Is the Board of Directors “self-perpetuating”?
No. The Board of Directors is elected by the membership. Many organizations today do have self-perpetuating boards, and there are some advantages to that structure. However, it is clear to the committee that drafted these By-Laws that Hillel parents are much more than customers, so Hillel not should be run like just like a business. We all strive to make Hillel a true community in which we work together to give our children the best possible Jewish education and upbringing. Depriving the parents of a voice in choosing the leadership of Hillel is simply not consistent with what Hillel’s culture is or should be.
