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The J’s Annual Meeting
June 9 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
You’re Invited to The J’s Annual Meeting Find your Jewish center. Connect with your community. Join us as we reflect on a year of meaningful connection, growth, and impact at The J—your home for Jewish life in Metro Detroit.
At this inspiring evening, we’ll welcome our incoming president and board members, honor those who have led with dedication. We will celebrate the countless ways our community has come together to nurture Jewish souls, build friendships, and create lasting change.
Whether you’ve been with us for years or are just discovering all The J has to offer, this gathering is your opportunity to share stories, deepen connections, and help shape the future of our community. We hope you’ll join us. No need to join, you already belong!
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE J In accordance with the by-laws of The J, the Nominating Committee has met and designated the following nominees for election to the Board of Directors:
First Three-Year Term · Carey Bloom · Richard Brodsky · Rabbi Chaim Fink · Faith Tobin Jacobson
Second Three-Year Term · Jeff Johnson · Hannah Kessler
Third Three-Year Term · Adam Kessler
Honorary Board Members · Dennis Frank · Terri Hollander
Slate of Officers 2025-2026 · Aaron Goldstein – President · Adam Kessler – Chair of the Executive Committee · Ryan Hirsch – Treasurer · Hannah Kessler – Secretary · Adam Bleznak – VP of Real Estate · Marci Taran – VP of Marketing · Carol Weintraub Fogel – VP JCCA · Samantha Foon – VP Family Programs · Nathan Upfal – VP Legal Affairs · Justin Jacobs – VP · Mark Rubenfire – VP · Steve Eisenshtadt – At Large · Howard Iwrey – At Large · Jerold Minkin – At Large · Sophia Roslin – At Large · Brett Rubenfire – At Large · Matt Ran – At Large
Outgoing Board Members On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, a special thank you to our outgoing members for their dedication to The J and their commitment to the Detroit Jewish community. · Zachary Goldman · Josh Kaplan · Lauren Leach · Rebecca Skoczylas
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