Longtime Beth El Congregation executive director to retire
Squirrel Hill resident plans to spend more time with his family
Beth El Congregation of the South Hills has announced the retirement of long-time executive director Steve Hecht. Hecht has served as the executive director for 20 years.
In a written statement, Beth El Congregation President Warren Sufrin said, “In his work with us over these past two decades, Steve has touched our congregants’ lives; not only as an incredible executive director but also for so many, as a confident, a friend and a true mensch.”
Hecht will continue in his current role through March 31, 2020. The congregation is planning a celebration to honor the Squirrel Hill native on Sunday, May 17, 2020.
Beth El intends to hire an interim executive director followed by a search for a permanent replacement. Former congregation president Andy Schaer has been named chair of the search committee for Hecht’s replacement. PJC
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