Dr. Larry Morrison and his wife Cheryl have over 50 years of ministry experience. Dr. Larry is a retired pastor and Bishop of the United Methodist denomination overseeing and pastoring dozens of congregation. His wife Cheryl is a Jewish believer and she has many years in Messianic Judaism teaching Torah in several Messianic congregation. The Morrison's bring a rich history and wisdom to the Board of Elders at Tikvat Yisrael.

Matthew joined Tikvat Yisrael over half a decade ago and has been a faithful member eventually leading Tikvat's Ushers and Greeters ministry and later our Security detail. Later, he met his wife Frances and were married under the chuppah at Tikvat by Rabbi Eric. In 2024, Matthew answered a call from the Lord to change his career in his late 40's to become an ordained Messianic Pastor. He replaced the retired Rabbi Elliott Katz as the new Pastoral Intern assistant to Rabbi Eric, and he is currently studying for ordination via the IAMCS Yeshiva. Now, Pastor Matthew has many duties on staff full time at Tikvat including men's group, teaching classes and maintaining the entire campus of our synagogue.  

Frances Tuscano is also in leadership at Tikvat Yisrael. Due to her many years of entrepreneurial retail experience, she leads Tikvat Yisrael's Bookstore and giftshop. You will also find her worshiping the Lord often in Davidic dance during services. 

Mr. Baum is a long term member of Tikvat Yisrael, he has served in many roles and capacities as a leader. Currently, he serves on staff as a Havurah Group Leader and coordinator. He trains leaders and plants new Havurah groups around Cleveland and beyond. Additionally, he is a Cantor who frequently leads the liturgical worship during the Torah Service. 

Harold's wife Karen is also a multi-talented long term member of Tikvat Yisrael, who has been previously a member of Beth Judah Messianic Synagogue in Florida. She and Harold met at Tikvat and were also married under the chuppah by Rabbi Eric. Karen serves as Tikvat's Office Manager and co-leads the Havurah Group Ministry with her husband. She also serves on the worship team as a singer. 

Sonia (Sonny) Bihary is a Jewish believer and also a long-term member of Tikvat Yisrael. Rabbi Eric appointed her as Worship Director soon after he arrived at Tikvat Yisrael back in 2008. Sonny is a gifted musician and artist who not only leads worship and oversees the worship ministry, but she also composes her own Messianic worship music. Sonny also is Tikvat's Intercessory Prayer Leader and she leads a weekly prayer webinar for Intercessors for Israel.

Rick Bihary is Tikvat's director of sound ministry. He also serves on the worship team playing the guitar. He and his wife Sonia are both long-term members of Tikvat Yisrael serving on the leadership team.

Brandon is a highly qualified youth leader. Originally, he was a campus minister on both the campus of Akron University and Kent State University where he graduated. He met his wife Kelsey at Tikvat and like many other couples, was married under the chuppah by Rabbi Eric. He and his wife Kelsey are now expecting their first child, Elijah James in December 2024. 

Eduardo and Carrie are also both long term members of Tikvat Yisrael. They both are very talented and gifted in hospitality at Tikvat leading the monthly Friday evening Erev Shabbat Service on the Third Friday of each month at 7:00 PM. Carrie is also the director of Tikvat Children's education program known as Club Maccabee. 

Mr. Larry Kolenz, another long term member of Tikvat serves as "Shamas." He also oversees other leaders in their roles. He has been instrumental in the ushers and greeters along with the Security detail at Tikvat Yisrael. 

Gary serves at Tikvat's Livestream Media Ministry Leader. He's often "behind-the-scene" managing the Livestream cameras for the weekly services. He is currently building a team of volunteers who will assist him in this ministry. 

Bill and Sipora were both widowed and met each other at Tikvat and were married by Rabbi Eric. Sipora is a long term member of Tikvat Yisrael, a second generation Holocaust survivor, who's mother Ella Greenspan ז״ל was also a believer and a member of Tikvat. Bill oversees the Ushers and Greeters as well as coordinates the Security Team at Tikvat. He is highly qualified retired military. Sipora is currently developing a new ministry for visitation of shut-ins, and she's a retired social worker.