Shul Committees

House

The House Committee sees that the Synagogue and all other property of the Congregation are kept in good state of repair and makes such improvements as the Board of Directors orders within the budgetary limitations.

Co-Chairman: Bernie Kozlovsky, MD

Israel Action

The Suburban Orthodox Israel Action committee is empowered to create Israel-based activities and to promote understanding of the current situations in Israel.  We undertake our mission by issuing a weekly 10-page newsletter called "Focus on Israel" that reprints articles written about Israel as well as issuing a listing of community Israel-based events.  To subscribe by e-mail, contact sheldonb@rsfchart.com.  We also sponsor an 8 day mission to Israel - our next mission will be January 2005.

On Shabbat Shuva 2000, the Shabbat between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, a mob of Arabs ransacked Joseph's Tomb, and then burnt it down.  37 year old Rabbi Hillel Lieberman HY"D arrived at Sabbath prayer services that morning.  Upon hearing of the desecration of Joseph's Tomb, he left the synagogue and headed towards the destroyed tomb in a heroic attempt to save Torah scrolls and other holy objects from defilement.  The Arabs murdered Rabbi Lieberman and left his bullet ridden body in a cave.  Hillel Lieberman is survived by his wife and seven children.  Suburban Orthodox Congregation has adopted and befriended the Lieberman family.  See more about our family and how you can help.

We have raised funds for Israel security needs in Efrat in an event featuring Rabbi Shlomo Riskin.  We have also raised funds and awareness of Elon Moreh, a settlement community in the Shomron, as the community in Israel formally adopted by the Congregation.  We have also promoted regular speakers from Israel as well as providing a forum for our members to speak upon returning from trips to Israel.

Chairman: Sheldon Berman (410.653.2850)

Cemetery

Suburban Orthodox ownes and maintains a cemetery in the Rosedale section of notheast Baltimore.  The cemetery contains over 3,800 plots and is a combination of three old Shuls that are no longer in existance.  The Operations and Finance subcommittees meet formally once each year to review and resolve issues.  The day to day function is managed by our Executive Director.

Chairman: Ken Creeger (410.358.5403)

Executive

The Executive Committee (EC) is composed of the elected officers of the synagogue and the chairpersons of the facility (building) and membership committees as stated in the constitution.  The elected officers are Chairman and Vice Chariman, President and Vice President, Gabbai Rishon and Sheni, Treasurer, and Secretary.  The EC is responsible for providing direction and overall management of the congregation and synagogue.  EC members rely on the constitution and consultation with the Rabbi to establish policy.  The Chairman of the Board serves as chair of the committee which usually sits every other month to discuss relevant matters and select those for further discussion or approval at upcoming general board meetings.  If pressing issues arise, the EC often meets more frequently to discuss and resolve the matters at hand.

Chairman: Barry Nabozny

Finance

The finance committee develops the budget and the means to support it for presentation to the board and the congregation.

Chairman: Ken Creeger

Young Adults

The mission of the Young Adults Group is to bring in new younger members (ages 21-35) into Suburban as well as to increase the activism of those who are already members.  Activities include BBQs and Shiurim.  The Young Adults Committee looks forward to work together with the Rabbi and the other leadership of the shul.

Chairman: Jamie Rubin and Jon Kaplan

Sisterhood

The Sisterhood is an active part of the shul family.  Our goals include working with other committees to beautify our shul, enhancing our services by providing refreshments for the holidays, providing opportunities for socialization at our Chanukah dinner and bus trips, donating money for Israel and community-based charities.  We participate with other Orthodox sisterhoods in planning joint luncheons and trips.

Chairman: Selma Woolf (410.486.3584)

Brotherhood

The Brotherhood is an active group.  They primarily hold breakfast forums as well as social events including exciting trips to Atlantic City.

Chairman: Farrell Silverman (410.486.3584)

Chesed

Bikur Cholim: Aviva Silber (410) 585-0550
New Mothers: Jamie Rubin (410) 653-7577 Jamie@beshaahtovah.com
Hospitality: Naomi Carmel (410) 358-7740 Naomi_carmel@yahoo.com
New Members: Ora Gichten (410) 415-5858
Shiva: Chana Staiman (410) 486-3999

Junior Congregants working with Senior Mentors

Junior Congregants working with Senior mentors - to visit senior citizens on Shabbat, drop off flowers erev Shabbat, help make a minyan during shiva.

Chairmen: Pauline Goldberg (410.486.8919) and Diane Krasna (410.484.9789)

Adult Education

Chairpersons: Milton Marder (410.358.5449)

Religious

Chairpersons: Mel Pachino (410.486.4521)

Membership

Chairpersons: Steve Shefter (410.653.9478)

Youth

Chairpersons: Avie Rock (410.653.1415)

Kiddush

Chairpersons: Paul Kalish (410.764.3040)

Seuda Shlisheet

Chairpersons: Abe Friedman (410.358.0978)