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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