​Convention Chair

Rabbi Dan Liben was ordained by JTS, and has served Temple Israel of Natick, Massachusetts, since 1991. He is a former president of the New England Region Rabbinical Assembly... View Bio

Convention Chairs

Michele and Steven Scheck are honored to serve as Co-Chairs of the USCJ/RA Convention as it is an extension of their passion for Jewish community and Conservative Judaism... View Bio

Program Chair

Rabbi David Ackerman is the spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Am Israel in Penn Valley, PA where he teaches Torah, plays guitar, and works with others to build up a sacred community...View Bio

Program Chair

Dr. Diane Snyder Steren was born and raised in Miami, Florida and grew up at Beth Torah Congregation in North Miami Beach. Summers were spent at Camp Judaea, both as a camper... View Bio

Host Committee Chair

Joanne Kazarian is a life long resident of Newton, MA. She is an Officer and Board member at Temple Emanuel, Newton, serving as Vice President of Membership and Community Relations... View Bio

Host Committee Chair

Maria is a lifelong devoted member of Congregation Shirat Hayam (CSH) in Swampscott, Massachusetts. She currently sits on the congregation's Interfaith Leadership... View Bio