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Our Temple Jeremiah committees are a great way to get to know other members, socialize and give back, while helping to strengthen our community. Committee chairs are listed below and happy to connect with you about joining and/or volunteer opportunities.

Check out our full charters and 2023-2024 committee goals. 

The Adult Learning Committee, in coordination with Clergy and the Director of Congregational Learning, seeks to promote Jewish learning opportunities to all members of our community.  

See our upcoming Adult Learning events.

Jerry Tatar: jerrytatar1@gmail.com

The purpose of the Brotherhood is to promote fellowship among its members; enhance Jewish consciousness; and provide service to Temple Jeremiah, its members, the Jewish community, and the general community through social, cultural, religious, and community activities. 

See our upcoming Brotherhood events.

Dan Bellows: dbellows60025@yahoo.com

The Budget Committee’s mission is to present a balanced budget to the board for approval on an annual basis. 

Sue Weitzman: sgweitz@gmail.com

The Building Committee’s mission is to preserve and enhance our facility in support of Temple Jeremiah’s Mission Statement. The committee achieves its objectives by being proactive through preventative maintenance programs, property management, long range capital planning, capital projects, and assisting with current building issues. 

Michael Schack: michael.schack@comcast.net

The Mission of the Caring Community is to foster a connected community among Temple Jeremiah’s members. This will occur through Tikkun Olam, acts of loving kindness, especially when congregants are in need. The Caring Community is a way for congregants of Temple Jeremiah to reach out and take care of each other. The Caring Community exists to help congregants experience the “joy of belonging” when times in our lives are a little more difficult. 

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Barb Kite: bkite1002@gmail.com

To provide a framework for optimizing Temple Jeremiah messaging, so that staff and committees deliver efficient, effective, and engaging communications when / where / how congregants and other stakeholders want to receive them – consistently reinforcing members “joy of belonging” to Temple Jeremiah.  

See our upcoming Communications & Marketing Strategy Committee meetings.

Lisa Rosenberg: lisarosenberg6@gmail.com

Meredith Levinson: meredith@templejeremiah.org

The Development Committee is responsible for creating strategic initiatives to support the financial health of the temple.

Leslie Landman: leslie@templejeremiah.org

The Finance Committee shall oversee the financial and accounting operations of the Temple. 

Brian Ruben: bruben@deloitte.com

Temple Jeremiah is committed to fostering a warm and inclusive Reform Temple community that enriches the lives of its congregants through meaningful worship, Tikkun Olam, support of Israel, and the joy of lifelong learning. Our committee aims to remove barriers, create accommodations, and foster a welcoming environment where those of all ages and abilities can rejoice, contribute, and participate in worship, activities, and learning at Temple Jeremiah. 

See our upcoming Inclusion events.

Caren Brown: ceb994@gmail.com
Barb Kite: bkite1002@gmail.com

The Investment Committee is responsible for managing the Temple Jeremiah Endowment and any other funds assigned to be managed by the Board, consistent with the Temple Jeremiah Investment Policy with the goal of maximizing returns on a risk-adjusted basis. 

Jon Fellman: jonfellman@hotmail.com

Sue Weitzmam: sgweitz@gmail.com

The Israel Action Committee’s mission is to enrich the Jewish identity of the Temple Jeremiah community by championing activities that ensure a connection with the land, people, and state of Israel.

See our upcoming Israel Action Committee meetings.

Stephanie Victor: s2svictor@outlook.com

Leadership Development aims to support Temple Jeremiah’s continued success by strengthening human capital resources through education and building leadership capabilities.

See our upcoming Leadership Development Committee meetings.

Suzanne Sands: sandssuzanne@gmail.com
Scott Levin: scottamy93@aol.com

The Member Engagement Committee’s mission is to engage and deepen the connection of the membership of Temple Jeremiah while deepening the connection to Judaism and our temple community.  

See our upcoming Member Engagement Committee meetings.

Tanya Silverstein: trshaye@gmail.com

The Nominating Committee’s mission is to consider and recommend the nomination of Officers and Directors to be elected at the next Annual Meeting and to submit recommendations to fill vacancies as required by the Bylaws.

Scott Levin: scottamy93@aol.com

The Social Justice Committee is dedicated to healing the world. We are committed to identifying social issues facing the community and developing efforts to address those needs. Through relevant social action programs, education, and advocacy, we strive to encourage the Temple community to come together to engage in tikkun olam. 

See our upcoming Social Justice events.

Dana Garbarski: dana.garbarski@gmail.com

The Youth & Family Engagement Committee’s mission is to Develop/Identify engagement opportunities (education, social, etc.) for families of school-aged children (pre-K through high school) to ensure the continued support and feeling of community for the duration of membership. 

See our upcoming Youth & Family Engagement Committee meetings.

Allisa Rogers: alissa.p.rogers@gmail.com