Board and Off Board Positions 5779/2018-2019
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee meets regularly to oversee the work of the volunteer committees and the daily activities of the congregation, consistent with Board policies.
- President: Lissy Medvedow (president@dorsheitzedek.org)
- VP Finance: Ezra Hausman (finance@dorsheitzedek.org)
- VP Leadership: Rob Greenly
- VP Membership: Debby Saltzman (outreach@dorsheitzedek.org)
- VP Tikkun Olam: Bob Warren (tikkunolam@dorsheitzedek.org)
- Acting VP of Education: Diana Fisher Gomberg
- Secretary: Rochelle Weichman (secretary@dorsheitzedek.org)
- Rabbi Toba Spitzer (rabbi@dorsheitzedek.org)
- Executive Director: Melissa Colten (execdirector@dorsheitzedek.org)
Board At Large
The Board is made up of the Executive Committee and these At-Large members. The Board retains overall fiduciary responsibility for the congregation and sets CDT’s policies and strategies.
- Ellie Axe
- Laurie Gould
- Dan Rome
- Jonathan Rosenthal
- Lisa Samelson
Off Board Chairs
The volunteer committees are headed by these off-board chairs. Feel free to contact them if you would like to help out. Often there are specific, time-limited tasks you can help with.
- Chesed: Elaine Landes (chesed@dorsheitzedek.org)
- Children's Education Committee: Sarah Birkeland and Webster Pilcher
- Executive Liaison: Linette Liebling
- Inclusion: Susan Nitkin (access@dorsheitzedek.org)
- Nediv Lev: Debbie Waber (nedivlev@dorsheitzedek.org)
- Newsletter: John Holohan (dtnews@dorsheitzedek.org)
- Rabbinic Liaison: Cindy Shulak-Rome (liaison@dorsheitzedek.org)
- Ritual: Marion Ross and Peter Katz (ritual@dorsheitzedek.org)
- Space Committee: Steve Siegel (space@dorsheitzedek.org)
- Website: Dan Halbert (dtweb@dorsheitzedek.org)
- Welcoming: Benita Danzing
Past Presidents
- Jen Kaplan
- Nancy Gertz
- Paul Hattis
- Allison Hausman
- Judy and Chayim Herzig-Marx
- Peter Katz
- Linette Liebling
- Elaine Pollack
- Cheryl Sacks
- Cindy Shulak-Rome
- Marc Steinberg
- Debbie Waber
Sat, December 14 2019
16 Kislev 5780
Upcoming Events
All Events
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Saturday
Dec 14Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Toba Spitzer
Shabbat, Dec 14th 8:45a to 9:40a
Each month we explore the parshat hashavua, the weekly Torah portion, through the lens of commentaries both traditional and contemporary, before the Shabbat morning service. No prior experience in Torah study is necessary. Bring your own caffeinated beverage! -
Sunday
Dec 15Religious School Nitzanim/Gan - Gr. 7
Sunday, Dec 15th 9:30a to 12:00p
Meets at Jewish Community Day School, 57 Stanley Avenue, Watertown, MA -
Sunday
Dec 15Parent Brunch for Kindergarten & under
Sunday, Dec 15th 10:00a to 12:00p
We will have a few parent brunches hosted on Nitzanim/Gan Sunday mornings at JCDS for families with younger children (ages 0-3) to come and meet the Nitzanim families, hang out together (with their younger kiddos), and get to know the program and the space. -
Sunday
Dec 15Chanukah for Grown-Ups
Sunday, Dec 15th 11:00a to 12:00p
What meaning does Chanukah hold beyond lighting the menorah and eating latkes? We will examine themes of assimilation and identity. -
Sunday
Dec 15CDT Board Meeting
Sunday, Dec 15th 7:00p to 9:00p
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Monday
Dec 16GBIO Congregation Meeting
Monday, Dec 16th 7:00p to 8:30p
The CDT Co-Liaisons and Health Care Co-Captains would like to build on our recent success of the November 4 GBIO ACtion by bringing the congregation up-to-date on the recent accomplishments and the plans for the next phases of the Health Care Reform campaign. They are also asking for ideas on how to expand the “team effort” that went into making our quota for the GBIO Assembly. If you attended the recent Member’s Meeting, you also know about the focus on better communications on all congregation activities. GBIO wants to help lead that effort. -
Tuesday
Dec 17Religious School Gr. 3-6
Tuesday, Dec 17th 3:45p to 5:45p
Meets at First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St. West Newton, MA -
Tuesday
Dec 17Technology Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 17th 7:30p to 9:00p
December Tech Committee focus: brainstorming and categorization of how and in what parts of our lives we use tech. We will be exploring how tech functions in our personal and professional lives, as well as how this congregation might use it in the future. Come in person, dial in, or zoom in, for all or part of the meeting. All tech backgrounds and abilities welcome and encouraged to participate. -
Thursday
Dec 19Mindful Mornings
Thursday, Dec 19th 8:30a to 9:15a
This weekly gathering combines guided and silent meditation to develop our capacity for mindful awareness and to cultivate qualities of patience, gratitude, and compassion. All are welcome, whether experienced in meditation or not. The group is facilitated by CDT members with occasional participation by Rabbi Toba. No need to make a weekly commitment; join us when you’re able! (Please arrive no later than 8:30am, in order not to disrupt the session once we’ve started.) For more information, please email mindful-mornings@dorsheitzedek.org -
Thursday
Dec 19Everyone can Drash!
Thursday, Dec 19th 7:30p to 9:00p
In this class we will explore what it means to “drash”- to explore Torah texts, develop one’s own wisdom and share it with the community. Over the course of four classes each person will develop a drash on their own or with a partner.
Sat, December 14 2019 16 Kislev 5780