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Our board of directors is composed of leaders in the community. Each bringing different experiences and understandings to our shul, we together ensure our shul is a welcoming place for new members, a place of worship for the Jewish community in Thornhill, and most of all – a place of both fun and Torah-based learning for anyone, irrespective of one's knowledge or observances of Judaism.
David and his family have been part of the Westmount community from the very beginning in 1996. They consider the Westmount kehilla to be their extended family. “The spiritual growth and change that we have experienced in this community, under the leadership of Rabbi Michalowicz has been tremendous.” David has been involved in architectural design and construction since 1983, specializing in custom homes, additions and renovations. One of his favourite hobbies is Photography and receives great pleasure from giving others candid pictures of themselves and their families.
Born in Durban, South Africa, Mark immigrated to Canada in 1998. Married to Susan, with 5 children, he has a franchised company in the hospitality industry. Having graduated with a Bachelor of Accounting Science degree, he also does accounting work for a major property development company. Mark and his family have been members of Westmount Shul for over 8 years.
Sandy was born in Montreal, She has spent most of her life here in Toronto. Sandy lives with her husband Alan, and 3 children, Shawn, Steven and Sheri. Sandy works as Materials Manager for a Hardware Distribution Company, and enjoys classes at Westmount Community Shul. It is a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Ian and his wife, Sharon, emigrated from Sandton, South Africa in 1999. They were instrumental in building the Ohr Somayach Sandton Community for 7 years before immigrating to Toronto. They have been involved with Westmount Community for 3 years. They have 3 boys and 1 granddaughter. Ian works in a family business handling sales and technical services of laser printers and cartridges.
After a successful career teaching for the York Region District School Board, Syd now works as a Supply Teacher for the same board. Syd and his wife, Arlene, have been members at Westmount since 1997. Their daughter lives in Richmond Hill while their son and his family live in Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel. Syd has made excellent use of free time by attending the daily classes at the Learning Centre.
Rick has been active within Westmount for several years, organizing the Shabbat greeters, helping organize the High Holy Day services, and being a “photographer-at-large” for the Shul’s many events. He is also active in the community, having worked on Peter Shurman’s successful 2007 campaign to be elected at Thornhill’s MPP, and as a member of Associated Hebrew School’s budget and finance committee.
Earl Nussbaum is a community cardiologist who moved from Montreal to Toronto 10 years ago. He lives in Thornhill with his wife and three wonderful children. He has been the Gabbai Shaini for the weekday service for the past year. He is very excited to be part of this board and is looking forward to a very successful and meaningful year.
Debbie and her family moved from Montreal to Toronto 10 years ago. She currently works part-time as an Endocrinologist in Thornhill. About 4 years ago she was inspired by the warmth and sincerity of the Westmount community and walks 30-40 minutes to enjoy lectures and beautiful davening every Shabbat.
Robert was born in Belarus and came to Canada in December of 1988. He has been married to Alla for 20 years and they have 5 wonderful children. He is the president of an Intermodal Transport Company and has been a valuable member of Westmount for almost 10 years.
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