Join Us for Temple Israel’s 84th Annual Meeting

We invite you to be part of a special evening as we gather for the 84th Annual Meeting of Temple Israel.

The evening will begin with an optional dinner at 6:00 PM (see registration details below), followed by the official meeting at 7:00 PM. Dinner is $36 per person.
 

Following the dinner, we will vote on and install the 2025–2026 slate of Officers and Board of Trustees. We will also hear reflections from outgoing president Andy Bocknek and remarks from our incoming leadership. 

Can’t attend in person? No problem! Click below to register and receive a Zoom link to join us virtually starting at 7:00 PM.
 

Have questions about the meeting itself? Please contact Jason Plotkin at 248.785.0861 or jplotkin@temple-israel.org.

To RSVP for the event, please contact Kristin Zivojnov at 248.661.5700 or kristinz@temple-israel.org.

Can't attend in person? No problem! Click HERE to register for a zoom link to attend virtually beginning at 7pm.

The 2025-26 Slate for the Executive Committee / Board of Trustees for Temple Israel

The following slate has been submitted by the Nominating Committee.

Nominating Committee: Joe Bigelman (chair), Josh Levine, Doron Levin, Andrew Leber, Marty Maddin, Lauren Sterling, Renee Unger

Outgoing Members of the Board of Trustees: Matthew Barker, Dr. Isaac Barr, Ilene Bez, Laila Cohen, Jay Hack, Howard Iwrey, Dr. Mark Klein, Melanie Lefkofsky, Diane Okun

The following have been nominated for a 1-year term ending June 30, 2026 to the Executive Committee: Co-President Debra Gordon, Co-President Jodi Neff, Vice President Amy Brody, Vice President Jason Ishbia, Treasurer Stephanie Edelson, Secretary Tracie Fienman

The following have been nominated for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2027 to the Board of Trustees: Stacy Cohen, Tara Hack, Amber Ketchum, Geoffrey Linden, Stephanie Lucker, Emily Piper, Emma Trivax

Annual Meeting Menu

Mediterranean Chopped Salad
Beef Brisket with Gravy
Sautéed Lake Perch with Lemons and Tartar Sauce
Pappardelle Pasta with Spinach, Peas, and Mushrooms tossed in Olive Oil
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Fresh Green Beans with Julienned Carrots
Assorted Rolls
Mandel Bread
Assorted Cookies
Brownies
Fruit