Executive Committee
Executive Committee
Alana Sharenow, President
Alana and her husband Bill Graham have been members for over 20 years. They live in Medfield and have two daughters Julia and Rebecca.
Alana has served on the Board for 12 years and on the Executive Committee for seven years. She has previously served as VP of Member Services, VP of Religious Practices, and as chair of both the Religious Practices and Membership Committees. Alana also actively participated on the Rabbi search committee, the ELC director search committee and the Executive Director search committee. Alana is Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Keurig Dr Pepper and leads the marketing and intellectual property law practice group. Prior to joining Keurig Dr Pepper, Alana worked for Dunkin' Brands and was legal counsel for the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation.
Tim Holiner, Immediate Past President
Linda and I have been TBD members for about 20 years and our daughters, Sharon & Diana, both attended religious school and celebrated their Bat Mitzvahs. I have been on the board for 5 years and have been on several committees, including House, Finance, HVAC and Inclusion, as well as the past VP of Building and Grounds. I am a retired Computer Scientist (fancy for programmer) and worked at MEDITECH, Inc. for 36 years designing and programming Health Care software and systems.
David Grossbaum, VP Religious Practices and Social Action
I had to be talked into joining the board the first time. I am a lawyer by day and I thought I was too busy and could let others carry the load. Instead, it has been a gratifying and learning experience. The issues facing TBD are challenging and important and the ideas of other board members are well-informed, creative and thoughtful. My wife, Debbie, and I joined TBD around the same time as Rabbi Karen arrived. We joined because we did not feel connected to our last synagogue. Our four kids were grown, but we wanted a Jewish affiliation. We have found a warm, fun, supportive and stimulating congregation here and have been very active on the Social Action Committee. People we met have become close friends. It has become our “hometown” as much as is Dover, where we have lived for 33 years.
Lisa Altman, VP Education
I have been a congregant of the Temple for 24 years and have served on various committees. I have served as Co-Chair of the Social Action Committee, on both Rabbi Search committees, the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee. I currently serve as the chair of the Early Learning Committee. I live in South Natick with my husband, Mark, and have 2 daughters Madison and Alexis, who have both become B’nei Mitzvah and Confirmed at Temple Beth David. I love this congregation and believe we are a wonderful family led by amazing Rabbis.
Mark Springer, VP of Administrative Services
Mark and his wife, Nancy, live in Westwood and have been members of Temple Beth David for 34 years. They have two adult children who attended religious school and one granddaughter. Mark is a retired educator having worked as an elementary school teacher and principal for 39 years. He served as the Associate Head of School at Solomon Schechter Day School for four years after retiring from the Newton Public Schools. Mark is a former Vice President of Education at Temple Beth David and is currently the Chair of the Early Learning Committee. Mark is also active on the Afghan Resettlement Committee.
Alyson Miller, VP of Member Resources
Alyson and her husband Scott have been temple members for over 10 years. They live in Westwood with their children Cameron, Ella, and Abigail. They attended TBD’s religious school since age 5, became B’nai Mitzvah in 2018 and were confirmed May 2021. They have all served as madrichim. She has been an educator/teacher for over 30 years, and is currently a Literacy specialist and interventionist as well as a teacher/parent consultant for Special Education. This background has assisted TBD as she has served on the Adult Education committee, the Early Learning Center committee for the development of Shalom Corner, and most recently chaired the committee for the Director Hire of Shalom Corner. Her family loves being involved in the temple in multiple ways.
Gary Shillin, Treasurer
My wife, Phoebe Peabody, son, Asher and I live in Westwood and have been members of Temple Beth David for about seven years. Asher attends the Religious School program and recently became confirmed. The Temple is a large part of our lives – from meaningful worship, to spiritual guidance, and lastly, the comfort of community and friendship. Having the unique perspective as a new congregant, I became a member of the Board of Trustees in 2018 and given my business background have assisted with a number of treasury functions, such as managing payroll and collaborating on other fiscal matters, as well as participating on the Finance Committee. I’ve worked in the healthcare industry for over 30-years and oversee administrative operations for the Emergency Medicine network practices associated with Beth Israel Lahey Health system.
Wendy Berliner, Congregation Secretary
Tue, February 11 2025
13 Sh'vat 5785
Board and Committee Meetings
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2025Social Action Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 26th 7:30p to 8:30p
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2025Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 11th 7:30p to 9:00p
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 18 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 18th 7:30p to 9:00p
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 1 , 2025Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 1st 7:30p to 9:00p
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 29 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 29th 7:30p to 9:00p
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 6 , 2025Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 6th 7:30p to 9:00p
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 20 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 20th 6:30p to 9:00p
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Tuesday ,
JunJune 3 , 2025Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Jun 3rd 7:30p to 9:00p
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Tuesday ,
JunJune 10 , 2025Board Meeting
Tuesday, Jun 10th 7:30p to 9:00p
Temple Beth David
7 Clapboardtree Street
Westwood, MA 02090
781-769-5270
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