Our Committees

We need your help – to join any of these important committees, please contact the Sinai office at 312/867-7000.

Adult Education Committee:
Anna Baluyot
Helps plan and coordinate a variety of educational programs throughout the year

Art & Judaica Committee:
Vicki Woolner Samuels
Plans and sponsors art exhibitions at Sinai; responsible for overseeing the acquisition of new works for the Temple and maintaining the existing collection

Celebration Committee 2008:
Gloria Gottlieb
Organizes and plans the Temple’s annual benefit

Face-To-Face Committee:

Michele Smith

Designed to develop relationships between members and to reveal common issues of concern among Sinai's members

Finance Committee:
Alan Tinsmon
Develops the Temple budget at the direction of the Treasurer of the Board of Directors

House Committee:
Ken Kasten & Tom Samuels
Recommends and oversees facility improvements and maintains the building's overall functionality

Interfaith Committee:
Ed Traisman & Peter Rubnitz
Plans and coordinates the annual Interfaith Seder

Library Committee:
Sara Pikelny
Purchases new volumes and is also responsible for the maintenance of the library and archives as a resource for members and clergy

Membership Committee:
Susan Stone
Welcomes new members to Chicago Sinai Congregation

Mitzvah Weekend Committee:
Jill Peters, Carol Yanowitz & Bruce Miller
Focuses on community social services; plans and implements an annual Mitzvah Weekend

Music Committee:
John Tingley
Works with the Director of Music to maintain Sinai’s commitment to high artistic standards; plans special musical programming

Planned Giving Committee:

Peter Bensinger

Responsible for investigating and proposing a plan for long-term planned giving

Religious School Committee:
Sarah Putrim
Acts as an additional resource for the director of Religious School Education; supports all religious school activities

Social Action Committee:
Merle Terry
Leads the congregation in the participation of the mitzvah of Tikkun Olam, the act of repairing the world; plans social action Shabbats with speakers; a High Holy Days Food Drive and  a Chanukah Toy and Clothing Drive

Young Adults Committee:
Sarah Samuels
Plans several activities throughout the year focusing on young professionals

Young Families Committee:
Andrea Kinnear
Plans several activities throughout the year focusing on families with children ages 5 and under