The success of The Jewish Federation depends largely on the dedicated volunteer leaders, representing the diversity of our community, who serve on our board and committees:
Judy Usow, President
Stuart Masters, Vice President
Gail Orenstein, Vice President
Joshua Bloom, Vice President
Jen Sacon, Secretary
Michael Ury, Treasurer
Amy Lindner-Lesser, Past President
Judith Cook
Joel Colker
Sheila Donath
Kathy Fraker
Jane Glaser
Ellen Heffan
Stephanie Ilberg Lamm
Pattie Lipman
Norman Michaels
Jane Miller
Alba Passerini
Anne Schnesel
Jeff Siegel
Leonard Schiller
Ed Udel
Community Partners
The strength of our community is in our network of affiliate Jewish Community organizations who, in partnership with the Federation, support Jewish life in the Berkshires. Three times a year the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires convenes the Rabbis and Leaders of affiliate organizations to discuss issues of community concern and coordinate programming.
Beneficiaries
In addition to its own programs, the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires through its annual campaign provides direct funding, marketing and collaborative support to a network of affiliate partners whose programs help us fulfill our mission:
Through our Israel and Oversees allocations, the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires sustains Jewish life and supports lifesaving humanitarian work through these global partners: