At Temple Israel of Boston, our community is blessed with countless members whose involvement and dedication help us carry out our mission of living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.
Yishrat Lev 2026: Leadership From the Heart
We have chosen the name Yishrat Lev, a description that comes from the Book of Kings. King Solomon described his father, King David, with this image that connotes integrity which comes from the heart. Those entering our inaugural honor roll have shown their dedication and commitment with integrity that comes from the heart. We are honored by your service and are grateful for your leadership.
At this year’s Annual Gathering in June, we honor our 2026 Yishrat Lev, leaders who recently completed their leadership term and have given their gifts of the heart.
Ilisa Hurowitz
Kim Barnum
2025 Yishrat Lev
Ellen Clegg (Board of Trustees)
Lonn Drucker (Elected Council)
Jessica Greenfield (Board of Trustees President)
Andy Lesser-Gonzalez (Elected Council)
Liz Lyster (Elected Council)
Sandy Starr (Board of Trustees)
Marc Zimman (Board of Trustees)
2024 Yishrat Lev
Ben Einsohn (Leadership Council)
Alison Freedman (Board of Trustees)
Frank Friedman (Board of Trustees)
Shayla Harlev (Board of Trustees), Lesley Inker (Leadership Council)
Thel Klein (Leadership Council)
Lisa Robinson Schoeller (Leadership Council)
Cindy Rowe (Leadership Council)
David Trietsch (Leadership Council)
Gail Williams (Leadership Council)
2023 Yishrat Lev
Laurence Bailen
Michele Fishel
Elliott Gordon
Ted Greenwood
Chris Noe
Dan Rabinovitz
2022 Yishrat Lev
Naomi Gordon (Board of Trustees)
Daniel Saul (Board of Trustees)
Allison Hertz (Leadership Council)
Lisa Gross (Leadership Council)
N’divei Lev 2026: Gift From the Heart
It takes a whole community to build a sacred space. For the ancient Israelites, to build a mishkan, their sanctuary, each brought the offering of their hearts. That was the extra effort, the willingness to step up and forward beyond themselves. They called it n’divei lev then, and we honor sacred work offered with the gift of the heart to Temple Israel.
This year we honor:
Emma Adelman
Marcy Bienan
Mimi Smulow
Our Sandwich Makers
- Susan Ridker
- Susan Michaels
- Aaron Corin
- Deborah Seidel
- Jane Lewis
- Paula Noe
- Amy Drucker
- Elizabeth Sands
N'divei Lev 2025
- TI Singers (Adult Choir)
- Giang Wyner
- Elaine Abrams
- WZO Election CrewApril Board Meeting
N'divei Lev 2024
- This year we honored EVERYONE who has been engaged in the work and Jewish living we have been doing this year even as we highlight some of the groups that have helped to make so much possible.
- Carl Racine
- Sgt. Bernadette Sullivan
N'divei Lev 2023
- Nancy Tauber
- Evening Minyan
- Riverway Leadership Team
N'divei Lev 2022
- Judy Herman
- Afghan Resettlement Team
- Adam Francis-Maurer
- Elaine Abrams
- Jon Albin
- Sara B Anderson
- Barbara Bailey
- Betsy Beckert
- John Bookston
- Amy Drucker
- Arielle Frangipane
- Andrea Lesser-Gonzalez
- Nathaniel Greenspan
- Page Hubben
- Libby Keller
- Perri Lomberg
- Ingrid Lustig
- Carol Michael
- Susan Michaels
- Peggy Morrison
- Paula H. Noe
- Stacy Seide
- Sarah Singer
- Rebecca White
- Bea Wilderman
N'divei Lev 2021
- Custodial Staff
- Covid Advisory Group
- Sue Misselbeck
- Preschool Leadership (Ari Mervis, Rachel Goldman, Lesley Inker)
- REDI Core Team
- Get out the Vote Effort