JCC Film Discussion Group
2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

HDS Lag B'Omer Celebration
2025-05-15 17:30 - 20:30 | KOA Campground, Ypsilanti, 6680 Bunton Rd, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197

HDS 50th Anniversary Dinner
2025-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
Dinner to celebrate HDS’ 50th anniversary

Lag BaOmer
2025-05-16
33rd day of counting the Omer

TBE: Community Health & Wellness Fair
2025-05-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Community Lag B'Omer Celebration: Sparks of Community
2025-05-18 18:00 - 20:30
Join Federation, JCC and the Early Childhood Center, Temple Beth Emeth, Beth Israel Congregation, Chabad of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan, and Hebrew Day School for a true Israeli Lag B’Omer celebration! There will be bonfires, nature walks, and so much more.
Organized by our Ann Arbor area ShinShinim Danielle and Lahav. Read about other activities Danielle and Lahav have put on for our community here.
Location: Dori’s Farm 6363 W. Waters Rd
Want to make this event happen? Become a sponsor here or sign up to volunteer here.
Register Here by May 11!
IMPORTANT DETAILS TO NOTE:
–Dress code
Outdoorsy (Long pants and Closed shoes)
–What to bring?
Floor level seating will be provided, you can bring foldable chairs or outdoor matts (the site is on grass) – just remember, you will be walking around

–Parking
Parking is provided on site on a grass lot, as parking is limited, please make an effort to arrive in one car per family, no earlier than 5:30PM (Event starts at 6:00PM).

BIC: Hebrew Language Classes Start Again!
2025-05-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Beth Israel Congregation, 2000 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
We are offering Beginners Liturgical Hebrew and Intermediate Modern Hebrew. Please see registration page for more details.

Federation Board Meeting
2025-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

Chabad Women's Wine, Cheese & Wisdom in the Garden
2025-05-19 19:00 - 21:00
Sip wine, savor cheese, and explore the meaning of Shavuot in a blooming garden. Take home a plant to nurture and inspire.
At the home of Julie Ceresnie. (address provided upon rsvp)
RSVP by May 14
$18/person
estera2@gmail.com

HDS Board Meeting
2025-05-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Hebrew Day School of AA, 2937 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

BIC Board Meeting
2025-05-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Zoom

FED: 2025 Schmooze & Booze
2025-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Homes Campus, 112 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Join Women’s Philanthropy for an evening out! We’ll schmooze and booze, mix and mingle and just have a chance to enjoy each other’s company! This event is a great way to meet some new people and network with awesome women!
Ticket price includes 2 drink tickets (cocktails and mocktails available), light refreshments and a chance to connect with a diverse group of women from our community!
$36/person; $18/Next Gen
Register here

ORT Book Group
2025-05-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
The ORT Book Group meets on the third Wednesday of the month (barring complications). For information about membership or to see the list of books we are reading, check the website. Some months, particularly in the winter, we meet on ZOOM. Membership in ORT is required.
The website is ortannarbor.org.

HDS Generation's Day
2025-05-23 11:30 - 15:00 | Hebrew Day School of AA, 2937 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

HDS Generations Day
2025-05-23 13:00 - 15:30 | Hebrew Day School of AA, 2937 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
Grandparents and special guests invited to visit the school.

Yom Yerushalayim
2025-05-26
Jerusalem Day

Piano Concert Talk: The Best of Jewish Music and Composers
2025-05-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Downtown Library, 343 South Fifth Ave, Ann arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Tuesday May 27, 2025: 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Downtown Library (343 South Fifth Ave.): Multi-Purpose Room

Join pianist David Rodgers on an uplifting musical journey through Jewish music as well as popular and Broadway music written by Jewish composers. Featuring solo piano performances of Yiddish, celebratory, dance, popular, Broadway, and more, Rodgers will offer historical background info and stories, musical trivia, and a question and answer session. Additional info here: https://aadl.org/node/640330

Rosh Chodesh Sivan
2025-05-28
Beginning of new Hebrew month of Sivan

FED: Annual Meeting
2025-05-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
Register here

2025 Annual Meeting ProgramWednesday, May 28, 7pmat the JCC of Greater Ann Arbor
Pre-meeting music performed by Brandy Sinco
Welcome
Marla Linderman Richelew, Board President
D’var Torah
Rabbi Chelsea Feuchs, Temple Beth Emeth
Federation’s Foundational Pillars
PHILANTHROPY
2025 Annual Community CampaignLarry Adler, 2025 Annual Community Campaign Chair
Your ImpactBruce Kutinsky, 2025 Allocations Committee Co-Chair
ENGAGEMENT
Year in Review
RemarksMarla Linderman Richelew
Keynote Presentation: From Ann Arbor to DamascusRabbi Asher Lopatin, Director of Community RelationsIn conversation with Dr. Mostafa Houssein, University of Michigan
Dr. Mostafa Hussein is an Assistant Professor of Jewish-Muslim Studies in the Department of Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His research explores the intricate cultural and historical connections between Jewish and Muslim communities in the Middle East, with a particular focus on the dynamic interrelationships within Israel-Palestine and the surrounding Arab states. Through both his scholarship and teaching, Dr. Hussein provides insightful perspectives on these complex interactions, contributing to a deeper understanding of the region’s diverse cultural tapestry.
CONVENING
ORGANIZATIONAL WELLNESS
Decky Alexander, Immediate Past President
Approval of Amended Bylaws
Appreciation of Outgoing NextGen Board
Appreciation of Outgoing Board Members:Decky Alexander, Marla Chinsky, Murray Rebner
Election of Board members (see below)
Closing Remarks
Eileen Freed, CEO

2025-2026 Federation Board of Directors Slate
Continuing Board Members:Larry AdlerDebra ChoppJack FuchsmanJulie GrandBruce KutinskyMarla Linderman RichelewJennifer RosenbergMarty ShichtmanAlicia SimonAnnie Wolock
Up for Election for a New 2-Year Term:Jeremy BloomSusan FisherEd Solomon
New Board Members:Galit DunietzDavid LauerWendy LawrenceJoan Lowenstein
Officers to Be Elected by the Board:Marla Linderman Richelew, PresidentDebra Chopp, Vice PresidentJoan Lowenstein, Vice President & President-ElectEd Solomon, TreasurerAnnie Wolock, Secretary

Read about the board members

Erev Shavuot
2025-06-01
Festival of Weeks; commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai

FED: Jewish Storytime with PJ Library (AADL)
2025-06-01 13:00 - 16:00
Jewish Storytime with PJ Library (AADL)
Attendance is free and open to the public!
Dates and Locations:
Sunday, Feb 2- Westgate Library (2503 Jackson Ave)
Sunday, Mar 16- Mallets Creek Library (3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy)
Sunday, Apr 6- Mallets Creek (3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy)
Sunday, Jun 1- Westgate Library (2503 Jackson Ave)
Each date will consist of three sessions:
1PM (Ages 5-7) English Story time and activities.
2PM (Ages 3-7) Hebrew Story time and activities.
3PM (Ages 2-4) English Story time and activities.
We really hope these sessions will enable us to broaden our reach to audiences who less frequently engage in our mainstream Jewish institutions such as the JCC and the synagogues, giving young children access to Hebrew immersion.
Sessions will be led by our ShinShinim, Danielle and Lahav, under supervision of our Israel and Overseas Manager, Amichay Findling.

FED NEXTGen A2 Shavuot Ice Cream Social
2025-06-01 14:00 - 16:00
Register here.

BIC: Community-Wide Tikkun Leil Shavuot
2025-06-01 20:00 - 2025-06-02 05:00 | Beth Israel Congregation, 2000 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
Community-Wide Tikkun Leil Shavuot (all-night learning)
We are excited to be having another community-wide Tikkun Leil Shavuot this year!
This year’s tikkun will be at Beth Israel from Sun Jun 1-Mon Jun 2. We will again have some amazing learning sessions and awesome snacks. We’ll have children’s programs at the beginning of the night for ages 4-9 and grades 5-8, a special program for teens at 9pm, and a staffed sleeping room for children the entire night.
Register here: https://www.bethisrael-aa.org/form/Tikkun25

Shavuot I
2025-06-02

Chabad: Celebrate Shavuot with Torah, Treats & Fun!
2025-06-02 16:30 - 17:00
Join us for a fun and meaningful Shavuot celebration!
Monday, June 2| 4:30 PM | Chabad House

We’ll be:
Hearing the 10 Commandments straight from the Torah
Reenacting the story of Shavuot – feel like you’re standing at Har Sinai
Making our own Ice Cream Pizza with all the toppings
Creating a fun “Stuff Torah” to take home
And everyone gets a special prize just for coming!

No charge – just come and enjoy!
Bring a friend and celebrate together

Shavuot II
2025-06-03

TBE: Annual Meeting
2025-06-04 19:30 - 20:30 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

June for Justice
2025-06-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
