PTBE Past Presidents Photo wall
Jack Orenstein
1951-1952
Harold Shanzer
1954-1955
Philip S. Friedenthal
1957-1959
Robert M. Blatteis
1960-1962
Myron Wacholder
1964-1966.
Theodore B. Kramer
1968-1970
Zara C. Jaffee
1972-1974.
Tom Lowenstein
1976-1978
Joyce Share
1980-1982
Ira Berk
1984-1985
Arthur Inerfield
1987-1989
Neal R. Winchell
1990-1992
Focused on communication and ritual life, serving as a thoughtful liaison and champion of long-range planning.
David Finkelstein
1994-1996
A skilled negotiator who helped acquire property, integrate cemetery funds into the budget, and build the youth lounge.
Beth Labson Freeman
1998-2000
Oversaw the renovation of the Sanctuary and helped bring Rabbi Dennis Eisner to the community.
Michael Prozan
2002-2004
Norm Weil
2006-2008
Lorna Siepser
2010-2012
Jill Goldring
2014-2016
Known for her warmth and diplomacy, Jill co-chaired the Gala and excelled at nurturing major donor relationships.
Jeff Hyman
2018-2020
Roxanne Cohen
2022-2024
Harry Geballe
1952-1954.
Willard Feldscher
1955-1957
Dr. James D. Jacoby
1959-1960.
Joshua Jaffe
1962-1964
Charles C. Gensler
1966-1968.
Milton Bronstein
1970-1972
Edward Austin
1974-1976.
Richard S. Lenat
1978-1980
Brought marketing expertise and steady leadership, with memorable lessons in patience and perspective.
Diane Marcus
1982-1984
A dynamic leader whose strategic vision advanced fundraising, clergy transitions, and creative financial solutions, while cultivating future leadership. Maintained strong relationships with the URJ and other partner organizations.
Susan Folkman
1985-1987
Larry J. Strauss
1989-1990
William L. Schwartz
1992-1994
Robert G. Serbin
1996-1998
Jay B. Strauss
2000-2002
Energized community engagement through fundraising events and by launching the electronic version of Kolenu.
Laurie May
2004-2006
Bill Freeman
2008-2010
Focused on bylaws and contracts, negotiating multiple clergy agreements and managed a complex rabbinic transition.
Phil Strause
2012-2014
Strengthened the congregation through careful planning and finance, hired a team of assistant rabbis including Rabbi Lisa Kingston, shaped the 2012 Strategic Plan, and created Endowment policies.
Lawrence Siegel
2016-2018
Led with strategy and insight, guiding Bonim fundraising and long-term planning with analytical precision.
Roger Feigelson
2020-2022
Guided the congregation through COVID, strengthened community ties, secured new tenants, and led key clergy transitions with vision and care.
Scott Hartley
2024-2026