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JCRC/AJC’s 2023 Media Luncheon was a success. “We pride ourselves
on forming positive relationships with members of the media, which
now more than ever are vitally important,” said Sam Dubin, assistant
director/director of media relations for the JCRC/AJC. “We especially
thank the Detroit Jewish News’ Jackie Headapohl for her presence and
greatly value and appreciate the DJN.”
This year’s luncheon featured Oakland University President Dr. Ora
Pescovitz, who discussed antisemitism on college campuses.
Bob and Linda Finkel sponsored the event.

JCRC/AJC
Media Luncheon

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN HARDWICK

Featured speaker Dr. Ora Pescovitz, president of Oakland University,
addressed antisemitism on college campuses.

Bishop Glenn Plummer spoke about
support for Israel in the Black community.

WXYZs Brian Abel, FOX 2’s Erica Francis, WXYZ’s Peter Maxwell and
Rabbi Asher Lopatin

WWJ News Director Rob Davidek, CBS Detroit’s Carol Cain, Detroit News Assistant Editorial Page
Editor Kaitlyn Buss, WWJ’s Cassandra Fossen, Fran Heicklen, Detroit Free Press Executive Editor
Nicole Avery Nichols and Rabbi Asher Lopatin

Sam Dubin, Bob Finkel, Rabbi Asher Lopatin, FOX 2 General Manager
Greg Easterly

Linda Finkel, FOX 2’s Taryn Asher, Roop Raj and Greg Easterly, and
Oakland University Director of Media Relations Brian Bierley