Fosters Adult Education among the OZS community and Lexington Community members who are interested in Jewish learning

Chairs: Sarah Lowe, Major Ballard, Rebecca Broudy

Responsible for organizing and completing the maintenance and preservation of our synagogue building and grounds.

Chair: Ira Cooper

An opportunity to support an OZS member who might need a little extra attention for any number of reasons, including illness or loss of a loved one.

Chair: Leanne Zimmerman

The Chevra Kadisha coordinates with local funeral homes and prepares the bodies of Jewish community members for burial according to Jewish ritual and custom.

Chevra Kadisha Chairs: Ira Cooper, Mark Klar, Sue Ezrine, Penina Goldstein

Shomrim Chairs: Mike Ades, Janice Crane

Sets general curriculum and policy for the Hebrew School and Religious School, works closely with the Education Director, and reviews the education budget. Also helps with special holiday programming for families.

Chair: Tina Trent

Organizes and executes fundraising campaigns and builds the Ohavay Zion Congregation Perpetually Restricted Fund and endowments.

Chair: Art Shechet

Maintains and operates the two kosher kitchens in the synagogue. Organizes and/or prepares Saturday Kiddush luncheons.

Chairs: Janice Crane , Sue Ezrine

Maintains and circulates our books, documents, and memorabilia in both the adult and children’s libraries.

Chair: Larry Herman

Creates a relationship with Jewish families in the community not affiliated with any congregation, especially new families, with the view of inviting them to become OZS members.

Chair: Kathy Grossman

Works closely with the Rabbi and provides leadership on the bima when a rabbi is not present. Plans and coordinates all religious services throughout the year. Formulates rules and regulations for all religious services OZS offers (i.e. Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Weddings, etc.).

Chairs: Jon Glixon & Beth Goldstein

Works with local charitable organizations to assist the community, including co-sponsoring refugee families through Kentucky Refugee Ministries and running the OZS Backpack Program to help feed local elementary school children through God’s Pantry Food Bank. The committee has also participated in city-wide LGBTQ focused events.

Chair: Scooter Stein

Youth Group is a way for all of our students at OZS to explore their Jewish identity and have a safe space among others their age. Activities happen each month during the school year, and they range from pure social activities to programs that make an impact in the Lexington community.

Advisor: Scooter Stein