Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor

4th Annual Recovery Seder
2026-03-29 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit)
Join us for the 4th Annual Recovery Seder. A way to celebrate Passover and
recovery. All are welcome and the event is free to anyone who registers.
**This is a free event but any donations at registration will go towards
ensuring this and other recovery events are free**
Organized by: Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14505

Lag B'Omer
2026-05-05 17:30 - 20:00
Join the Greater Ann Arbor Jewish Community for a celebration of Lag B’Omer.
Enjoy bonfires, Chabad BBQ, crafts, music, games and bicycle-towed hayrides
with your family and friends as we count day number 33 of the Omer together!
(Free for children 4 and under)
Organized by: Chabad House of Ann Arbor, JCC of Greater Ann Arbor, Hebrew Day
School of Ann Arbor
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15450

Yaniv - SPONSOR NIGHT - Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
2026-05-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Morris Lawrence Building (ML) 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor
Come celebrate the closing night of the Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival with a
modern comedy, Yaniv! The film tells the story of a Jewish high school teacher
in the Bronx who runs his school’s theater program. When he loses funding for
his theater program, he convinces his friend – who is a fellow teacher and
recovering gambling addict – to help him fund the program through cheating at
an underground card game run by the Hasidic Jewish community. Help, hope, and
connection to Judaism all find our protagonist in unexpected ways!
This film is also part of our Sponsor Night, with a celebratory dinner for all
of our Film Sponsors and their guests before the movie. We are so grateful for
your generous support and look forward to celebrating you and the Film
Festival! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please reach out to the
JCC’s Director of Development, Marci Sturman, at marcisturman@jccannarbor.org.
**Dinner at 6:00 pm** in the **Morris Lawrence Building Lobby**.
**Film at 7:00 pm** in **Towsley Auditorium** (in the Morris Lawrence
Building).
While the dinner is exclusively for Film Festival Sponsors and their
guests,**the film is open to the public**. We hope to see you there!
Organized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14832

2026 Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor's Annual Meeting
2026-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr, Ann Arbor
2026 Annual Meeting Program
Wednesday, May 27, 7pm
_Pre-meeting music performed by Brandy Sinco, pianist at the Jewish Cultural
Society_
**D’var Torah**
Rabbi Alter Goldstein, Chabad of Ann Arbor
**Year in Review Slide Show**
**Our Impact **
_PHILANTHROPY_
The 2026 Annual Community Campaign
Community Engagement Fund
Jewish Community Foundation
_ENGAGEMENT_
JCRC (Jewish Community Relations Committee)
_CONVENING_
Security and combating antisemitism
Community Board Training Series
**Reflections**
Marla Linderman Richelew, Outgoing President
**Appreciation of Outgoing Board Members:** Marla Linderman Richelew
Debra Chopp
Wendy Lawrence
Marty Shichtman
**Governance:** Joan Lowenstein, President-Elect, Governance Committee Chair
_Election of new Board Members_
Jim Hayman
Sierra Imwalle
_Installation_ : Marla Linderman Richelew
Installation of Joan Lowenstein as Jewish Federation President
**Appreciation of Outgoing President Marla Linderman Richelew** : Joan
Lowenstein, Incoming President
**Remarks** : Joan Lowenstein
**Closing Remarks** : Eileen Freed, CEO
2026-207 Board of Directors Slate
**Continuing Board Members:**
Larry Adler
Jeremy Bloom
Galit Dunietz
Susan Fisher
David Lauer
Joan Lowenstein
Annie Wolock
**Up for Election for a New 2-Year Term:**
Jack Fuchsman
Julie Grand
Bruce Kutinsky
Marla Linderman Richelew
Jennifer Rosenberg
Alicia Simon
Ed Solomon
**New Board Members:**
Jim Hayman
Sierra Imwalle
**Officers to Be Elected by the Board:**
Joan Lowenstein, President
Jack Fuchsman, Vice President
Ed Solomon, Treasurer
Annie Wolock, Secretary
Learn more about the Board of Directors
(https://www.jewishannarbor.org/2026-2027-board-of-directors-slate-
bios/).
Organized by: Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15111

JCC Spotlight to Summer Celebration - SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
2026-06-02 18:00 - 22:00 | The Kensington Hotel 3500 S State St, Ann Arbor
Step into the spotlight and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating
community, connection, and impact of the JCC of Greater Ann Arbor.
This year, we proudly mark **40 years of the JCC** , while shining our
brightest spotlight on honoree **Leslie Bash,** whose extraordinary
dedication and impact have helped shape our community in lasting ways.
The evening will also feature world-renowned musical mentalist **Sidney
Friedman** , delivering an interactive performance that will amaze and
delight.
Celebrate, connect, and be part of a night where our community truly takes
center stage.
Please check out our (https://jccannarbor.org/jcc-spotlight-to-summer/)
Organized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15268

JCC Spotlight to Summer Celebration - GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS
2026-06-02 18:00 - 22:00 | The Kensington Hotel 3500 S State St, Ann Arbor
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Step into the spotlight and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating
community, connection, and impact of the JCC of Greater Ann Arbor.
This year, we proudly mark **40 years of the JCC** , while shining our
brightest spotlight on honoree **Leslie Bash,** whose extraordinary
dedication and impact have helped shape our community in lasting ways.
The evening will also feature world-renowned musical mentalist **Sidney
Friedman** , delivering an interactive performance that will amaze and
delight.
Celebrate, connect, and be part of a night where our community truly takes
center stage.
We are proud to announce that this event will be catered by Epic Kosher
Catering, making this a welcoming event for all.
Organized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14816
