LAY LEADERSHIP

Officers 

PRESIDENT Joseph Handler
VICE PRESIDENT Lisa Naegele
VICE PRESIDENT Noah Bronkesh
VICE PRESIDENT Joseph Rodgers
TREASURER Janet Wagner
SECRETARY Steve Melnick

Board of Trustees 

Colin Bell

Noah Bronkesh

Alan Friedman

Elaine Geller

Mitchell Gordon

Samantha Hammond

Jodi Handler

Joseph Handler

Cliff Kane

Ethel Levinson

Diane Mashioff

Steve Melnick

Lisa Naegele

Marc Needleman

Joseph Rodgers

Brian Shapiro

Stephanie Zaid Shiekman

Barbara Slovak

Calvin Tesler

Janet Wagner

ommittees

ADULT EDUCATION
Chair: Elaine Geller

The purpose of the Adult Education Committee is to provide programs either free standing or in conjunction with the Clergy and/or the Programming Committee of enrichment to the congregation at large either in the area of Judaic studies or relevance to Jews of Atlantic County or the world at large.

BUDGET AND FINANCE
Chair: Jennifer Wagner

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the synagogue as well as the restricted and endowed accounts. We are responsible for creating the operating budget and ensuring that the congregation remains fiscally responsible.

CAPITAL PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION
Chair: Sandy Greenberg
CARING NETWORK
Chair: Iris Needleman
TASTE OF SHABBAT
Co-Chairs: Joyce Schwartz
Nadine Winklestein
MEAL TRAIN

Co-Chairs: Nadine Winklestein
Natalyn Wolbransky
CEMETERY
Chair: Mark Needleman
FACILITIES
Chair: Mark Needleman
FUND RAISING
Chair: Joe Handler
SHIRAT HAYAM COMMUNITY GARDEN
Chair: Alan Friedman
GIFT SHOP
Chairs: Alice Melnick

KITCHEN
Co-Chairs: Alice Melnick
Elaine Geller

Supervision in kitchen and support for committees. Prepare Kiddush luncheon twice a month.

LEADERSHIP
Chair: Jacquie Sirota

Recommends and encourages participation in synagogue activities. We also recommend persons to join the Board of Trustees and encourage leadership positions on our Board.

LIFE & LEGACY
Chair: Judy Galler

MARKETING
Chair: Sheila Friedman

Will coordinate publicity for all Shirat Hayam events and programs. As soon as a program is planned, please email me the date time, place, cost, rsvp and any other relevant information. At least 6 to 8 weeks notice is preferred.

MEMBERSHIP
Chair: Barbara Slovak

The primary goal of the Membership Committee is to sustain and grow synagogue membership through outreach and contact with past, present, and potential members.

MEN’S CLUB
Chair: Benjamin Mashioff

Plan social events for the club members and explore fund raiser activities for the engagement of all synagogue members.

NOAR (YOUTH)
Chair: Beth Sanders-Rabinowitz

Coordinates activities relating to the education of our school age and younger children.

PERSONNEL
Co-Chairs: Linda & Mitch Gordon
PROGRAMMING
Chair: Jodi Handler
Offer support programming for Shirat Hayam community.
RITUAL (CONSERVATIVE)
Chair: Alan Friedman
RELIGIOUS (REFORM)
Chair: Marlyn Rose
SISTERHOOD
Co-Chairs: Andi Weiss
Barbara Braunstein:
TECHNOLOGY
Chair: Joe Handler