June 26, 2026

“Dear Members,

Following up on Ari Schulman’s earlier message regarding the potential acquisition of the Woodmere Club property, we wanted to share an update as we continue to thoughtfully evaluate our vision for what could be a significant opportunity for Young Israel of Woodmere and our broader community.

As part of our evaluation process, we have established several committees to examine every aspect of this opportunity. These include Executive, Building, Fundraising, Finance, and Legal/Transaction Committees. Together, these committees bring the experience, expertise, and oversight necessary to carefully and responsibly assess every facet of this potential opportunity.

If you would like to learn more about the vision and possibilities being explored, please visit our project website:

https://yiwsouth.org/?utm_source=shul_membership&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=building

While we are excited about the possibilities this property may offer, we note that nothing has been finalized. At this stage, our agreement is non-binding, providing us with the opportunity to conduct the necessary site, legal and financial due diligence to help us determine whether this project can be executed in a manner that serves the best interests of our members.

Should we ultimately conclude that moving forward is appropriate, any binding agreement, as Ari Schulman said in his initial email, would first require approval by the Executive Board and would then be presented to the membership for a formal vote.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our community. If you are interested in becoming involved or serving on one of our committees, please reach out by emailing [email protected].

We will continue to keep the membership informed as our evaluation progresses, and we look forward to sharing additional updates in the weeks ahead.”