Northwood People

Northwood is managed using a typical United Synagogue structure.
A Board of Management is elected each year at the Synagogue AGM and all members can stand for election provided their nomination is seconded.

All Board positions are voluntary, and the Board is headed by the Honorary Officers who are the Chairman, Vice – Chairman, and Financial Representative. The wardens are appointed to oversee our religious activities and the smooth operation of our daily and weekly services. In this they work closely with Rabbi Freedman to ensure that the synagogue operates within the halacha and minhag of the United Synagogue. High Holidays require particularly intensive planning

The Board meets monthly to review progress and ensure future planning of all the synagogue religious, educational, welfare and social events.

Reports are received from the Financial Representative who ensures that our books balance.

Regular meetings take place between the United Synagogue and the Honorary Officers to ensure that we are fully up-to-date with developments and are taking advantage of their support team.

The Secretary/Administrator, and the Manager of the Building are the only two permanent employees other than the Rabbi.

Board of Management

Chairman of the Board

Alan Taylor

Alan has lived in Northwood since 1976 and been an active member of Northwood U.S. since its inception. Started adult Jewish education in Northwood and served on the Board on and off in various roles during the last thirteen years. As Chairman, he represents the public facing voice of the shul. Alan is also responsible for ensuring that all requirements and activities of the community are being effectively met by the many people who help keep Northwood running.

Joint Vice-Chair

Marsha Schultz

Joint Vice-Chair

Stuart Soloway

Stuart looks after New Members, Marketing and the Regional Strategy. The Regional Strategy is an initiative where Northwood, Pinner, Ruislip, and Watford Synagogues are working closely together to improve the Jewish infrastructure in our area.

Stuart is a Retailer, he is married to Sue who works for the United Synagogue and has two sons and one lovely Grandson.

Financial Representative

Simeon Galpert

Board Members

David Davis

Rochelle Hope

Andrew Kelion

Michael Kraus

Michael Kraus is the Representative to the Board of Deputies

Michelle Lubczanski

Jane Rome

Jane has been a member of Northwood for 11 years and this is her first year on the Board. Jane has three teenage daughters and is active in the community- having been involved in the 10 year strategic plan and as a member of the Events and New Members Committees.

Sharon Shapiro

Denise Stern

Mother of 3, and a member for over 12 years, this is Denise's first year on the board.

She has been jointly running the Ladies Guild for some time organising the kiddush and the food for chagim.

Marc Tendler

Ian Viner

Ian has been a member of Northwood since 2002 and joined the Board in 2008. He has been involved with the Shul Calendar as well as helping to set up the Employment Support Group in 2009 to assist people in their quest to find suitable jobs. Ian is also involved with the new Shul Magazine.

Michelle Wilder

Administrator/

Secretary

Elizabeth Granger

Elizabeth has been with the synagogue since 1993 when the community started and has since started working in an official capacity. She is your first point of call for all synagogue related enquiries and is looking forward to hearing from you

Shammas

Robert Goldstein

Manager of the Building

Simon Devereaux

Simon has been with the synagogue for over a year and is in charge of building maintenance, security for small events, refurbishment administration and setup and management of all events in the building. A builder by trade, he is uniquely qualified for the many and various tasks involved in running the synagogue.