Committees & Auxiliaries

Our Temple stays vibrant and alive through its Committees. Serving on a committee requires no special expertise other than a willingness to try. Meet people, participate in a rewarding experience and help forge the future of our Temple by joining one of our outstanding Committees. See below for our active committees and their respective contacts. To learn more about Committee involvement, please reach out to the corresponding Committee contact or call the Temple at (757)625-4295.

Sisterhood & Men’s Club

Sisterhood President
Andrea Trank

Men’s Club President
Chris Morrissey

Finance & Development Committee

Byron Harrell, Chair

House Committee

Michael Nusbaum, Chair

Engagement Committee

Ellen Hundley Chair

Eco-Judaism
Jackie Haywood & Christina Verderosa

Membership
Marilyn Johns & Dorianne Villani

Military Support & Outreach
Joe Detrick

Shalom Greeters
Nili Belkin

Soup Kitchen 
Dorianne Villani

Education Committee

Deb Higgins, Chair

Religious School
Tammi Foer

Adult Education
Barb Gelb

Torah Study
David Metzger

Archives
Margaret Sawyer, Alice Titus Co-Chair

Library 
David Titus

Scholarships 
Gail Bachman

Worship

Hunter Thomas, Chair

Worship Committee

Hunter Thomas, Chair

Music Committee & CHoir

Chuck Woodward, Chair