Y
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 poli-
tics, business and philanthro-
py.
In 2020, the COVID pan-
demic halted the in-person
annual dinner, which for the
first time was held virtual-
ly. The theme for 2020, “An
Evening of Unity,” was a natu-
ral 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
20 | SEPTEMBER 9 • 2021
OUR COMMUNITY
An Evening
of Hope &
Renewal
The Yeshiva Beth Yehudah’s
annual dinner, Oct. 24, will
honor GM’s Mary Barra.
JACKIE HEADAPOHL DIRECTOR OF EDITORIAL
Ambassador Nikki Haley, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and
Dinner Chairman Gary Shiffman at the 2019 Dinner.
Choir performance at the 2019 Dinner.
Former British Prime
Minister Tony Blair
at the 2018 Dinner.
Former President
George W. Bush
addressing the
2014 Dinner.