LAY LEADERSHIP
Leonard Goodkin, President
A Los Angeles native, Lenny moved to Albany in 2012 to build a family with the love of his life. Since then, he has been actively engaged in Jewish leadership throughout the Capital Region, including chairing JFed's young leadership committee Outdoor Cluster, serving as board member and President of Hebrew Academy, Vice President of Temple Israel Men's Club and as a member of the TI Board of Trustees. A graduate of American Jewish University with a focus on Literature and Communications with a minor in Jewish and Western Civilization, Lenny taught high school in the Los Angeles County youth corrections system for seven years prior to his move to Albany. He has worked in various communications roles for the NY State Senate for the last 12 years. Lenny is the proud father of TI Preschool graduates Izzy, Judah, and Selah, and husband to KB Goodkin.
Matthew Day, Executive Vice President
My journey with Temple Israel began in 2010 when I first moved to the capital region with my family. Temple Israel’s rich programming and welcoming members made us know instantly that this was the shul we would call home. I have been active with the Temple Israel Men’s Club where I served as president for two years. I am excited to take on this new role on Temple Israel’s leadership. I am a public affairs officer for the U.S. Army. My hobbies include mountain biking with my two sons, running, fitness and playing guitar and piano. I am currently on the Education and Inclusivity Committees.
Jonathan Carp, Vice President
I have been a member of Temple Israel since 1989, after arriving from Chicago with my wife Deborah to accept a research position to develop new rehabilitation tools for people with neurological disorders. Our decision to join Temple Israel was inspired by the warm and inclusive environment that greeted us, and we have continued to experience this through our interactions with our fellow congregants and our children’s growth in Temple Israel’s educational programs and Camp Givah. I have served as co-Chair of the Cemetery Committee since 2014. I am honored to serve as one of Temple Israel’s Vice Presidents and to be part of the tapestry that makes Temple Israel such a cherished place for all who walk through its doors.
Marcia Rosenberg, Vice President
I have been a member of TI since 1991 when I sent my daughter to Camp Givah and Sunday school, and I volunteer for both. Since my retirement from State service I attend daily minyan and Shabbat services. Because of this I have found a sense of community and have made life long friends. I volunteer on numerous committees and plan on continuing to do so for many years.
Gary Ginsburg, Treasurer
I have been involved with Temple Israel since I started attending Junior Congregation at age 6. This community helped shape me into the person I am today, and I will be forever indebted to this Shul and the incredible members who make it an extended family. It has been my honor to serve on the Board of Trustees, as the Chair of multiple Committees, as an Officer, and previously as President. As Treasurer, I hope to ensure that the resources of our synagogue are used to provide the high quality services and run the high quality programs our members, and the grater community, expect and deserve.
Jo-Ann Lubinski, Secretary
My husband Bob Miller and I have been members of Temple Israel since the early 1980’s. Over the years our family has been involved in a variety of volunteer, educational and social opportunities. To us Temple Israel has always been an inclusive and embracing community leading to lifelong friendships. I am retired from the DOT as a policy and program analyst.