The success of the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires depends largely on the dedicated volunteer leaders, representing the diversity of our community, who serve on our board and committees:
Officers
Arlene Schiff, President
Stephanie Ilberg Lamm, Vice President
Judy Usow, Vice President
Josh Cutler, Treasurer
Elisa Schindler Frankel, Secretary and Immediate Past President
Directors
Rabbi Rachel Barenblat (Rabbinic Appointee)
AmyBlumkin
Ann Falchuk
KenFishman
KathyFraker
JaneGlaser
Donna Jakubovitz Spector
BerylJolly
LeslieKozupsky
HankMaimin
Natalie Matus
LizMiller
Sanford Reback
Lisa Reznik
Anne Schnesel
Richard Simons
Elisa Spungen Bildner
Harriet Warshaw
Audrey Weiner
Community Partners
The strength of our community is in our network of affiliate Jewish Community organizations who, in partnership with the Federation, support Jewish life in the Berkshires. Three times a year the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires convenes the Rabbis and Leaders of affiliate organizations to discuss issues of community concern and coordinate programming.
Beneficiaries
In addition to its own programs, the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires through its annual campaign provides direct funding, marketing, and collaborative support to a network of affiliate partners whose programs help us fulfill our mission:
Through our Israel and Oversees allocations, the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires sustains Jewish life and supports lifesaving humanitarian work through these global partners: