Big Things are Happening Locally – Be Involved!
A Minute with Moshe Kruger
“Annual Meetings” ... not sexy. I get it.
Instead of an Annual Meeting, what if we called this annual ritual an Annual Community Celebration?
I’m thrilled to invite you to this year’s celebration hosted by the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley on Thursday, June 5. Please join us either in person or on Zoom to celebrate our thriving Jewish community.
This celebration is far more than just a formal event—it is one of our best tools to be a powerful catalyst for community building, empowerment, and amplifying mission impact.
When designed intentionally, it can strengthen relationships, inspire action, and multiply the reach and resonance of the Federation’s mission.
This is a wonderful opportunity to come together with friends and fellow community members to honor the Federation’s rich history and vibrant culture spanning 80 years. We have an evening of program updates, board elections, special award presentations, along with numerous achievements to be highlighted and strategic objectives to be laid out for the coming year, and we cannot wait to share it with you!
Event Details:
Date: June 5
Time: 7:00 PM
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Location: Jewish Federation
Free Admission – Open to Everyone
This event promises a celebration full of joy, unity, and pride. Whether you’re new to the community, a lifelong resident, or simply want to be part of a gathering with a shared purpose to celebrate Jewish life, you won’t want to miss it! Register for free at TheJewishFed.org/Celebration.
Your participation creates the space for conversation, storytelling, and shared experiences, while legally fulfilling the requirement to hold an annual meeting to maintain our nonprofit status.
Moshe Kruger
Executive Director
574-233-1164 x1802
MKruger@TheJewishFed.org
Proposed Slate of Officers & Board of Directors for 2025-27
The Nominating Committee consisting of Ina Rosenberg (Chair / Past President), Cristyne Porile (Current President), Ilana Kirsch, Jay Brockman, & Jennifer Schwartz (Current Board Member) offers the following slate of nominees to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley on Thursday, June 5th at 7:00 PM.
OFFICERS:
President: Cristyne Porile
Vice President: Sarah Nerenberg
Vice President: Sarah Feldbaum
Treasurer: Mara Boettcher
Secretary: Deena Abraham
TERMS ENDING 2026:
Roni Aizigov
Donna Ayres
Jean Ketcham
Megan New
Jennifer Schwartz
Aviva Wulfsohn
TERMS ENDING 2027:
Phyllis DeVorkin
Larry Piser
Lily Shroyer
Julie Wright