The Board of Trustees consists of members elected annually (each for a 3 year term) as well as the chairs of the standing committees (set forth in the Beth Am bylaws). The Board considers various issues and concerns and, specifically, votes on processes and changes to Beth Am, particularly in regard to hiring, contracts, construction, finance, and programmatic changes.
A smaller Executive Committee, which is composed of Board members (invited by the president) and all officers, delves more deeply into the issues of governance and synagogue operations – frequently making recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
Board members are expected to support Beth Am financially as well as with their time, by helping with religious services and support of various programs and educational programs.
There are always opportunities to volunteer in ways that support the full range of offerings at Beth Am, including joining a committee or task force and/or helping to run discrete activities. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact David Rocah and/or Executive Director Alex Pomerantz.
Officers (Two-year term)
President: David Rocah
1st VP: Brian Whippo
2nd VP: Ben Kelley
Secretary: Bonnie Guralnick
Treasurer: Scott Bloomberg*
New Trustees for a Three-Year Term (2025-2028)
Ilene Berman
Becky Eisen
Jacquelyn Fried
Eileen Koenigsburg
Continuing Trustees
(2023 – 2026)
Joyce Oliner
Simon Birenbaum
Melissa Gerr
Ana Pavich*
(2024 – 2027)
Jim Jacobs
Marilyn Fisher
Scott Bloomberg
Jamie Spitzer
Past Presidents (Voting)
Sally Scott
Adina Amith
Rabbi (Voting)
Daniel Cotzin Burg, Alexander Grass Rabbinic Chair
Standing Committees (Voting)
Lifelong Learning Chair – Sharon Achinstein
Finance Chair – Scott Bloomberg*
House Chair – Ed Hord
Kiddush Chair – Clara Salzberg
Membership Chair – Ana Pavich*
Religious Services Chair – Katie Kline
Tzedek Beth Am Chair – Evan Serpick
Youth Education Chair – Simon Birenbaum*
*Serving as both committee chair and elected trustee
