Congregation Agudath Israel 2024 Annual Report

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CONGREGATION AGUDATH ISRAEL

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wer of Jewish Life, Together

J y their team: Ami Talkow, Barbara Sebiri, Derek Fields, Elliot Tobin, Melissa Sobel, and Sharon Zucker, we are now positioned to begin a process of strategic planning and visioning that will launch CAI into its next generation.

This one, easily memorizable line, is a distilled articulation of a longer form “vision statement” and five core values that have and will guide our priorities as a congregation. There are two visual themes throughout this report. The first is different pathways, which are a symbolic representation of our belief that there are many different ways to pursue the goals of our mission. We invite you to discover your path towards joy, purpose, and power together with your fellow community members. The second theme is joy, which is seen in the faces of our congregants embodying these ideals in the beautiful photographs on the pages that follow.

The Jewish people have a mission statement called the Torah. We review it, study it, and try to live by it every week - year after year. A good mission statement is a useful tool to guide decision-making, increase engagement, and articulate our core values to ourselves and the broader community. As with the Torah, putting words on a page (or a computer screen) is the easy part. The hard part is thinking about how this statement will be put into practice. That’s the work of this next phase of synagogue leadership.

On a personal level each of us might think about how we can contribute to making this mission a reality. How can I discover the joy, purpose, and power of Jewish life this year together with the CAI community? Since we are observing the High Holy Days, what if we did a heshbon ha-nefesh - a spiritual accounting of how we’ve lived up to the values: Torah and Mitzvot, treating everyone as being created in the image of God, creating a community of belonging, responsibility for the Jewish people, commitment to justice. What if we all set goals in each of these areas for the year to come? Might that help us discover more joy, purpose, and power through Jewish life, together? I hope so.

Wishing you a joyful, purposeful, and powerful new year and may we all be privileged to be sealed in the book of life, together.

Matt Fischer, President

As we begin 5785 and prepare for a year filled with programs and activities, I reflect on my first year as president of Congregation Agudath Israel. We entered this year with strong momentum as we officially exited the Covid period. We found joy in being back in the building to meet, pray, and socialize in person. We were back to normal levels of programming, and our classrooms were trending toward pre-Covid levels. We also continued to utilize the technological advancements made during the pandemic period to offer the streaming of services, online classes, and virtual programming to maintain our connections with those unable to join in person.

Then, on October 7, we suddenly pivoted from celebration to sadness. But then we quickly pivoted again from sadness to action. In my Yom Kippur address last year, I asked that everyone try a new program, event, or join a committee at CAI - and you showed up! We marched together in Washington, D.C. and New York City. We traveled to Israel together on several missions, filled the sanctuary for our Annual Concert and Comedy Night, and showed up in force to other flagship programs such as Super Bowl Shabbat and the Purim Carnival.

Over 250 of our members participated in the mission statement process, filling out surveys or attending parlor meetings to share their vision for CAI. Your contributions led to the creation of our new Mission Statement that will guide us for years to come. The October 7 attack on Israel and the dramatic rise in antisemitism made it a difficult year for all of us. However, your commitment helped to provide the CAI community with opportunities to discover the joy, purpose, and power of Jewish life, together. Thank you!

While acknowledging that each president of CAI faces unexpected challenges during their term, and the Board of Trustees may face additional challenges in the coming year, I am excited to enter 5785 with you and I am grateful to be able to lead this incredible, warm, diverse community. In partnership with you, I am confident that we will approach these challenges head on, thoughtfully, and with transparency. Together, we can ensure that Congregation Agudath Israel goes from strength to strength.

Wishing you and your families a Shanah Tovah!

T H E A N N U A L F U N D

Donations to CAI’s Annual Fund help bridge the gap between the synagogue’s core revenue and the expense of operating it’s broad range of services and programs. We are most grateful for the generosity of the following congregants who have supported the 2023/2024 Annual Fund. Thank you!

BUILDERS

($25,000 AND UP)

Jane and Ned Gladstein

Blanche Lerner

Judy Levenstein and Phil Kruger

Elizabeth and Jonathan Liss

Sheila and Leslie Lustbader

Deborah and Stuart Rabner

Alison and Stuart Rosenthal

Rachel and Paul Scherzer

Shani and Louis Drogin and Family

Karen and Ted Eisenberg

Dorie and Seth Eisenstein

Melissa and Lawrence Elbaum

Marisa, Dan, Ari and Adam Fishman

Dana and Douglas Friedman

Stacie and Eric Gebroe

Karen and Jeremy Glaser

Burton Henry

David Korn

Helaine and Richard French

Michele and Jason Frieder

Alison and Lee Frost

The Gantman Family

Diane Gelman and Michael Lichtenstein

The Glass Family

Rebecca Glass and Derek Fields

Robin and Mark Goldman

PATRONS CONT.

($1,000-$2,499)

Alexis Gruber, Matthew, Sophie and Marley Fischer

Shannon Hedvat

The Hedvat Family

Maddy and Hank Heller

Dara Horn, Brendan Schulman and Family

Margaret Karcnik and Richard Tancer

Esther and Harry Kartus

Leah and Ad K f

Gail z"l and Eleanor and The Krichm

Amy and Sc

Linda and M

Jean and M

Michele and

Marsha and Mary and A

Carol R. Mo

Helaine and

Rebecca, Er

Bryn Nels

Karen Nerlf

Talya Oberf

Rabbi Ari

Deborah an Geraldine a

Sheryl and Patsy and T

Mandi and The Prives F

Hilary and H

Marjorie an

Carol Richm

Marlene an Debbie and Sherri and A

Marian Roth

Beth and St

Jeanne and

Margie and

Debbi and J

Rachel and

Bea Taubenfeld

Susan and Seth Udasin

Nina and Arnold Wasserman

Lesley and Stanley Weilgus

Sandy Weintraub

Susan Werk

The Wertheim Family

The Wolberger Family

Barbara and Ben Zimmer

SPONSORS

($500-$999) ( )

Seena and Arthur Pajonk

Jeanette Paktor and Alfred Mahler

Robyn and Robert Projansky

Michele and Larry Raiken

Alisa and Joshua Raymond

Diane and David Reidenberg

Nogah and Bruce Revesz

Marilyn Rose

Cindy and Joe Roth

Laura and David Rubinstein

Ronna and Rob Scheckman

Amy and Jordan Schecter and Family

Debra and James Schenkel

Harriet Sepinwall and Jeffrey Rosenberg

Michelle, Adam, Aidan and Peri Shandler

Marianne and Laurence Shulman

Jordan and Joseph Shumofsky

Alison Smith and Marc and Olivia Glashofer

Wendy and Daniel Stein

Amy and Ira Steinberg

Ami and Andy Talkow

Erica and Daniel Lotto

Lisa and Alec Lowenstein

Debbie, David, Sam and Michael Lurie

Lisa and Glenn Malat

Marian Garber Marlowe and Keith Marlowe

Lisa, Glenn and Zane Mechanick

Jayne and Victor Nhaisi

Felice and Art Nichols

Laura and David Ostheimer

Fae and Warren Page

Mark Lipsy o and Family and ilverstein vitt son n omon low -Steinberg ka ein and mser

DS 99) brams ry and Baumgardt erkowitz i Family mnick man

Susie and Howard Bruch

Fran and Jeffrey Chase

Bonnie and Sheldon Cytron

Marcia and David Danoff

Amy Dell

The Dodyk Family

Peri Edelstein and Blake, Dahlia and Izzy Shapiro

Anne and Mark Effron

Tammy and Bobby Epstein

FRIENDS CONT. ($250-$499)

Judith Fabricant and Rabbi David Saltzman

Merisa and Asher Fink

Jodi Friend

Sally and Donald Garson

Judith Gould and Michael Cavalier

The Grossman Family

Marcia and David Gurian

Carrie Halper and Carlos Castro d d dl h

Lynn and Michael Simon

Collene and Larry Stout

Rachel, Elliot, Arielle, Shayna and Talia Tobin

Judy and Harvey Zeller T H E A N N U A L F U N D

Galia and Alex Tukachinsky

Sharlene and Paul Vichness

Abby and Harry Vine

Lori and Keith Wolf

SUPPORTERS (UP TO $249)

The Rothman Family

Nancy and Marvin Ruderman

June and Len Rudin

Tara and Ramin Saeedian

Renee Savitz

Lee and Jonathan Schaer

Dennis Schiefelbein

Jennifer, David, Jacob and

Emma Schiefelbein

Karen Secular and Doron Grosman

Estelle and Paul Seligman

Margot and Marc Schwartz

Allegra, Mike and Isaac Simon

Nina and Alan Egger

Roz Ehrlich

Vera and Brian Ehrlich

Bernice Engel

Mark Englander

Tara and Gregory Feig

Annette and Joseph Fine

Sherry Fine and Stuart Moses

Helena and Matt Finkelstein

Iris and Mark Frank

Karen Frank

Joan and Myron Freling

The Friess Family

Molly and Ryan Gardner

The Gendel Family

Ben Gersten

Susan Goldberg

Daniel Goldin

Cindy and Neil Goldstein

Jordana Horn Gordon, Jon Gordon and Family

Lisa and Brad Greenbaum

Am and Ste en Greenberg

Debbie and Mitch Prince

Marsha and Norman Raymond

Alana and Paul Massie

Anna and Michael Millstein

The Moas-Fischer Family

Marcia Mohl

Fani Magnus Monson and Rabbi Michael Monson

Diane and Harvey Moskowitz

Sheila Nathanson

Ilyse and Benjamin Negrin

The Novison Family

Steve Perlman

Cantor Joel Caplan

There are a multitude of ways that we can bring joy, purpose, and power to our Jewish experiences in the coming year, whether in our synagogue building or throughout our community.

There is a strong expression of joy in the voices that make up the CAI choir and we hope to share this joy with the entire congregation. The melodies they sing bring us all together and the experience of our voices joining in song and prayer is an incredibly powerful experience. For me, harmony is Hiddur Mitzvah/הוצמ רודיה, Beautifying the Mitzvah of Worshiping God. It's one of many ways that we connect with each other and the Divine, which is both purposeful and powerful.

The greatest display of joy can be found in the faces of parents and grandparents while their child is leading a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah service. These joyful feelings are also an important aspect of every Jewish lifecycle event, from a bris or baby naming to an Aufruf or wedding. All of these milestones happen year-round in our CAI community and with 800+ member households that's a lot of joy! Of course, these celebrations also have significant purpose - they are an integral part of our Jewish continuity, the continuation of Our People.

Although it is not a joy to show up at a Shiva - your presence has both purpose and power. Being there, together, face to face, is the balm that helps the mourner recover - even if it's a tiny bit. In the daily Amida, we call God the Rofei/אפור, Healer, and we are to emulate God. What a purpose – helping others heal during their grief.

Wishing you and your families a Shanah Tovah! May we continue to grow and discover as a community finding the joy, purpose, and power of our Judaism in the new year!

Rabbi Alan Silverstei

Rabbi Emeritu

During my 42 years as Senior Rabbi of CAI, as was true in outstanding leadership by Rabbi Morris Werb z”l (1939-19 agenda was guided by the clarity and comprehensive natu Mission Statement. This statement reflected the diversity “all ages and stages” of a synagogue established in 1921, w to grow and thrive. The mission served us well, as we evolved from three dozen households to 325 amid the “Werb Era”, and then to 850 during my tenure as Rabbi.

As we head into the future, led skillfully by Rabbi Lucas and his team, the new CAI Mission Statement will keep us focused upon the full range of interests, needs, hopes, and commitments of our multi-generational membership. Reflective of excitement and optimism, a high percentage of congregants of all ages responded to the committee’s outreach for input and priorities. The new statement enthusiastically embodies the community consensus as it moves effectively in meeting the challenges of our second century as a sacred community. May we continue to ascend from strength to strength.

Rabbi Paula Mack Dril

Rabbi-in-Residence

One of my cherished teachers in Rabbinical School told my “Love Jews more than Judaism.” I recognized this piece of w because when I studied at the JTS Rabbinical School as a m forties, I had been a member of CAI for twenty years. Our sy g g y been about embracing the people who come through the doors. We love the deep joy and meaning-making offered by the practice of Judaism, but we truly love our people even more.

Our updated Mission Statement reflects this CAI truth: we are about nonjudgment, inclusivity, and the power of love. As the statement boldly affirms, we are meant to discover the joy, purpose, and power of Judaism together. What is it that Judaism teaches that our CAI family discovers together in every class, holiday dinner, ECC celebration, Religious School social action project, Shabbat service, and parking lot conversation? Simply that every individual - Jews and the people who love Jews, are Godly…are beloved…are pure potential to change the world for the better, when we do it together.

In the face of today’s difficult and often frightening realities, how blessed we are to be a part of something bigger than ourselves, a community that manifests joy, purpose, and power!

TORAH U’MITZVOT • OBSERVANCE AND STUDY

Torah and Halakhah are the foundations of Jewish tradition and life. Prayer, study, and observance of Mitzvot are the center of who we are.

45 B’nei Mitzvah

11 new babies welcomed

9 Aufrufs & 5 Weddings

37+ families supported during Shiva

New prayer book Siddur Lev Shalem

120 enrolled in Adult Ed classes

Jewish cultural field trips

Scholar-in-Residence Weekend

DISCOVERING THE JOY, PURPOS

• B’TZELEM ELOHIM • IN THE IMAGE OF GOD

Each of us is created in the image of God and we are all blessedly diverse. Therefore, we respect, embrace, and support one another as each of us pursues purpose in our own lives.

Interfaith Committee

Lerner ECC Grandfriends Program

Social Action Family Promise Week

MetroWest Keshet (LGBTQIA+) Task Force

Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Shabbat

Wherever, however, and whenever we are together, the buzz of simchas; the whispers of support when we need it most; or eve strive to find our own paths to fulfilment through deep connect from the values and traditions that unite us.

800+ membership units

OUR FIVE CORE V

• KEHI COMM

We build meaningful con feels a sense of belongin kind, and compassionate

141 multigenerational fam

300+ enrolled in Lerner E

250+ attended Comedy N

190 participated in Super

300 attended the Purim C

150+ attended the Torah

250+ attended Annual Co

Sisterhood and Men’s Clu

SE, AND POWER OF JEWISH LIFE, TOGETHER

OUR VISION

ALUES IN ACTION

LLAH • MUNITY

nnections, so everyone g as part of a caring, community.

milies

ECC/Religious School Night Bowl Shabbat

Carnival of Bruce Springsteen ommunity Concert b

• AREIVUT • RESPONSIBILITY

We feel a sense of responsibility and love for Israel and the Jewish people; we take responsibility for our future by recalling our past and focusing on our children and youth.

40 traveled to Israel on 3 CAI Missions

150+ marched on Washington for Israel

180 walked in CAI Israel Committee Walkathon

150+ attended an Evening for Kibbutz Nahal Oz

Combating Antisemitism Initiative

Caring Committee

Social Action Committee

Create for a Cause

f study and learning; the music of prayer and song; the joyful noise of celebrating n silent presence reverberate in our hearts and souls. All of us, of every age and stage, tions to each other, Israel, and the Jewish people – drawing strength and inspiration

• TZEDEK • JUSTICE

The call for justice transcends us as individuals and as a community. We work together and with others to move toward a more just world.

50+ Teen Mitzvah volunteers

Jewish civil discourse seminar

Supporting women’s health and wellness

Voter registration advocacy

Environmental Committee

Tzedek Initiative Shabbat

Susan Werk

Education Director

“Discovering” - what a wonderful word to start the new CAI Mission Statement. To seek discoveries as a member of our sacred community is to tap into sources of fulfillment, wonder, potential. During the High Holy Days and the beginning of the academic calendar, we feel charged with a quest to discover ways to approach the new year. How will 5785 shape who I am, what my family will be, how my community will grow? What new talents, interests, and learning will I pursue?

My own search for discovery is driven by a yearning to explore the treasures within and the gifts that surround me. After the adventure of discovery, gratitude follows. I am most grateful for being in a position to enable our congregants to embark on their own voyages of learning and revelation. The programs of the CAI Education Department lead participants to encounter new areas of interest or develop fresh ideas on old ones. We welcome the inquisitive toddlers, the curious elementaryage youngsters, the questioning adolescents, the searching college students, and adults who are seeking to enhance their knowledge and cultural and religious life. I am grateful my team and I can offer many “Hallelujah Moments” - opportunities to learn, to explore, to grapple, to wonder, and to grow together - and to reflect on the gratitude we feel for having made new discoveries.

May this new year be filled with discovering our strength, resilience, and gratitude as part of this sacred community. Shanah Tovah!

Geula Zamist Lerner ECC Director

Joy isn't just a fleeting emotion - it's the "save button" for our experiences. When we encounter moments of happiness and delight, our brains are more likely to store these experiences in long-term memory, creating lasting impressions that shape our lives.

The importance of joy in creating meaningful experiences is recognized in our Jewish traditions. Holidays are often accompanied by the phrase "moadim l'simcha," which translates to "times of joy." This deliberate association of festivities with happiness helps ensure that these significant events and their meanings are remembered and cherished for years to come.

Educators, particularly those working with young children, can harness this power of joy. In early childhood classrooms, creating an environment filled with fun, laughter, and positive experiences doesn't just make learning enjoyable in the moment - it lays the foundation for lifelong joy and positive association with Judaism.

As we welcome a new school year and a month full of holidays, may we all be blessed to have joyful children surrounded by joyful experiences in our Lerner ECC. And may those experiences ensure that the joy of Judaism be internalized and stay with them for the rest of their lives.

A joyful new year to all!

C E N T E N N I A L C A M P A I G N

The Centennial Campaign marked CAI’s 100th anniversary and celebrated the synagogue’s historic rabbinic leadership transition. All proceeds from this campaign were used exclusively to pay down CAI’s mortgage. We are grateful to each of our Centennial donors, whose commitment to CAI has been steadfast since the pandemic. Thank you!

HEAD HEART AND

Jenique and Eric Edelstein

Dorie and Seth Eisenstein

Daryl and Andrew Epstein

Marjorie and Norman Feinstein

Marisa and Dan Fishman

Dana and Douglas Friedman

Valantina and Nejat Hedvat

Ilene and Bruce Jacobs

Eleanor and Marc Kramer

Elizabeth and Jonathan Liss

Sheila and Leslie Lustbader

Sheryl and Sam Pearlstein

Deborah and Stuart Rabner

Debbie and Scott Rosen

Paula and David Saginaw

Margie and Larry Samuels

Janice and Barry Schindler

Randi and Murray Spiegel

Amy and Ira Steinberg

The Taubenfeld Family

Robin and Michael Ware

Lori and Hal Wolfson

BRONZE SPONSORS

($10,000-$24,999)

Claire Akselrad

Carrie and Bradley Bobroff

Stephanie and Alan Bonder

Susan and Gary Botwinick

Lynda and Craig Brown

Nancy and Cantor Joel Caplan

Jennifer and Nathan Dany

TIKKUN OLAM SPONSORS

($2,500-$4,999)

Arthur Bocian

Beth and Howard Cannon

Alexis Gruber and Matt Fischer

Esther and Harry Kartus

Stacey and Morris Lewis

Mandi and Brett Perlmutter

Orna Rappoport and David Moses

Phyllis and Michael Kann

Gail z"l and Max Kleinman

Linda and Michael Lowenthal

Debbie and David Lurie

Michele and Jonathan Mehl

Julie and Brett Rosen

Rachel and Paul Scherzer

Marianne and Laurence Shulman

Jordan and Joseph Shumofsky

Caryn and Brian Snerson

Susan and Elliot Stupak

Grace and David Sumka

Joyce and Steven Fichtenbaum

Linda and Neil Freeman

Helaine and Richard French

Karen and Jeremy Glaser

Rebecca Glass and Derek Fields

Judith Gould and Michael Cavalier

Susan Kogan

Ronnie and Alvin Konner

Patsy and Ted Perl

Diane and David Reidenberg

Marjorie Rozman

Jeanne and Joseph Samet

Susan and Seth Udasin

Judy and Harvey Zeller

Jackie Haney & Morris Lewis

Mission Statement Task Force Co-chairs

The Path to Our Mission

When we agreed to co-chair the Mission Statement Task Force in the summer of 2023, we were unaware of the events that would occur a few months later on October 7. Given the significant changes in the global Jewish landscape over the past year, we felt compelled to ensure the future of our community by defining what CAI stands for, our hopes for the future, and ultimately, why we exist.

Along with our task force members, who represent distinct cohorts within our community, we leveraged internal and external resources, conducted surveys, and held workshops and focus groups, ultimately receiving input from more than 250 congregants and staff members. We are so appreciative of their willingness to participate in an open conversation about our community.

As we translated our learnings into the Mission Statement, we were particularly influenced by Rabbi Lucas’s Purim communication, where he shared, “Joy in Judaism is not the same as feeling happy or experiencing pleasure. Joy is a deeper connection to some greater meaning of purpose.” Another key theme that influenced our work was a sense of deep connection and responsibility - to each other, to Israel, and to the Jewish people. And so, amidst a year of heightened sensitivity and passion within the Jewish community, we were fortunate to be able to focus on the blessings, support, and sense of home that we are privileged to feel at CAI.

We are grateful to so many of you: our task force, for their dedication to the effort; our clergy, staff, Executive Board and Board of Trustees, for their support along the journey and for their enthusiasm in adopting the new Mission Statement. As we embark on a new year, we look forward to “Discovering the Joy, Purpose, and Power of Jewish Life, Together.”

Todah Rabbah and Shanah Tovah!

Debbie Lurie

Membership Director

It has been a challenging year for the global Jewish community, with the war in Israel and the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. However, as Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l taught, “We can face any future without fear so long as we know that we won’t face it alone.” According to Rabbi Sacks, communities are integral to an individual’s overall well-being. I couldn't agree more. The power of community at CAI continues to be a source of strength, hope, and comfort now more than ever.

This year, CAI has provided a wide array of opportunities to connect and simply be together. Along with many of our congregants, I spent this past year immersed in our CAI community - singing together with our Artist-in-Residence Rabbi Josh Warshawsky, marching in solidarity at our Israel Walkathon and the Israel Day Parade, cooking and learning with Joel Chasnoff, spreading light during our community Hanukkah candle lighting, laughing together during our Annual Comedy Night, volunteering with fellow congregants during one of our CAI missions to Israel, dancing on Yom Ha-atzma'ut, commemorating Yom HaShoah and Yom HaZikaron, and praying during Shabbat and holidays followed by eating and schmoozing at weekly Kiddush.

These shared experiences have helped me process the challenges and emotions of this time in our communal Jewish history. Together we are stronger, more powerful, and more resilient, renewing hope for the future. It is times like this that the value of being part of our community is crystal clear.

I encourage everyone to take advantage of all that CAI has to offer at every age and stage. As “community concierge” I am here to help you find your personalized connection and meaning at CAI. Step out of your comfort zone. Reconnect with old and new friends. It will enrich your life in ways that may surprise you. Please continue to spread the word about our incredible synagogue to your friends.

Wishing you and your families a peaceful and healthy new year, in which you seek to discover the joy, purpose, and power of the CAI community.

T H E L E G A C Y C I R C L E

Legacy Circle donors have generously planned to support Congregation Agudath Israel beyond their lifetime to ensure CAI's financial strength for future generations. We extend a heartfelt thank you to our donors!

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Jean and Ben Alter*

Hope and Paul Aronoff

Arlene and Mel Berkowitz

Gail and David Black

Linda and Michael Lowenthal

Debbie and David Lurie

Etta and Froman Mehl

Michele and Jonathan Mehl

Marsha and Michael Messer

Gail z"l and Max Kleinman

Sasha and Matthew Koff

The Larkey Family

Amy and Scott Lewin

Amy and Bill Lipsey

Jody and Rabbi Steven Wernick

Lea Whitney

Maxine z"l and Herb Wolf

Allison and Robert Wright

Michelle Zeman and Howard Feiwus*

*Designates congregants who have made arrangements this year to become Legacy Circle Donors Please email development@agudath org to learn how to create your own legacy with CAI

Rabbi Ari Lucas

Senior Rabbi alucas@agudath.org | ext. 125

Rabbi Paula Mack Drill

Rabbi-in-Residence pmdrill@agudath.org | ext. 127

CLERGY

Cantor Joel Caplan jcaplan@agudath.org | ext. 116

Rabbi Alan Silverstein

Rabbi Emeritus asilverstein@agudath.org | ext. 111

EDUCATION

Susan Werk Education Director swerk@agudath.org | ext. 122

Lori Weinberg

Administrative Coordinator of Ed. Dept. lweinberg@agudath.org | ext. 124

Sam Lurie Director of Youth Engagement slurie@agudath.org | ext. 113

Geula Zamist

Early Childhood Center Director gzamist@agudath.org | ext. 121

Ashley Frish ECC Camp Director afrish@agudath.org | ext. 189

Jessica Pablo ECC Administrative Assistant jpablo@agudath.org | ext. 120

MEMBERSHIP

Debbie Lurie Membership Director dlurie@agudath.org | ext. 118

Carmela Decker Director of Finance cdecker@agudath.org | ext. 112

FINANCE

Mary Shearin Development Associate mshearin@agudath.org | ext. 114

OPERATIONS

Jill Bristow Operations and Events Manager jbristow@agudath.org | ext. 115

Adina Galatz Office Manager agalatz@agudath.org | ext. 110

ADMINISTRATIVE

Shari Friedman Executive Administrative Assistant sfriedman@agudath.org | ext. 117

CARING

Dorit Eli Assistant to the Cantor deli@agudath.org | ext. 126

Karen Frank Synagogue Nurse kfrank@agudath.org | ext. 141

Andrea Malmud

JFS Zeller Family Social Worker amalmud@agudath.org | ext. 143

COMMUNICATIONS

Melissa Steb Communications Manager msteb@agudath.org | ext. 134

S T A F F D I R E C T O R Y

Blessing of the children during the final Grandfriends program of the year.

October 20, 2024

October 22, 2024

November 1 & 2, 2024

November 3, 2024

November 17, 2024

November 23, 2024

December 5, 2024

December 14, 2024

December 15, 2024

January 2025

January 12, 2025

January 18, 2025

February 7, 2025

March 20, 2025

June 5, 2025

June 13 & 14, 2025

Sukkah Hop

Spirits in the Sukkah

Scholar-in-Residence with JTS Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz

Lerner Early Childhood Center Holiday Boutique

Israel Walkathon

Sisterhood Shabbat

Ping Pong Tournament

Environmental Shabbat

Community Concert Featuring Laura Wetzler

Comedy Night

Blood Drive

Community Cook-off

Super Bowl Shabbat Family Service and Dinner

March Madness Watch Party

Kol Dodi Choir Honoring Cantors Joel Caplan & Riki Lippitz

Tzedek Shabbat

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