FED: Annual Meeting
2025-05-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
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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

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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
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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

BIC: Hebrew Language Classes Start Again!
2025-06-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-16 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.

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, 2025-06-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Genesis 50th: Celebration and Rededication of the Star of David and the Cross
2025-06-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

ORT Movie Group
2025-06-08 16:00 - 18:00
ORT MOVIE GROUP on ZOOM
We meet on the second Sunday of the month at 4PM.
The group is open to all ORT members and there is a donation of
$25 to ORT for the Movie Group. Members receive the zoom link the day of the meeting.
For more information, check our website.
http://www.ortannarbor.org
Please also see our website for a list of movies we’ve watched.

BIC Annual Meeting
2025-06-08 20:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
The Beth Israel Congregation Annual Meeting will be held on Zoom at this link.

JCC Annual Meeting
2025-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

JCC Film Discussion Group
2025-06-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

Genesis 50th: a Celebration in Song with Kol Halev and Saint Claire's Choir
2025-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

HDS Graduation & Moving Up Day
2025-06-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Hebrew Day School of AA, 2937 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
HDS families gathering to recognize our graduating 5th graders and enjoy performances from each grade.

HDS Graduation
2025-06-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Hebrew Day School of AA, 2937 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

Network: Juneteenth Kabbalat Shabbat Community-wide Celebration of Emancipation Day!
2025-06-13 18:00 | Beth Israel Congregation, 2000 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
Juneteenth Kabbalat Shabbat
Community-wide Celebration of Emancipation Day!
Co-Sponsored by The Network | Jewish People of Color of Greater Ann Arbor & BIC
Featuring: Singers from Ann Arbor’s legendary Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale
And: More song, poetry, special guest d’var Torah… & a culturally consistent oneg!

FED NEXTGen A2 Summer Shabbat
2025-06-13 19:00 - 21:00

Jewish Community Meet Up @ Top of the Park
2025-06-15 17:00 - 20:00
You were going to hang out at Top of the Park/A2 Summerfest this summer anyway, so make a night of it with your Jew crew!
The Federation will provide snacks and a free 21+ drink ticket while supplies last! We’ll also offer a private space in the fenced-in area (AKA The Grove).
You bring your friends, family, and best summer vibes for an evening of music and activities for all ages.
It’ll be Father’s Day, so get those dads and father figures of all kinds out of the house to celebrate!
Rain or shine. No RSVP necessary.
The full 2025 Summerfest schedule is available here.

Federation Board Meeting
2025-06-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

BIC: Israel 360: Rabbi Elliot Ginsburg "Mystical Renewal In 16th Century Safed and Its Contemporary Resonance
2025-06-16 19:30 | Beth Israel Congregation, 2000 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
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Community October 7 Remembrance
2025-06-17 08:00 - 17:00
details will be added

Trauma Therapy Animal Event
2025-06-17 08:00 - 17:00

JCC: Freedom Art Workshop
2025-06-17 08:00 - 17:00
details and registration will come
