| Committees |
Chairs & Email |
Telephone |
Description |
| Access |
TBD (To Be Determined) |
(Note below) |
Looks at issues of accessibility within the congregation, and makes recommendations for enhancement of facilities and programs for those with special needs. |
| Administration |
David Wessel |
202-244-7118 |
Oversees office procedures, functions, insurance, equipment, personnel and computer operations, and general management of congregation. |
| Adult Education |
Ellen Kurlansky
|
202-829-4951 |
Plans and coordinates educational activities for adult members including Scholar-in-Residence, fall and spring semester classes, and Sunday morning speaker programs. |
| Archives |
Jacqueline Russler |
202-966-1218 |
Develops policy and oversees the retention of materials of historical importance to the congregation. All members are invited to participate. |
| Art |
Judith Bor |
301-587-5793 |
Monitors maintenance and donation of all art work. Oversees beautification and refurbishment of lobbies and communal areas. |
| ARZA |
Jeffrey Sandman
Nancy Wolf
|
202-872-4860
301-951-0795 |
Plans events to educate the congregation about conditions in Israel and Diaspora community. Develops programs to encourage and support Reform Judaism in Israel and throughout the world. Serves as liaison to the Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA) which works to strengthen Reform Judaism in Israel, encourages travel to Israel, informs American youth of the importance of Israel to American and world Jewry, and serves as American representative to World Zionist Congress. Serves as liaison to other organizations supporting Israel and Progressive (Reform) Judaism, including the World Union for Progressive Judaism. |
| Audit |
Barry Wides |
301-622-9152 |
Recommends the engagement of independent auditors to the Board, meets with auditors concerning scope of the Temple's annual audit, reviews audited financial statements and transmits them to the Board, and assesses the Temple's internal controls. |
| Brotherhood |
Eugene Rosen, President |
301-949-2563 |
Plans programs such as the annual blood drives and speaker series. Participates in community mitzvah programs on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Represents Jewish Chautauqua Society. |
| Budget |
Robert Litt |
301-652-2563 |
Prepares and reviews the annual budget, and presents it to the congregation at the annual meeting. |
| Building Operations |
Stuart Binstock |
301-986-5638 |
Oversees repair and maintenance of physical plant and surroundings, the maintenance staff, and the use of all facilities and fees. |
| Cemetery Committee |
Ted Rosen |
301-530-3403 |
Coordinates the Temple Sinai section at Garden of Remembrance Cemetery. |
| Choir |
Cantor Laura Croen |
202-363-6394 |
Sings at High Holy Day services and on other occasions throughout the year. Open to congregants without audition. |
|
College Students:
Ammerman College Student Fund
|
TBD |
(Note below) |
Sends college students holiday packages twice a year, reimburses cost of books for college Jewish studies courses, and otherwise facilitates continuing contact between college students and Temple Sinai. The Ammerman College Student Fund is supported by the Ammerman family, Sisterhood, Brotherhood, and individual contributions. (Please let us know of your college student's address.) |
| Communications & Newsletter |
Anthony J. Ciccone |
202-285-5612 |
Oversees all aspects of internal and external communications, including Temple Sinai News content and distribution, email listserv, website, program publicity, press releases, and flyers. |
| Critical Issues Committee |
See Social Action |
(Note below) |
See Social Action |
| Daytimers |
Robert Bor |
301-587-5793 |
Provides programs for individuals available during the day – the retired, self-employed in need of a break, and parents with a few hours free while kids are in school. |
| Development |
Andrew Engel,
CommitteeChair;
Ellen Heiman,
Chair, Endowment Fund;
John Hellerman,
Chair, Annual Campaign |
301-320-6065
202-337-9520
202-363-6611 |
The Development Committee coordinates all fundraising activities of the synagogue. It also recommends fundraising policy and new initiatives to the Board, provides oversight for the Endowment Fund, and oversees the Annual Fund campaign. |
| Endowment |
See Development |
(above) |
See Development |
| Environment |
Ellen Kurlansky
Kevin Mulshine |
202-829-4951
202-363-6893 |
This new energetic group is working to green our building, green our lives, develop an advocacy role for Temple Sinai on the environment, and increase our understanding of why Jewish values call on us to act to protect the earth. |
| Finance |
Steve Messner, Comptroller |
202-686-1537 |
Oversees management of Temple's finances. Reviews monthly reports. Clears all major expenditures from special funds. |
| Funeral Ushers |
|
(Note below) |
Coordinates volunteers to usher at congregational funerals. |
| Investment |
"Chip" Rosencrans |
202-363-3961 |
Oversees investment of Temple Sinai’s endowment and other funds. |
| Israel Bonds |
Ruth Baker Battist |
301-718-8866 |
Works with local Israel Bonds office to encourage members of the Temple to purchase Israel Bonds. |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington |
Anthony Borwick |
301-951-3553 |
Serves as liason to Jewish Federation of Greater Washington to coordinate activities and programs between Temple and Federation. |
| Kallah |
Marvin Kranz |
202-363-3657 |
Coordinates activities of the Kallot (mini-communities) within the larger congregation which are organized by Temple members for the purpose of collegiality, study, prayer and celebration. |
| Library |
Janis Colton |
301-654-7649 |
Provides an accessible and inviting milieu for congregants of all ages, from Nursery School children through the adult scholar, interested in materials of Jewish content and culture. The Library Committee's goal is to maintain and enhance the collection of Jewish materials related to strengthening and enhancing Jewish knowledge and identity. |
| Meals of Comfort |
Cheryl Kurss
Debbie Flack |
301-656-0982
301-365-8718 |
Upon request, Sisterhood will deliver a meal to the bereaved family following the funeral service. |
| Membership |
Pamela Brown
Nancy Golding |
301-907-3211
202-362-7388 |
Attracts prospective members by exposing them to the variety of Temple religious services, activities, and events; introduces new members to Temple senior staff and volunteer leadership with the aim of encouraging participation in Temple programs. In addition, the committee plans social events for prospective and new members to both familiarize prospective members with Temple Sinai and to welcome warmly the new members into the TS community. |
| Member-to-Member |
Robin Farquhar
Elaine Parker |
301-972-2532
301-762-3061 |
Coordinates volunteer services to the special needs of congregants, particularly the elderly. Assists the rabbis in meeting specific needs of congregants occasioned by sickness and/or hospitalization, the birth of a child, death of a relative, etc. |
| Music |
Margery Gottfried
Tara Sonenshine |
202-363-8723
301-907-8248 |
Works with the Cantor to provide varied musical programming at Temple Sinai. |
| Nominating |
Don Squires |
(Note below) |
Committee members are elected annually to prepare a slate of officers and board members to serve the congregation during the next program year. (2/08 Nominations call) |
| Nursery School |
Lisa Happ |
202-588-9333 |
Works with TSNS Director to review and establish policy. Works to support the Temple Sinai Nursery School and parent association. |
| Outreach |
Anita Stoll |
301-320-4040 |
Seeks to provide information on Jewish family life to intermarried couples, Jews-by-choice and unaffiliated Jews. Also provides opportunities to discuss issues such as conversion, holiday practices in interfaith households, and Jewish lifecycle events. |
| Religious School |
Dianne Rudo
Jaclyn Frankfurt |
202-966-3770
301-229-9836 |
Works with Religious School Director to review and establish school policies, and support the educational program, teaching staff, and school administration. |
| Ritual |
Joan Bardach |
301-622-0550 |
Works with clergy to evaluate and establish policies on Shabbat, Festivals, High Holy Days, lifecycle events, and funeral practices. |
| Safety & Security |
Ed Lebow |
202-363-7327 |
Develops policy and procedures dealing with the maintenance and enhancement of safe and secure operations at Temple Sinai. Develops annual security budget, and recommends expenditures for capital expenditures. |
| Sinai House |
Robin Shaffert, President |
301-951-0819 |
Provides Sinai House for four homeless families, including children, located in Northwest Washington, DC, purchased by the Temple Sinai Assisted Housing Foundation. |
| Sinaites |
Nina Godles
Fall 2007
Marlene Tempchin
Spring 2008 |
(Note below) |
9th-12th grade Youth Group. Enhances Jewish awareness, participates in social action projects, and enjoys social activities with Jewish youth. (Also see Youth Activities.) |
| Sisterhood |
Jeannette Dubrow |
202-362-0326 |
Sisterhood brings together the women of Temple Sinai in pursuit of community, friendship, service, and learning. We sponsor numerous educational and study programs on topics of interest to Temple Sinai families, join in social action and fundraising events, support Temple Sinai's youth through scholarships, develop intergenerational programming, and provide gifts to college students, confirmands, and B’nai Mitzvah. Sisterhood volunteers set up Shabbat and Holiday Onegs and Kiddushim, as well as the community’s Second Seder, and they provide Meals of Comfort for bereaved member families. Sisterhood members operate the congregation’s Judaica Shop and the yearly Chanukah Mart. Finally, Sisterhood financially supports local, national, and international groups whose programs further the goals of Sisterhood and Reform Judaism. |
| Social Action |
TBD |
(Note below) |
Works directly on projects in the community relating to social action. Make grants through the Temple Sinai Fund for the Needy. This committee also formulates positions on critical social justice issues (e.g., DC Voting Rights; Darfur) for Temple Sinai and develops and implements local strategies to work toward achieving them. (This committee now includes the work of the Critical Issues Committee.) |
| Youth Activities |
Nancy Liebermann |
301-652-2036 |
Works closely with Rabbi Oleon and Youth Advisors about the 3 Youth Group programs, Sinaites (Grades 9-12), Junior Sinaites (Grades 6-8) and Sinai Katan (Grades 4- 5). Supports and develops additional youth program ideas, such as Jewish camp and Israel experiences, and assists in recruitment of participants. (Also see Sinaites.) |
