Board of Trustees
Events @ PSJC
Welcome to the PSJC Events Page! Here you can find a listing of all of the classes, religious services, social and special events that are coming up at PSJC.
Events @ PSJC
Welcome to the PSJC Events Page! Here you can find a listing of all of the classes, religious services, social and special events that are coming up at PSJC.
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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
Responsible for attracting, engaging and retaining members; 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.
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
POSITIVE AGING INITIATIVE (PAI)
Susana Honig, Alan Palmer, Michael Rieman, 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
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
RODFEI TZEDEK
Lisa Altshuler, Chair
Organizes events and activities to support the broader community. Coordinates social action and charitable events. rodfei.tzedek@psjc.org
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
FUNDRAISING
Faye Penn, 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
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
G'MACH
Marla Kessler Groom & Sarah Josephson
Helps congregants in times of need by delivering meals and attending shivas. gmach@psjc.org.
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
HEBREW SCHOOL
Claudia Foppa-Pedretti and Adina Lerner, 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
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
CEMETERY
Matthew Eilenberg, Chair
The Cemetery Committee is authorized to complete paperwork for PSJC regarding its gravesites at Beth David Cemetery and New Mount Carmel Cemetery. It coordinates the sale and use of graves in PSJC’s cemetery plots, and helps address any issues with the cemeteries. The Committee works closely with other PSJC working groups, clergy and staff regarding end-of-life issues: Hevra Kadisha (taharah, shmirah, etc.); Simple Funeral Plan (funeral and burial); and G’mach (supporting ill members, shiva, supporting grieving members, etc.).
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
HEVRA KADISHA
Florence Hutner & Eden Wofsey, Co-Chairs
The Hevra Kadisha prepares the bodies of deceased Jews for burial according to the Jewish tradition of tahara (purification).
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
AVODAH
Eli Wolfhagen, 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
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
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Chai Society
The Chai Society honors those who make a lasting commitment to Park Slope Jewish Center through planned giving. Inspired by the Hebrew word chai, meaning “life,” this community of supporters ensures that our traditions, values, and sacred spaces endure. Joining the Chai Society is a powerful way to align your legacy with the future of Jewish life in Brooklyn. legacy@psjc.org