Committees at Temple Emanuel
Being a part of a committee is a great way to get involved in leadership at Temple Emanuel. Whether it's cooking, technology, or social action, there's a committee at Temple Emanuel for you.
Directors, Officers, & Committee Chairs
Job Positions and Board Members, Effective May 1st
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Director |
Officer |
Committee Chair |
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Kathy S. Cohen |
Rabbi |
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Amanda Edmondson |
Cantor |
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| Dedra Pentecost | Cantorial Soloist | |
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Patty Kiser |
Administrator |
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JoAnne Brokaw |
Office Assistant |
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Court Rosen |
President |
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Avi Greenberg |
1st Vice President |
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Meghan Tollin |
2nd Vice President |
Membership Chair |
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Andy Goldstein |
Treasurer |
Past President |
| Don Stefl | Secretary | Security |
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Tomer Bitton |
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Building/Grounds Co-Chair Technology |
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Wendy Gallo |
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Sisterhood Co-President |
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Alan Guyes |
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Communications |
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Stuart Katz |
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Building/Grounds Co-Chair Brotherhood President |
| Tony Neuron | Librarian | |
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Li-Or Greenberg |
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SCOTTY President (ex-officio) |
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Marci Brumberg |
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Adult Education |
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Sara Beth Katz |
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Member At Large |
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Drema Yates |
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Social Action |
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Marilyn Zeljeznjak |
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Sisterhood Co-President |
Committee Descriptions
Budget and Finance
Deals with all financial matters of the Congregation; presents the annual budget for the approval of the Board; has complete and final jurisdiction over, and may establish a Financial Support Subcommittee to assist in, the matter of dues of new and old members; and makes recommendations on all other matters of income and expenses of the Congregation. Reviews the financial needs of the Congregation, recommends investments, and presents the fiscal reports to the Board and the Congregation.
Caring
Provides mutual help and support networks to congregants facing illness and crises and furthers the models for full inclusion of all Jews—regardless of their sexual orientation, their age, or any disability—in the community.
Cemetery
Responsible for the oversight and management of the cemetery and promulgates rules, procedures, regulations and fee structures related to use of the cemetery.
Communications
Publicizes Temple events within and outside the Congregation; creates marketing materials and special campaigns for member recruitment; creates and maintains the Temple website, manages the Temple’s use of social media and oversees the editing and publication of the Temple bulletin.
Education
Establishes and develops educational programs for children and adults for the Congregation and the community in order to foster greater knowledge of the world and the Jewish heritage. Acts as liaison to the Board for all education related committees, functions, organizations and activities.
Fundraising
Coordinates, administers and enlists the support of the Congregation for all congregational fund-raising efforts including but not limited to planned giving and capital campaign efforts.
Governance
Ensures that the Board fulfills its responsibilities and enables the Board to operate appropriately, effectively and efficiently in keeping with its legal and fiduciary obligations. Promotes the development of future leaders of the Congregation and drafts all suggested amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws and, as necessary, makes recommendations for changes to the By-Laws.
House And Grounds
Manages the Congregation’s building and grounds; keeps the building and properties of the Congregation in good order and repair; establishes, with the approval of the Board of Directors, rules and regulations for the use of the Congregation’s facilities; and evaluates and determines the appropriateness and acceptability of proposed additions and improvements to the Congregation’s building and properties.
Israeli Affairs
Manages and coordinates all activities of the Congregation with respect to Israeli affairs.
Kitchen
Oversees the administration, staffing, purchasing and event planning involving the use of the Temple’s kitchen facilities.
Deals with all financial matters of the Congregation; presents the annual budget for the approval of the Board; has complete and final jurisdiction over, and may establish a Financial Support Subcommittee to assist in, the matter of dues of new and old members; and makes recommendations on all other matters of income and expenses of the Congregation. Reviews the financial needs of the Congregation, recommends investments, and presents the fiscal reports to the Board and the Congregation.
Caring
Provides mutual help and support networks to congregants facing illness and crises and furthers the models for full inclusion of all Jews—regardless of their sexual orientation, their age, or any disability—in the community.
Cemetery
Responsible for the oversight and management of the cemetery and promulgates rules, procedures, regulations and fee structures related to use of the cemetery.
Communications
Publicizes Temple events within and outside the Congregation; creates marketing materials and special campaigns for member recruitment; creates and maintains the Temple website, manages the Temple’s use of social media and oversees the editing and publication of the Temple bulletin.
Education
Establishes and develops educational programs for children and adults for the Congregation and the community in order to foster greater knowledge of the world and the Jewish heritage. Acts as liaison to the Board for all education related committees, functions, organizations and activities.
Fundraising
Coordinates, administers and enlists the support of the Congregation for all congregational fund-raising efforts including but not limited to planned giving and capital campaign efforts.
Governance
Ensures that the Board fulfills its responsibilities and enables the Board to operate appropriately, effectively and efficiently in keeping with its legal and fiduciary obligations. Promotes the development of future leaders of the Congregation and drafts all suggested amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws and, as necessary, makes recommendations for changes to the By-Laws.
House And Grounds
Manages the Congregation’s building and grounds; keeps the building and properties of the Congregation in good order and repair; establishes, with the approval of the Board of Directors, rules and regulations for the use of the Congregation’s facilities; and evaluates and determines the appropriateness and acceptability of proposed additions and improvements to the Congregation’s building and properties.
Israeli Affairs
Manages and coordinates all activities of the Congregation with respect to Israeli affairs.
Kitchen
Oversees the administration, staffing, purchasing and event planning involving the use of the Temple’s kitchen facilities.
Library and Archives
Collects and preserves all available historical information about the Temple and operates the Temple Library.
Long Range Planning
Evaluates, assesses and plans for future goals, requirements and developments of the Congregation.
Membership
Develops activities, programs and procedures for the recruitment, retention, follow-up, orientation and integration of Temple members.
Music and Choir
Works with the clergy and the musical director to oversee the musical content of the Temple programs. Responsible for coordination with the Student Cantor program and supports the director, mission and work of the Temple choir.
Nominating
Recruits and nominates members to serve as officers and members of the Board of Directors; maintains job descriptions of the responsibilities of each nominated position.
Social Action
Provides social action education and information; facilitates, leads and creates action-oriented opportunities for the Congregation and/or wider community in relationship to the concepts of Tzedakah and "Tikkun Olam" (repairing the world); and keeps current on social action issues of concern to the Reform movement.
Technology
Maintains, manages and acquires all technology and information technology of the Congregation, including computer hardware and software, audio visual equipment, communications equipment and building access and security systems. The Technology Committee also provides technical expertise and recommendations on technology related issues to the Board, House, Communications and other committees.
URJ Liaison
Develops strong ties between the Congregation and national institutions of Reform Judaism and promotes liberal Judaism in the world at large.
Worship and Religious Practices
Assists the Rabbi on matters related to the administration of rituals and observance, including, but not limited to, assignment of honors at Sabbath and High Holy Day Services, usher assignments, seating arrangements, Bimah assignments and selection of prayer books and materials.
Young Adults
Provides opportunities for young adults (aged 22–35), both members and prospective members, to connect to the Temple community and to clergy.
Youth
Guides and coordinates the activities of the Temple youth of grades 6-12.
Collects and preserves all available historical information about the Temple and operates the Temple Library.
Long Range Planning
Evaluates, assesses and plans for future goals, requirements and developments of the Congregation.
Membership
Develops activities, programs and procedures for the recruitment, retention, follow-up, orientation and integration of Temple members.
Music and Choir
Works with the clergy and the musical director to oversee the musical content of the Temple programs. Responsible for coordination with the Student Cantor program and supports the director, mission and work of the Temple choir.
Nominating
Recruits and nominates members to serve as officers and members of the Board of Directors; maintains job descriptions of the responsibilities of each nominated position.
Social Action
Provides social action education and information; facilitates, leads and creates action-oriented opportunities for the Congregation and/or wider community in relationship to the concepts of Tzedakah and "Tikkun Olam" (repairing the world); and keeps current on social action issues of concern to the Reform movement.
Technology
Maintains, manages and acquires all technology and information technology of the Congregation, including computer hardware and software, audio visual equipment, communications equipment and building access and security systems. The Technology Committee also provides technical expertise and recommendations on technology related issues to the Board, House, Communications and other committees.
URJ Liaison
Develops strong ties between the Congregation and national institutions of Reform Judaism and promotes liberal Judaism in the world at large.
Worship and Religious Practices
Assists the Rabbi on matters related to the administration of rituals and observance, including, but not limited to, assignment of honors at Sabbath and High Holy Day Services, usher assignments, seating arrangements, Bimah assignments and selection of prayer books and materials.
Young Adults
Provides opportunities for young adults (aged 22–35), both members and prospective members, to connect to the Temple community and to clergy.
Youth
Guides and coordinates the activities of the Temple youth of grades 6-12.
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