Committees

Want to know what’s going in your Shul? Be on the inside, privy to the secret of what keeps Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David’s doors open. For those of you who are already involved, thank you. If you have been sitting on the sidelines, now is the time to join and become an integral part of your Jewish community. Don’t know what would be a good fit? Talk to Ira Salwen, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, or Nancy Hochhauser, Temple President, who will be happy to advise you. 

The Chairpersons of permanent committees are invited to attend all regular meetings of the Board of Trustees to give their reports and to answer questions about their activities.

The committees (in alphabetical order) and chairpersons are listed below. Call on them with questions and comments.  For telephone numbers or email addresses, please refer to the membership directory on our website or call the synagogue office at 764-4100                          

Catering - contact Samantha Berman Melendez or Jonathan Winderman,
Supervises activities requiring a caterer to ensure the rules of Kashruth and Sabbath observance.

Chai Lights Newsletter - contact Ellis Simon
Chai Lights, published five times a year, is a prime means of communication among members of Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David. The newsletter reports on temple events and happenings and previews fundraisers, meetings and special programs. 

Cemetery - contact  Dr. Steve Friedman   
The Cemetery Committee oversees the administration of the cemeteries, burial regulations, interments and rituals in accordance with the requirements of Conservative Judaism. Also oversees maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery properties.

College Commission - contact Bonnie Friedman
Tracks and communicates with children of congregants who are attending either undergraduate, graduate, or professional university. The Commission sends appropriate holiday gift packages as well as cards and other forms of communication to support the spiritual development of students as they move from adolescence to adulthood.

Communications - contact Jonathan Winderman
Handles all forms of communication for the shul. We coordinate emails, posts to social media and promote events. We work hand and hand with most other committees in getting messaging out to the congregation and the greater community. 

Finance - contact Michael Shenker
Responsible for periodic audits of the books and accounts of the Congregation and reporting semi-annually, and whenever the Board of Trustees may request such a report. Finance also aids in the preparation of the annual budget.

Fundraising - contact Barry Hochhauser, Barry Silverman
Formulates and promotes plans, programs and activities to produce revenue for the Temple.

House - contact Hon. Jeff Goodstein
Administers and supervises all matters and functions related to the maintenance and preservation of the properties of the Congregation.

Israel/Social Action - contact Herb Friend
Keeps the Congregation informed of current events requiring social action and events which affect the State of Israel.

Kiddush - contact Nanci Moskowitz
Make services more enjoyable by offering congregants and guests an opportunity to schmooze while enjoying good food and drinks. You may also sponsor a kiddush to commemorate a special occasion.

Legal - contact Mark Skolnick
The Legal Committee reviews any proposed amendments to the Constitution, determines the legality of any such amendments, and causes them to be properly presented before the Congregation for action. It also advises the officers and Board of Trustees on legal matters and prepares legal documents when necessary for execution by the officers.

Membership - contact Barry Hochhauser  
The Committee communicates with Jewish families, individuals, and interfaith married families in the community who are not formally affiliated with any congregation, particularly those families and individuals who have recently moved to the area, with a view of inviting them to become members of the Congregation. The Committee receives applications for membership, reviews them, and on the acceptance of a new member, reports to the Board of Trustees. The Committee also has responsibility for retention of existing members.

Memorial Book - contact Nanci Moskowitz
Memorializes the lives of our dear loved ones and remembers those lost in the Holocaust and massacres throughout the world. 

Memorial and Endowment- contact Temple office 
Promotes the sale of memorial objects and the establishment of endowments.

Recurring Events - contact  Elisa Matas Skolnick
Plans and organizes events and dinners that recur every year. 

Religious Life & Practices - contact Dr. Martin Greenberg
The members assist the clergy in the conduct of all religious services and all related matters to promote the religious interest of the Congregation.

Sisterhood - contact Tracey Simon, Abby Winderman
Sisterhood works to build friendship and community for its members and for the congregation as a whole.