Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor

2026 Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor's Annual Meeting
2026-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | 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
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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

InStepWithSam Legacy Run
2026-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 | 1320 Baldwin Ave 1320 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor
**Proceeds support the Samantha Woll Center for Jewish Detroit**
Join the 3rd annual InStepWithSam Legacy Run as we celebrate Sam Woll’s spirit
of unity, kindness, and community. Choose from a 5K, a 1-mile walk/run, or a
Kids Fun Run, and enjoy a festive day with food trucks, a bounce house, and a
Sam-inspired service project. Not in Ann Arbor? You can still participate with
a virtual option or join a meetup happening in cities across the U.S. and
abroad. Register by April 10 to save $5, and by May 10 to receive a free
t-shirt. For more information, click
(https://jlhiirnab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cHyfcUEm2IVd4GNoSDOgAScye7KtfSEXkcK76Egv61jw6Bg4NOeNoRd_OplBrpgJlrKT7QfkufH-
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Organized by: Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15382
