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Board & Lay Leadership

Officers (Executive Committee)

Paul Shatz
Co-President (2018 - 2020)

Dinah Hendon
Co-President (2019 - 2021)

Ivy Fischer
Vice President - Education

Jeremy Brown
Vice President - Religious Life

Josie Harris
Vice President - Membership
and Community Engagement

Ruth Davis
Vice President – Communications

Sharon Pollack
Vice President - Finance

Steve Rich
Vice President - Development

Beth Rubin
Vice President - Tikkun Olam

Other Board Members

Jessica de Koninck

Co-President Elect (2019 - 2020)

Laura Sorokoff Gelman
Immediate Past President

Judy Bagdon

Member at Large

Maya Grosz

Member at Large

Brian Herman

Member at Large

Melody Kimmel

Member at Large

Michael Solomon

Member at Large

Ruth Spodak

Member at Large

Sarah Wolman

Member at Large

Communications Team

Melody Kimmel, Laurie Waite-Fellner, C Lynn Carr

Rainbow Reporter

Lisa Brennan
Public Relations

Dan Epstein
Official BK Photographer

Past Presidents
Laura Sorokoff Gelman 2017 - 2019
Howard Kerbel 2016 - 2018
Elizabeth Lipner 2014 - 2017
Martin Fellner 2014 - 2016
Craig Levine & Richard Freedman 2012 - 2014
Betty Murphy & Barbara Reisman 2010 - 2012
Lauren Meyer & Jill Jeszeck 2008 - 2010
Jean Folsom & Andrew Glassman 2006 - 2008
Zachary Lipner 2004 - 2006
Luis Schuchinski 2002 - 2004
Peter Herbst 2000 - 2002
Itzhak Benetar 1998 - 2000
Cheryl & Marc Slutzky 1996 - 1998
Susan Green & Donald Spector 1994 - 1996
Edna Goldberger & Ellen Kolba 1992 - 1994
Marian Golan 1990 - 1992
Steve Rodner 1988 - 1990
Jane & Harvey Susswein 1986 - 1988
Miriam Silver 1984 - 1986
Lois Infeld 1983 - 1984
Lee Stein 1982 - 1983
Bernard Beck 1980 - 1982
Carol Lewkowicz 1978 - 1980

Sat, June 6 2020
14 Sivan 5780

Upcoming at BK

All Events

Sunday ,
JunJune 7 , 2020

Poetry Affinity Group
Sunday, Jun 7th 8:00p to 9:00p
If you are a BK member curious about the new POETRY AFFINITY GROUP, join us by using the Zoom link that was sent in the eblast. We simply gather for an hour to share poetry -- we read aloud, listen, and discuss.
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Monday ,
JunJune 8 , 2020

Bedtime Stories with Rabbi Ariann
Monday, Jun 8th 6:45p to 7:30p

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Monday ,
JunJune 8 , 2020

When Protesting Does Not Feel Optional
Monday, Jun 8th 7:30p to 9:00p
Join either our young adult discussion with Rabbi Elliott or our slightly older adult conversation with Rabbi Ariann.The older adult conversation will be pertinent to adults thinking of protesting themselves or thinking about their children as protestors.
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Wednesday ,
JunJune 10 , 2020

Stitching Affinity Group
Wednesday, Jun 10th 7:30p to 9:30p

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Thursday ,
JunJune 11 , 2020

Congregational Meeting
Thursday, Jun 11th 8:00p to 9:30p

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Saturday ,
JunJune 13 , 2020

Shabbat Morning Service on Facebook LIve
Shabbat, Jun 13th 10:00a to 12:00p

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Saturday ,
JunJune 13 , 2020

D'var Torah by Rabbi Denise Eger: Where Pride Dwells
Shabbat, Jun 13th 10:45a to 11:15a

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Monday ,
JunJune 15 , 2020

Bedtime Stories with Rabbi Ariann
Monday, Jun 15th 6:45p to 7:30p

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Wednesday ,
JunJune 17 , 2020

Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Ariann
Wednesday, Jun 17th 12:00p to 1:30p
"subversive sequels" in Tanakh Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/723573210 Meeting ID: 723 573 210 One tap mobile +16468769923,,723573210# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) Meeting ID: 723 573 210
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Thursday ,
JunJune 18 , 2020

Five Wishes Made Easy Advance Directive webinar
Thursday, Jun 18th 1:00p to 2:30p
These are difficult times that have, more than ever, made us think about the direction of our lives. Join two experienced end of life educators who will walk you through the Five Wishes Advance Directive Document. This free Zoom webinar for BK members, family and friends includes The Five WIshes workbook and an interactive Q&A session. More information and advanced registration here.
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