the philosophy of Tikkun Olam

Music – Chair Emily Albrink Katz
Oversees and enhances music programming for Shabbat and holidays

Personnel– Co-chair Megan Hoffman and Carole Snyder
Establish policies and procedures in the area of human resources management

Pride – Co-chairs Chavvah Penner Johnson & Bonnie McCullagh
Develop and implement initiatives supporting the LGBTQAI+ community

Scouts BSA – Liaison David Shapero
Scouts/Cub Scouts/Venture Crew experiences offered to the community

Security – Chair David Katz
Collaborates with local partners to ensure building security

Sisterhood (WRJ) – President Sarah Harlan
Sponsor Oneg Shabbats, run Gift Shop, host programs, and provide financial & volunteer support

Temple Learning Council – Co-chairs Ellen Shaikun & Heather Gladstein
Creating and executing dynamic education programming in support of JLAB

Temple Trager ECEC Parent Committee – President Jeff Nefouse
Encourage intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical learning experiences

Welcome – Chair Ellen Shaikun
Greeters at The Temple entrance provide a friendly face before services

Worship & Ritual – Chair Janet Meyer
Manage worship calendar, special services and events and supervise music

Want to Get More Involved?

Find out more about The Temple Committees. If you are interested in getting more involved with a particular committee, contact the Temple office for more details.