On behalf of the Board of Directors and entire Temple Jeremiah community, we are pleased to welcome Michael Garlin as our new Executive Director.

Michael comes to us with a varied not-for-profit management experience from the Jewish Council for Youth Services, the Jewish Community Centers of Chicago and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Michael earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University and a Master of Science in Human Services from Nova University in Florida. Most importantly, Michael brings to us great passion and commitment to the Jewish community in general and Temple Jeremiah in particular.

Michael, his wife, Mindy, and their children, Bradley and Marisa, live in Buffalo Grove.

Our congregation owes a great debt of gratitude to our Search Committee (Mark Achler, Joel Africk, David Blum, Julie Ford, Lori Goldstein, Diana Kaufmann, Ross Wolfson and chaired by Susan Brody) who spent countless hours working to find the most qualified Executive Director candidate to support an exciting future for our community. As you begin to know Michael, you will appreciate the wonderful success of their efforts.

Michael officially began his work with our Congregation on July 1, 2009. We hope that you all take the time to welcome and get to know him.

- Rabbi Paul F. Cohen, D.Min. and David Golder, President