Photos from the 2011
Annual Meeting

Mindy and Vlada congratulate Marcia

Mindy and Vlada thank Marcia for a great year.

 

Shulkin Honorees

Bobbie Shulkin Honorees Kira Bushchevaya, Sonya Kumkes, Alex Konnikov

 

Mindy Gives Address

Mindy addresses gathering at Annual Meeting

 

Silverstein Address

New President Seth Silverstein gives his inaugural address

 

 

 

Staff

Our JFS SV staff represents a diversity of backgrounds, many years of expertise, and the empathy to respond to community needs quickly, appropriately and effectively.

Executive Director
Mindy Berkowitz, MSW, MA
mindyb@jfssv.org
(408) 357-7455

Assistant Executive Director
Vlada Gelfond, MSW, MA
vladag@jfssv.org
(408) 357-7456

Director of Refugee and Career Services
Zoya Lazer, MLS
zoyal@jfssv.org
(408) 357-7452

Social Services Case Manager (Seniors)
Avital Agam, BSW
avitala@jfssv.org
(408) 357-7450

Resettlement Coordinator
Azita Eshagh, AA
azitae@jfssv.org
(408) 357-7457

Vocational ESL Instructor
Natalie Lazar, BA
(408) 357-7448

Vocational Case Manager
Caroline Golpashin, BA
carolineg@jfssv.org
(408) 357-7449

"Healthy Living" Activities Coordinator
Cherie Ravel
cherier@jfssv.org
(408) 357-7467

Office Manager
Elena Kulvets
jfs@jfssv.org
(408) 357-7406

Coordinator of Holocaust Survivor
and Emigre Services
Galina Chyorny, MA
galinac@jfssv.org
(408) 357-7458

 

 

Career Counselor
Helen Sappa, MA
helens@jfssv.org
(408) 357-7459

Beginning ESL Instructor
John Bracken, MA, TEFL
(408) 556-0600

Social Services Counselor
Lizi Oceransky, MA
lizio@jfssv.org
(408) 357-7425

Volunteer Coordinator
Cherie Ravel
cherier@jfssv.org
(408) 357-7467

Adult Services Social Worker
Rebecca Resheff, MSW
rebeccar@jfssv.org
(408) 357-7487

Finance Manager
Tami Levi, MA
tamil@jfssv.org
(408) 357-7454

Administrative Assistant
Valerie Barron
valerieb@jfssv.org
(408) 357-7542

 

Board of Directors

JFS SV has been blessed with a long history of devoted, energetic and talented volunteers who have guided and strengthened the agency every step of the way. We are grateful for their commitment and service.

2011-2012 Board

Executive Board

Seth Silverstein
President

Robin Sabes
Vice President

Jeffrey Warwick
Treasurer

Steve Schleimer
Secretary

Marcia Riggio
Immediate Past President

 

Members-at-Large

Alina Basina
Laurel Cyrluk
Bobbye Gorenberg
Leya Leydiker
Elizabeth Lichy
David Mason
Sheila Monheit
Fagie Rosen
Ron Ruebusch

Past Presidents

Marcia Riggio
Steve Schleimer
Rosalie Sogolow
Joe Sorger
Michelle de Blank
Paula Sneddon
Stuart Krigel, M.D.
Anita Louis Grossman
Billee Schneider
Carel Adler
Julie Sherman
Helen Marchick
Herman Stern
Alan Tanenbaum
Bobbi Shulkin
Richard Kramer, M.D.
Burt Epstein
Gertrude Conrad