Chairs:
Committee Chairs at KBI
Adult Education Committee – David Roytenberg
Building and Lands Committee – Jay Amdur
Communications & Marketing Committee – Kate McGregor
Finance Committee – David Lyman
Having grown up at the shul and having had the pleasure of seeing his children grow up at KBI, David has had the honour of volunteering with KBI for many years as a service leader, Torah layner, and Committee and Board member.
David is a partner with Dickie & Lyman, Lawyers LLP, a boutique firm serving the needs of residential landlords. David and his wife Jackie are the proud parents of two children, Rachel and Zev, and are committed to keeping KBI and the Ottawa community a wonderful place to live a Jewish life
Life and Legacy Committee – Norm Ferkin
Membership Committee – Jeff Greenberg
Jeff Greenberg has been a realtor with Royal LePage since 1991 and is committed to building community and fostering a sense of belonging. He serves on the Pride Committee and chairs the Membership Committee, demonstrating his dedication to inclusion, engagement, and community service. A proud ally of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, Jeff also actively supports and fundraises for various organizations.
Jeff and his wife, Leanne, are proud parents of two daughters, Abigail and Elizabeth.
Nominating Committee – Jeremy Rudin
Jeremy Rudin has been a member of KBI—or one of its predecessor congregations—for more than 30 years. He currently serves on the Board as Immediate Past President and Chair of the Nominations Committee. He hopes to continue contributing to building a synagogue where everyone feels that they belong.
Jeremy retired from a long career as a senior public servant in 2021 and now works as an advisor in financial services. He and his wife, Nina, live in McKellar Park, and their daughter, Shira, attends the University of Ottawa.
OKFB Committee – Arryn Mills
Arryn Ketter Mills is a public servant whose career has focused on policy, governance, and national security. A member of KBI since 2021, she has found herself involved in rather more committees and synagogue projects than she expected and has particularly enjoyed getting to know the people at KBI.
Arryn lives with her wife, Annie, their two Bedlington terriers, Violette and Percy, and Eugene, the lone feline representative. She loves reading and travelling and is a devoted supporter of Liverpool FC—an enduring source of joy but considerably more “oy” than seems reasonable.
OTT Committee – Gillian Koh
Gillian is passionate about the environment, and especially Canada’s beautiful forests. Her career has focused on sustainability and includes work in the non-profit and government sectors. She has called Ottawa home for nearly 20 years.
She first became more involved at KBI when she participated in the Sulam for Emerging Leaders program. She is currently in her second term on the board of directors. Gillian also chairs the Ottawa Talmud Torah (OTT) committee and serves on the membership committee.
She and her husband, Randy, have two young children. Her kids attend OTT on Sundays. Gillian and her family love travelling, especially to places that hold Chinese and/or Jewish culture and history.
Personnel Committee – Jaimee Mitzmacher
Jaimee is an elementary and special educator, with a master’s in educational administration. Originally from Philadelphia, she has called Ottawa home for the past nine years. At KBI, Jaimee has served in volunteer leadership roles including Youth Chair and Secretary before becoming President. She is passionate about good governance, communication, and building a welcoming and connected community.
Jaimee and her husband, Jon, have two daughters, Eliana and Maytal, both studying at Queen’s University. Outside of KBI, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hosting, and playing Mahjong with KBI friends after Kiddush on Shabbat afternoons.
Pride Committee – Kate McGregor
Ritual Committee – Ralph Anzarouth
Ralph Anzarouth serves as Chair of the Ritual Committee at our shul, where he actively helps strengthen the congregation’s religious life and traditions. He has been involved in synagogue leadership and community initiatives for many years. Ralph began his career in high-tech telecommunications before moving into manufacturing and business leadership, most recently serving as Managing Director of a nylon manufacturing company in Arnprior.
Ralph and his wife, Sally, have two children, Emily and David. Emily makes her home in Toronto, while David serves as Director of KBI’s Ottawa Torah Talmud (OTT) school. Ralph brings an appreciation for Jewish tradition and a commitment to a vibrant, welcoming community.
Security Advisory Committee – Howard Cohen
Youth Committee – Emma Mallach
Emma has deep personal and family roots in Ottawa’s Jewish community. She currently serves as a board member and Youth Committee Chair at KBI. She has also served as co-chair of the Emerging Generation Division of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa and founded the local PJ Library Book Club through the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, still going strong ten years later.
She’s regularly seen on the dance floor, at the gym, or in the pool at the Soloway JCC, trying to keep up with her two kids.
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