OUR COMMUNITY Former President George W. Bush addressing the 2014 Dinner.
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair at the 2018 Dinner.
Ambassador Nikki Haley, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Dinner Chairman Gary Shiffman at the 2019 Dinner.
Choir performance at the 2019 Dinner.
An Evening Y of Hope & Renewal The Yeshiva Beth Yehudah’s annual dinner, Oct. 24, will honor GM’s Mary Barra. JACKIE HEADAPOHL DIRECTOR OF EDITORIAL
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eshiva Beth Yehudah’s annual dinner, this year themed “An Evening of Hope & Renewal,” takes place 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center. The dinner, an annual Detroit event, is attended by thousands and graced by famous local, national and international leaders in politics, business and philanthropy. In 2020, the COVID pandemic halted the in-person annual dinner, which for the first time was held virtually. The theme for 2020, “An Evening of Unity,” was a natural choice for the event, whose dais is graced annually by a
most diverse group of leaders from across the community and the political spectrum. With sights set on bringing communities together, united to bring positive change to the world, the event featured guest remarks from several thought leaders, including Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan Chase; Reverend Dr. Wendell Anthony of the NAACP; and President Donald Trump and future President Joe Biden, who made surprise back-to-back appearances. The event was viewed by 500,000 people. THIS YEAR’S HONOREE Joining her name to the who’s who list of past honorees
