Board of Trustees

Our Board of Trustees is comprised of current parents, grandparents and community members who are extremely dedicated and generous with their time and resources. The responsibilities of the Board include the following:



  • creating and maintaining the mission and vision of the school

  • establishing policies for the school to ensure that the mission of the institution is pursued and upheld

  • developing and implementing a strategic plan

  • financial oversight of the school, including the budget and fundraising efforts


Click on the names of our Board of Trustees to read their bios.

Executive Board
Daniel Gottlieb, VP Facilities
Adam Levine
Morry Steinbach, VP Facilities
Ira Weiss, VP Finance
Wendy Platt Newberger, Immediate Past President, VP Advancement
Neera Kaufman
Jonathan Cope, President

Board of Trustees
Dr. Ellen Cannon
Jay Goodgold
Maxine Segal Handelman
Clive Kamins
Ann Luban
Robert Mednick
David Stone
Dr. Michele Sackheim Wein
Dr. Rebecca Schorsch
David Harris

Ex-Officio
Rabbi Asher Lopatin
Rabbi Aaron M. Petuchowski
Rabbi Michael Siegel

Chicago Jewish Day School
We have been supporters and funders of CDJS from the beginning because we believe in the importance of a high-quality, non–denominational Jewish education in the city of Chicago. We are a better Jewish community in Chicago because of CJDS and we are very proud of our involvement.

Michele S., CJDS Board of Trustees