Independent Jewish Shul in Brookline, MA

Contact Us: 617-566-8171 | info@tbzbrookline.org

Board of Directors

TBZ’s Board of Directors is responsible for setting policy for the synagogue and for overseeing the health and welfare of the congregation, long-range planning, and all activities and property of the congregation. The TBZ Board of Directors is composed of the President or co-Presidents, Vice President, 10-12 At-Large Directors, plus the Immediate Past-President. Terms are for two years and a Director may serve two consecutive terms.  The President(s), Vice Presient, Treasurer, Secretary, one Director of the Board, Senior Rabbi, and Executive Director comprise the Executive Committee, which addresses matters of day-to-day importance and creates the Board Agenda. Nominations to the Board are brought by the Governance and Nominating Committee to the community at our Annual Community Meeting each May/June for the election of the slate to fill Board positions. Board meetings are bi-monthly and focus on issues of long-term strategic importance to the Congregation as well as more short-term priorities.  The Rabbi and the Executive Director attend meetings and report directly to the Board. Membership on the Board carries with it responsibilities beyond the setting of policy. Board members are expected to take leadership positions in committees, task forces, or initiatives of the Board. By participating on the Board of Directors, community members have the opportunity to contribute their professional or lay expertise to our community. We believe our members can make a significant impact in the life of our shul and the realization of the TBZ mission. We are always seeking people who have an interest in sharing and developing their commitment, skills and experience. If you are interested in taking a more active role in shul leadership, please contact the Co-Presidents.

Current Board of Directors

President Larry Kraus*
Vice President Rachel Goodman*
Immediate Past President; Governance and Nominating Chair Jen Klein
Treasurer; Administration and Finance Chair Steve Lewis*
Development Chair Jordan Meranus
Education and Programming Chair Felicia Kazer
Membership Chair Rebecca Blouwolff
Social Justice and Action Chair Jessie Stickgold-Sarah
Secretary; Synagogue Practices Chair Rachie Lewis*
At-Large Board Members Mark Barnett
Len Fishman*
Samuel Mendoza de Fraiman
Renee Rudnick
Emma Zbarsky
Past Presidents Carol Kamin
Sara Smolover
Sue Kahn
Tali Walters
Jenni Seicol
David Cherenson
Jonathan Klein
Fran Adams
Jay Zagorsky
Enid Shulman
Myra Musicant
Howard Cohen
Irwin Pless
Gabriel Belt z”l
Executive Committee The * indicates that these Board members form the Executive Committee, along with Rav Claudia and Benjamin Maron.