The Board is comprised of sixteen members elected by the congregation at the Annual Meeting (except when there is a mid-year vacancy). In addition, the immediate Past President, Men's Club President, and Sisterhood President also serve on the board. Each elected member serves for a term of three years, and may serve for up to two consecutive terms. The management and administration of the affairs of the Congregation shall be vested in the Board of Trustees.
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2025-2026 Board of Trustees
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President, Martin Finston
President -Elect, Open
Vice President, Nori Yonack
Past President, Harvey Buchalter
Secretary, Ben Kesner
Treasurer, Terry Locke
Sisterhood President, Vicky Camerlingo & Belina Avner
Men's Club President, Jimmy Tran
Other Officers
Parliamentarian - Fred Raznick
Treasurer - Terry Locke
Financial Secretary - Fred Helms
Other Members of the Board
Jonas Actor
Michael Krashin
Lisa Lostetter
Sarah Egelman
Shoshana Hindin
Other Positions-Chairs
Financial Advisor (non-board position) Steve Margulin
Endowment (non-board position) Steve Margulin
Burial (non-board position) Marty Sherman
Calendar (non-board position) Beth Stewart
Roster of CBI Committees
House and Security:
Nathan Brody (Chair), Russ Goldstein, Terry Locke, Larry Golden, Elliott Ross, Gerry Fredman, Flip
Rowen, Isai Garcia
Education:
Michael Krashin, (Chair), Dawn Thompson, Shoshana Hindin, Brian Stewart, Sarah Egelman, Steve
Diamond, Suzi Savage, Judith Segall (ex officio), Rabbi Angress (ex officio)
Ritual:
Jonas Actor (Chair), Marty Sherman, Elynn Finston, Misha Sauceda, Belina Avner, Harvey Buchalter,
Larry Golden, Russ Goldstein, Steve Diamond, Michael Krashin (Education Liaison), Rabbi Angress (ex
officio)
Burial:
Marty Sherman, Larry Golden, Russ Goldstein, Angelina Brody, Jesse Kalachman, Marty Finston
Endowment Committee:
Steve Margulin (Chair), Shelley Koffler, Iris Weinstein
Membership and Program:
Nori Yonack (Chair), Lisa Lostetter, Emily Hindin, Shoshana Hindin, Amanda Bandy, Beth Stewart
Dues & Assessment:
Harvey Buchalter
Budget Finance:
Terry Locke, Fred Raznick, Harvey Buchalter, Marty Finston
Nominating:
Nori Yonack (Chair), Steve Diamond, Ellen Satz, Judith Segall, Vicky Camerlingo
Personnel:
Esther Tenenbaum (Chair), Elynn Finston
Long-Term Planning:
Tobias Flatow, Terry Locke, Harvey Buchalter, Nathan Lopez-Brody, Russell Goldstein, Elynn Finston,
Fred Raznick, David Kleinfeld, Rabbi Angress (ex officio)
Communications:
Nori Yonack (Chair), Jimmy Tran, Beth Stewart
Ways Means:
Harvey Buchalter
Chevrat Chesed:
Myra Ramos (Chair), Nori Yonack, Shari Friedman, Lisa Lostetter
Volunteer Coordination:
Vicky Camerlingo
Calendar
Beth Stewart
Website:
Bill Hocheiser, Jimmy Tran, Beth Stewart
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Beer Bottling for Shavuot BBQ
Come help bottle the Brew that was made on April 27 in the meet kitchen for Shavuot on June 1. All are welcomed!
Adult Education Class: Special Topics in Kashrut (taught by Jonas Actor)
Format: In-person in the CBI library Time: Sundays, 10:30am-11:45am Cost: Free This multi-part miniseries explores general principles and specific elements within kashrut, the system of rules that define “keeping Kosher”.…
Our Stories to Tell-An Inheritance of Yiddish Poetry, Proverbs, and Humor
This event will include several short presentations on Yiddish storytelling and a light lunch. It is part of the Yiddish Book Center grant. All are welcomed. Guest speakers include story-teller…
Minyan Jubilee Celebration in the Social Hall and Chapel
A Legacy of Resilience and Faith: Celebrating 50 Years As the minyanairs gather in the small white chapel next to the golden-yellow “tent,” reminiscent of biblical assemblies, we are reminded…
Celebrating Congregants with May Birthdays and Anniversaries
Kabbalat Shabbat services will begin at 6 pm on Friday, May 30, followed by a festive Oneg Shabbat. During services, those celebrating special occasions will be called to the bimah to…
Celebrate Shavuot with Food, Music, and Community – First-Ever Shavuot BBQ!
Sunday, June 2nd at 6:00 PM | Congregation B’nai Israel Social Hall (or outdoors, weather permitting) Join us for a joyful evening as we kick off Shavuot with our first-ever…
Ice Cream Social -Dairy Kitchen
All are welcomed for an hour of Ice Cream, cookies, and comradery. Sisterhood invites you to their yearly Ice Cream Social! Let us know you are attending below.
Celebrating Congregants with June Birthdays and Anniversaries
Kabbalat Shabbat services will begin at 6 pm on Friday, June 27, followed by a festive Oneg Shabbat. During services, those celebrating special occasions will be called to the bimah to…