CLERGY
Robert A. Nosanchuk, Senior Rabbi: rnosanchuk@fairmounttemple.org
Joshua L. Caruso, Rabbi: jcaruso@fairmounttemple.org
Sarah J. Sager, Cantor: ssager@fairmounttemple.org
Jordana Chernow-Reader, Rabbi-Educator: jchernowreader@fairmounttemple.org
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Steven R. Borstein, Executive Director
sborstein@fairmounttemple.org
(216) 464-1330
Call me for a personal introduction to Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple. I oversee all of Fairmount Temple’s daily operations including membership, development and fundraising.
CARING COMMUNITY
Wendy Jacobson, Caring Community Coordinator: wjacobson@fairmounttemple.org
(216) 447-9542
Call me to find out how you can participate in Anshe Chesed’s Caring Community. I’d love to answer your questions about volunteer opportunities, engaging interfaith families, our grief support groups, or anything that meets your needs as part of our congregation.
COMMUNICATIONS
Laura Munson, Communications Director, Bulletin Editor
lmunson@fairmounttemple.org
(216) 447-9541
Call me if you have questions about the Bulletin, updating the website, or to be added to our congregational email list. I also welcome photos you have taken at Fairmount Temple events for consideration in our publications or on our Facebook page.
CONTROLLER/FINANCE
Barry Shapiro, Controller
bshapiro@fairmounttemple.org
(216) 464-1330, ext. 118
Call me if you have questions about the overall fiscal operations of Fairmount Temple.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Jane Mayers, Director of the Early Childhood Center: jmayers@fairmounttemple.org
(216) 464-1752
Call me if you are interested in our warm, nurturing, developmentally appropriate preschool for children ages 18 months through Pre K. Our school offers Fully Flexible extended day care. We are here when you need us. As long as your child is enrolled in our program, we can accommodate your extended daycare needs, whether on a regular basis or now and then. Please feel free to contact me to learn more about our wonderful program. I would love to show you around or speak to you on the phone to give you further details. Click here to read more about Jane.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Jordana Chernow-Reader, Rabbi-Educator
jchernowreader@fairmounttemple.org
(216) 447-9547
The newest member to Fairmount Temple, Rabbi Chernow-Reader’s creativity, educational depth and passion for building community will guide our educational efforts across the age-spectrum.
Staci Cohen, Director of Teen Engagement/Adult Learning
scohen@fairmounttemple.org
(216) 447-9547
Call me with questions regarding K-2 or 7-12 grade Religious School. I also work with our 3 youth groups – FASTY (5th and 6th graders), SEFTY (7th and 8th graders), and ACTY (9-12th graders). I help coordinate our Hineni program (alternative program for our 7-12 grade students), Family Shabbaton, and Shabbatonim for grades 3-6, and our Madrichim program – a volunteer program for students in 7-12 grade. I am also your contact for adult learning at Fairmount Temple.
Maxine Karns, Religious School Finance Administrator
mkarns@fairmounttemple.org
(216) 447-9548
Call me with concerns or questions regarding Religious School registration, fees and billing. I will assist you with scholarship requests for school fees, B’nai Mitzvah tutoring and summer camp. I can also help with Gift of Israel information.
Elizabeth Kleckner, Religious School Administrator
ekleckner@fairmounttemple.org
(216) 447-9549
Call me for all Religious School related questions regarding the school calendar, registration and class assignments. I can also help with any Early Childhood Center daycare billing questions.
Joey Laidman, Senior Administrator for Education and Membership Coordinator
jlaidman@fairmounttemple.org
(216) 455-0533
Call me with any questions you may have regarding your membership and for all things financial: Membership, Religious School, and Early Childhood Center.
ARTHUR J. LELYVELD CENTER FOR JEWISH LEARNING
Julie Moss, Librarian: jmoss@fairmounttemple.org
(216) 447-9543
I am here most Tuesdays from 10 am-4 pm and Thursdays, 10 am-2 pm. Stop in for the latest in popular Jewish fiction and non-fiction, as well a selection of DVDs and CDs. You can also contact me for research help….or peruse the collection of The Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland! There is something for everyone in the family to take home and enjoy, from board books for babies to cookbooks for Bubbies!
CLERGY SUPPORT STAFF:
Hedy Silber, Assistant to Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk, Senior Rabbi
hsilber@fairmounttemple.org
(216) 447-9540
Call me with questions or to make an appointment with Rabbi Nosanchuk. I am glad to help you schedule lifecycles, such as Brit Milah/baby naming, funerals and stone settings, with all our clergy. I also support the Men of Fairmount Temple and can answer questions about this organization.
Cathy Kaus, Assistant to Rabbi Joshua Caruso
ckaus@fairmounttemple.org
(216) 447-9539
Call me to contact Rabbi Caruso or Chevrei Tikva, or about weddings, conversions, social action connections or Greater Cleveland Congregation information.
Peggy Sullivan, Assistant to Cantor Sarah Sager
Psullivan@fairmounttemple.org
(216) 447-9538
Call me for all information regarding B’nai Mitzvah and to schedule appointments or correspond with Cantor Sager; if you have an interest in Hava Nashira Junior Choir, Fairmount Temple Choir, or the volunteer Chorale.
SUPPORT STAFF
Ronni Cohen, Facilities and Contracts: rcohen@fairmounttemple.org
(216) 447-9531
Call me for all your lifecycle event facilities questions. Celebrate all your lifecycle events here at Fairmount Temple. I can help you with facility arrangements for your Brit Milah, Baby naming, B’nai Mitzvah and wedding. Call me with names for Yahrzeit readings and hospital visits.
Eva Gibson, Catering: Catering@fairmounttemple.org
(216) 455-0535
Call me to learn how I can help with your catering needs for a simcha celebration or any event held here at Fairmount Temple.
Theresa Lapin, Receptionist: tlapin@fairmounttemple.org
(216) 464-1330
Call me and I will direct your phone calls to the appropriate parties and answer any general inquiries. Call me if you would like to make any donations in honor/appreciation of anyone or in memory of someone. I can also add names to the weekly Yahrzeit list, sponsor Shabbat bimah flowers, and take credit card payments by phone.
Yan Shepteban, Assistant Controller: yshepteban@fairmounttemple.org
Barbara Smith, Assistant to the Executive Director: bsmith@fairmounttemple.org
(216) 447-9536
Call me to schedule an appointment with Steve Borstein, learn more about renting space here for your special event, questions regarding Perpetual Yahrzeits, Interfaith Seder, Book of Remembrance, or scheduling a recurring credit card payment.
Chuck Schwed, Director of Maintenance: cschwed@fairmounttemple.org
