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Who We Are
Congregation
Beth Israel is a vibrant, traditional yet egalitarian Conservative synagogue.
Conveniently located in Scotch Plains, it serves the religious, cultural
and social needs of congregants from Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Westfield and
surrounding towns.
Shabbat services Friday night and Saturday morning, as well as festival, weekday and
Sunday minyans are held under the leadership of Rabbi George Nudell and Cantor
Matthew Axelrod. Special services for young children and junior congregation
are also conducted Saturday morning and on the High Holidays.
The synagogue boasts an award-winning, innovative religious school, with classes for
400 students. The school was recently designated one of three "Framework for Excellence" Schools in North
America by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Curriculum includes
pre-school up to a college credit course as well as special needs instruction.
The professional staff of dedicated teachers
continue to attend seminars in the field of Hebrew education.
Congregation Beth Israel has an active Sisterhood, Men’s Club, Adult Education Program, and
USY and Kadima youth groups. Other committees, ranging from social action to long-range planning, offers
congregants additional opportunities to become involved in synagogue life.
Our Professional Staff
Board of Trustees
President: Larry Sanders
Executive Board:
| Executive Vice President |
Karen Simon |
| Vice President |
Ronnie Goland |
| Vice President |
Alan
Horenbein |
| Vice President |
Michael Weinstock |
| Treasurer |
David Littman |
| Assistant Treasurer |
Ken Dornbush |
| Corresponding Secretary |
Laura Queller |
| Recording Secretary |
Lauren Siegel |
Trustees:
Michael Belfer, Ira Bodenstein, David Brous,
Pam Brownstein, Joni Charatan,
David Feldman, Arlene Feller, Debra Friedman, Jay Goldring, Steve Greenspan,
Gabrielle Hecht, Joel
A. Horowitz, Carol Koransky, Shari Kussner, Judy Lasher, Arnold Lasner, Stu Levitt,
Susan Lieberman, Jennifer Mahler, Ezra Margolin, Daniel Margulies, Jill Markovits,
Susan Menaker, Leah More, Conrad Nadell, Amy Ratner, Robin Sabony, Geri Samuel, Joanne Schwartz,
Harold Shichman, Charles Stotter
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