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
• Cantorial Soloist, Karla Ember
• Education Director, Hilary Lyons Read more.>>
• Office Manager, Sheryl Sitser

Board Officers

• Co-Presidents, Rick Oestreich, Dan Hofstadter
• Vice President, Ari Ginsburg
  
• Treasurer, Tom Cracovaner
  
• Recording Secretary,
  

Board Members

• Allen Brailey
• Jacquie Brailey
• Tom Cracovaner
• Neil Konigsberg
• Marlene Morton
• Elise Oestreich
• Debra Yoklic
  

Immediate Past Presidents

• Dina Afek
• Bonnie Dombrowski
• Paul Rubin