Why vote for me?

I am standing to champion a future for our community that blends heartfelt care with clear, strategic leadership. By uniting the best of past efforts with fresh thinking, I will support the existing management team in delivering a stronger community that is inclusive, resilient, and forward-looking.

My Vision

I believe passionately in a community that is:

• Warm, welcoming, inclusive, and caring

• A hub of Jewish life—supporting spiritual, educational, and social needs

• United across all demographics and age groups including but not limited to singles, couples, families, youth, elderly, and vulnerable individuals

Together, we will:

• Retain and attract members from all backgrounds—Regardless of their observance, we are one religion with different outlooks but together we make a community,

• Ensure our community is more than a congregation: a genuine network of mutual support in both good and hard times

• Create a physical and cultural space that reflects our values, aspirations, and the economic realities we face

Track Record and Plans

Building on the strong foundations laid by Josh Moont and the current senior management team, I will work together to support and focus on:

Community Support & Welfare

• Support for the economically disadvantaged: school lunches, food parcels, mobility help

• Expand wellbeing initiatives: befriending the lonely and bereaved, elderly tea parties

• Enhance youth through summer camps and targeted programming

Education & Leadership

• Develop strong educational offerings for children, youth and adults

• Invest in training for Shul employees to improve skills and customer care

• Link up with the local community via apprenticeship schemes and T-Levels to expand the team in the office

New Building, Strong Roots

• Prioritise redevelopment to create a hub for local Jewish life, not just bricks and mortar

• Avoid costly delays while ensuring the new site reflects financial and communal needs

• Invest in youth leadership: enhancing our outstanding team, supported by youth and educational leaders, as well as reviewing the possibility of a youth couple

Engagement and Inclusion

• Engage with the accessibility needs of the community, such as hearing loops and quiet areas. Ensure both sites are accessible, accommodating all needs.

• Promote inclusive, cross-sector events like Purim, Simchat Torah, and children’s services

• Ensure all members—new or long-standing- feel valued and heard

Sustainability and Membership

• Find creative ways to reduce membership fees while enhancing value and removing the burden on the community

• Encourage youth and children to take active roles in Shul life

• Explore ways to draw on the talents of all members, without hierarchy or ego

My Approach

I will lead by listening, consulting, and working collaboratively with the existing teams on both sites. My goal is to help bring about the necessary changes by drawing on proven successes and introducing fresh ideas. This is a team effort, and I will work hard to deliver the leadership our Shul needs—measured, compassionate, and forward-looking.