Our Vision | Our Goals | Our Staff and Leadership

Our Vision
Chaverim is a Reform Jewish congregation in which each member has the opportunity to create a dynamic congregational experience cultivating spirituality, education, and tradition through active participation.

Our Goals

• To facilitate affirmative Jewish identity through shared religious, educational and cultural experiences
• To foster member involvement through the identification of the Congregation as a welcoming and supportive community
• To encourage each member’s personal involvement in congregational life
• To foster a creative and innovative religious atmosphere while preserving Jewish tradition and ethics
• To provide an equal opportunity for each member to participate in determining congregational direction and goals

Staff and Leadership

We are lucky to have such a fantastic group of individuals dedicated to the Chaverim family. If you're interested in taking a more active role in shaping the future of congregation, let us know! We look look forward to your help.

Staff

• Rabbi Stephanie Aaron
• Interim Education Director, Naomi Present
• Office Manager, Sheryl Sitser
• Cantor, Karla Ember of Blessed memory

Board Officers

• Co-Presidents, Bob Schwartz, Ari Ginsburg
• Vice President, Jerry Braun
  
• Co-Treasurers, Dina Rosengarten, Dan Feig
  
• Recording Secretary, Nanci Freedberg
  

Board Members

• Randie Collier
• Tom Cracovaner
• Brad Feder
• Dan Feig
• Barney Holtzman
• Marlene Morton
• Sean Oseran
• Debra Yoklic

Immediate Past President

• Rick Oestreich