2022 ANNUAL REPORT
INDIANAPOLIS HEBREW CONGREGATION
OUR MISSION
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation (IHC) is an inclusive Jewish community where all congregants matter, are inspired to action through Jewish values, and experience Judaism in a meaningful way.
OUR VISION
IHC is a community living Jewish Values through Worship, Engagement, Enrichment and Education.
WARDIERE INC YEAR 2024
A
FROM IHC BOARD PRESIDENT
This annual report will share stories, pictures, and numbers telling our 2022 story. Our real story is about you – all of our congregants who together make up our special community.
Let me start this look back at 2022 by saying thank you. We continue to thrive because of the time and creativity you give to IHC. Thank you to our many congregants who volunteer on committees, help with programs, or serve in leadership roles including our Board. Together, we all thrive from your time and talent. Thank you for the generous financial contributions you have given. They allow us to create opportunities for our community to come together and experience Judaism. Whether you give through an annual commitment, the High Holiday Appeal, fundraisers, or gifts to the Foundation and temple funds- I sincerely thank you.
We will remember 2022 as the year we truly came back together after two years of COVID19, which often kept us apart. This past fall, we were able to welcome congregants back to the temple for the High Holy Days. The clergy organized services, traditional and new alike, including our second GUCI Yom Kippur service Pete and his staff made sure our building shined in every way so we could enjoy being home again For those who preferred to pray from home, we offered livestreamed services, which former community members now living outside of Indiana viewed and shared with others
Our opportunities to come together kept growing Engagement Committee launched even more IHC Circles for people to connect and bond over common interests and stages of life Brit Olam was involved in a postcard campaign to boost voter turnout and kept its focus on homelessness in central Indiana
Social justice efforts also included the creation of the Tzedek Committee, which is leading a congregation-wide initiative to help reduce food insecurity. Parents and children enjoyed having the Jewish Learning Program back in the building. Our Adult Education classes expanded. Our Early Childhood Center grew steadily as families returned. My list could go on: Mitzvah Stitchers, Adamah, Sisterhood, Caring Community, Brotherhood, and so many others helped make 2022 so robust.
In November, we celebrated our more than tenyear partnership with Rabbi Krichiver. A wonderful group of volunteers organized a night of comedy and fundraising. This event demonstrated just how spectacular our community is. When a transformer blew at GUCI, congregants swiftly got together to move the whole event to IHC in a matter of hours. This was only possible because of a community which is connected and deeply cares.
As I look back on 2022, I also want to thank our clergy, executive director, office team, Jewish Learning Program team, maintenance, security staff, and the whole Early Childhood Center staff who work to serve us. They are dedicated to the IHC mission. They are responsible for the creativity which results in new opportunities, the planning that results in smooth operations, and the caring hearts that results in community.
I was limited to this short space so I know I missed remembering some and thanking others, but I hope not too many. 2023 will be an exciting year too, with work starting on projects to bring top-notch security to our temple and a better facility for our ECC program, all thanks to grant money. Please take advantage of the opportunities 2023 will present to connect and explore ways to live your life through the Jewish offerings we provide at IHC.
L' Shalom, Mitch Katz
REFLECTION
OUR FINANCES
I am so incredibly proud that I get to serve as board treasurer for such a vibrant, diverse community like Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation. As treasurer, it has been one of my goals to create a culture of transparency when it comes to our synagogue’s finances. That means helping each of our member families understand what the sustaining annual commitment amount is, and why that amount can change from year to year. Frankly, before becoming treasurer, I was not sure myself of what giving at “sustaining amount” really meant.
IHC’s “sustaining amount” is the amount of money that each member family would need to give to temple to fund our congregational dayto-day operations without the need for additional fundraising. For 2023, the sustaining amount is $3,168. Conversations among key decision makers along with decisive number crunching help determine this amount each year. In keeping true to my goal
of transparency, I will admit, that before becoming a board member, I did not clearly understand why giving at sustaining amount was so vital to our synagogue’s prosperity. It simply means that IHC can fully and effortlessly live out its mission statement: from life cycles, to religious school, and everything in between, as seen in the graph on the righthand side of this page.
IHC believes that one’s financial ability should never be a barrier to entry into our community. Every dollar matters. Every gift counts. We are so appreciative of what everyone is able to give. My sincere ask is that if you are able, please consider increasing your annual commitment The same goes for those whose commitments have not changed in a number of years For years, my commitment remained unchanged, simply because I did not know just how much my dollar mattered Now, I do I hope you too understand the power of your annual commitment and how it strengthens our synagogue now and for years to come
My best,
Ben Abraham IHC Board Treasurer
AnnualCommitment 70% Fundraising 12% Foundation 8% ECC(netprofit) 7%
Sources of Income July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022 Where Your Investment Went July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022
OUR GRATITUDE
L’dor Vidor "Generations"
$18,000 and above
Louise & Stuart Abramson
Jacqueline & David Barrett
Virginia & Arthur Cutler
Janis & Jerome Gershman
Wendalon & Philip Larman
Thomas & Flo Mary Mantel
Lisa & Larry Sablosky
Phyllis & Gary Schahet
Alice & Robert Schloss
Susanne & Daniel Spitzberg
Tzedak "Righteousness"
$9,000 - $17,999
Lynn & Jeffrey Abrams
Gayle & Jerald Ancel
Teresa Beam & Eric Adolph
Andrea Del Guidice & Michael
Tamaddoni
Judie & Thomas Doehrman
Bonnie & David Foster
Jessica & Bradley Gershman
Amy & Dwayne Isaacs
Caroline & Greg Kroot
Leslie & Joseph Leffel
Jerry Litwack
Diane Lutz
Deborah Milkey
Susan & Marvin Mitchell
Dorit Paul
Eloise Paul & Bill Lee
Karen & Adam Schiffer
Dawa & Julian Shepard
Stephen Shideler
Rachel Simon & Stuart Hale
Elaine White & Mark Langer
Chazon "Vision"
$7,200 - $8,999
Missy & Melisa Arnold
Betsy & James Backe
Sharon & David Baldwin
Marcy & Michael Bandick
Chris Bauer & Elliot Lewis
Cara & Michael Berg Raunick
Barbara & Michael Blickman
Linda & Louis Cantor
Patti Freeman Dorson & Roland
Dorson
Tamela & Robert Falender
Laurie & Edward Freeman
Sarah Freeman & Ian Stewart
Susan Jacobs & David Kleiman
Rebecca & Marc Jaffe
Dana & Marc Katz
Nicole & Steven Kofkoff
Rebecca & Jeffrey Kosc
Jane & Barry Kroot
Nathali & Jethro Lloyd
Catherine & Jeffrey Mossler
Pamela & Stephen Rappaport
Jill Rose z''l
Kirsten & Adam Rubin
Marcia & Zachary Ruderman
Shelly & Greg Sachs
Marcella & Alex Slabosky
We would like to recognize those whose generosity went beyond our sustaining membership commitment from from June 2021 to December 2022.
Lisa Freeman & Kevin Hardie
Patricia & Mark Goldstein
Meredith Golomb
Lynda & Evan Goodman
Melanie & Oren Gottlieb
Sustaining Members
$2,900 - $3,599
Anonymous
Syd Arak
Kylea Asher-Smith & David Smith
Ingrid & David Bellman
Polly Spiegel & Peter Grossman
Marla & Mark Tasch
Jennifer & Gary Vigran
Sara & Jeffrey Weinberger
Mazon "Bounty"
$5,400 - $7,199
Nichole & Benjamin Abraham
Kathleen & John Ackerman
Rosanne Ammirati & Kevin
Krulewitch
Karen Alfrey & Andrew Arenson
Lorraine & Andrew Ball
Kelly & Steven Bodner
Jacalyn Bolles & Barry Wormser
Kathryn & Daniel Cantor
Laura & Dennis Carafiol
Elyse & Curt Chuvalas
Tina & Bradley Cohen
Judy & Michael Harrington
Beverly Harrison
Janie & Thomas Herman
Linda & Robert Hewitt
Lori & David Hirsch
Karen & Mitch Katz
Natalie & Martin Kroot
Barbara & Richard Leventhal
Neil Levine
Gerald Mansbach
Joani & Greg Ossip
Robyn Pauker & David Honig
Bethany & Gil Peri
Rebecca & Mark Ristow
Sandra & Donald Rothbaum
Breanna & Evan Russell
Caryl Shideler
Naomi & Michael Swiezy
Masha & David Weiner
Tina & Robert Youkilis
Heritage
$3,600 - $5,399
Linda & Jonathan Abels
Monica & Jay Allardt
Gregory Anema
Eliana & Joshua Armstrong
Dianna & Aaron Balanoff
Jeff Berebitsky
Gayle & Randall Bernstein
Sydney & Shawn Blumenthal
Carol Bogar
Rosemary Borek
David Brokaw
Lisa Brown & Mark Steingold
Clara Boxmeyer
Deborah & Steven Bulloff
Andrea Burnett
Linda & Robert Chinsky
Caren & Michael Chopp
Stephanie & Jeffrey Cohen
Sally Cook
Sara & Brian Cox
Roberta & Thomas Dakich
Miriam & David Dant
Myrna Davis
Susan Dluz & Kenneth Gould
Irene & Andrew Engel
Linda & Andrew Falender
Jaclyn Grahl & Joshua Simonds
Arlene & Thomas Grande
Rachel & Benjamin Greenfield
Sara & Gary Halberstadt
Judith & Chester Hastings
Sara & Jeffrey Hastings
Richard Hellman
Carolyn & Harold Hiser
Tascha Horowitz & Joseph Marchal
Roger Hurwitz
Carol & Kenneth Joseph
Jane & David Josephson
Sonja Kantor & Henry Efroymson
Rachel Katzenellenbogen & Bernard
Mansavage
Gaye & Michael Kerschner
Tamara Kester & David Cream
David Klapper
Nancy & Gary Koppel
Stephan Kort
Amy Kressel & Bruce Pfeffer
Randy & Leonard Leshnover
Cynthia & Ronald Levin
Judy & Gerald Levin
April & John Levinsohn
Loni & James McKown
Ellen & Brian R. Modiano
Carolyn Moheban
Susan & Jack Moss
Donna Nelson
Rachel Nolan-Johnson & Steve Johnson
Erin O'Leary & Jonathon Barefoot
Andrea & Jon Pactor
Kimberly & Douglas Patterson
Emily & Rick Peltz
Nancy Porter
Nancy & Howard Ratner
Jamie Ratner-Rich & Jason Rich
Robert Rifkin
Marya & Anthony Rose
Mark Rosentraub
Greg Schahet
Jill & Brian Schuman
Ellen & David Schwartz
Richard Senn
Collen & Scott Shapiro
Ann Shepherd
Louis Schlensky
Denise & Robert Silbert
Katherine & Charles Sim
Gayle & Bradley Skolnik
Marilyn Smith & Andrew McSheffery
Stacy & Michael Smith
Jennifer & Mark Sniderman
Elizabeth & Michael Sulkin
Nancy Thompson
Carly & Larry Turow
Deborah & Kenneth Ungar
Debra Wagner & Robin Lybolt
Elizabeth Wathen
Beth Weinberg
Carol Weiss
Gloria & Thomas Wiser
Constance Whitman & Leonard
Dintenfass
Carolyn & Ronald Zhiss
Shana & Brian Zwick
Kimberly & Douglas Berebitsky
Sara & Mark Bernstein
Darla & Howard Cohen
Karen Cohen
Dona & Larry Cohen
Rochelle & Michael Cohen
Rochelle Cohen
Lisa Deremiah
Juliet & Alan Duncanson
Lois & Sid Eskenazi
Amy & Eric Essley
Lynn & Stephen Farber
Sheeren & Mark Farber
Barbara Few
Beth Fineberg
Marcia & Jonathan Fisch
Joan FitzGibbon
Stephanie Fleck
Risé Friedman & Todd Wentico
Susan Fuldauer & Terry Evans
Susan & Robert Garelick
Laurie & Andrew Gavrin
Lisa & John Goldenberg
Sandra Goldenberg
Patricia & Gary Goodman
Rene & Mason Goodman
Rose-Marie & Robert Goodman
Diane & Patrick Healey
Susan & Robert Himelstein
Betsy & Gregory Humrichouser
Lainie & Steven Hurwitz
Phyllis & Kenneth Kaplan
Carol & Norman Kempler
Andrew Kleiman
Sally Klein
Susan & William Kleinman
Christina & Andrew Klineman
Deborah & Stephen Klineman
Dorothy Klineman
Kimberly & Jonathan Kranz
Liz Lahr & Reid Litwack
Mary & David Lazerov
Michele & Paul Lefkovitz
Catherine & Jeffrey Loeser
Cathy & Tilden Mendelson
Julia & Richard Metz
Janet & Michael Miller
Richard & Richelle Mossler
Deborah & Jason Organ
Jennifer & Eric Orman
Sally & Mark Perlstein
Nina & Jeremy Price
Franklyn Prickett
Kathleen Rice
Hilliard Roseff
Karen & Charles Rossen
Julie & Jeffrey Schabler
Diane & Joel Schiff
Ellen & Jerrold Simon
Mary & Eric Simons
Brenda & Andrew Soshnick
Rebecca Spivack & Andrew Puchle
Stanley Talesnick
Leslie Thompson & Benjamin Pecar
Margaret & Glenn Tuckman
Debbie & Douglas Waldman
Bess Walter
Barbara Ward
Robin & Richard Weiss
Margaret & Steven Wise
Joan Wolf & Walter Wolf, Jr.
Elliot Yolles
RITUAL LIFE IN OUR OWN WORDS
2022 marked another of inspiring moments together in prayer and song. Having congregants back in the pews for Friday evening Shabbat services has been wonderful. The High Holy Days were filled with the energy of a full sanctuary, something we all desperately needed and greatly missed. What was even more meaningful was knowing that hundreds more chose to mark this sacred time of year with us through our livestream.
This year was marked by the return of family Shabbat experiences; guest speakers and artist such as singer Elana Arian and a wide variety of educational and inspirational experiences inside our sanctuary, in our city, and online.
We are grateful that you are a part of IHC’s sacred congregation - our kehila kadosha - not only for prayer and learning, but also for the many ways this community holds us up during difficult times, and celebrates with us during the best of times This year was also filled with joyous weddings, b’nai mitzvah, baby namings and conversion celebrations We have all been so very inspired this year
And when plans needed to pivot quickly, our team learned how to do just that, making sure every experience - services, classes and programs were just as meaningful online as in person. We even got to experience “Shabbat in the Park” in the social hall and online this year! Rain showers may have forced us indoors, but under our galaxy lights, the warmth and spirit of Shabbat was felt by all.
In the coming months, expect continued innovation in Shabbat and holiday programming Expect more focus on social justice issues like food insecurity and access to reproductive health care, and expect opportunities to roll up your sleeves and take part Our community continues to gain strength in powerful ways. We look forward to sharing our passion with you, as we go from strength to strength.
Brett Krichiver
Rabbi
EDUCATION IN OUR OWN WORDS
For the past seven years, I’ve taught religious school at the synagogue, and it's some of the most gratifying “work'' I do I teach sixth grade, and this year I have 19 kids I began teaching when my cousin, who I’d always admired for being a longtime religious school teacher, asked me to teach I immediately said yes, though I’d never taught anything and was pretty clueless I don't know that I'm better now, but I sure enjoy it And the kids well, no one's falling asleep in class
I don't remember what I taught that first day seven years ago; I do recall telling the kids I wasn't going to be lecturing, rather I'd introduce a 'nugget' (an assigned topic), then we'd discuss it That's what I've done every class since, and I've yet to have anyone doze off, or even stare out the windows My style's unorthodox, if it's even a style, but it seems to work More often than not, the discussion gets going, the kids engage and ask questionseven of each other - and we run out of time At their ages (11 and 12), it's a pivotal year in religious school, right before their bar or bat mitzvahs I hope to do my small part preparing them, especially as public speakers, which for the most part, I do without them realizing they’re speaking publicly By the time we're a few weeks into the religious school year, my kids are used to speaking in front of each other, even debating one another
I also enjoy when a shy student comes out of his or her shell I was a shy kid, and I think being that way has made me more empathetic, and maybe a better teacher I also get a kick out of seeing disruptive students become engaged and forget to be troublemakers I always say at the beginning of the school year, if you want to participate, great, and if you don't, that’s OK, but don't ruin it for those of us who do
I treasure the notes I've received over the years from my students and their parents It’s so gratifying, teaching I love when my former students drop in and say hi, and I enjoy seeing ‘my’ seventh graders every week in the sanctuary for T’filah and Boker Tov
Above all, teaching has shown me how sharp and inquisitive IHC middle schoolers are, and I always learn more from them than they do from me There’s a quote that says “When one teaches, two learn,” and so, I'd like to thank my class this year, and all the kids I’ve had the privilege to teach the past seven years: You’re all an inspiration and a blessing
Jeffrey Cohen JLP Teacher
JLP students in Spring '22: 185 JLP students in Fall '22: 186 2022 b'nai mitzvah students: 25 NUMBERS OF NOTE
I began exploring conversion to Judaism in March 2021. After approximately a month of reading and attending virtual Shabbat services, I could tell that the Jewish community was where I needed to be, and with the support of Rabbi Roxanne, I began the formal process of converting to Judaism.
In addition to guiding me into a new spiritual home, Rabbi Roxanne also helped me heal. My last religious world was Mormonism; being a gay man and a faithful Mormon was harrowing. When I began to tiptoe out of the closet, my religious leaders threatened me with excommunication, making it abundantly clear that because I was gay, I was not welcome. Therefore, even though I knew that Reform Judaism was inclusive of LGBTQIA+ people before I ever reached out to Rabbi Roxanne, it was hard to make myself vulnerable and ask a new religious leader to allow me into their space.
Through our regular one-on-one meetings and Intro to Judaism classes, Rabbi Roxanne made me feel like there was a place in Judaism for me because of my sexuality--not in spite of it. I was able to process the pain that Mormonism inflicted upon me and grow into a person who is able to be fully queer and fully Jewish at the same time.
On May 25, 2022, I had my beit din and mikveh. For my Hebrew name, I chose Chever Tavas. Tavas means “peacock” in Hebrew, and I intentionally chose this as an homage to my queer identity. As we were leaving the mikveh together, Rabbi Roxanne said, “Congratulations Chever Tavas, and welcome home,” cementing my place as a gay Jewish man.
Dakota Hudelson Recent Convert & Adult Education student
NUMBERS OF NOTE
Adult Ed Classes offered in 2022: 17
Average class size for Introduction to Judaism: 30
New member families: 35
New member families with relatives at IHC: 13
Our family has been attending IHC-ECC since August 2019. Our oldest son, Tyler, had three wonderful classroom teachers and many other teachers who supported his growth, development and love for school. Our youngest daughter, Courtney, is currently in the 3 year old llama classroom. IHC-ECC's awesome teachers, programs and activities have made learning fun! We are so fortunate to have found a home away from home at IHC-ECC for our children to learn and grow Thank you to the wonderful teachers and staff for all they do!
We cannot express enough gratitude for IHC ECC We feel so blessed to have found ECC after moving to Indianapolis last year We felt welcomed and a part of the community right away The teachers and staff treat our daughter like family and give her the attention she needs and they know how to make learning fun and enjoyable Rose and Jessica have both had a positive impact on Margot’s growth since she started attending ECC We were very worried about having our daughter switch schools due to moving to a new state, but it was such an easy transition for our family Our daughter truly felt at home and a part of the class her very first day Rose and Jessica communicate with us on a daily basis and are always there to support our daughter, but also us as parents.
We have seen such a positive impact and growth in our daughter since she started attending ECC. She is learning manners, how to count, the colors, animals and animal sounds, and so much more. Most importantly, she is learning how to have fun and make friends. The diverse and accepting atmosphere has also allowed our daughter to learn about and appreciate different cultures and traditions. ECC has provided our child with a safe and nurturing environment to grow and learn. We most certainly feel so lucky we are a part of this school and community.
ECC EARLY
CHILDHOOD CARE
The Neuman Family
The Sullivan Family
ENGAGEMENT IN OUR OWN WORDS
For many years, when I said the word “engagement,” I was met with either a blank stare or an eye roll, there she goes again But engagement isn’t simply soft heartedness nor is it a mystery Engagement is intentionally building relationships and connections
When my parents were starting their married life in Indianapolis, they weren’t welcome to join local swimming or country clubs Rather, their friends, social life, and community were exclusively centered on IHC
IHC Circles or small groups are an exceptional way to connect with people and build friendships. They are also a great way to make a large congregation like IHC seem much smaller and more accessible. IHC Circles are conceived and led by us (members) and are formed around common interests and experiences, ages and stages of life, and professions. Ideas for IHC Circles are endless and come from you.
Right now, there are circles for hikers, card sharks, wine lovers, families with young children, young professionals, adventurous eaters, mental health professionals, and many more. Join a circle or bring your own idea and see for yourself how getting to know others at IHC makes a difference in your life. It’s so clear, you belong at IHC!
Times have changed, thank goodness, and the happy news is that Jews are more broadly accepted. And the challenging news is that Jews are more broadly accepted so that now, we build relationships and forge friendship at work, in civic organizations, volunteering with nonprofits … not solely at the synagogue.
As a result, we must be intentional about connecting people with other people, with IHC, and with Jewish life. Like the bar in Cheers, it’s more meaningful to be at IHC when somebody knows your name and you know theirs.
Patti Freeman Dorson Engagement Committee
When my family and I began attending services at IHC, it didn’t take long for me to realize that I had found a spiritual home. Something that was equally important to me when joining IHC was to feel like I was truly part of a community. That is what being involved with Sisterhood has done for me, personally. IHC is a wonderfully vibrant community with many ways to be involved. There are several programs that have made my family feel welcome and engaged with the IHC community. However, as a stay at home mom, I wanted to make sure I found a place for myself that allowed me to be something other than someone’s mother. Attending Sisterhood events has given me the opportunity to get to know women I may have not otherwise gotten to meet and has helped me form new friendships. Volunteering through Sisterhood, perhaps selfishly, is one of my favorite activities. While I may be giving my time to do something helpful, I am getting much more out of these experiences than I am giving. I am able to get out of the house, spend time talking with other adults and on days when I have to bring my now 5 month old along, everyone is always excited to see her. Getting involved with Sisterhood has been the best thing for my mental health since my youngest was born and for that I am eternally grateful.
Monica Allardt Sisterhood Member
The highlight of my 2022 was my increased involvement in the IHC community. I have happy memories of growing up attending this synagogue with my family. My husband and our sons now share my deep connection to IHC and are enjoying new experiences as members. We look forward to singing along with friends at Tot Shabbat each month. Last year, I was searching for my own way to contribute and connect with the Jewish community that means so much to our family. I engaged with the temple Sisterhood and felt immediately welcomed and embraced. I joined the Social Action Committee and was moved by the significant impact of the programs that this group makes possible. I especially enjoyed participating in donating Thanksgiving baskets to Greenbriar families. Throughout my experience with this committee, I am reminded of how important it is to care for the members of our community in need.
A huge benefit of this experience has been the frequent opportunities that Sisterhood provides to gather and celebrate with strong women guided by Jewish values. I enjoyed attending events such as Hanukkah Sip & Shop and Sisters in the Sukkah. I was able to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. I highly recommend involvement with Sisterhood to strengthen our community, connect with inspiring women, and have fun!
Abigail Katz Sisterhood Member
Shortly after arriving to Indianapolis and joining IHC in September 2021, I became an active member of the Brit Olam social justice committee After IHC’s social justice task force commissioned a congregational listening campaign on social justice, I joined a small team that reached more than 150 congregants and conducted nearly 50 long-form conversational interviews to discuss how IHC should address social justice
With those survey results identifying voting rights as an issue of broad concern among the congregation, I organized three events postcard-writing events that dozens of members took part in. The goal was to connect with voters from historically suppressed communities and encourage them exercise their right to vote. For me, tikkun olam (repair the world) is the one Jewish value that has always stuck out to me. It has been a nobrainer to do what I can to make this world better for others. IHC is a place where people can embrace social justice, in its many forms, and feel like they are truly making an impact in our community.
Forrest Gatrell Brit Olam
On this team, I used my experience in political science and data analytics to draft several survey designs, data analysis, and presentation materials for the larger IHC community, while also engaging with dozens of members to create stronger relationships.
Getting involved and feeling part of IHC has never been easier thanks to: IHC Sisterhood, IHC Brotherhood, Mitzvah Stitchers, Brit Olam, Adamah (earth), Jewish Book Club, IHC Choir, 65th Street Klezmorim, Engagement Committee and its IHC Circles of Global Dining Explorers, Mahjongg Mavens, Mental Health Professionals, Take A Hike...Together, Young Couple, and Young Family Adventures.
OUR LEADERSHIP
CLERGY STAFF
Rabbi Brett Krichiver: Senior Rabbi
Cantor Aviva Marer: Cantor
Rabbi Jordana Chernow-Reader: Associate Rabbi
Rabbi Roxanne Shapiro: Director of Lifelong Learning
Cantor Janice Roger: Cantor Emerita
2022 IHC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers
President: Mitch Katz
Vice President: Sarah Freeman
Vice President: Jon Barefoot
Treasurer: Ben Abraham
Secretary: Betsy Backe
Immediate Past President: Eloise Paul
Accounting Manager: Adrienne Aronson-White
Early Childhood Center Director: Jodi Kaseff
Librarian: Evelyn Pockrass
Communications Specialist: Emily Kaufmann
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant: Kendra Steele
Administrative Assistant to the Office of Lifelong Learning: Beth Meade-Hession
Clergy Assistant: Brigid Maguire
Maintenance: Gary Davis
Joyce Patterson
Security: Willard Mosley
Stephfon Seymour
Shawn Boone
Executive Director: Peter Smithhisler
Members
Jeffrey A Abrams
Lorraine Ball
Cara Berg Raunick
Andrea Burnett
Alexei Dolgin
Ken Gould
Arms
Michelle Lawrence
Steve Kofkoff
Pauline “Polly” Spiegel
Carly Turow
Carol Weiss
Sheila Yuckman
Sisterhood President: Ruth Anderson
2022 IHC FOUNDATION BOARD
Officers
President:
Linda Cantor
Secretary-Treasurer:
Jeffrey A. Abrams
Members
Diane Lutz
Steve Kofkoff
Tilden Mendelson
Eloise Paul
Carly Turow
David Weiner
Past President:
Sally Cook