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.

