HOME >  WELCOME to BAI

Meet Our Community

We are a Community of Do-ers. Volunteer with us. Explore your opportunities to connect.

Beth Am Israel (BAI) is a sacred community of seekers and learners. Together, we aspire to build a home where all members can personally explore their Jewish paths through thoughtful, joyful and socially responsible study, prayer and service. We do it, by volunteering, participating and engaging with one another. Strong relationships form the core of the BAI community. For many members, BAI is where they have found their closest circle of friends. Inside our thoughtful, intelligent, caring community we recognize the importance of supporting each other in the ups and downs of life. Together, we commit to bringing meaning to our Jewish practice and celebrating the meaning that Judaism brings to our lives.

Volunteer with us to make BAI meaningful and fun! Interested in getting involved? Email us here.

Meet our Board

Board of Directors (2023-2024)

Executive Committee Officers

President: Donald Erlichman
Treasurer: Charley Ehrlich
Recording Secretary: Lisa Fair
VP HR, Financial Secretary: Marci Wilf
VP of House: Noah Charlson
VP of Membership and Creating Community: Barbra Berley-Mellits
VP of Marketing and Communications: Randi Harris
VP of Love Your Neighbor: Leslie Lieberman
VP of Leadership Development and Governance, Secretary:
Alan Promer
VP of Youth Education: Debbie Sasson
VP of Religious Life, Lifelong Learning, Israel: Barak Zahavy

Board Members-at-Large
(N=New, R=Returning)

Cecily Carel (N)
Sara Dressler-Fiks (R)
Ronit Eisenbach (N)
Molly Farneth (N)
Ed Foster (R)

Irene Glickman (R)
Wendy Greenberg (R)
Rachel Kramer (R)
Sam Menaged (N)

Michele Noble (N)
Pnina Siegler (R)
Andrew Sniderman (R)
Kevin Werbach (N)

Meet our Committee Leaders

Kesher (Connection): Coordinate social events, celebrations and community-based programming. Ensure that we all stay connected, engaged and fulfilled. Chair: Irene Glickman

Communication & Outreach: Develop and oversee all internal and external communication strategies. Work with staff to build our website and social media messaging; create outreach opportunities to attract new members and keep current members informed. Chair: Randi Harris 

Education: Ensure that we maintain an excellent school where our children learn, flourish, and develop their Jewish identities. Chairs: Debbie Sasson and Kate Legge 

Finance: Keep our financial house in order; expertise developing and managing organizational budgets is a plus. Chair: Charley Ehrlich

Fundraising/Development/Endowment (a subcommittee of Finance): Build our financial strength to achieve our vision. We welcome people with fundraising or development experience, as well as people committed to helping us raise the funds we need to finance our plans.  Chair: Charley Ehrlich

House: Our uplifting physical home inspires us and supports our spiritual journeys.  Help maintain our home and keep us all safe. Chair: Ed Foster

Human Resources: Support the professional staff’s development, ensuring they have the tools they need as our leaders. HR experience welcome. Chair: Marci Wilf

Inclusion: Deliver on our commitment to being a community that accepts and welcomes differences as a priority. Chairs: Donna Kirschner and Carly Goldberg

Israel Programming: Develop programming that helps us lovingly engage with and support the State of Israel and Jewish people around the world. Chairs: Pnina Siegler and Yair Argon. 

Leadership Development: Ensure a steady flow of volunteer “lay leaders” and equip and train these volunteers to partner with professional staff. Update our policies and other governance documents as needed. Chairs: Adam Cutler and Alan Promer

Lifelong Learning: Develop programs to support lifelong learning, as learning is a priority for our community at all ages and stages. Chair: Kevin Werbach

Love Your Neighbor (a combination of the previous Gemilut Hasadim and Social Action Committees): Support fellow members in times of need. Encourage volunteerism and community building. Help repair the world. Chairs: Gaby Lipkin and Irene Glickman

Membership: Attract families at all life stages to maintain our vibrant synagogue family. Welcome and embrace new members, and ensure that each of us understands our membership obligations. Chairs: Jordan Segall and Helene Freidman

Religious Life: Build a sacred community that honors our Jewish traditions and inspires us to feel more deeply, to care more deeply and to seek deeper insights by opening our doors, hearts and minds. Prioritize inspiration, explore bold innovations, and welcome and support the invisible needs of underrepresented populations. Chairs: Barak Zahavy, Emily Steiner, and Sam Rosen

The intention with which we do our work is as important as the work itself.  We are animated by these principles.

Thank you if you already contribute to our wonderful community!