Committees and Volunteering
Members committed to bettering our synagogue and community
Our vibrant and dedicated community of committee members and volunteers provide invaluable benefits to our synagogue life on a daily basis. From organizing events and educational programs to finance and leadership, these congregants help to strengthen and inspire us.
Adult Education
Chair: TBC
Responsible for organizing adult education programs that are open to the community.
Arts & Aesthetics
Chair: Lewis Dobrin
Ensures the beauty and placement of artwork throughout the facility.
Audit
Chair: L. Michael Blumenstein
Oversees the audit and financial controls.
Bikur Cholim
Chair: Carole Rocklin
In collaboration with the clergy, provides comfort and support to people who are ill, homebound, isolated, or otherwise in distress. If you or someone you know from the Shaar community is in the hospital, in a long-term care residence or is isolated at home please let us know by reaching Rabba Briah (bcahana@theshaar.org or 514 937 9474 ext 150). We will keep the information confidential. They or their families may benefit from the services of the Bikkur Cholim Volunteers through phone calls or visits. And if they’re in need of prayers, we will add their Hebrew name to our Misheberach list.
Board of Trustees
President: Jospeh Paperman
The governing body of lay leadership managing and administering the affairs of the congregation.
By-Laws
Chair: Michael N. Bergman
Recommends amendments or changes to the By-laws of the Congregation.
Communications
Chair: Marian Levy
Oversees and implements appropriate communication strategies.
Cemetery
Chair: Geoffrey Gelber
Oversees policies and practices of the Shaar Cemetery.
Endowment Fund
Chair: Marvin Corber, C.M.
Oversees the procurement of endowments, bequests, and donations.
Finance
Chair: Michael Stern
Advises the congregation on financial matters related to income, expenditures, and annual budget.
French Connexion
Co-Chairs: France Brat & Isabelle Danino
French language programming.
Hall Rental
Chair: Paul Levine
Recommends policies and procedures to ensure the Shaar remains a premier venue for Jewish Montreal’s galas and events.
Honorary Advisory Council
Chair: Dr. Mel Hershenfield
Councels the leadership on vital matters relating to the welfare of the congregation.
House
Chair: Bruce Vineberg
Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of our historic building.
Investment
Chair: Alvin Fagen
Recommends strategies and oversees investments of Shaar Endowment Funds.
Legacy Giving/Planned Giving
Co-Chairs: Marvin Corber & Barry Pascal
Fundraising program to support the Shaar in perpetuity.
Leisure Institute
Chair: Naomi Kassie
Organizes social, cultural, and educational programming targeting the senior population.
Meals-on-Wheels
Chair: Judy Caplan
Oversees policies, procedures, and implementation of Meals on Wheels.
Membership
Co-Chairs: Mara Greenstone & Joseph Paperman
Charged with outreach and recruitment of new membership.
Men’s Association
President: Irwin Zelniker
Sponsors and organizes programs and initiatives of interest to the congregation
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Mishloach Manot
The Sisterhood’s annual Purim project supporting the traditional Mitzvah of Mishloach Manot.
Museum
Ensures proper care of artifacts and collections in the Shaar’s Edward Bronfman Museum and creates and oversees seasonal exhibits.
Music
Chair: Dr. Mel Hershenfield
Ensures the highest quality liturgical music and creates and promotes musical events.
Nominations
Chair: Joseph Paperman
Gathers together members representing all constituencies in the congregation in order to nominate leadership.
Parallel Service
Chair: Dr. Mel Hershenfield
Recommend strategies to enrich and enhance the service.
Reception and Decorum
Chair: Joshua Ostrega
Recruits ushers and oversees decorum of the High Holy Days services.
Religious Services
Chair: Jonathan Schneiderman
Oversees all ritual and religious activities of the congregation.
Security
Chair: Joshua Ostrega
Ensures security policies and procedures are appropriate, current, and enforced.
Shaar Family Capital Campaign
Chair: Michael Cape
Charged with overseeing fundraising efforts.
Sisterhood
President: Michaela Meltzer
Organizes projects and fundraisers that support the synagogue and promote cultural, spiritual, social and educational enrichment.
Tuesday Night Learning
Co-Chairs: Mark Caplan & Lewis Dobrin
Responsible for organizing adult education programs that are open to the community.
Young Professionals
Chair: Jon Mechanic
Organizes programs for young adults in their 20s and 30s.
Youth
Chairs: Lainie Berger Davis & Cindy Davis
Oversees the Shaar’s schools and recommends programs and activities for youth of all ages.
Friday, April 26, 2024
18 Nisan 5784
Friday, April 26, 2024 18 Nisan 5784