Lay Leadership
Temple B’nai Shalom’s Executive Board and Board of Directors each meet once a month. Board of Directors meetings are open to all members of the congregation. The Board is responsible for making policy regarding the operation and activities of the Temple. Members are elected by (and answerable to) the congregation at the annual congregational meeting, held during the last quarter of the Temple’s fiscal year. To contact members of the board, email Executive Director Sharon Klein or call 703-764-2901.
Executive Board
President
Alex Eichel
First Vice President
Alan Berkowitz
Second Vice President
Karen Durocher
Third Vice President
Lisa Zeitlin
Treasurer
Michelle Glicklin
Secretary
Paula McGourty
Imm. Past President
Frank Kohn
At-Large Directors
Danielle Berman
Cathy Cleveland-Hirsch
Rafi Laufer
Nina Richman Loo
Jennifer Meyers
Brandon Shapiro
Ira Shapiro
Matthew Reisman
Paul Strasberg
David Zweigel
Philipa Hindman (Sisterhood)
Jack Schreibman (Brotherhood)
Committee Leadership
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Committee: Cari Abell
Bereavement Committee: Deborah Polayes & Bill Ade
Budget & Finance Committee: Michelle Glicklin
Building & Grounds Committee: Jaime Kurry
Bylaws Committee: Richard Golden
Caring Community Committee: Lynne Sprung
Chavurah Committee: Tobi Bear
College Committee: Vivian Podgainy
Communications Committee: David Meyers
High Holy Day Committee: Sharon Klein
Inclusion Committee: Emily Eichel
Interfaith Committee: Jeff Sands & Vicki Sands
Israel Committee: Bob Budoff
LIFE Committee: Jennifer Eichel
Membership Committee: Sara Shoob
Oneg Committee: Deborah Polayes
Philanthropy Committee: Carolyn Berkowitz
Religious School Committee: Lisa Zeitlin & Megan Erb
Ritual Committee: David Kleinman & Andrew Glicklin
Security, External & Policy Committee: Marc Birnbaum
Social Action (Gemilut Chasadim) Committee: Judy Braune
Social Justice (Tzedek) Committee: Susan Kohn
Strategy & Planning Committee: Paul Strasberg
Technology Committee: Dennis McLaughlin
Young Adults Committee: Matthew Reisman (Board Liason)
Young Families Committee: Rafi Laufer (Board Liason)
Past Presidents
Mike Levin (December 1986-June 1988)
Ron Axelrod (July 1988-June 1989)
Lynne Sprung (July 1989-June 1990)
Barbara Lubar (July 1990-June 1992)
Alan Soschin (July 1992-June 1994)
Barry Wallack (July 1994-June 1996)
David Kleinman (July 1996-June 2000)
Rick Froehlich (July 2000-June 2002)
Ken Klimpl (July 2002-June 2006)
Cheryl Litman (July 2006-June 2008)
Donna Courtney (July 2008-June 2009)
Leslie McNeill (July 2009-June 2010)
Donna Courtney (July 2010-June 2012)
Scott Bauer (July 2012-June 2016)
David Cherington (July 2016-June 2018)
Neil Seiden (July 2018-June 2022)
Frank Kohn (July 2022-June 2024)