Board of Trustees

Governing Board of The Congregation

With the guidance of our dedicated Board of Directors, the executive leadership and staff of Congregation Shaar Hashomayim are committed to supporting congregants in deepening their Jewish journey and contributing positively to the broader community.
2025-2026

President:

Immediate Past President:

  • Joseph Paperman

Vice-Presidents:

  • Jeff Feifer
  • Malvina Klag
  • Inna Nekhim
  • Joshua Ostrega

Treasurer:

  • Perry Shak, CFA

Secretary:

  • Peter Jacobs CM

Parnass:

  • Geoffrey Gelber

Trustees:

  • Matthew Baer
  • Sylvie Bismuth
  • Harry Cape
  • The Honourable Carol Cohen
  • Carrie Goldstein Mazoff
  • Jenny Hoppenheim
  • Baris Kaplan
  • David Searle
  • Lisa Singer-Miller
  • Aaron Stern

Honourary Presidents:

  • Dr. Charles Solomon
  • Ian Rudnikoff
  • Michael Cape
  • Dr. June Chaikelson
  • Dr. Mel Hershenfield
  • Jonathan Schneiderman
  • Alvin Fagen, CPA, CA
  • David J. Cape
  • Joseph Paperman
  • Michael Stern, CPA, CA
  • Claire Berger
  • Julius Suss

Honorary Vice-President

  • J. Stephen Lipper