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Board of Trustees
Dan Ott
President
I was born and raised in Marin, but for 26 years, my family and I have called Mosaic Law our spiritual home. It only seems natural to help lead the organization that has given so much to our family. As my second term as President, I am looking to strengthen the board and develop a lasting succession plan for leading the shul. Given the diversity of our congregation, my main focus is to build our sense of community. My "Three Good Things" on Shabbat helps bring to light small, medium and large moments we can rally around, and sharing smiles and caring can illuminate our common bonds!
Mehrnaz Halimi Waks
Treasurer
I was born in Tehran and am a product of a Jewish Day School education. I came to the US for an advanced education, but the Islamic Revolution kept me here. I am the director of The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning. I have been a member of Mosaic Law Congregation since 1975. I am married and have two adult sons.
Dr. David Lerner
1st Vice President
After coming from Brooklyn, NY in 1983, Mosaic Law Congregation has been my spiritual home. I have served as Gabbai Rishon, a Board member for 20 years and now as 1st vice president! My hope is to help continue the Mosaic Law mission to provide a meaningful and spiritual experience to all our congregants.
Phil Fine
2nd Vice President
Alice Cartwright
Secretary
My family and I have been members of Mosaic Law for more than 30 years representing four generations of congregants. I am a passionate Zionist who is a proud supporter of the Jewish state and what it means for the Jewish people. I have great love for world travel, but hold a special place in my heart for the old city of Jerusalem. I am grateful for for the role Mosaic Law plays in my life and am proud to serve on its board. Am Yisrael Chai.
A native of Toronto, I have been a member of MLC since 2001. This is my third year on the board, and prior to this, I was Sisterhood President. I am still involved in Sisterhood and I enjoy supporting my Mosaic Law Congregation family.
Randy Pollack
Immediate Past President
Originally from upstate New York, I began attending Mosaic Law Congregation as a law student. The shul has played an important role in my life as it is where I met my wife Bebe, celebrated my children’s B’nai Mitzvah and met life long friends. I look forward to ensuring that Mosaic Law Congregation remains a place of learning, friendship and Tzedakah for our community.
Josh Heller
Board Member
I am a multi-generational Mosaic Law Congregation member raised at the shul. I am married with two boys who love to come to MLC. I look forward to helping the synagogue continue to be an important contributor to the Sacramento-area Jewish Community.
Shira Gilbert
Board Member
I have belonged to Mosaic Law Congregation for 30 years. My husband Don and I raised our three children at the synagogue where they were all proud Sacramento USYers during high school. A vibrant Jewish community is extremely important to me. I have served on the Hillel, Shalom School and Hadassah Sacramento boards and I am excited to now be able to serve on the MLC Board.
Stephanie Goldman
Board Member
Susi Mano
Board Member
I grew up in the Sacramento region and began attending services at Mosaic Law eight years ago. Now, my husband and I are raising our two wild little boys here, instilling in them the strong Jewish values that are important to us. I feel incredibly privileged to serve on the board and contribute to a community that means so much to us.
I have been a member of Mosaic Law Congregation for almost 30 years. I am active in Sisterhood and enjoy reading Torah. I am excited to be able to serve on the MLC Board.
Wendy Hoffman-Blank
Board Member
I have been a member of Mosaic Law for almost 40 years. My 3 daughters celebrated their bat mitzvahs at M.L. and they were active members of USY. Since my retirement I have become more active as evidenced by my joining the Sisterhood Board and helping to create Nechama. I have also served on the boards of Shalom School and Hillel.
Grant Rabenn
Board Member
I moved to Sacramento around 5 years ago after living in different parts of the U.S., and joined MLC after trying out other synagogues in the area. I was raised in the Reform Movement but now greatly enjoy and prefer attending a Conservative shul. My goal as a board member is to further develop MLC’s support for Israel, to combat anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism, and to find ways to increase MLC’s membership.
Ramey Packer
Board Member
Since joining the shul in 2023, Mosaic Law has become a source of great joy and spiritual inspiration for my family. Originally from Boston MA, I moved to California in 2013 and eventually found my way to Sacramento where I planted the roots of my family tree. I enjoy going to Shabbat services with my wife and three children, reading Torah, and being of service to my community. I am honored to have the privilege to support our congregation as a board member.
Pat Thaler
Sisterhood President
David Sforza
MLC 2030 President
Dr. Dwight Freund
KOH President
Bill and I joined Mosaic Law when we moved to the area in 1980 and our children grew up in the shul. I look forward to leading Sisterhood this year with a program of Jewish learning, friendship, and serving the congregation.
Originally from Los Angeles, I moved to Sacramento and started attending services at MLC 11 years ago after moving here to work in the State Capitol. I have proudly served on the MLC2030's board since 2018 and have been President since 2023. I look forward to continuing to serve as a voice for young adults in the congregation and providing a space for young professionals to enjoy Judaism both within and outside the synagogue.
You want books? I got books! You want puzzles? I got puzzles!
Scott Huckleby
Men's Club President
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Oklahoma (Go Big Red!), HaShem plucked me up and dropped me in Sacramento. After searching for a place to raise my new family in Torah, MLC has been home for the last 14+ years. Serving Mosaic Law Congregation and the greater Sacramento Jewish community, it is an amazing honor for me to continue in the legendary footsteps of the previous Men's Club, forging new paths as Ambassadors of Hospitality.
Past Presidents
Alan Brodovsky Frank Gumpert *Elliot Pearl
*Louis Brodovsky *Judah Jacobson Steven Polansky, MD
*Mark Cohn Marvin Kamras, MD Randy Pollack
Alan Edelstein Jonathan Lightman Sid Rosenberg
*Morton Ehrlich, MD David Long Caren Rubin
*Alex Fahn *A.J. Markowitz *Lee Shapiro
*Leo Fahn Steven Mopsick *Lewis Stein
*Morton Friedman *Charles Nadler Marc Sussman
*Sam Finegold Michael Opper Steve Turtletaub
*Simon Gartler Mitchell Ostwald Judy Weiner
Deborah Gonzalez Dan Ott *Robert Zeff, MD
Kenneth Goore *Arlene Pearl
*deceased