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Board of Management - Men

Benjamin Arnold - Information Technology (IT) support

I was brought up in Elstree before moving to Hendon on my marriage in 1998. However, my wife and I then saw the error of our ways (!) and moved back to Borehamwood in 2002. We now have two children - a son in the reception at HJPS and a 18 month old daughter.

I am a Senior IT Engineer for an IT Services firm, and use the knowledge and experience I gain professionally to improve the IT facilities of the Shul. I have also been heavily involved in the development and updating of the Shuls's new website.

I also designed, implemented and support the Online CRP system for school admissions.

Jeffrey Azizoff - Building maintenance support

John Cassell - Social events co-ordinator

I have had many years of experience in fund raising. Living in Southport I worked on various committees. For Israel, the Synagogue and the Southport Jewish Community. I worked on the JIA for over 30yrs, (Chairman 5yrs), a member of the synagogue council (5yrs), its social committee (15yrs) and I edited the community magazine, which I started, for 8yrs.

When I retired, together with my wife Barbara, I moved to Elstree in 2001 to be near our children and grandchildren.

David Harrisberg - Community Learning and Limmud

David has been married to Esther for over 30 years. He and Esther joined the synagogue in 1981 when they came to live in Borehamwood having recently arrived from South Africa. He has 2 children, Phillip who is married, and Jonathan who is still at University.

David is both an Optometrist and a Professional Pilot. He has a practice in Hampstead, works at The Royal Free Hospital and is the Deputy Chief Flying Instructor at The London School of Flying at Elstree Aerodrome. His passion is flying and has used this to sponsor various charities by flying all over the world in a light aircraft, including Cape Town, Israel and the Americas.

The Borehamwood Community is very dear to his heart. Over the years he has been active on various committees and recently served as Junior Warden for the Limmud Service.

Simon Hoffman - Finance

Richard Kafton - Community Strategic Planning

I have lived in the community with my wife, Sorelle, since we were married in 1982. I am 53 years of age and am Managing Director of a firm of independent financial advisers.

We have raised three children in the community, Rachel, Lloyd and Dalia. We have always been involved in communal affairs and, in the past, I have been involved with the soviet Jewry Campaign, the MDA Ambulance Campaign, Security, organising a shul trip to Poland and have also had several stints on the BOM.

I have recently been Head of the BOM Strategic Planning Committee. For the last three years I have been Chairman of EBOR Eruv Charitable Trust, which hopefully will shortly be coming to fruition

Stephen Lubinsky - Youth team support

Joshua Pater - Marketing and Public Relations (PR)

Barry Rose - Building Projects, Health and Safety

Managing Partner of Fanshawe, a medium sized firm of Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers, based in central London, but also spend time at my officewithin Kew Gardens. I am married to the wonderful Jane, a local GP, have 3 rapidly growing children and we have lived in Borehamwood since 1991.

This is my 4th term on the Board responsible for replacing the heating in the main Shul and for developing the brief for the possible capital development of the site to replace the time expired buildings. Up and until I was relieved a year or so ago I organised and took the Toddlers service for too many years and produced the "Toddlers Siddur".

Gary Yantin - Childrens' events organiser

Gary has been a member of BES for nearly twelve years since moving to the area after marrying Suzanne. They have four children, Ariella, Rafi, Aviva and Eden and regularly lead the childrens services and take part in a variety of community activities.

Gary helped to start the Southside Minyan that now meets every Friday night at Yavneh College and regularly on Shabbat mornings. His remit on the Board covers Childrens events. Your help, ideas and involvement are always welcome.