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Meet the People Behind DJHS

Whether you are seeking answers to your own burning genealogy questions, are conducting research for a project, wish to engage in educational opportunities or other community events, DJHS has the expertise to guide you in the right direction.

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Leadership Team

  • Beri Kaplan Schwitzer

    Beri Kaplan Schwitzer

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Beri is a Las Vegas native with roots in Dallas for 25+ years. Her extensive experience in nonprofit management, adult education, genealogy, and a love of history culminate in the role of Executive Director. We are so glad she has joined DJHS in our mission to preserve and share Dallas Jewish history. Swing by to introduce yourself the next time you are at the JCC!

    Contact

    director@djhs.org or by calling 214-239-7108.

  • Jessica Schneider Adams

    Jessica Schneider Adams

    ARCHIVIST & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

    Jessica comes to us with a Master of Museum Science degree. She has a great deal of experience working with all types of collection materials–paper, textile, audio, video, and more. Come by and say hello and introduce yourself. Better yet, bring us something of yours that’s looking for a home, be it scrapbooks, meeting notes, photos we can scan, etc.

    Contact

    admin@djhs.org or info@djhs.org or by calling 214-239-7116.

  • Halley Gottlieb

    Halley Gottlieb

    Operations Coordinator

    Halley graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. After spending a year in Israel, Halley realized she has a true passion for Jewish communal work. She is married and has two wonderful children, Shai and Lyla. In her spare time, Halley likes to workout, travel, and spend time with friends and family. Come by the office or drop a line to say Hi and introduce yourself!

    Contact

    admin@djhs.org or by calling 214-239-7120.

DJHS Board Members

  • DJHS Officers

  • President Jo Reingold
  • 1st Vice President Faith Retsky
  • 2nd Vice President Melissa Ackerman
  • Treasurer Pam Pidgeon
  • At-large Bobby Goodman
  • At-large Kimberly Grossman
  • At-large Jan Shwarts
  • Immediate Past President Jeanette Pincus

  • 2026-2027 DJHS Board

  • Roger Andres
  • Nathan Axelrod
  • Becca Bodzy
  • Rhonda Duchin
  • Jeri Finkelstein
  • Robert Goldberg
  • Julee Grodin
  • Vicki Itzkowitz
  • Hal Jayson
  • Charles Meister
  • Jamie Pink
  • Lauri Prengler
  • Myra Prescott
  • Stuart Rosenfield
  • Susan Schackman
  • Julie Shrell
  • Adam Swartz
  • Bonnie Whitman
  • Dorothy Wolchansky

  • Past Presidents

  • James Alexander z”l
  • Ruth Andres z"l
  • Roz Benjet
  • Rachel Bortnick
  • Reid Heller
  • Ginger Jacobs z”l
  • Mark E. Jacobs
  • Ruth Brown Kahn z”l
  • Sara R. Levine
  • Joel Roffman
  • Stuart Rosenfield
  • Mark Schor
  • Jim Schwartz z”l
  • Milton Tobian z”l
  • Michael Waldman
  • Andrea Weinstein

  • Life Members

  • Harriet Gross z"l
  • Elya Naxon
  • Marilyn Pailet
  • May Sebel
  • Sarah Yarrin