People
The Slonim Great Synagogue Restoration Campaign is run by a Steering Committee. The Steering Committee is advised by experts on heritage conservation internationally and in Belarus. Additionally, a Technical Subcommittee has advised on design and procurement.

Simon Kaplinsky
(Chairman)
Engineer and project manager with
family links to Slonim

Derek Spitz
A commercial barrister with
international experience

Ezra Mehlman
Healthcare investor and professor at
Columbia University Business School,
with family links to Slonim

Tszwai So
Director of award-winning
Spheron Architects

David Webster
Communications professional with
extensive experience in Central and
Eastern Europe
Steering Committee
Technical Subcommittee

Simon Kaplinsky
(Chairman)
MSC C.Eng MIStructE.
Retired engineer, previously
Director of PRP Architects

Tszwai So
MA (Cantab), RIBA. Designer of Belarusian Memorial Chapel in London

Ian Angus
IDip Arch. RIBA, AABC
Carden & Godfrey Architects

Deborah Lazarus
MA (Cantab) CEng FIStructE
FICE FRSA. Recently retired from ARUP

Christoper Young
MA (Oxon), World Heritage Consultant
Former Head - International Advice, English Heritage
Special Advisors

Dr Sergey Kravstov
Senior Research Associate,
Center for Jewish Art,
Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Vladimir Levin
Director,
Center for Jewish Art,
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Patrons

Rt Hon Dame Margaret Hodge MP
Former UK Minister of State

Natasha Kaplinksy OBE
TV presenter and journalist

Zvi Shefet
Chairman, Slonim Jewish Association
in Israel

Fionna Gibb OBE
Former HM Ambassador to Belarus