Committees
Annual Fund
Chair: Tucker Catlin tcaitlin@napanet.net
The Annual Fund helps to raise money to fill the financial gap between congregational dues and operational costs.
Art Enhancement
Chair: Donna Mendelsohn donna@dmendee.com
The Art Enhancement committee is responsible for making decisions and selecting art and art objects that are displayed in Synagogue. It also covers sales and acquisitions.
Bikkur Cholim = Lotsa Helping Hands
Chair: Deb Bloomberg debbala@comcast.net
When CBS has members who are not well and in need of medical and spiritual attention, we use a website, overseen by this committee, that was developed to make it easier for our caring community to stay in touch and take action for those in need.
Building and Grounds Committee
Chair: Roy Barush royandsue@gmail.com
Building and Grounds oversees and maintains the synagogue building and surroundings. This committee is also responsible for preparing the building for all worship services, meetings, educational, cultural and community events.
Cemetery (Ner Tamid) Committee
Chair: Donna Mendelsohn donna@dmendee.com
The Ner Tamid Jewish Community Cemetery enables Jews and their immediate families to purchase burial plots in the Napa Valley. For more information, please see the "What's New" section of the St. Helena Cemetery web site: http://www.sainthelenacemetery.com/new.html
Cooking Demonstrations at CBS
Chair: Katrina Di Pasqua katrinadp@sbcglobal.net
Dues, Fees and Assessments
Chair: Stephen Gugenheim gugietx@gmail.com
Education Committee and Youth Coordinator
Chair: Naama Brenner Abramovitch naamoool@gmail.com
This committee oversees the educational programs and activities for the youth of our congregation in conjunction with the Rabbi.
Endowment and Legacy Fund
Chair: Stan Press stan.press1677@gmail.com
Family Shabbat Committee
Chair: Rhonda Simon mssimonsez@comcast.net ; Co-Chair: Holly Finkelstein holly@juddshill.com
This committee was established to encourage the participation of younger families in Synagogue life.
Finance Committee
Chair: Tucker Catlin tcatlin@napanet.net
The Finance Committee oversees all aspects of the financial affairs of the Synagogue on behalf of the congregation.
Fundraising Committee
Chair: Marc Samrick msamrick@aol.com
Fundraising is essential to ensuring the financial health of the Synagogue. The committee is responsible for creating engaging program and events each year.
Hospitality Committee
Chair: Anne Levinson napamutti@gmail.com
Our Chairperson, Anne Levinson, oversees the synagogues wine program and provides wine for all onegs and fundraising events.
Human Resources Committee
Chair: Jody Shipper jshipper@mac.com
Human resources is an essential part of any organization that has employees. It ensures fair hiring and workplace practices as well as assuming responsibility for hires, terminations and employee reviews.
Investment Oversight Committee
Chair: Stan Press stan.press1677@gmail.com
The Investment Oversight Committee will be responsible for investing the funds contributed to the Endowment and Legacy Funds. These funds are being established to help provide perpetual income to meet future needs of our CBS Jewish Community. The Legacy Fund provides an opportunity for the Jewish community to establish a bequest to CBS.
Kitchen Committee
Chair: Sandi Hyman sandihyman@comcast.net
This committee has the responsibility to oversee the kitchen. It ensures that supplies are available and sound food handling practices are used by all who use the space.
Library Committee
Chair: Henni Cohen hennic1044@gmail.com
The library committee oversees the Conrey Library at Congregation Beth Shalom. They are responsible for the acquisition and processing of new and current books as well as the technology used there and maintenance of the library.
Life Long Learning
Chair: Lauren Chevlen lauren90211@yahoo.com
Every Synagogue needs a center for adult study and learning. This committee, in coordination with the Rabbi, plans classes, lectures and other programs.
Lunch and Learn Committee
Chair: Phyllis Kleid phyllis.kleid@gmail.com
Lunch and Learn is a Jewish punctuation point in the week. It is held the first Wednesday of the month at 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. These drop-in events are open to the community at large.
Marketing & Public Relations Committee
Chair: Robert Solomon robert@solomonstrategic.com
It is the responsibility of this committee to present the public face of CBS. This includes social media, press releases, and events. This committee also markets CBS as a venue for outside events.
Mitzvah Mavens Committee
Chair: Marlo Cohen marlosc@hotmail.com
Parents of Bar/Bat Mitzvah students work together to support one another for these Simchas. This group is generally comprised of parents whose children will celebrate their Bar/Bat Mitzvah in the next 24 to 36 months.
Music Enhancement Committee
Chair: Gordon Lustig Chair gordonlustig@gmail.com
Music is the foundation of the soul and is a vital part of our Jewish heritage. The committee works in conjunction with the Ritual Committee and the Sunday School to enhance music programming at the synagogue.
Membership
Chair: Judy Nystrom Judithfnystrom@gmail.com
Membership recruits new members to the congregation. The committee is responsible for outreach into the wider community and developing programs to encourage new membership for CBS.
Oneg Committee
Chair: Sylvia Samrick sylviasamrick@gmail.com
Standing together as a community to recite the prayers for the Kiddush and the Hamotzi makes Shabbat all the more special. The Oneg Committee coordinates the schedule for individual members to host an oneg to celebrate or commemorate a special occasion. The Oneg Guidelines and the Kashrut Policy can be accessed from the links below:
Oneg Guidelines, Kashrut Policy
Pool Committee
Co-chairs: Allen and Maxine Miluso, allen@napanuts.com and maxine@napanuts.com
The CBS pool in partnership with Makai Swim School is open to all CBS members. This committee coordinates CBS activities with those of Makai Swim School.
Religious School Parent Organization
Co-chairs: Dania Massey: daniamassey77@gmail.com and Dana Simon: danasimon.dms@gmail.com
Educating our children is one of the basic tenets of Judaism. This committee works with Rabbi Goldstein to develop a curriculum that is engaging and educational with a focus on Jewish values and community outreach.
Ritual Committee
Chair: Howard Eisenstark howard@eisenstark.com
This committee coordinates all aspects of worship for the Congregation, including the purchase and maintenance of all items used in the worship services.
Shorashim Coordinator
Chair: Denise Kaduri
Teach your Children. No matter how young, this is a Commandment for Jewish parents.This program, geared for children 6 months to 5 years, meets twice a month on Sunday morning from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. The parent coordinators work with our Jewish educators to provide valuable and engaging programs.
Social Action Committee
Chair: Leslie Medine lmedine@comcast.net
Jewish tradition and values makes social justice a core expression of Jewish life. This committee engages CBS members and involves them in discussions and programs coordinated with community outreach.
Soul Sister's Book Club
Chair: Suzie Kelting Myers suzmyers59@gmail.com
Join us at our monthly book club gathering, generally the second Monday of the month, at Congregation Beth Shalom,
1455 Elm Street, Napa at 7:00pm for refreshments and discussion, all in a warm and inviting circle.
Strategic Planning Committee
Chair: Beth Painter bbpainter@comcast.net
While examining the past, CBS is always looking to the future. This committee will lead a congregation-wide program on strategic planning and create the future course for the synagogue.
The Table Committee
Chair: Rhonda Simon mssimonsez@comcast.net
This is an important group for the community. Volunteer CBS congregants serve hot meals on the fourth Monday of each month to the homeless of Napa at "The Table" housed at the First Presbyterian Church.
Women's Wisdom Circle
Chair: D'vorah Grenn