Governance

Bylaws

The Powers and Duties of the Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees are stated in our Bylaws along with the Covenant of Responsibilities (Brit) that each Director and Trustee must agree to and uphold. Per the Bylaws, all Directors and Trustees shall be members in good standing; and no one may serve as an Elected Director or Elected Trustee who has been a member for less than one year.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the Synagogue’s governing body and has the responsibility for overseeing management of the affairs of the Congregation, general oversight of the Congregation’s operations, and setting policies. The Board of Directors is comprised of 36 Congregants and meets approximately once a month. In addition, Directors participate in leadership development and are expected to serve on committees and actively engage in synagogue-wide activities. Please note, synagogue policy does not allow spouses to simultaneously serve on the Board of Directors.

Applications are on hold for 2024.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees serves as an advisory body to the Board of Directors and is a stepping stone in Temple Emanuel leadership. Trustees serve a valuable role in offering guidance to the Board of Directors, serving on committees and participating in special projects at the request of the President or Board of Directors. The Board of Trustees is comprised of 50-75 elected Trustees and meets four times a year.

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Leadership Development Committee Members:

  • Samantha Levine-Neudel, Chair
  • Mady Donoff
  • Liz Goldstein
  • Sheryl Kalis
  • Sara Kirsch
  • Tim Mahoney
  • Yael Miller
  • Marty Oppenheimer