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Meet the Central District Executive Committee

Jane TavesHello. My name is Jane Taves, and I am the District Chair of the Central District. On behalf of the volunteer lay leadership of our district, it’s my pleasure to welcome you to the web page of our Central District Council.

The District Council is a group of energetic and committed volunteers, who work in partnership with professional staff and URJ North American Board members to bring the services of the Union for Reform Judaism to your congregations. In many areas where you may have questions or could use ideas and support, we have knowledgeable people ready to help. These include Social Action, Leadership Development, Outreach, Membership, Lifelong Learning, Jewish Family Concerns, Small Congregations, World Jewry and Israel, NFTY and Youth Engagement and more.  

Your lay leadership is here to serve you. Plus we are always eager to have more people join us in our work. Please let us know what your congregation would find most helpful and also if you are interested in participating on one of our portfolios. You can reach me at centraldistrictchair@urj.org.

L’shalom,

Jane

Lenore MassFirst Vice Chair - Leadership Development/Nominations
Lenore Mass 
K.A.M. Isaiah Israel Congregation
Chicago, IL

Rich GoldwinVice Chair - Leadership Development/Nominations
Rich Goldwin
Temple Shalom
Louisville, KY

Bette CotzinVice Chair - Bridge Builders
Bette Cotzin
Temple Beth Emeth
Ann Arbor, MI

Vice Chair - Bridge Builders
Tussy Shnider
Temple Beth Shalom
New Albany, OH

Paul LesznerVice Chair - Canadian Congregations
Paul Leszner
Temple Emanu-El 
Toronto, Ontario, Canada


 

Vice Chair - Lifelong Learning
David Stein
Temple Beth Shalom
New Albany, OH

Vice Chair - Development
Les Atkinson
Temple Emanu El
Orange Village, OH

Rich HeinrichVice Chair - MUM & Supporting our Congregatons
Rich Heinrich
Temple Chai
Long Grove, IL

Vice Chair - MUM & Supporting our Congregations
Ed Alpert
Am Shalom
Glencoe, IL

Vice Chair - Jewish Spirituality and Community
Lana Rottenberg
Temple Sinai
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Vice Chair - Jewish  Spirituality and Community
Loree Resnik
Suburban Temple - Kol Ami
Beachwood, OH

Lesley LevinVice Chair - Social Action
Lesley Levin
Congregation Shaare Emeth
St. Louis, MO

John SillettoSecretary
John Silletto
Temple Shalom
Louisville, KY

District Council Resources

Sharepoint (for Council and Committee members)

"Mitzvah Musings" - URJ Central District Social Action Committee newsletter
Issue 1 (Spring 2011)
Issue 2 (Summer 2011)
Issue 3 (Winter 2012)


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