The United Synagogue

Stephen Pack Elected New United Synagogue President

PRESS RELEASE

London,
12th July 2011


STEPHEN PACK ELECTED NEW UNITED SYNAGOGUE PRESIDENT

On Monday 11th July, Stephen Pack was officially elected as the new President of the United Synagogue by members of the US Council. Mr Pack received 75% of the votes cast. Mr Pack has been a Trustee of the United Synagogue for nine years, six as a Treasurer and three as a Vice President.

A Life President of the Hadley Wood Jewish Community, Mr Pack, together with his wife Cheryl were responsible for nurturing the community from its early days when it met in their home, to its current state of rapid expansion.

In his election manifesto, Mr Pack cited his vision to create a US that younger members were keen to join, thereby helping to secure the future of the organisation for the next generation. This would involve focusing on the needs of younger families and attracting those that are currently uninvolved by encouraging the establishment of new communities for younger committed families. He also highlighted his commitment to involving younger members of the community in the running of the US and organising council meetings aimed specifically at this demographic.

Mr Pack’s other plans for the future include developing future Rabbis for the US; providing benefits to US members when using KLBD caterers and facilities; enhancing the US’s close relationship with the Board of Deputies and Jewish Leadership Council, and developing enhanced education programmes through US initiatives and by building strong relationships with US schools. The implementation of other general management and financial support strategies at the Centre and across local United Synagogue communities will also be addressed and Mr Pack also plans to be very involved with the appointment of the next Chief Rabbi.

On the same evening the composition of the Trustee Board Members was confirmed, comprising of Russell Kett and Jonathan Miller who join the Trustee Board for the first time as Vice Presidents and Stephen Lubinsky and Brian Markeson as Treasurers. Stephen Fenton remains in his post as Vice President and Treasurer Russell Tenzer will also remain in his post for a second term. The evening also saw for the first time the election of two US Women’s Representatives, Doreen Samuels and Naomi Landy.

On being elected Mr Pack said:

“I have a deep passion for the United Synagogue and feel honoured to have been elected as its new President. It is a remarkable organisation with so many wonderful communities providing vital services and support to our members. I am now looking forward to building on the exciting initiatives already in progress to secure the future for the next generation.”

Outgoing US President Simon Hochhauser offered his congratulations and well wishes to his successor. He said;

“I wish all the best to Stephen as I do to all of the Trustees. I am confident that this excellent team will continue to take the United Synagogue forwards.”

Commenting on her election as a US Women Representative, Doreen Samuels said:

“It is a huge privilege to work with the United Synagogue which is a major force for Modern Orthodoxy.”


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EDITORS’ NOTES: -

Mr Pack is a charted accountant by profession and was a partner in major UK accountancy firm, Price Waterhouse Coopers for 26 years before retiring in 2010.

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