Budget and Finance
Chair: Ina Lane
Email: Budgetandfinance@cbyarmonk.org
The Budget and Finance Committee advises the Board of Trustees on all financial and budgetary matters concerning the Congregation. It supervises an annual review of the dues structure, with the assistance of the Membership and Welcoming Committee, and recommends any revisions deemed necessary to the Board of Trustees. The chief responsibility of the committee is the preparation of the Annual Operating and Capital Budgets, which are voted on by the Congregation at the Annual Meeting.
Caring Committee
Chairs: Aimee Marcus and Alyssa Sokoloff
Email: Caring@cbyarmonk.org
The Caring Committee is dedicated to supporting members during times of need, celebration, or transition. Their purpose is to foster compassion, connection, and community well-being through acts of kindness and outreach.
Social Action
Chair: Emily Mitchell
Email: Socialaction@cbyarmonk.org
Our Social Action Committee seeks to develop a program appropriate to its name that relates the ethical and spiritual teachings of Reform Judaism to the problems of our community, our country and the world. In that capacity, it strives to educate the Congregation in the values of social action and community involvement. It recommends to the Board, and then develops and implements, appropriate social-action programming. It makes recommendations to the Board on matters of affiliation and cooperation with appropriate agencies and organizations within and outside the Jewish community. It makes sure that the Congregation is adequately represented on Board-approved groups that welcome our constructive participation and coordinates the participation of all Congregational groups involved with outside organizations.
Adult Education Committee
Chair: Ina Lane
Email: adulteducation@cbyarmonk.org
Our Adult Education committee brings various Jewish cultural programs and events to the CBY community. Author talks, museum and art gallery tours, book groups, film series’, and guest speakers are examples of ongoing activities. Members of the committee have the freedom to create new, exciting programs and implement existing programs for our community.
Jewish Identity Development
Chair: Rae Klein
Email: JIDCommittee@cbyarmonk.org
It is the task of our Jewish Identity Development Committee to define and implement the educational philosophy of the Congregation. The committee shares with the JID Director responsibility for the quality and content of the JID program. The committee also oversees and manages the program and serves as a liaison between the school and the Congregation.
Teen Engagement
Chair: Alyssa Grodin
Email: Teenengagement@cbyarmonk.org
The Teen Engagement Committee is focused on increasing participation, inclusion, and leadership opportunities for teenagers within the CBY Community. Its goal is to give teens a voice, empower them to take initiative, create programs that reflect their interests and needs, and help them find their path as young adults in the Jewish community.
Religious Practices
Chairs: Michelle Honig and Wendy Thomas
Email: Religiouspractices@cbyarmonk.org
Our Religious Practices Committee strives to educate the Congregation in religious practices and provides opportunities for the enhancement of the Congregation’s religious life. It shares with the Rabbi and Cantor the responsibility for the structure and content of all religious services.
The committee receives all recommendations for Temple policy in the area of ritual and religious practices and makes recommendations thereon to the Board. It establishes, in cooperation with the Rabbi, the religious standards and ritual policy for B’nai Mitzvah and Confirmation, recommends and implements that policy, and schedules and assigns B’nai Mitzvah dates.
Special Events
Chairs: Allyson Greenstein and Jacqui Lederman
Email: EventsCommittee@cbyarmonk.org
The Special Events Committee is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing events that support the mission, goals, or community spirit of CBY. This committee ensures that events are engaging, well-managed, and aligned with the values and interests of our congregation.
Women’s Engagement
Chair: Gail Zwiren
Email: Womensgroup@cbyarmonk.org
The Women’s Engagement Committee is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of connection, support, and empowerment among women. This committee's focus is on creating an inclusive, uplifting environment where women can bond, share experiences, and lift each other up.
