Congregation Dor Hadash
San Diego's progressive, down-to-earth
Reconstructionist community, welcoming all,
including LGBTQ+ and interfaith families
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Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is elected each year at the Annual Meeting. The past president and a student also serve as members of the Board. The rabbi, rabbi educator and administrator attend Board meetings, but are not voting members.
2025-26 officers and trustees:
Aran Tavakoli, Co-President
​Judy Hante, Co-President
Mike Rein, Vice President
Ayala Ben-Tall, Vice President
Naomi Jensen, Secretary
Lauren Zammler, Treasurer
Shelly Abramson, Trustee
Cheryl Altman, Trustee
Janene Bacica, Trustee
Ayelet Ruppin-Pham, Trustee
​Ian Silverman, Trustee
Tom Vogl, Trustee
David Kamper, Immediate Past President
Edie Alicandri, Student Trustee
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Standing L-R: Rabbi Mike, Tom, David, Ayala, Cheryl, Shelby, Rabbi J, Janene; Sitting L-R: Mike, Aran, Naomi, Ayelet, Lauren

2025-26 Endowment Board of Trustees
Marlene Bellamy
Rebecca Lewison
David Schneider
Mark Nussbaum
Lauren Zammler (ex officio as Treasurer)
Congregation Dor Hadash at Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center - Jacobs Family Campus
4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, California 92037  |  760-209-6609