Our Committees
Chicago Sinai Congregation is strongest when more of its members participate in the work of the Temple.
To lend your voice and talents to any of our committees, simply click on the links listing our committee chairpersons, and send an email. Alternately, contact the Sinai office at (312) 867-7000.
Art & Judaica |
Plans and sponsors art exhibitions at Sinai; responsible for overseeing the acquisition of new works for the Temple and maintaining the existing collection. Vicki SamuelsEllen Schor |
Finance |
Acts as an advisory group on finance and investment to the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees; develops the Temple budget. Alan Tinsmon |
House |
Recommends and oversees facility improvements and maintains the building’s overall functionality. Grant Peters |
Interfaith |
Maintains and establishes Sinai's community presence and coordinates the annual Interfaith Seder. Peter Rubnitz |
Preschool |
Extends Sinai’s values and mission to the preschool to deliver a caring, high-quality Early Childhood Education program. Ellen DanielsJessica Diamond |
Religious School |
Acts as an advisory group to the director of Religious School Education; supports all religious school activities. Liz Darke |
Young Professionals (LINK) |
Rabbi Amanda Greene |
Social Action |
These committees lead the Congregation in the mitzvah of tikkun olam. David Ginsburg |
Advocacy |
Merle Tresser Tom Tresser |
Blessings in a Backpack |
Heidi Wagman |
Environment |
Norm Kravitz |
Healthcare |
Ellyn Daniels |
Mitzvah Committee |
Lauren Niimi |
National Rebuilding Day |
Jill Peters Andrea Moonsammy |
RefugeeOne |
Barbara Cohen Ann Fox Art Fox |
Service Learning Trip |
Jill Peters |
Schools Initiative |
Heidi Wagman |