The J’s Annual Meeting

**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

Organized by: The J

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