LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE & BOARD OF TRUSTEES
LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
Pat Greenberg
Marc Burge
Elaine Goodman
Michael Scher
Ruth Hochman
Dina Prasek
Ellen Brody Decker
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
COMMITTEES
Adult Education
Chair
Renee Grasso
adulted@tbaparsippany.org
The Adult Education Committee coordinates all adult education programs, trips, & other activities to further the Jewish Education of our Adult Members. The committee’s goal is to encourage the desire for study and learning in our Temple members and to provide relevant, engaging, dynamic opportunities for adult learners of all ages to participate in. The Committee is always open to new ideas for adult educational programming from the membership.
Caring Committee
Chair
Sheila Figman Eule
caring@tbaparsippany.org
The Caring Committee supports Temple Members in need by placing wellness calls, preparing meals, delivering care packages and providing general assistance.
Education Committee
Chair
Dina Prasek
school@tbaparsippany.org
The Religious School Committee, working closely with the Education Director and the Cantor, oversees curriculum and policy decisions for the congregation’s Religious Programs. Discuss and implement fundraisers, handle grade dinners, and assists in the hiring of new teachers as needed.
Finance Committee
Chair
Michael Scher
treasurer@tbaparsippany.org
The Finance Committee provides oversight, guidance and planning to maintain the fiscal health of the synagogue. The Finance Committee is also responsible for creating the annual budget.
Housing
Chair
Marc Burge
housing@tbaparsippany.org
The Housing Committee oversees the maintenance of the congregation’s building and grounds.
Marketing Committee
Chair
Marketing is coordinated by the Leadership Committee
The Marketing Committee oversees all social media such as Facebook. The committee also oversees the TBA blog and initiates press releases. The committee is responsible for creating awareness of TBA in the local community, leading to membership recruitment.
Membership
Kim Levine, Interim Chair
The Membership Committee concerns itself with all aspects of membership recruitment and retention. The committee welcomes new members, prepares publicity materials, and answers questions from prospective congregants.
Publicity Committee
Chair
Marjorie Franzel
publicity@tbaparsippany.org
The Publicity Committee concerns itself with all aspects of creating awareness of TBA in the local community.
Ritual Committee
Chairs
Joyce Marlin, Debbie Lesser
ritual@tbaparsippany.org
The Ritual Committee concerns itself with all aspects of religious life in the congregation including the nature of our worship experiences, planning for High Holy Day observances, and determining what will be the minhag–the religious customs–of the congregation. The committee recommends practices and policies to encourage participation in the religious and spiritual life of the congregation.
Security Committee
Chair
Jeff Morrison
office@tbaparsippany.org
The Security Committee works with the police department and local authorities to provide security during Temple events.
Ways and Means Committee and 60th Anniversary Celebration
Chairs
Alison Weiss, Meryl Deluca, Joyce Marlin
waysmeans@tbaparsippany.org
This committee coordinates all fund raising efforts such as Pancake Breakfasts, Comedy Nights, Tricky Trays, Coffee Houses and other events, including Temple Beth Am’s 60th Anniversary celebration in 2026.
Youth Committee
Chair
Dina Prasek
youth@tbaparsippany.org
The Youth Committee works with the Youth Group Advisor to organize activities for our Temple Youth Group.