Committees at Temple B’nai Israel

Are you interested in serving the Jewish community and becoming more involved in the congretation? When you give of yourself, you get back many rewards. There are many committees and there is sure to be one that interests you. To contact any of these committe chairs, contact the temple office at 727-531-5829 and your message will be given to them.

ADULT EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Promotes Adult Educational activities and programs for the congregation.
Contact Name: Sandy Schwersky
ARZA COMMITTEE
Educates and enlists support for the Reform Movement in Israel.
Contact Name: Eric Adler
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Works with the Financial Vice President to develop the Temple's annual budget.
Contact Name: Todd Siegel
BY-LAWS COMMITTEE
To review Temple By-Laws.
Contact Name: Jack Geller
CARING COMMITTEE
Represents the Rabbi and Temple by visiting hospitals and nursing homes and by promoting social consciousness within the congregation.
Contact Name: Genia Pandorf
CEMETERY COMMITTEE
Facilitates and promotes sales of cemetery plots owned by the congregation.
Contact Name: Barbara Bloom
ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE
Works to promote the Temple Endowment Fund
Contact Name: Roger Rolfe
FUND RAISING COMMITTEE
Creates and implements programs designed to raise funds for the congregation.
Contact Name: Sandi Broida
HOUSE AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Oversees preservation and maintenance of Temple facilities.
Contact Name: Warren Pandorf
INTERFAITH COMMITTEE
Works with other religions in Pinellas County to promote understanding and tolerance of the various faiths.
Contact Name: Joan Levine
LIBRARY COMMITTEE
Assist in keeping the library up to date.
Contact Name: Iris Shalit
MEMBERSHIP & RETENTION COMMITTEE
Secures new members and actively retains existing members of the Temple.
Contact Name: Polly Kraus
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Handles contracts with Temple employees.
Contact Name: Jorge Rodnizki
PRESCHOOL COMMITTEE
Works with the Director of the Preschool to set policy for and support of Temple B'nai Israel Preschool.
Contact Name: Sandi Broida
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Develops programs that will involve all age groups in the Temple, including for fund raising purposes, educational purposes, and some just for fun and entertainment.
Contact Name: Lisa Harris
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Promotes Temple activities through the media.
Contact Name: Brian Rolfe
RELIGIOUS PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Works with the Rabbi regarding religious services.
Contact Name: Denise Kirschbaum
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Works with the Director of Education to set policy for and support Temple B'nai Israel Religious School.
Contact Names: Marcia Miller and Shawn Hollander
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Promotes social consciousness within the congregation and outside community.
Contact Name: Bruce Levine
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Assumes the responsibility for long range planning.
Contact Name: Todd Siegel
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
Keeps the Temple up to date with all technological advances.
Contact Name: Ron Rosenbaum
YOUTH ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
Works with the Director of Education and Youth Group advisors to oversee Youth Group activities.
Contact Name: Ellen Petracco