Our Board of Directors is elected by the community to serve a one year term.
The OJCA could not run without the dedication and hard work of this group of people.
On behalf of all OJCA members, our Board members lead us with economic, management, and organizational decisions that allow the Okanagan Jewish Community Centre and Beth Shalom Synagogue to prosper well into the future.
In addition to the Executive Board, the OJCA has several committees that help sustain us!
If you would like to volunteer for a committee or to otherwise get involved, please contact one of our Board members. Thank you!
Executive Board Members 2022-2023
President: Laura McPheeters
Vice-president: David Spevakow
Treasurer: Seymour Zidle
Secretary: Maureen Mansoor
Member-at-large: Mark Golbey
Member-at-large: Abbey Westbury
Member-at-large: Sharon Gitlin
Member-at-large: Lisa Schwartz
Past President: Mondy Challmie
Committee chairpersons
Ritual – Evan Orloff
Chevra Kadisha – Steven Finkleman
Cemetery – David Spevakow
Means Committee – Seymour Zidle, Dave Spevakow, Steven Finkleman
Investments – Seymour Zidle
Fundraising– Steven Finkleman
Tours & Talks – Barb Pullan
Maintenance – Steven Kushmier
Good and welfare – Fern Helfand
Welcoming Committee – Natalie Spevakow, Abbey Westbury
Communication – Abbey Westbury
Hebrew School – Barb Pullan
Executive Office Assistant
Anne Zazuliak [email protected]