Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley

About // JFS-LV Board of Directors



Howard Sherer V.P. / Assistant Treasurer	Ken Greene Treasurer	Michael Weinstock President	Mark Blass Vice President	Leslie Weinstock Recording Secretary

Jay Scherline		Beverly Volk Immediate Past President		James Wimmer

Patricia Glascom	Ellen Hof	Zac Cohen	Barbara Hoffman	Tama Lee Barsky

Rabbi Allen Juda	Beth Kozinn	Susan Berman	Becky Goldenberg	Rabbi Yaacov Halperin

Phyllis Perkin	Jerry Nepon		David Eiskowitz	Shay Shimon

	Tama A. Fogelman Emeritus		Alvin Mishkin Honorary

Full Board Meeting Schedule (all 7:30 pm)

February 9, 2010	April 13, 2010
June 8, 2010	August 31, 2010
November 9, 2010
The Executive Committee will meet on these dates at 6:45 pm (i.e., 45 minutes prior to the start of the Board meeting). All meetings will be in the JFS Conference Room/Library.

Executive Committee Meeting Schedule (all 7:00 pm)

January 12, 2010	March 23, 2010
May 4, 2010	October 12, 2010
All meetings will be in the JFS Conference Room/Library.

JFS-LV Board Members in the News

Jay Scherline

atty jay schereline Attorney Jay Scherline received the Human Relations Award from the Allentown Human Relations Commission. The Commission presents the annual award to Allentown residents who have helped foster better understanding and human relations among its citizens by encouraging unity and growth toward a truly integrated society. In addition to serving on JFS-LV's Board of Directors, Attorney Scherline has been a Northeast Pennsylvania Representative and Liason for the Anti-Defamation League, President and Director of the Charles Kline Lodge of Bnai Brith, and Director of the Hispanic-American League of Artists.

Michael Weinstock

m weinstock Dr. Michael S. Weinstock was named the first holder of the Auxiliary of Lehigh Valley Hospital Endowed Chair in Emergency Medicine. One of the first emergency medicine physicians in the country thirty years ago, he is chair of Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network's Department of Emergency Medicine. His leadership helped oversee a hospital-wide initiative that reduced patients‚ average length of stay in the emergency room and allowed them to be seen sooner. The Department of Emergency Medicine also helped fund research for the Heart Help for Women program, which educates Lehigh Valley women, their families and regional doctors and nurses on unique issues related to women's heart health.

JFS-LV congratulates Attorney Scherline and Doctor Weinstock.

Aliette Abo

aliette abo On December 22, 2006, youngsters from the Children's Home of Easton enjoyed a special day, just for them, through the thoughtfulness of Aliette Abo and her friend, Kathy DeGrosta. Aliette is a board member of JFS-LV.

Aliette and Kathy organized a trip to the new Rave Theater, where the children saw "The Pursuit of Happiness," followed by dinner at Pizza D'Oro Restaurant and a basketball game at Lafayette College. The women also collected donated college sweatshirts and goodies from Just Born for the youths. The Rave Theater donated tickets and even brought food to the seated youngsters.

In an article for the Express-Times, Aliette explained the origin of her idea: "I went to the movies with my husband and saw a preview for "Happy Feet," and I wanted to share happiness with people."

The happiness she gave the children is something Aliette hopes they will always remember."I hope they remember the day and do something nice for someone else, when they have the opportunity to do so," she says. "We learn in Judaism that saving one person is like saving the world. I hope these children never stop believing in themselves and remember that one person can make a difference."

JFS-LV is fortunate to have Aliette on its board of directors, along with many other dedicated people who are improving life in our community.

Tama Lee Barsky

Tama Lee Barsky Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley is delighted to honor Tama Lee Barsky as Volunteer of the Year 2006.

Tama Lee has donated her time, talents and experience to help JFS-LV in many ways. She chaired our wedding gown sale in January, a project that generated $3,000 to benefit the agency. Twenty gowns have been sold, and Tama Lee continues to help brides-to-be choose from among the beautiful dresses that still remain on sale at JFS-LV. With a professional background in retail and sales, Tama brings valuable expertise and skill to the project. Tama Lee was assisted with the wedding gown sale by committee members Tama Fogelman, Aliette Abo, Alla Kligman, Roz Birnbaum, Sandy Zales, Linda Weiner, and Beverly Volk.

A member of JFS-LV’s Board of Directors, Tama Lee also makes friendly visits to a senior residing in an assisted living community.

Tama Lee Barsky Born and raised in Hazleton, Tama Lee has always loved working with and helping people. While in Hazleton, she was president of her synagogue’s sisterhood and volunteered for United Way and the Chamber of Commerce. She delivered Meals on Wheels and served on their board. Now, she is devoted to her volunteer work for A Perfect Fit for Working Women, an organization that provides clothing and accessories to women re-entering the work force.

Tama Lee attended Cedar Crest College. She has lived in Philadelphia as well as Allentown, her present home. She is the mother of a son, who is a certified public accountant, and a daughter, who is a catering manager for a hotel and conference center. Tama Lee has five grandchildren. Her interests include reading, mah-jongg, bridge, movies, and shopping.

Volunteering for JFS-LV has been eye-opening for Tama Lee. “Until I got involved, I didn’t know the scope of what Jewish Family Service does,” she said. “I am amazed at all the services the agency offers - adoption, the food baskets. These are all wonderful.”

Most of all, she loves people and enjoys meeting new friends through her work at JFS-LV. “I am very pleased to be here,” she says.

We are pleased to have Tama Lee and thank her for her dedication and enthusiasm.

Update November 2008: Tama Lee was presented with a "Someone Special Volunteer" award (see picture above) "For Outstanding and Dedicated Service to the Community."