CYJ Board
Thanks to the steadfast support and creativity of our dedicated volunteer leadership, Camp Young Judaea-Texas continues to thrive under the guidance of the following people:
OFFICERS
- Mike Fisherman – President (Houston, TX)
- Lisa Hartman – Vice President – Programs (Denver, CO)
- Jason Schwartz - Vice President - Facilities (Dallas, TX)
- Mollye Finkelstein – Secretary (Dallas, TX)
- Wendy Cohen – Treasurer (Los Angeles, CA)
- Arturo Karakowsky - Presidential Appointee (Houston, TX)
- Mark Estes – Past President (Houston, TX)
MEMBERS
- Ari Bond (Dallas, TX)
- Amy Bossin (Houston, TX) - Scholarship Chair
- Melissa Gendason (Dallas, TX)
- Gustavo Giske (Houston, TX)
- Naomi Goren (Austin, TX)
- Matthew Greenfield (Austin, TX)
- Zachary Hiller (Houston, TX)
- Dan Lavin (Houston, TX)
- Micha Liberman (California)
- Jason Methner (California)
- Sarah Shapiro - Bingo Chair (Austin, TX)
- Frank Silberlicht - Executive Director (Houston, TX)
- Gabriela Tawil (San Antonio, TX
- Daphna Yoffe (Dallas, TX)
- Rafi Zitvar (Houston, TX)
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- Mike Abkowitz (Austin, TX)
- Reuben Bar Yadin (San Antonio, TX)
- Sarah Braham (Houston, TX)
- Cheryl Drazin (Dallas, TX)
- Steven Finkelman (Houston, TX)
- Mark Gottesman (Houston, TX)
- Aaron Hiller (Washington, DC)
- Albert Hiller (Houston, TX)
- Joseph Kornfeld (Houston, TX)
- Jonah Paransky (Houston, TX)
- Sonia Raizes (Houston, TX)
- Ann Ronn (Houston, TX)
- Stuart Wallock (Austin, TX)
- Alex Wolchansky (Houston, TX)
Join the Board
Like any voluntary organization, CYJ-Texas depends on a committed Board of Directors to serve as partners with our dedicated professional staff. A high-quality Board means greater success in all Camp’s pursuits, so come share your talents and make Camp better for everyone!
Questions?
If you have any questions about joining our Board, contact our president, Mike Fisherman.
Email MikeOur board members are asked to:
- Understand and define the mission, purpose, and goals of CYJ‐Texas.
- Engage in planning and policy‐setting to ensure that Camp’s mission and goals are realized.
- Attend semi-annual Board meetings, usually held at Camp.
- Act as an ambassador in your community, championing the value of Jewish camps and elevating the name of CYJ-Texas.
- Attend CYJ‐Texas rallies, parlor meetings, and other programs whenever possible and convenient.
- Support the Camp Director and work with the Board to assess his performance.
- Ensure legal and ethical integrity and assume fiduciary responsibility for CYJ‐Texas.
- Identify like‐minded people who care about Israel and the Jewish future, and invite them to support CYJ financially, lend their expertise, or serve on CYJ-Texas’ Board.
