Anshai Torah Committees
If you have questions about any of the committees below, please email committees@anshaitorah.org.
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| Grouping | Committee | Purpose/Description | Chair or Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | Public Relations & Marketing | Spreading the good word about Anshai Torah within our community and beyond; advising on strategies and copy for publicizing the activities of the synagogue; maintaining our social media presence on Facebook and other platforms | Nate Karlin |
| Communications | Technology | Helping manage the Information Technology (IT) needs of the shul | Joe Kufert |
| Education | Adult Education | Promoting and enhancing all aspects of adult education in congregation | Rabbi Kushnick |
| Education | Israel Affairs | Promoting Israel and our ties to the homeland | Warren Harmel |
| Education | Preschool Education | Supporting our preschool and serving as a liasion between parents and the staff | Unlisted, contact Rachel Blum |
| Education | Religious School Education | Supporting our religious school and serving as a liasion between parents and the staff | Amy Popp |
| Education | Youth Activities | Coordination of youth groups and activities | David Kuchinsky |
| Executive | Cemetery | Educating members about Anshai Torah's burial plots at Restland Cemetary | Harvey Swento |
| Executive | Constitution/Governance | Overseeing updates to the CAT constitution and advising the board on matters of governance | Howard Rubin |
| Executive | Executive Committee | The officers and past president of the congregation | Dan Cohn |
| Executive | Nominating | Determining the slate of officers and board members for the coming year | Barrett Stern |
| Executive | Past Presidents Council | Group of past synagogue presidents who advise the current leadership team | Barrett Stern |
| Financial | Budget and Finance | Creating a detailed estimate of income and operating expenses for the coming fiscal year | Joe Kufert |
| Financial | Endowment | Establishing an endowment program for Anshai Torah | Mitch Moskowitz |
| Financial | Financial Stability | Ensuring the long-term financial health of the synagogue | Michael Dubner |
| Financial | Financial Review | Periodic review of the accounting records and policies of the congregation | Michael Roy |
| Fundraising | Directory | Publishing the annual membership directory and selling ads within | Hal Babitch |
| Fundraising | Donor Recognition | Advising on the placement and consistent style of donor recognition items within the building | Nancy Stanley |
| Fundraising | Flower Sales | Selling flowers in the spring and fall to support our schools | Lisa & Ben Kenter |
| Fundraising | Golf Tournament (Weinberg Classic) | Planning our annual charity golf tournament that supports our shul and Men's Club Youth Scholarship Fund | Jeff Arbesman |
| Fundraising | Illustrated Torah | Promoting and overseeing the Illustrated Torah program (individual sedras sponsored by the community and displayed outside the sanctuary) | Lisa Gerstenfeld |
| Fundraising | Mahzor Plates (ad hoc) | Enabling members to honor their loved ones with a personal tribute on the inside covers of our High Holiday prayerbooks | Amy Balis |
| Fundraising | Menorah Project (ad hoc) | Fundraising for an artistic addition to the Behringer Sanctuary in 2021 | Julia Kaufman, Jeanette Pincus, Debbie Rajunov |
| Fundraising | Scrip | Selling gift cards for retail and online vendors with a percentage back to Anshai Torah on each purchase | Diane Yaris |
| Fundraising | Shalach Manot | Organizing and executing our annual Purim basket program (also known as mishloach manot) | Jacob Ratner |
| Fundraising | Spring Fundraiser | Planning and organizing an annual fundraiser such as a fair or other event | TBD |
| Fundraising | Tennis Tournament | Planning our annual tennis tournament supporting our shul | Ricardo Szperling, Michelle Silver |
| Fundraising & Education | Scholar-in-Residence | Planning and organizing an annual educational program in which world-renowned authors and scholars visit, typically for a weekend in late January or early February | Warren Harmel |
| Fundraising & Membership | Chai Membership | Overseeing the tiered Chai Membership program that enables us to provide financial assistance | Marcy Kahn |
| Fundraising & Programming | Diamonds & Dice | Planning our annual casino night social event and fundraiser honoring a member of our community | Shawn Frank, Cynthia Brooks |
| General | High Holidays | Handling the logistics, ticket sales, and security for the major High Holiday services each year | Josh Socolof |
| General | House | Consulting the catering and kitchen staff on event coordination and etiquette | Beth Berk |
| General | Kol Rina | Men's choir that performs in our sanctuary and at other events on a regular basis | Bruce Katz, Matt Kurtzman |
| General | Teacher/Volunteer Recognition | Planning and coordinating the ongoing recognition of our teachers and volunteers | Jennifer Hersh |
| General | Volunteer Assignment | Matching members with committees and other volunteer opportunities | Darrin Goldin, Paige Rothstein |
| Membership | CATS in College | Connecting with our college students and those serving in the military | Amy Balis, Debbie Cohn |
| Membership | Chavurah | Bringing members together in small groups with common interests | Inactive in 2020 |
| Membership | Gesher | Connecting with and involving our young adult members | Rabbi Kushnick |
| Membership | Membership Engagement & Retention | Engaging our active members and taking steps to ensure we retain and grow our membership | Ricardo Szperling |
| Membership | Membership Outreach (Prospective Members) | Promoting Anshai Torah to prospective members and keeping in touch with potential returning members | Corey Todres |
| Membership | Sunshine | Spreading cheer to all our members by celebrating milestones in their lives; welcoming our newest members to the congregation and helping them become part of the Anshai Torah family | Denise Pollis |
| Programming | Kosher Chili Cookoff | Coordinating the Anshai Torah team (or teams) for Tiferet Israel's annual Kosher Chili Cookoff event in March | Cynthia Brooks |
| Programming | Men's Spirited Steak Seder | Planning an annual tradition that brings the men of our congregation together for drinks, steak, and learning in advance of Pesach | Rabbi Weinberg |
| Programming | Women's Miriam's Cup Seder | Planning an annual tradition that brings the women of our congregation together for a fun learning event in preparation for Pesach | Rabbi Weinberg |
| Ritual | Hevra Kadisha | An organization of men and women who help prepare bodies of deceased members for burial according to Jewish tradition | Amy Balis, Jacob Ratner |
| Ritual | Ritual | Cooperating with the rabbis to determine the rituals and observances of the synagogue and promoting such practices | Farzin Bakhshian |
| Security | Security and Safety | Reviewing security policies and procedures and making recommendations to the Executive Director | Ido Doron |
| Security | Shul Watch | Volunteers who assist with security and safety at services and other programs | Inactive in 2020 |
| Social Action | Hesed | Coordinating meals and other acts of lovingkindness for members who are ill or in need of support | Elaine Levitt |
| Social Action | Mitzvah Day | Planning an annual day of giving in conjunction with our Religious School and Hebrew High | Sharon Ginchansky |
| Social Action | Tikkun Olam | Helping to promote social justice, serve the broader community, and provide opportunities to help others | Sharon Ginchansky |
| Staff | Personnel | Advising on matters of human resources and employment | Susan Zetley |
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