Leadership
The Jewish Federation of Central New York is all of us, working together, to ensure a thriving and connected 21st century Jewish Central New York.
Federation Team
2026 - 2027 Federation Officers
NAN FECHTNER
Chair
TODD PINSKY
Immediate Past Chair
MARTIN FINE
Treasurer
MEGAN COLEMAN SYKES
Campaign Chair
MIRIAM ELMAN
Secretary / Community Relations Council Chair
Board of Directors
Sidney Cominsky
Leah Goldberg - Strategic Planning Chair
Sarah Hammer - Next Gen CNY Chair
Melissa Harkavy - Nominations Chair
Mark Levy
Cantor Robert Lieberman - Programming Chair
Juliet Maloff - Next Gen CNY Chair
Brooke Raphael
Rebecca Resig
Neil Rosenbaum - HR / Compensation Chair
Kevin Rosenberg
Carl Rosenzweig
Rabbi Moshe Saks
Rabbi Evan Shore
Steve Volinsky
Ellen Weinstein
Robert Weisenthal - Security / Magen Circle Chair
Resources
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Your gift to the Jewish Federation of CNY brings dignity and care to the vulnerable and elderly, strengthens Jewish identity for our children and young adults, supports vital community programs, and creates meaningful Jewish life across Central New York and beyond.
The Jewish value of Tikkun Olam means “repairing the world,” and we are committed to supporting these efforts and fulfill this important sentiment.