Lay Leadership
Temple Etz Chaim thrives thanks to the passion, spirit, and dedication of our lay leaders, who work tirelessly to secure the vibrant future of our community.
Our Board of Trustees meets monthly to manage the business of TEC—and our doors are always open to you! Our meetings are usually on the 4th Wednesday of every month after Minyan, but check our Calendar to confirm scheduling.
Every member of the congregation is welcome to attend, share their voice, and stay informed.
How our leadership works:
Terms: Board members serve a two-year term and can serve up to two consecutive terms.
Elections: To ensure continuity and fresh perspectives, half of our board positions change each year. New leaders are voted on and approved by the congregation every June at our annual Congregational Meeting.
We invite you to join us at an upcoming meeting and help shape the future of TEC!
Below is our TEC Lay Leadership team, effective July 1, 2026.
*Denotes a Board Member who has also served as Past President.
Secretary
Brianna Abrams
Trustee, Bingo
Michael Roberts
Trustee, Early Childhood Education
Josh Atlas
Trustee, Financial Consideration
Neal Arons
Trustee, Personnel & Legal
Mike Wellen
Trustee, Religious School Education
Leah Neiderman
Trustee, Social Action
Pam Friedman
Trustee, Volunteer Coordination
Evan Robichaud
Men’s Club President
Mark Goldstein
Past President, Board Member
Gary S. Katz
Past President, Board Member
Myles Simpson
Past President, Board Member
Marshall Scherr
Treasurer
Arnie Blitstein
Trustee, Buildings & Grounds
Steve Plotkin
Trustee, Endowment
Jeff Landau
Trustee, Membership
Sarica Klein
Co-Trustees, Programming
Eric Feigenbaum* & Shari Mark*
Trustee, Religion & Worship
Cheryl Math
Trustee, Security
Paul Dryman
Trustee, Special Projects
Paula Lefko
Trustee, Ways & Means
Donald Zimring
Women of TEC Co-Presidents
Phyllis Dankberg
Past President, Board Member
Sherri Finn-Werber
Past President, Board Member
Wendy Margolis

