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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auxiliaries | Hazak | Programming for ages 55+ | David Intebi |
| Auxiliaries | Men's Club | Men's group | David Ginchansky |
| Auxiliaries | Sisterhood | Women's group | Cynthia Brooks |
| 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 the congregation | Mark Meiches |
| Education | Inclusiveness | Educating the community on inclusion; providing support and assistance to those with special needs | Corrie Shores |
| Education | Preschool Education | Supporting our preschool and serving as a liaison between parents and the staff | Pamela Cohen |
| Education | Religious School Education | Supporting our religious school and serving as a liaison between parents and the staff | Amy Popp |
| Education | Youth Activities | Coordination of youth groups and activities | David Kuchinsky |
| Executive | Constitution/Governance | Overseeing updates to the CAT constitution and advising the board on matters of governance | Howard Rubin |
| Executive | COVID-19 Response Task Force (ad hoc) | Temporary group of advisors who meet regularly to track the state of the pandemic and adjust our policies & protocols accordingly | Dan Cohn |
| 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 | Parliamentarian (role) | Assist the board in matters of parliamentary procedure and Robert's Rules | Beth Berk |
| 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 Review | Periodic review of the accounting records and policies of the congregation | |
| Financial | Investment Subcommittee of Endowment | Responsible for investment decisions associated with Anshai Torah's long-term monetary assets held at the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation | Mitch Moskowitz, Neil Rubinstein, Michael Milner |
| Fundraising | Capital Campaign (ad hoc) | Developing a campaign for future growth and expansion | Alisa Makler, Nicole Post |
| 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) | Debbie Rajunov |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Fundraising | Tennis Tournament (Love Anshai) | 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 | Lisa Gerstenfeld, Jana Stern |
| 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 | 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 | Chavurot | Bringing members together in small groups with common interests | Rabbi Weinberg and Rabbi Kushnick |
| Membership | Gesher | Connecting with and involving our young adult members | Rabbi Kushnick |
| Membership | Membership Engagement & Retention | Engaging our current members and taking steps to ensure we retain them | 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 |
| 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 | Howard Rubin |
| Social Action | Hesed | Coordinating meals and other acts of lovingkindness for members who are ill or in need of support | Elaine Levitt |
| Social Action | Tikkun Olam | Helping to promote social justice, serve the broader community, and provide opportunities to help others | Robin Feldman |
| Staff | Education Director Liaison | Support the Director of Education and facilitate free and open communication between the director and the officers and Board of Directors | Barrett Stern |
| Staff | Personnel | Advising on matters of human resources and employment | Susan Zetley |
| Staff | Senior Rabbi Liaison | Discuss and facilitate mutually acceptable solutions with the Senior Rabbi to any problems or disagreements arising between the Senior Rabbi and the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, a Congregational committee, the Congregation, and/or any individual member of any of these bodies; also has the responsibility of fostering free and open communications between the Senior Rabbi and these Congregational bodies and/or individuals | Amy Balis, Joel Brook |
| Staff | Transition Team (ad hoc) | Temporary group facilitating recent staffing changes and making plans for the future | Barrett Stern |
Mon, January 24 2022 22 Shevat 5782