Board of Trustees
Temple Judea's Board of Trustees is comprised of a dedicated group of lay volunteers elected by the Congregation at large. Under the Bylaws, the job of the Board is to "to manage the affairs, funds and property of the Congregation."
The Board is headed by a President and an Executive Vice President. Those two individuals, along with the other Officers, comprise the Temple's Executive Committee. The Executive Committee meets at least 10 times per year.
The remaining Board Members are Trustees. Most Trustees are assigned specific responsibilities during their term in office.
Unlike many other similar organizations, the size of financial contributions to the organization is not a criteria used for nomination to the Board. Similarly, Board membership does not depend on longevity with the organization. Instead, the Nominating Committee looks for talented individuals who are dedicated to the Temple and to Judaism and who are willing to put their time and effort into improving our Temple community.
The Rabbis, Cantors, Executive Director and Education Director, serve as non-voting ex-officio members of the Board. Many Past Presidents of the Congregation are active members of our community. Under the Bylaws, these Past Presidents serve in an advisory capacity to the Board.
The Officers, Trustees and ex-officio members meet at least eight times per year. With a few exceptions, Board meetings are open to the Congregation. Meeting dates for the Board can be found on the Temple calendar.
2011-2012 Board
Michael Robbins, President ()
Andy Keimach, Executive Vice President
Ellen Israel, VP Finance & Development
Gail Aspinwall, VP Education
Karen Twersky, VP Membership & Member Relations
Teri Grossblatt, VP Personnel Practices
Ellen Opell, VP Membership Commitments
Jill Shear, Treasurer
Debbie Fischer, Secretary
Jaci Feldman, Immediate Past President
Josh Rubenstein, At Large
Ron Milman, At Large
David Goldberg, At Large
Bill Harris, At Large
Nancy Abrams, At Large
Ron Spiegel, At Large
Kym Eisner, Communications
Adam Saitman, Endowment
Julie Fuld, Membership
Sheila Linderman, Ritual
Michael Opell, Social Action
Sylvia Lezak, Member Finances
Arthur Jablon, Presidential Appointee
Rick Goor, Presidential Appointee
Irv Klasky, Presidential Appointee
Judy Scharf, Caring Community
Larry Perel, Brotherhood President
Carol Silver and Lisa Leib, WTJ Co-President
Kirith Prady, ECC Parents Association
Lennon Palmquist, Senior Youth Group