LAY LEADERSHIP

Officers 

PRESIDENT Joseph Rodgers
VICE PRESIDENT Stephanie Zaid Shiekman
VICE PRESIDENT Brian Shapiro
TREASURER Janet Wagner
SECRETARY Ari Rabinowitz

 

Board of Trustees 

 

Barbara Braunstein

Harry Chaiken

Dorothea Dunayer

Jaimie Epstein

Alan Friedman

Elaine Geller

Laurie Greenberg

Iris Kahn

Ethel Levinson

Steve Melnick

Cathy Miskiv

Marc Needleman

Marlyn Rose

Barbara Slovak

Andie Storey

Calvin Tesler

Stephanie Zaid Shiekman

Judy Zon

Committees

ADULT EDUCATION
Chair: Dottie Dunayer and 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: Lisa Naegele
TASTE OF SHABBAT
Co-Chairs: Joyce Schwartz
Nadine Winklestein
MEAL TRAIN

Co-Chairs: Nadine Winklestein
CEMETERY
Chair: Mark Needleman
FACILITIES
Chair: Mark Needleman
FINANCES
Chair: Jenny Wagner
FUND RAISING
Chair: Joe Handler
SHIRAT HAYAM COMMUNITY GARDEN
Chair: Alan Friedman
GIFT SHOP
Chair: Alice Melnick
JShore Family
Chair: Stephanie Zaid-Shiekman

KITCHEN
Chair: Elaine Geller

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

Kulp Scholar in Residence
Chair: Jodi Handler

NOMINATING
Chair: Joe Rodgers

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
Chairs: Barbara Slovak, Iris Kahn

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.

Mitzvah Meals
Chair: Ellie Kremer

NOAR (YOUTH)
Chair: Elaine Geller

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

PROGRAMMING
Chair:  Stephanie Zaid Shiekman
Offer support programming for Shirat Hayam community.
RITUAL (CONSERVATIVE)
Co Chairs: Harry Chaikin; Michael Barnet
RELIGIOUS (REFORM)
Chair: Marlyn Rose
SECURITY
Chair: Marc Needleman
SISTERHOOD
Barbara Braunstein, President
TECHNOLOGY
Chair: Joe Handler