Bios of Board of Directors Nominees

Dory Lummer

My wife, Amy, and I have been members of Adat Reyim since 2010, joining shortly before the birth of our oldest child. With two children, Moira and Owen, our family has found deep meaning in Adat Reyim’s family and children’s programming. Moira celebrated her Bat Mitzvah here in 2023, and we look forward to Owen’s Bar Mitzvah in 2026. I’ve also had the privilege of contributing to the community by serving on the Rabbi Search Committee and remain dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive Jewish community.

We are also a proud Gesher Jewish Day School family. Both children have attend(ed) Gesher, with Moira completing kindergarten through 6th grade and Owen currently in 5th grade after starting in the school’s inaugural pre-kindergarten class. Amy is a former Gesher PTO president and serves on the school’s board. I’ve enjoyed volunteering at Gesher, including leading model rocket-building projects with students.

Professionally, I’m an aerospace engineer for the U.S. Navy, specializing in research and development. Outside of work, I enjoy running, model rocketry, and cheering on the N.J. Devils. Every few months, my family and I participate in local model rocket launches, a fun hobby that ties back to my earlier career as a rocket scientist.

Scott Silvers

My name is Scott Silvers.  I have been a member of Adat Reyim since 1987.   My three children have been Bar Mitzvah/Bat Mitzvah at Adat Reyim.

I am a Certified Public Accountant.  I have worked as a Tax Manager and Partner in several CPA firms.  I have worked for the Internal Revenue Service as an Agent within and outside the United States.  I have worked as manager and senior program analyst in Washington, D.C.   I retired in 2012.

I am presently a member of the Finance Committee.  I was a member of the Education Committee and was the Chair of the Activity Committee.

I live in Burke Centre.  I was a member of the Architectural Board and a Cluster Representative for my neighborhood.

My objective is to provide more oversight on Adat Reyim’s financial activities and recommend best business practices.

I am the Chair of Adat Reyim’s Audit Committee.  The Audit Committee will review Adat Reyim’s procedures relating to the accounting, finance, and treasury functions to assure that the financial statements are fairly stated and appropriate internal controls are in place.   When necessary, the Audit Committee will make recommendations dealing with these matters.      

David Richter

My wife Carla and I have been members of Adat Reyim since 2003.  Our son Benjamin attended religious school and became a bar mitzvah at A.R.  We have coordinated a number of annual events, including the interfaith Thanksgiving service and the CROP Walk.  I was on the rabbi search committee in 2019 - 2020.  I served as Adat Reyim Treasurer in 2022 as well as in two previous terms on the board, and also served as interim Finance VP.  I have an undergraduate degree in business as well as an MBA, and work as a systems analyst at Freddie Mac.  As Treasurer this year, I will ensure the accuracy of our financial reporting, and will help guide the Board in planning and using Adat Reyim's financial resources responsibly.

Stephanie Mintz

• To be determined by Preschool Director at a later date. 

Bruce Kaplan

Bruce and his wife Phyllis have been members of Adat Reyim since 1992.  Their children, Danielle & Steven, both attended religious school, were Bnai  Mitzvah, and Confirmed at Adat Reyim.  Bruce has served in numerous leadership positions at Adat Reyim including a prior stint as Religious Comm. Chair.  Bruce retired after a full career as an Aerospace Engineer with the Federal Government.

Rachel Gettler

My husband, Dave, and I joined Adat Reyim in 2013 and welcomed our son Ezra in 2016. Ezra has attended Adat Reyim Religious School since he was in kindergarten and he is currently in 3rd grade. We enjoy attending family/kid-friendly events at Adat Reyim. I have been on the religious school committee since 2021 and served as the chair of the committee for the past year. During this time I assisted with the education director search committee, coordinated volunteers for religious school programs, led fundraising efforts for the religious school, worked on the new school exploratory membership, and led the religious school committee's monthly meetings.  I look forward to continuing to work with my fellow religious school parents and other members of the congregation. In my day job, I work as a policy attorney in the U.S. Department of Education's, Office for Civil Rights where I focus on sex discrimination in schools.

Phil Selz

My wife, Kathy, and I have been members since the early 1990s. Our three children, Matt, Greg, and Niki had their B’nai Mitzvahs here and we are now empty nesters.  I served as Men’s Club president for four years in the early 2000s and have been a member of the choir since 2003, as well as a cantorial soloist for Friday night and High Holiday services. I participated in the folk group for several years in the late 2000s. I participated in the Rabbi Search Committee that recommended Rabbi Billinson to be our new, permanent Rabbi. I took on the role of Fundraising VP in January 2024 and hit the ground running for our Purim Shpiel, Carnival and Mishloach Manot events, as well as our Choir 40th Anniversary Gala. Professionally, I am a consultant helping corporate clients write proposals to win government IT, security, and intelligence contracts.

I am committed to seeing Adat Reyim succeed in providing a vibrant and inclusive home for our congregation.  I recognize effective fundraising is an important element in achieving that goal, enabling AR to expand the breadth and variety of programs, events, and social opportunities available to all of us.  I recently led a congregational day of service effort to replace all 200 missing bookshelves under the chairs in the sanctuary and this became a great chance for people to work together on a project to improve everyone’s shul experience.

I hope to continue to bring that same energy and team-building to my role as Fundraising VP and look forward to 1) making our already-identified events big hits and 2) successfully identifying, developing, and executing additional fun and exciting events that draw our congregation into participating and that add income to our budget.