We need your help – to join any of these important committees, please contact the Sinai office at 312/867-7000.
Art & Judaica:
Vicki Samuels
Plans and sponsors
art exhibitions at Sinai; responsible for overseeing the acquisition
of new works for the Temple and maintaining the existing collection
Blessing in a Backpack ::
Stephanie Letchinger and Heidi Wagman
Care :
Henry Nussbaum
Tends to the needs of senior adults both within our congregation and the community
Finance ::
Ross Emmerman
Develops the Temple budget at the direction of the Treasurer of the Board of Directors
House ::
Bruce Miller
Recommends and oversees facility improvements and maintains the building's
overall functionality
Interfaith ::
Ed Traisman & Peter Rubnitz
Plans and coordinates
the annual Interfaith Seder
Library ::
Judy Genesen
Purchases
new volumes and is also responsible for the maintenance of the library
and archives as a resource for members and clergy
Membership ::
Jennie Rosenthal
Welcomes new members to
Chicago Sinai Congregation
Music ::
Edwin Eisendrath
Works with the Director
of Music to maintain Sinai’s commitment
to high artistic standards; plans special musical programming
Planned Giving :
Peter Bensinger
Responsible for investigating and proposing a plan for long-term planned giving
Religious School :
Sarah Putrim
Acts as an additional
resource for the director of Religious School Education; supports all religious school activities
Social Action :
Carol Yanowitz and Michael Mannis
Advocacy :
Ann Courter
Environment :
Michael Wapner
Healthcare :
Ellyn Daniels
Mitzvah :
Carol Yanowitz and Heidi Karlin Krysik
Focuses on community social services; plans and implements an annual Mitzvah Weekend.
Sinai Schools Initiative ::
Jill Peters and Heidi Wagman
Young Professionals :
Carrie Baker and Sarah Samuels
Plans several activities throughout the year focusing on young professionals