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The Board of Directors
The Greenpoint Shul
Naomi Wolfensohn
President
Naomi has been a member of the Greenpoint Shul since 2002 and
has served as an officer of the synagogue since 2003, first as
Secretary and since 2007 as President. Naomi is an attorney and a
managing director of a private investment company in New York. She
lives in Long Island City with her husband, Jascha.
Harold Bretstein
Vice-President
"Bret"  came to the Greenpoint shul in 1986. Rabbi Zipper (Chazzan
and later Rabbi of the shul from 1948 to 2007) was a life-long family
friend. From 1999 to 2001, Bret served as President of the
Synagogue. For many years, Bret was also gabbai to Rabbi Zipper. A
New York City teacher for 35 years, Bret is retired but keeps an active
schedule in his work for The Middle College National Consortium.
He travels extensively in his role as coach to its member schools.
His pride and joy are his two grandchildren.
Adam Perlmutter
Secretary
Adam served as President of the synagogue from 2001 to 2007 and
in 2007, was elected Secretary.  Adam lives in Greenpoint with his
the principal of the Law Offices of Adam D. Perlmutter, where his
practice focuses on criminal defense and public interest litigation.  
Adam previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens
County where he prosecuted violent felony crimes.  He graduated
with honors from both Columbia University and the University of
Wisconsin Law School.
Jascha Preuss
Treasurer
Jascha joined the Greenpoint Shul in 2003 and was elected
Treasurer in 2007.  Jascha is an attorney in private practice in New
York and lives in Long Island City with his wife, Naomi.
Barry Granowetter
Financial Secretary