Committees @ PSJC
The PSJC Board, staff, and membership work together in a variety of ways to support the community. We encourage PSJC members to join one or more of our committees, most of which meet monthly.
MEMBERSHIP
Jeremy Gruber, Chair
Responsible for attracting, engaging and retaining members; advises the communications committee on external marketing; assists staff in receiving and responds to new member inquiries and applications; organizes new member events; sends new member packets and coordinates new member events and activities; recommends activities to better engage and retain members; conducts exit interviews.
POSITIVE AGING INITIATIVE (PAI)
Jan Orzeck & Marjorie Rothenberg, Co-Chairs
Seeks to change the perspective on aging from one of stigma and loss, to experiencing these years as a source of possibility, opportunity and respect, through activities, support and community for members who are age 50 and beyond. positiveaging@psjc.org
RODFEI TZEDEK
Lisa Alshuler, Chair
Organizes events and activities to support the broader community. Coordinates social action and charitable events. rodfei.tzedek@psjc.org
FUNDRAISING
Naomi Sunshine, Chair
Plans and implements fundraising events, which in addition to serving a social and community-building role, help to support other PSJC programming throughout the year. fundraising@psjc.org
COMMUNICATIONS
Elizabeth Schnur, Chair
Works with staff and board liaison to develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy.
G'MACH
Marla Kessler Groom & Sarah Josephson
Helps congregants in times of need by delivering meals and attending shivas.
HEBREW SCHOOL
Lise Engber & Dina Nadler-Serber, Co-Chairs
Supports Hebrew School and related programming. Works with Hebrew School (HS) Principal on programming, curriculum and logistics. Engages HS families in synagogue events and maintains communication with HS families in coordination with the HS Principal. hebrew.school@psjc.org
CEMETERY
Matt Eilenberg, Chair
Coordinates sale of cemetery plots; recommends and negotiates additional cemetery space and maintenance; performs periodic inspections ensuring that a tombstone is erected at every grave; provides all necessary assistance to any funeral establishment seeking to arrange a funeral for a member. cemetery@psjc.org
HEVRA KADISHA
Malki Grozalsky & Liz Wollman, Co-Chairs
The Hevra Kadisha prepares the bodies of deceased Jews for burial according to the Jewish tradition of tahara (purification). hevra.kadisha@psjc.org
AVODAH
Angela Weisl, Chair
Works closely with the Rabbi and other clergy to recommend ritual practices including music, style and other logistics of worship; coordinates leyning and davening. avodah@psjc.org
BUILDING
Peter Holmes, Chair
Oversees maintenance, repair, operations for the physical building and grounds. Works with the Director of Administration to maintain consistent, low risk and efficient operations of all facets of synagogue life and a well-run congregation.
SECURITY
Leslie Salzman, Chair
Security policy, training, grant applications, grant management, physical and electronic security systems