Leadership of Eretz Synagogue
Board of Directors & Executive Committee
Nader Ghiam - ECC President
David Rastegar - ECC Vice President
Gideon Ashoori- ECC Treasurer Corporate Secretary
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Susan Arasteh
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Keyvan Darougar
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David Delrahim
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Afsaneh Geoola
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Ray Goel
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Nicole Houman
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Frank Pournazarian
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Phillip Pournazarian
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David Pourshamtobi
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Mahsa Shamsa
Committees
Advisory Committee - David Delrahim / Phillip Pournazarian
Design & Review Committee - Ray Goel / David Pourshemtobi
Executive Committee - Rebecca Aghalarpour
Finance Committee - Frank Pournazarian / David Pourshemtobi
Fundraising Committee - Ray Goel
Legal Committee - Nicole Houman / Frank Pournazarian
Membership Committee -
Men's Club -
Safety & Security Committee - Gideon Ashoori
Sisterhood - Manijeh Pournazarian
Social Media Committee - Sanam Aghalarpour
Spiritual & Religious Committee - Nader Ghiam / Keyvan Darougar
Youth Program Committee - Susan Arasteh
Rebecca Aghalarpour
Executive Director
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Rebecca was brought into Eretz as the synagogue’s Executive Director in May 2018 in order for her to focus on growth and organization, which is her forté. After receiving her B.A. in Business and Design, Rebecca spent many years in the world of business. She secured success in multiple industries, and over the course of 25 years, has held a position for various non-profits such as; Chabad, Marquez School, Paul Revere School, Pali High, and Chamber of Commerce/Pacific Palisades.
She has volunteered for numerous organizations and helping people is the backbone of her personal mission in life. Even as a child, she donated a portion of her paycheck to Children’s Hospital.
Prior to joining Eretz, Rebecca founded a lifestyle company with the creation of an organic home product. Her intention was to inform and improve the health and well-being of people inside their homes and accomplished that with hard work and research on non-toxic products.
Rebecca is excited to be at Eretz at this time to help shepherd in the next generation. For her, expansion and growth are a pivotal part of each day here, along with cultivating new membership.
As a mother of two children herself, she is aware of the importance of new programs that activate the children and families who comprise this unique Eretz community, as well as a keen focus on creative fundraising to support the graceful growth of Eretz.
Rebecca believes that “to give back is to receive more.”
Yasmin (Yassi) Morim
Program Director
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Yasmin "Yassi" Morim has been essential to the ECC community since her family joined the congregation in 1994. She is the daughter of Rouhollah Morim, who has served as the Chazan of the Synagogue for over 30 years.
Yassi earned her Bachelor's in Political Science from the University of Santa Barbara. After graduation, she started her career in finance as a branch manager at Wells Fargo. Eventually, she became a private banker at JP Morgan Chase and earned FINRA series 6 and series 63 licenses. Yassi then explored opportunities within investment research firms and private equity before starting her marketing company.
Yassi's passion extends beyond her career and into community service. She consistently dedicates her time and energy to initiatives that better the community. Yassi also served as the President of the Young Adult Division of ECC, where she organized impactful events and initiatives. She volunteers extensively to support homeless populations and fundraises for orphanages in Israel, reflecting her unwavering dedication to community welfare.
Given her deep-rooted commitment to professional excellence and community service, it was a natural progression for Yassi to join ECC as the Program Director. In this pivotal role, she channels her passion into creating programs that enrich and empower the ECC community.
Ernesto Saucedo
Our beautiful facility is maintained with love by honorable Ernesto