JCOGS Board

The board of trustees is elected by our membership and is responsible for the overall governance of JCOGS, including oversight of staff, strategic planning, delegating to committees, and managing finances. We’re deeply appreciative of their service to our community.

Trustees

Bree Benjamin, Secretary  bree.benjamin@jcogs.org                                                                                                                                                              
Candace Elmquist, Treasurer  candace.elmquist@jcogs.org
Rabbi David Fainsilber, Ex Officio*  rabbidavid@jcogs.org
Ron Feinstein*  ron@ronfeinstein.com
Lynne Gedanken, Vice President  gedanken@jcogs.org
Nancy Krakower, Emeritus  nancykrakower@gmail.com
Sarah Ibson sarah.ibson@jcogs.org
Steven Levine steven.levine@jcogs.org
Steve Lichtenstein, Emeritus  sflichtenstein18@gmail.com
Emily Rosenbaum, President*  emily.rosenbaum@jcogs.org
Edee Simon-Israel  edee.simonisrael@jcogs.org
Irwin Tauben, Trustee/CFJCOGS  irwin.tauben@jcogs.org
Matt Yoskowitz  matt.yoskowitz@jcogs.org

Ayla Oshkello, youth board member  ayla.oshkello@jcogs.org

*Current Executive Committee Member