Meet Our People
Temple Shalom Board of Directors
Jay Judkowitz
President
Jay became President in 2023, having previously served as Treasurer from 2020-2023.
Looking to get involved? Have questions about how Temple Shalom works? Jay is the person you want to talk to!
Diana J. Park
Vice President
Diana has been Vice President since 2022. Previously she sat on the Board as Community Outreach. Her strengths are connection and community.
August Adelman
Secretary
August has been Secretary since 2017 and started as the Temple Administrator in 2021. August is in charge of the Temple Shalom weekly newsletters.
Have community news that needs to be shared? Not getting your emails? Need a poster for an event? August is the person you want to contact!
Patrick Church
Treasurer
Patrick became Treasurer in 2023. We’re excited to have them on the Board.
Making a donation? Need a tax receipt? Paying dues? Patrick is the person you want to contact!
Mike Lopez
Ritual Chair
Mike has been serving as Ritual Chair since 2020, and previously served as Treasurer on the board.
Interested in becoming a lay leader? Have questions about the Siddurim or Chumashim? Want to sponsor an Oneg? Mike is the person you want to talk to!
Alysse Hastie
Past President
Alysse was President from 2018-2023. She has been an active volunteer with the Temple Shalom community for 20 years. Alysse also runs the Temple Shalom Gift Shop.
Have questions about Temple Shalom’s history or operation? Alysse is the person you want to talk to!
Members at Large
Steve Goldstone
Shawn Wasserman
Dave Chodos
Ready To Join Us At Temple?
Temple Shalom is a welcoming, all inclusive place of worship serving the Jewish community in Kitchener-Waterloo. We'd love to see you there!