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
- Michael Fisherman – President (Houston, TX)
- Mollye Finkelstein – Vice President, Camper Experience (Dallas, TX)
- Melissa Gendason – Vice President, Development (Dallas, TX)
- Jason Schwartz – Vice President, Facilities (Dallas, TX)
- Micha Liberman – Vice President, Programs (California)
- Wendy Cohen – Secretary (Caifornia)
- Dan Lavin – Treasurer (Houston, TX)
- Arturo Karakowsky - Presidential Appointee (Houston, TX)
- Mark Estes – Past President (Houston, TX)
MEMBERS
- Ari Bond (Dallas, TX)
- Shaina Bielaz (Houston, TX)
- Jennifer Braham (Austin, TX)
- Gustavo Giske (Houston, TX)
- Naomi Goren (Houston, TX)
- Matthew Greenfield (Austin, TX)
- Zachary Hiller (Houston, TX)
- Sarah Shapiro - Bingo Chair (Austin, TX)
- Frank Silberlicht - Executive Director (Houston, TX)
- Gabriela Tawil (San Antonio, TX)
- Rafi Zitvar (Houston, TX)
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- Mike Abkowitz (Austin, TX)
- Reuben Bar Yadin (San Antonio, TX)
- Mark Berins (Houston, TX)
- Amy Bossin (Houston, TX)
- Sarah Braham (Houston, TX)
- Cheryl Drazin (Dallas, TX)
- Steven Finkelman (Houston, TX)
- Mark Gottesman (Houston, TX)
- Lisa Hartman (El Paso, 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!
Our board Responsibilities:
The Board provides governance, financial oversight, and strategic direction. The board defines the camp’s mission, hires and evaluates the Executive Director, ensures financial stability, and protects the organization legally, while leaving daily camp operations to the professional staff.
- 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 quarterly Board meetings. Two are usually held at Camp and two are virtual.
- 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 Executive Director and work with the Board to assess 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.
Questions?
If you have any questions about joining our Board, contact our president, Mike Fisherman.
Email Mike