Past Presidents

Since our founding in 1864, Oheb Sholom has been blessed with devoted leaders who have guided our congregation through times of growth, challenge, and transformation. This page is dedicated to the remarkable individuals who have served as our presidents, each contributing their time, passion, and vision to strengthen our community. Through their leadership, they have upheld the values of our synagogue, fostered a sense of unity, and ensured that Oheb Sholom remains a vibrant center of Jewish life. We celebrate their enduring impact and express our deep gratitude for their service.

NAME DATE OF SERVICE
Sol Hirsch 1864
M. Einstein 1864-1867
Charles Austrian 1867
I. Hirshland 1867-1868
Bernard Dreifoos 1868-1869
I. Hirshland 1869-1870
R. Austrian 1872
M. Feist 1870-1872
I.Hirshland 1872-1874
Ely Schulhoff 1874-1894
M. Wertheimer 1894-1896
Sig. S. Schweriner 1896-1904
Solomon Hirshland 1904-1910
Leopold Loeb 1910-1911
Sig. S. Schweriner 1911-1917
Leo J. Sondheim 1917-1924
Sig. S. Schweriner 1924-1930
David Grotta 1930-1934
Sidney Sonheim 1934-1945
Joseph A. Liefter 1945-1950
Joseph R. Scherer 1950-1953
Irwin Kins 1953-1956
Stanley Folkman 1956-1959
Arthur Hammel 1959-1967
Samuel B. Cohen 1967-1970
Irvin Berger 1970-1971
Harold Nazimov 1971-1973
Joseph Sherman 1973-1975
Gerald Frank 1975-1977
Bruce A. Cohen 1977-1980
Ellis F. Friedman 1980-1983
Murry Knoblauch 1983-1984
Bruce A. Cohen 1984-1987
Barbara G. Stein 1987-1990
Joseph Sherman 1990-1991
Harlan Kutscher 1991-1994
Neil Hoffman 1994-1997
Robert Ullman 1997-1998
Scott Bram 1998-2000
Alan Schlechter 2000-2001
Ellen Azrael 2001-2004
Scott Bram 2004-2007
Herb Karasin 2007-2009
Rosalind Hyman 2009-2011
Scott Davis 2011-2014
Michelle Mart 2014-2016
Jacob Gurwitz 2016-2018
Nelson Cohen 2018-2021
Steve Cohn 2021-2023
Bruce Cohen 2023-