About Us

Chandra Sherr is an educator and longtime advocate for equity and safety in public education, with 20 years of teaching experience. She co-chairs CTA JAC in Northern California and is committed to supporting Jewish educators, combating antisemitism, and strengthening collective solidarity within CTA.

Larry Shoham serves as the Southern California Co-Chair of CTA JAC and brings a deep commitment to union values, Jewish identity, and educator advocacy. His work focuses on building statewide connections and amplifying the voices of Jewish educators across Southern California.

Morrie Barembaum is the Vice Chair of CTA JAC and a dedicated union activist focused on community building and member support. He works to ensure the caucus remains responsive, inclusive, and grounded in shared responsibility.

Gregg Solkovits serves as Secretary of CTA JAC, supporting the organizational and communication needs of the caucus. He is committed to transparency, thoughtful documentation, and strengthening internal structures that sustain the work.

David Reed serves as Treasurer of the CTA Jewish Affairs Caucus, where he oversees the organization's financial operations with integrity, transparency, and accountability. He works closely with caucus leadership to ensure responsible stewardship of resources, support organizational planning, and help the caucus achieve its mission of advocating for Jewish educators and combating antisemitism in education and union spaces.
David is committed to strengthening the caucus through sound financial management and collaborative leadership, helping ensure that members have the resources needed to educate, organize, and build meaningful connections across California.

Jay Goldfischer serves as Outreach Coordinator for CTA JAC, focusing on member engagement, coalition building, and expanding awareness of the caucus’s work. He is dedicated to fostering connection and ensuring Jewish educators feel seen, supported, and included.