Constituent Organizations

Men’s Club—invites all adult male Temple B’nai Abraham members to join and become active members of Men’s Club. We are a diverse organization that promotes camaraderie, friendship, chivarly and service to the community as well as a connection to B’nai Abraham and the Jewish community. Co-Presidents: Craig Kantor Craig.M.Kantor@jpmorgan.com  & Lawrence Moskowitz moskgm@gmail.com,

Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)—is committed to enhancing the Primary and Hebrew School experience for the children at our synagogue. It is our goal to provide a positive and enriching Jewish traditional and cultural atmosphere for all children attending school and services at the Temple. President: Jen Mager Jcmager@verizon.net

Sisterhood—offers friendship, fun, learning, growth and involvement to all female members of B’nai Abraham while also serving the Temple and Jewish community at large. The Sisterhood Judaica Shop, located outside of the Saul Reinfeld Hall, is a convenient place to purchase gifts from a high quality selection of items for every life cycle event and Jewish holidays. Co- Presidents: Elena Meinhardt decafeskim@comcast.net & Debbie Myers didm@aol.com

Auxiliary Association

Early School Parents’ Council—is the link among the parents of The Early School, school staff, temple groups and staff. Our goal is to enhance the early childhood educational experience for our children. Co-Presidents:Illana Lebersfeld imlebersfeld@gmail.com & Lori Rosenbaum lorirosenbaum@me.com

Committees

Adult Learning—plans classes, lectures, study sessions, scholar-in-residence, community forum, etc. with clergy and educators. Chairs:Alyce Miller hljmom@aol.com  & Steve Delman, coachlobos@aol.com

Board of Education—is responsible for the Early School, Religious and High School Education. It recommends policy to the Board of Trustees and oversees the functioning and practices of these programs, as well as the Junior Youth Group. Co-Chairs: Barry Roberts biroberts@msn.com& Abby Silverman abbysilverman@comcast.net

Budget—works with the Treasurer, Executive Director and Controller to set the budget for the Temple year. Chair: Carey Gertler cdgert@aol.com

Buildings and Grounds—charged with the ongoing oversight of all maintenance and improvement of Temple property except for the Memorial Park. Co-Chairs: Brian Altman bja52994@aol.com & Darren Schumer dschumer@comcast.net

Caring Connections—works with the Rabbi and Congregational Nurse to provide visitation to those at home and in the hospitals. Responds to births and deaths in the congregation and other caring gestures as needed. Co-Chairs: Terri Friedman adamally5@verizon.net  & Bunny Schwartz bunnysmail@aol.com

Catering—develops guidelines for catering in the Temple.

College—provides outreach to Temple B’nai Abraham college students.
Chair: Carol Brichke cfriedbri@yahoo.com

Development—helps to educate the membership plans activities to the help the temple achieve certain long-term capital and operational goals. Chair: Marvin Wertheimer, marvin@netwert.com
 
Interior Design—responsible for maintenance as well as improvements with regard to the decorating of the building. Co-Chairs: Ethel Gittlin egittlinstudio@aol.com & Trudy Slater trudyslater@comcast.net

Investment—is responsible for recommending to the Board action to be taken concerning selection, purchase and sale of securities and other investment assets. Co- Chairs: M. Steven Silbermann steven.silbermann@gmail.com & Jason Myers,
dmyers@newmarkrealestate

Marketing, Communications & Public Relations/Website—works with various committees and arms of the congregation to effectively communicate our activities both in house and in outside publications. Co-Chairs: Barbara Birnbaum birnfam@aol.com & Ruth Ross evieross@comcast.net

Membership—is the group that recruits prospective members, welcomes new members, focuses on membership retention, encourages member participation, and is responsible for partnering with other TBA groups to plan and schedule temple-wide events. Co-Chairs: Ken Starr ken.starr@chartisinsurance.com & Marjie Zucker marjiezucker@verizon.net

Memorials, Donations & MY FAIR SHARE—works with congregation to set up funds and dedications, sets donation schedule, recommends appropriate acknowledgments, manages Fair Share and endowments. Chair: Merle Kalishman merlekalishman@gmail.com & Isabella Fiske isabellafiske@hotmail.com

Memorial Park—works with the Park director and the Board of Trustees in setting policy, prices and practice. B’nai Abraham Memorial Park is located on Route 22 in Union. Chair: Mark Meller, merlekalishman@gmail.com & Richard Dinar, richardd@theprogressivecompanies.com

Prime Time—Geared to those 55 and older but open to all who are interested. Sponsors varied programs and trips throughout the year. Chair: Ethel Singer ethel4s@aol.com

Ritual—works with Rabbi and Cantor in setting policy for services and ritual practice. Co- Chairs: Peter Klein pmklein@comcast.net && Edward Meinhardt, meinhardted@gmail.com

Security—responsible for setting policy regarding all security issues at the temple. Ken Bernstein, kbernstein@accessiondata.com

Shalach Manot —responsible for annual temple-wide Shalach Manot (Purim gift) project.  

Social Action—plans and implements projects and events around issues of significance in our community and world. Our mission is to provide opportunities for Temple members to perform acts of Tikkun Olam Chair. Lisa Reisboard  lreisboard@aol.com
    -The Green Team—under the auspices of the SAC— leads our congregation in a comprehensive effort to reach new heights in environmental awareness and practices. Green Team Leader: Lisa Reisboard lreisboard@aol.com

Sodowick Museum Showcase—is responsible for acquiring articles of Judaica for purposes of display and other holiday and seasonal exhibits. Co-Chairs:Ellen Klein & Evi Meinhardt emklein@comcast.net & evimeinhardt@earthlink.net  

Ushering—helps to keep order at Temple services and special events and assists visitors. Ushering Chair: Jeffrey Grabelle sportsjefe@aol.com
         -High Holy Day Ushering Arthur Podnos arthur.podnos@morganstanley.com  

Ways and Means—is responsible for planning and implementing fund raising projects for the Temple. Co-Chairs:Hyla Weiss  hylaweiss@verizon.net & Suzanne Weinick, sweinick@comcast.net