ADULT LEARNING—Chair Pam Silverberg (610) 391-9484 pamgreg@ptd.net

Promotes life-long learning through a variety of thought provoking, stimulating programs, classes and courses of study. Sponsors the Scholar in Residence weekend(s) and plans numerous trips to places and events designed to enable us to have a deeper understanding of our Jewish heritage and culture.

BIMAH COORDINATION—Chair Ms. Rima Hirsch (610) 433-8981 Hersheybar33@aol.com

Selects members of the congregation for the honor of sitting on the bimah and participating during Shabbat services. Coordinates members of the Board of Trustees who will greet and sit on the bimah during Shabbat services.

BROTHERHOOD—President Tom McAloon (610) 865-6626 tmcaloon@ptd.net

Brotherhood offers the opportunity for the men of our Congregation to perform mitzvot and to become actively involved in our Jewish community.

BUDGET—Chair Burt Schaffer (610) 433-4253 burt@ptd.net

Makes a detailed annual estimate of the income and operating expenses of the Congregation, supervises the annual audit of the Congregational accounts and develops for approval by the Board of Trustees the annual operating and capital budgets.

BY-LAWS—Chair Neil Hogan (610) 433-8174 jhogan@enter.net

Reviews, updates and recommends to the Board of Trustees changes to the Congregational by-laws as the need arises.

COMPUTER—Chair David Rosenkrantz (610) 349-4429 davidr@fast.net

Develops and maintains the Synagogue’s Internet website as a source of information and oversees our computers and network.

ENDOWMENT—Chair Burt Schaffer (610) 433-4253 burt@ptd.net

Accepts and invests monies donated to the Temple. Filters requests for monies and recommends to the Board whether to accept or deny the requests.

EXECUTIVE—Chair Mike Stroock (610) 351-7675 stick@enter.net

Composed of all the elected officers and the presidents of Brotherhood and Sisterhood, the committee formulates policy for recommendation to the Board of Trustees.

FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION—Chair Janet Hogan (610) 433-8174 jhogan@enter.net

Creates programs of an intergenerational nature for parents to participate in with their children. By educating the parents, they can then help educate their children.

FUNDRAISING—Chair Dave Eiskowitz (610) 841-3475 cyberate@aol.com

Devises ideas, programs and events that will help raise money for the Synagogue.

HOUSE—Chair David Weinstein (610) 439-0727 DV3MW@aol.com

Keeps the building and property of the Congregation in good order and repair, and establishes, with the approval of the Board of Trustees, rules and regulations for the use of the Congregation’s physical facilities.

INTERFAITH—Chair Sam Reichgott (610) 282-4344 samssc@hotmail.com

Develops programs to familiarize our congregants with the customs and rituals of other religions and their congregants with those of Reform Judaism.

LEHIYOT—Chair Susan Tenzer (610) 821-4474 Su10z@aol.com

Recommends ways to broaden the inclusiveness of synagogue life for all people with developmental, cognitive, physical and psychological disabilities. Develops plans and goals for what needs to be done so the Synagogue can become Lehiyot certified.

MARKETING—Chair Norm Tahler (610) 706-0519 normtahler@aol.com

Promotes and publicizes programs and events both within the temple and in the media. Unifies all internal communication under a single logo and tagline.

MEMBERSHIP—Chair Maryellen Blass (610) 437-5345 meblass@rcn.com

Recruits new members for the Congregation and develops programs for their orientation, integration and retention.

MIDDLE YOUTH GROUP—Advisors Elliot & Shari Gluskin (610) 481-9088 esgluski@juno.com

Middle KITY, for our youth in grades 6-8 sponsors programs that integrate their social and educational needs within a fun and comfortable social environment.

MIKLOT—Chair is vacant

Selects, develops, trains and retains congregants who will give their time and talent to the Congregation and helps accelerate their progress toward Synagogue leadership.

MITZVAH CORPS—Co-Chairs Maryellen Blass (610) 437-5345 meblass@rcn.com and Debi Nelson (610) 530-3186 dnelson@ptd.net

Under the auspices of the Sisterhood, helps congregants in time of need. Members call and/or visit congregants in the hospital. Families of congregants who are ill or have passed away are offered a home-cooked meal prepared by members.

NOMINATING—Chair Greg Silverberg (610) 391-9484 pamgreg@ptd.net

Considers and proposes to the Board of Trustees and the Congregation a slate of candidates for the positions of offices and trustees, consistent with Article 12 of the By-laws.

OUTREACH—Co-chairs Jett Sarachek (610) 434-9621 jetusara@aol.com Stuart Pollan (610) 395-7274 speye@aol.com

Welcomes intermarried couples to take part in Synagogue life and support those whose lives have been touched by an interfaith relationship. Provides education and support for Jews by Choice, interfaith or intermarried couples and their families, and born Jews who desire to connect or reconnect with their spiritual community.

PERSONNEL—Chair Martina Obenski (610) 966-3226 obenskm@fast.net

Comprised of the president, president-elect, the two executive vice presidents and any other Board members the chair invites. Establishes, reviews and amends duties and responsibilities of all Synagogue employees. Negotiates length and terms of contracts with clergy and professional staff.

PLANNING—Chair—Bob Black 610 395-8322 robertblack@morrisblack.com

Coordinates and evaluates long range planning.

PUBLICITY—Chair—Larry Rafes (484) 951-8299 lrafes@msn.com

Writes, edits and submits to appropriate media and/or within the temple, publicity for the temple and/or its constituent bodies.

RELIGIOUS PRACTICES—Chair Bunny Filler (610) 821-1450 bunny29@ptd.net

In cooperation with the Rabbi, considers and establishes observances for the Synagogue and promotes practices in the home that will enhance the values of Jewish living. Also defines, implements and publicizes appropriate policy pertaining to our worship services and life cycle events.

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL— Chair Steffie Szilagyi (610) 398-2175 sjski@ptd.net

In cooperation with the Rabbi and Religious School Director, develops the educational curriculum for the children and supervises the operation of the school.

RENAISSANCE—Chair is vacant

Provides a means for the “60-something plus” generation to join together for social, educational, cultural and religious activities.

SCHOLARSHIP—Chair is vacant

Allocates monies to Temple members needing financial assistance for activities such as summer camp and or school tuition.

SCRIP—Chair—Judy Murman (610) 435-9074 congki@enter.net

The scrip program is an ongoing fundraiser for the Synagogue. When you purchase scrip (gift certificates) from Giant. K.I. earns $5.00 for every $100.00 you purchase. There is no cost to you, and the Synagogue makes money.

SENIOR YOUTH GROUP Advisors: Dave & Francie Eiskowitz (610) 841-3475 deiskowitz@givemefive.com

Senior KITY, for teens in grades 9-12, sponsors programs that integrate the social and educational needs of Jewish youth within a fun and comfortable social environment.

SISTERHOOD—Co-Presidents Melissa Hakim (610) 530-4598 hmhakim@msn.com Teri Krassen (610) 481-9042 tjkrass@ptd.net

Sisterhood provides an opportunity for the women of our Congregation to get together for social, educational and cultural programs. Our Sisters volunteer to work together for our Synagogue and the community at large.

SOCIAL ACTION—Chair Dr. Don Belmont (610) 395-1452 DJBelmont@aol.com

Organizes volunteer activities that will be of service to members of our Congregation and activities that address the needs of the greater Lehigh Valley community as well. Develops programs that will help educate members of the Congregation about current social and political issues. Publicizes and advocates causes that are of particular importance both to the Congregation and the Jewish community at large.

SUSTAINING MEMBERS—Chair—Chuck Cohen 610) 391-8829 ccohen@benco.com

Encourages congregants to pay above regular dues to become sustaining members. Organizes activities for its members.

YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES—Chair Pat Glascom (610) 865-4475 phgteach@yahoo.com

Creates, sustains and oversees the quality, scope and curriculum of the Temple’s youth programs. Serves as the adult advocate for the youth groups in the Temple community and ensures that the philosophies, policies and standards of the congregation are implemented in the youth group programs.