CHAIRMAN

Bernard Taub:
Having been on the Board for some years and a past honorary officer, I am interested in maintaining the important traditions of the Shul, whilst at the same time creating innovations for the benefit of all our members. I also advocate a tighter fiscal control than is evident at present and will help to organise a series of educational and social events for all. I am delighted by the number of young married members in the shul and look forward to working with them for the benefit of the whole community. There is a need for forthright strong leadership in this shul and to co-ordinate events for the benefit of all.

VICE CHAIRMAN

Simon Johnson:
I am 40 years old and have been a member of the Community for over 10 years. I coordinate the monthly Chaverim Minyan, have been involved on various committees and have occasionally offered a tuneless, Mancunian accented Haphtarah. In my spare time, I work for The FA and have been instrumental in using the matches between Israel and England to create better relations between fans of both countries. I believe that our Shul has more to do to provide an experience for families which is warm, welcoming and enticing and which draws them into the life of the Shul. I would hope that the experience of my working life will enable me to offer leadership, ideas and inspiration to help move the Shul forward, so that it can genuinely meet the needs of its varied and growing community. I am married to Joanna, and have three children, Ellen, Lucy & Max.

WARDEN

Bernard Fromson:
I am married to Sarah and we have three children, Sam(18), Martha(15) and Renate(13). I have been Chairman of our Youth Committee for 18 months and take great pleasure in seeing the magnificent job that Chayali and the Bogrim are doing in arranging events for an ever increasing number of participants. Prior to involvement in the youth committee I took various Children's Services in the Shul for many years.

WARDEN

David Soto:
Born in Beersheva, then moved to Moshav Teashur in the Negev. My Parents came from Chile to Israel. At 12 we moved to Kibbutz Ginegar in Emek Israel, and I was an officer in the Paratroopers Regiment, during my army service. Met my wife Patricia on Kibbutz and married in 1980. On moving to the UK, worked for the Israeli Embassy before starting my own Security business. We have two Daughters Davinia (12) and Rebecca (10) who are at Immanuel and Kerem School. I intend to participate and contribute to all aspects of the Community life.

FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE

Jeffrey Davidson:
Married to Alexandra, with four children. We have been living in the community for 12 years, during this time I have been a frequent participator in services, especially with leining. I have been involved in a number of projects in the shul and have currently undertaken to revamp the shul website. I practise as a Forensic Accountant. Other communal activities involve charitable and educational work, including trusteeships of 2 schools and of Schools J-Link. I see the Suburb community as a special gift, which we all need to work together to promote for the best of our multifaceted community family, and need to cherish and nurture it. I want to see it maximise its resources to invest in its future across all age groups. I have many friends in the community from age 2 to 93 and wish to see all ages and interests catered for the social, educational and spiritual needs of all members.

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Alan Cohen:
I believe that the expertise and experience that I have accumulated from 40 years of continuous service in various offices in this community is still of considerable value when discussing the range of issues that come before the Board. Though still very much occupied with outside business and communal activities both within the local and wider communities I will try to continue, as I have in the past, to undertake a whole range of those day to day tasks through which the lay leadership assists the professionals employed by the Synagogue.

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Adam Cannon:
Married to Ellie and have 2 children, Lottie (3½) and Jude (6 weeks). I have been taking the youngest children service for a couple of years and daven in the Chaverim minyan. As our membership is getting younger year on year, I would like to work with the new community rabbi to ensure a greater participation of younger members, and . familiarise our children with the main shul by involving them wherever possible, such as bringing the children services into the main shul for Adon Olam on a shabbat morning. I am a barrister and Group Legal Advisor at Associated Newspapers, advising the papers what they can and cannot print. I also chair The Exchange; an influential young professional, pro-Israel network made up of both Jews and non-Jews, linked to BICOM.

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Joel Greenwood:
I am interested in promoting greater diversity in our shul services and social and educational activities to appeal to a wider range of our community. My goal is to see a substantial increase in participation in shul life by more of our membership. Having grown up in the Suburb, I have been actively involved in the shul for many years. I am married to Shoshana and we have four children Yona (10), Amalya (8) and Boaz (5) and a new baby girl Ashira. Since rejoining the shul 10 years ago, we have played an active role in shul life. I take the children services regularly and on the children services committee. We set up the successful Norrice Learners programme which gives parents and children an opportunity to come together and learn. I would like to promote more programmes such as these which attract greater involvement in shul life by more of our community.

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Michael Goldstein:

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Martin Kaye:
His 30 year enthusiasm for our community is almost infectious. His successes with adult education, youth and now our new communal programme have become part of suburb legend. Martin feels that a new approach to the way we involve and enthuse all sections of our community is needed, in particular our Hebrew Classes and Martin feels that he is the right person both to carry out this role and, more importantly, enthuse others to join him. His 10 years experience as a Shammos bear testimony both to his service to our members and his ability to interact with all that comprise this wonderful community of ours.

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Steven Martin:
Married to Gillian with children Danielle (17) and David (15). I have been a warden for the last three years and feel that I, together with my fellow HO's, have made a positive contribution towards the success of our community during this time. Previously I had been involved with the Synagogue for several years on the Board and in various capacities, particularly in the building, maintenance and development of the synagogue complex. My family and I have had close bonds with the shul and I feel I can contribute towards the smooth running and continued growth of our wonderful community.

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Richard Prais:

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David Wolfson:
I live close to the shul with Louise, Sam (4½) and Zara (2½). I served on the board last year, lein regularly and also take Children's Services. I am Chairman of the Religious Services Committee and my focus for the coming year is Adult Education which I would like to see offering a diverse and challenging selection of speakers and events. When not in shul, I practise as a barrister at One Essex Court, specialising in Commercial law.

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Alexandra Davidson:
I grew up in the Suburb and, after a few years in NW8, returned to the community 11 years ago and served on the Shul Board for the past two years. With my husband Jeffrey we have four kids - Lauren 18, Leo 16, Olivia 13 and Hugo 10. I am a solicitor with Berwin Leighton Paisner where I am an employment partner. As I have both children and parents in the community I feel in touch with a wide cross-section of the membership and would like to help make the Shul an environment where everyone has a place, and children, youth, parents and grandparents can feel comfortable, have their requirements recognised and catered for, preserving the traditions while embracing new ideas.

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Louise Felder:
Married to David with two daughters, Miriam and Naomi, I have lived in the Suburb for 9½ years, during which time I have been an actively involved Board member, organising social and cultural events (as Chairman of the Social Committee) which include communal dinners, supper quizzes, art lectures, running the Book Circle, etc.My aim is to continue to work for the benefit of the whole community, especially supporting communal and educational activities.

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Caroline Foley-Comer:
I have been a member of the shul since I married Adam in 1993. We have three children, Joshua, Arieh and Eliora, who attend Kerem schools. We all enjoy being a part of this great community and regularly attend the main service, Chaverim minyan and children's services. I am positive in my thinking and communal in my approach. I believe that I have genuine and positive energy towards people and I hope to combine this with my understanding of the community to focus on supporting women and mothers in the community. There are still some sections of the community that remain marginalized. This is a large community and shul should be an inclusive environment, I would like to support an outreach approach to help this community grow and go from strength to strength in the future.

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Gillian Martin:
Married to Steven with children Danielle (17) and David (15). I have been on the board of management for the last year and previously participated with other committees of the shul. I have been particularly involved with organising many successful shul functions including shabbatonim, educational events and various social activities. I would like to continue my position on the board as I feel that I make a positive contribution.

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Vicki Harris:
My background My roots are in our community - I was in the first intake at Kerem House. Married to Alex, with three adult children all of whom attended Kerem.* I am a Chartered Certified Accountant with a career in senior management in various Government Departments. * I currently serve on the Board and on the Finance and Building Committee. I also represent the synagogue on the Board of Deputies. What I stand for:* I will continue to encourage a transparent, open and business-like approach to synagogue matters.* I believe our synagogue should provide specific services and activities for members of all ages and family circumstances, representing a wide range of traditions and observances.I will strive to achieve consensus; work with Board and other colleagues to meet the needs of all members; and drive our community forward.

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Aviva Kaufmann:
I am married to Andy, and we have three small children. I was a member of the board for two years. Last year, despite not standing for the board, I remained involved in various other activities for the shul. We take the children's services on a regular basis. I serve on the Services committee and am involved in facilities for women and for young families. I would like to continue this involvement and develop more programmes and events to include the whole community.

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Valerie Landenberg:

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Naomi Taub:
I have been a member of Norrice Lea for over 40 years. During that time I have seen the community grow not only in size, but also in vibrancy. I believe fervently in creating a warm, welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. While being traditionalist in outlook, I welcome many of the new innovations that so many of us enjoy. I am committed to working with both the lay and spiritual leaders of our wonderful community in a spirit of harmony, mutual respect and dignity.