Neil Bezerman

Neil Bezerman and his wife Fran joined Wantagh Jewish Center in 1991.  Their sons, Matthew and Mark became bar mitzvahs at the Wantagh Jewish Center in 1997 and 2000 respectively.  Neil and Fran both have been active members of the Wantagh Jewish Center, now Congregation Beth Tikvah ( CBT)  since 2002 holding many positions in the congregation.

Neil’s first position was being a member of the Rabbinical Search Committee starting in 2002. Since then, he has held the following positions throughout the years:

  • Chairperson of Negotiating Committee for Rabbi Lavin’s 1st  and 2nd Contracts.
  • Member of Hebrew School Director Search Committee and Chairperson of Negotiating Committee for Hebrew School Director’s Contract.
  • Served as elected Fundraising Vice President or Co Vice President.  He is still continuously instituting numerous new fundraisers such as Islander Hockey Game Fundraisers and Goods and Services Auctions.
  • Instrumental in communicating with Farmingdale Jewish Center and searching out the possibility of a Consolidation with Wantagh Jewish Center.
  • Served on 8-Person Steering Committee for the Consolidation of Farmingdale Jewish Center and Wantagh Jewish Center.
  • Created the “New Beginning” Logo for the Synagogue Consolidations.
  • 2011 Journal Honoree with Fran.
  • UJA Federation Co-Honoree.
  • Recipient of the President’s Award.
  • Served as Co-President of Chavurah.
  • Responsible for creating our Raise the Torah Committee
  • Was a member of the Long-Range Planning Committee before becoming Chairperson.  He was responsible for supervising the move out of the Farmingdale building, our kitchen and classroom refurbishments, our new parking lot, our new roof, our conversion to gas heat, our refurbishment of the Sanctuary, the Landscaping in front of CBT, the new Handicap ramp in the front of the building and the New Signs and Logo on the building.
  • Joined Men’s Club many years ago and was recently elected to the CBT Men’s Club Executive Board.

In his spare time, Neil’s passion is playing golf,  but the biggest joy of his life is spending time with Fran, their children, Matthew and Julie, Mark, and Isabel, and his granddaughter, Alizah.

Neil is truly honored to be chosen by CBT Men’s Club as the FJMC Man of the Year.  He congratulates all the other honorees and their well-deserved recognition.

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