67 Kent Place Blvd
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-8130
What's for me at COS?
COS-SJCC is able to offer diverse programming and a multitude of services and events due to the time and the talent provided by our congregants. Volunteers staff and lead over 50 committees, including alternative religious services, finance, education, community outreach and social programs. You will find the e-mail addresses of committee chairs by clicking their names below. You may also find them in the Ad Journal.
Officers
PRESIDENT:
VICE PRESIDENTS:
TREASURER:
FINANCIAL SECRETARY:
RECORDING SECRETARY:
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY:
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:
Board of Trustees 2022-2023
(click on any name for a person's email address)
*Larry Bauer (Vice President)
*Phil Kantor (Immediate Past President)
David Ehrenfried (Corresponding Secretary)
*Eric Kanter (Vice President)
*Jon Limmer (Treasurer)
*Etya Novik (Financial Secretary)
*Rebecca Weisberg (Vice President)
*Matt Vamvakis (Vice President)
*Mindy Huber (Vice President)
*Lisa Sanderson (Vice President)
Edith Benzimra (Recording Secretary andWomen's Group Representative)
Phil Paul (Men's Club Representative)
Committees and Volunteer Opportunities
Men’s Club
Assist with planning and running events for Men's Club and congregation in general
Women's Group
Assist with planning and running events for Men's Club and congregation in general
Joint Synagogue Programs
Coordinating programming in conjunction with other area synagogues
Religious Committee
Setting guidelines for services and other observances
High Holidays
Planning and coordinating activities surrounding high holiday services, including ushering and honors
Greenfaith
Advocating and coordinating green activities within the congregation and community
Legacy Program
Coordinating legacy giving by congregants
Adult Education
Planning and coordinating classes, lectures and other activities
Tot Shabbat
Coordinating activities for Friday night services geared to young children and their families
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Orienting and guiding families preparing for their child's bar/bat mitzvah
Emmy Atlas
Early Learning Center
Parent committee that oversees the ELC. Coordinates social events, fund raising and other activities.
Jewish Learning Center
Parent committee that oversees the JLC
Youth
Parent committee that oversees the activities in our teen program
Ad Journal
Coordinating advertising solicitation and production of our annual member directory that features ads from area businesses.
Marketing
Building awareness and interest for the congregation to attract new members
Website
Maintaining and updating the congregational website
Social Action
Planning and coordinating activities to assist our community
Heidi Block
House
Helping to coordinate maintenance of our building and grounds and assisting with occasional minor repairs
Security
Ensuring a safe environment for all our members during school, services and events
Publicity
Raising awareness of events and accomplishments in our congregation
Kitchen
Ensuring that the kitchen is maintained and stocked
Kitchen Staffing
Coordinating staffing for all events to prepare and serve food
Shopping
Coordinating food and beverage shopping for Friday night and Saturday morning kiddushim when there is no event scheduled
IT
Maintaining the IT infrastructure of the building
Cantor’s Programs
Assisting with planning and coordinating programs like "Artist in Residence"
Gift Cards
Recording and distributing retailer gift cards that we sell to raise money for the congregation
Membership Recruitment
Reaching and assisting potential new members to help inform them about our congregation
Membership Retention
Helping to make new members (as well as long-time members) feel welcome and valued