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ROBert Lankin, president

The Jewish Fellowship of Hemlock Farms has been the spiritual beacon for hundreds of Jewish Families for more than five decades. As the current President, it is my special duty to lead the current board and membership - providing for the sustenance of our spiritual home now and also for the future. Working with Rabbi Sammi Barth as our spiritual leader, every member of the Jewish community is our concern. In my work, I draw upon my past experience as a 25-year board member of my Elkins Park Congregation, as an Attorney and as a financial advisor for nearly four decades.

I am fortunate to have my wife Holly - married for five decades at my side assisting me with the Fellowship's work and other activities. We have two married daughters and two grandchildren.

Yehudit Moch, Vice President & Ritual

I have been on the JFHF Board since the Fall of 2023 and Chair the Ritual Committee. My wife Judith Ullman and I moved to Hemlock in 2021 in part because of the existence of a Jewish Community here. Visiting the Jewish Fellowship and being greeted by a welcoming smile sealed the deal. I love that the Fellowship encourages people with different interests and levels f observance. Before moving to Hemlock Farms, for decades I was very involved at my Brooklyn shul, the Park Slope Jewish Center. Professionally, I worked as an informal Jewish educator and social service administrator, working with people from "cradle to grave."

AMY WEINBERG, VICE PRESIDENT & MEMBERSHIP

I grew up in a warm, social, Reform Jewish home and always loved being around people. My passion for Jewish camp life began as a camper and counselor, and I was thrilled to give that same experience to my children. For over 33 years, I worked at NJY Camps in Milford, PA, serving in roles from Division Head to Associate Director, positively impacting thousands of children and staff. I loved being the informal Jewish educator and teaching values to all.

Before camp life, I worked as a certified medical assistant and in a pathology lab and ob/gyn office. I’ve also owned a balloon and event business and was deeply involved in my kids’ schools and activities. My husband Ed and I moved to HF in 2020 after a long house search. Although COVID made the transition tough, joining the Fellowship community brought us joy and connection.

I love cooking, concerts, travel, and spending time with our grandkids Dylan 5 and Alana 10 months. My kids live in NJ and CA, and Ed’s children are also in NJ. I'm excited to continue growing our vibrant Jewish Fellowship and to welcome new friends and families.

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jANET KLEIN-RAHAMIM, SECRETARY

I’m honored to join the Board of the Jewish Fellowship of Hemlock Farms and excited to contribute to the continued growth and vitality of our Jewish center. I previously served on the Board of Temple Sinai in Middletown, NY, where I was actively involved with Sisterhood and was proud to be named Orange County NY’s Sisterhood Member of the Year in 2018. I’ve traveled to Israel extensively and led both Jewish and interfaith tours with my husband, a licensed Israeli tour guide and former elite IDF soldier who served in Sayeret Matkal. Together, we’ve developed and delivered educational presentations on Israeli culture, politics, and religion, deepening understanding and connection within our community. Professionally, I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Board-Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist with over 40 years of experience in clinical and administrative leadership, particularly in bariatric surgery and obesity medicine. I currently work full-time at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, NY where I developed the bariatric surgery program 18 years ago. I’m passionate about teaching, mentoring, and creating inclusive programs, and I look forward to supporting the Board with thoughtful planning, meaningful engagement, and initiatives that enrich Jewish life for all ages.

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BONNIE FRIEDMAN, DIRECTOR

I am honored to be a member of the Board of Trustees for JFHF. I was born and raised in Queens NY where my family was a member of The Forest Hills Jewish Center. I went to college 1 year in Plattsburgh NY where I experienced anti-Semitism then transferred and ultimately graduated from The University of Maryland. I met Eric and moved to NJ where we raised our 3 children until moving to Charleston SC 19 years ago. Moving someplace with a thriving Jewish community was very important to us and I served on the Board at KKBE in Charleston. When we decided to move back north finding a Jewish community was again very important and having the fellowship right here in Hemlock was a big selling feature for us. As we embark on a year of many changes, I look forward to helping our community grow and thrive!

NAOMI LEHRER

DAVID NISSENBAUM

SARAH GOODIS-ORENSTEIN, DIRECTOR

My family and I moved to Greeley, PA, 3 summers ago, seeking a radical change from our lifestyle in Brooklyn, and we have been so grateful for the abundance of nature and the communities we've joint through our children's school and here at Hemlock. One of the trickiest parts of leaving the city, however, was the access to Jewish programming and Hebrew schools, which is what I now hope to help rebuild through joining the board. I was a public-school educator and literacy specialist for 15+ years before shifting to an administrative / teaching role at an independent, permaculture farm school setting here.

CARY RINGEL

MELISSA STEINBERG

CINDY ZITO

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