JF&CS Atlanta

Thank you to those who joined us for our 2026 JF&CS Annual Meeting earlier today. Congratulations to our newest board members, along with those continuing to serve, and a huge thank you to the board members who have completed their terms.

Congratulations to our 2026 award recipients:

Herbert Kohn Meritorious Service Award
Ellen Feinsand

Arlene Marcus Volunteer of the Year Award
Debbie Levy

Stacy G. Fialkow Staff Appreciation Award
Georgia Gunter

Our impact is only made possible with the help of our dedicated staff, volunteers, and generous donors. Thank you for strengthening our community, and thanks to Temple Sinai Atlanta for hosting us!

Officers 2026-2027
Deborah Jacobs, Board Chair
Scott Rittenberg, Vice Chair
Melana McClatchey, Secretary
Ron Kirschner, Treasurer
Gennye Krasner, Assistant Treasurer
David Poline, Chair of Resource Development
Mimi Hall, Chair of Board Governance
Jon Amsler, Immediate Past Chair

Appointees
Rabbi Elizabeth Breit, ARA Appointee
Suzy Wilner, Chair Appointee

New Board Members
Sean O’Brien and Sandee Panichi

Board Members Continuing Their Service
Gary Alembik, Sandra Block, Ann Kay, Sara Kogon, Kim Kopelman, Shilvi Leinwand, Stephen Levy, Bruce Lindemann, Samantha Paulen, Victoria Raggs, Dayna Royal, Carly Siegel, Phil Ventimiglia

Board Members Completing Their Service
Lauren Abes and Ellen Feinsand

Reasons to attend The Tasting Experience on April 30:

🧡 Delicious food from your Atlanta favs
🧡 Top shelf sips from local distributors
🧡 Exclusive silent auction items (don’t miss the travel!)
🧡 The cause: supporting Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Services of JF&CS
🧡 A chance to celebrate our 2026 JF&CS Champion of Inclusion for her advocacy and profound impact in the community
🧡 The opportunity to connect with 700+ people

You have good taste. We’ll see you there!

Tickets: thetastingexperience.org

Thursday, April 30, 2026
6:30 – 9:30 PM at