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The 2021-2022 JYP Board: Sydney Fine (Programming Co-Chair), 
Joelle Abramowitz (Immediate Past President), Sheira Cohen 
(President), Joshua Weiss (Campaign Co-Chair), Evan Frenklak 
(Programming Co-Chair) and Ariella Hoffman-Peterson (Member at 
Large). Not pictured: Rob Stern (Campaign Co-Chair).

Sheira Cohen shares remarks as incoming president.

 PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAMII STOLLOFF PHOTOGRAPHY

JYP in 
Ann Arbor 
Welcomes 
New Board

On Aug. 15, Jewish Young 
Professionals of Ann Arbor (JYP) 
hosted its annual Community 
Celebration to celebrate the 
group’s achievements of the past 
year, honor the 2020-2021 board 
and install the 2021-2022 board. 
Community members attending the 
event, which was held at Temple Beth Emeth, enjoyed appetizers 
and desserts. 
Outgoing board president Joelle Abramowitz spoke about the 
critical role of groups like JYP in building community and of the 
lay leaders that drive them. Incoming president Sheira Cohen 
shared how JYP has been a central fixture of her Jewish life during 
her time in Ann Arbor and her excitement for the year ahead. 
The event concluded with a champagne toast and socializing. 

Joelle Abramowitz shares 
remarks as outgoing president.

No filters here, it’s 
time to get real!

Wednesday 
November 3, 2021 
7:00 - 8:00 PM | ZOOM

Based on her own struggles, Division 
I Volleyball Player, TED Talk Speaker, 
Social Media Influencer, and Mental Health 
Advocate Victoria Garrick lays down a real 
and honest talk about mental health. 
Victoria discusses various mental health 
topics, including depression, anxiety, and 
body-image issues. 

Register today for this free event at 
jlive.app/events/1044 

