Temple Chai Board of Trustees - find out who is on the Board and learn about the responsibilities of each committee.
Rabbi Stephen A. Hart
Born and raised on Chicago's south side, Rabbi Hart attended Chicago Sinai Congregation in Hyde Park. At an early age, he developed an interest in Jewish life. Through the influence of early camp experiences at Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute and the Jewish commitment of his own parents, Rabbi Hart's road to the rabbinate began... more
Rabbi Matthew L. Berger
Rabbi Berger is a proud native of New England and an avid Red Sox fan. He was raised in Longmeadow, Massachusetts where his family affiliated with Sinai Temple, a Reform congregation. He enjoyed religious school and became a confirmand in 10th grade. He played the clarinet for many years, enjoyed summer camp at the local Jewish Community Center and participated in three month-long bicycle tours... more
Cantor Scott D. Simon
A native of the Northwest suburbs, Cantor Scott Simon is honored to be a member of the Temple Chai clergy staff. Cantor Simon attended James B. Conant High School in Hoffman Estates. While just a high school junior, he found his calling. It was at his home congregation, Beth Tikvah in Hoffman Estates, that Cantor Simon first became drawn to cantorial studies... more
Jeff Kondritzer, Ph.D.
Jeff Kondritzer, our Director of Education, was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended the University of Cincinnati and Hebrew Union College, but left to attend the University of Wisconsin and summer sessions at the University of Michigan. He earned a B.A. in History and an M.A. in Comparative Literature... more
Larry Glickman
Larry Glickman is honored to be serving Temple Chai as Executive Director. Larry comes to Temple Chai after serving as the Executive Director of Congregation Beth Shalom, a Reconstructionist syngagogue in Naperville, Illinois and of Congregation Kol Ami, a Reform synagogue in downtown Chicago. Larry began his career... more
Emily Caulfield
Emily is our Director of Youth and Informal Education. She is from Sugar Land, TX and recently received a Bachelors degree in Religious Studies with a minor in Jewish Studies from the University of Kansas. While at the University of Kansas, she served as the Hillel president and was active in student government... more
Cathy Schwartz
Cathy is excited to be our Director of Member Services. She grew up on the south side of Chicago, attending Bowen High School before moving to Skokie and transferring to Niles North High School. After graduating from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Special Education, she worked as a Special Education consultant for 5 years before starting a family.. more
Deborah Greenswag
Deborah is our fabulous Facility & Event Coordinator. She was born and raised in the northern suburbs of Chicago. She attended the University of Iowa and received a BA in Journalism. She worked as a Graphic Designer for many years until changing careers after raising her children and becoming an Event Planner... more
Charla Silver
Charla Silver is our B'nei Mitzvah Coordinator. She has been involved in Jewish education for thirty years. She has taught Hebrew, Israeli dance, seventh, eighth and ninth grade religious school, and now teaches our students in preparation for their Bar and Bat Mitzvahs... more
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