Committees & Chairs

Chair: Cathy Levine
Staff Liaison: Rabbi Braver

Assists Rabbi with organizing adult learning programs.

Chair: Lisa Dragin
Staff Liaison: Paige Richards

Oversees the administration of the Samuel M. Melton Religious School; recommends policies & procedures; and supports the Education & Youth Director and Staff.

Chair: Jamie Goldson
Staff Liaisons: Nancy Gurwin, Brandon Hensley

Helps develop the annual budget in partnership with the Executive Director; identifies, prioritizes, and recommends expenses.

Chair: Howard Schottenstein
Staff Liaison: Juan Pineda

Monitors the building for repairs and improvements; develops maintenance projects as the budget allows. Oversees facility issues & identifies, prioritizes, and recommends capital improvements & deferred maintenance needs.

Chair: Dr. Mark Levy
Staff Liaison: Nancy Gurwin

Works in conjunction with the Columbus Jewish Cemetery Association, cemetery professional staff, synagogue professional staff, & Chevra Kadisha to oversee both cemeteries.

Chair: TBD
Staff Liaison: Stacy Grossman and Rabbi Braver

Coordinates social programming for members of the community ages 55+.

Co-Chairs: Jackie Marowitz & Dr. Ted Borkan
Staff Liasons: Rabbis Braver and Skolnik

Conducts ritual cleansing & dressing of the deceased before burial.

Co-Chairs: Carol Glassman and Julie Jacobson
Staff Liaison: Stacy Grossman

Coordinates cultural arts programming.

Co-Chairs: Karl Rubin and Lee Rosenthal
Staff Liaison: Nancy Gurwin

Develops and implements annual fundraising programs & collection efforts. Identifies, plans, and implements special fundraising efforts (e.g., capital campaign).

Chair: TBD
Staff Liaison: TBD

Maintains the archives and historical documents of the congregation.

Chair: Helen Miller
Staff Liaison: TBD

Works with the librarian to operate and organize the Minnie Cobey Library.

Co-Chairs: Susan Mott, Stephen Manos, and Janet Schwarz
Staff Liaison: Stephanie Hukle

Works with the Membership Director to welcome new members and support engagement and retention of current members.

Co-Chairs: Sue Ehrlich and Alison Merzel
Staff Liaison: Nancy Gurwin

Manages the contracts & evaluations of the clergy and professional staff.

Chair: Marty Rosenthal
Staff Liaison: Rabbis Braver and Skolnik

Works with the rabbis to determine religious policies & practices within the congregation. Coordinates the High Holiday Honors aliyot & p’tichot, including soliciting members for associated donations.

Chair: TBD
Staff Liaison: Nancy Gurwin

Collaborates with the Executive Director to support security measures for the buildings & grounds & members & visitors to the building by establishing & reviewing policies and practices consistent with recommendations of professional security personnel.

Chair: TBD
Staff Liaison: TBD

Works with the larger community of Columbus to fulfill the mitzvah of tikkun olam.

Chair: Sue Sitler
Staff Liaison: Rabbi Braver

Identifies members of the congregation in need of support; delivers soup & challah to those recovering from illness; provides short-term, ad-hoc volunteer opportunities to support older congregants; arranges meal trains.