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“We have a long history 
of people threatening us. 
And we see that hiding who 
we are has never worked … 
If anything, at this point, 
[the threats] motivate me to 
keep going because it just 
proves how necessary it is 
that I continue to stand up 
and do everything that I can 
to fight for my people. My 
weapon is my megaphone 
and my microphone and my 
Instagram platform. That’s 
what I have.” 
Just days before the Hillel 
event, Lizzy’s Aunt Linda 
passed away suddenly. The 
funeral was held the day of 
the event, but Savetsky kept 
her plans to come to Detroit 
and speak, dedicating the 
evening to her beloved aunt. 
“It is such a gift for me 
to get to be surrounded by 
amazing Jewish women and 
such a beautiful community 
tonight. It’s been a hard few 
days for me,” she said. “I 
missed my aunt’s funeral 
today to be here. But there’s 
no place that I’d rather be 
than getting to share in 
spirituality and inspiration 
with my fellow Jewish 

women. I really believe that 
we are the ones that change 
the world. There is nothing 
like a Jewish woman.”
Savetsky led the group 
in a moving prayer and 
encouraged the women in 
attendance to light Shabbat 
candles. There were candles 
on each seat for participants 
to take home. She also urged 
those in the audience to find 
their own way to make an 
impact on behalf of Israel and 
the Jewish people and not to 
be afraid to discuss difficult 
topics from a firsthand 
perspective. 
“What stood out the most 
was the way Lizzy was able to 
share her Jewish connection 
and connection to Israel in 
both an inspiring and practical 
manner,” said Estie Tolwin, 
managing director of Aish 
Detroit, who helped organize 
the event. “We prayed together 
and were encouraged to do 
more mitzvot and, at the same 
time, she gave us real tools to 
advocate for Israel.” 

To follow Lizzy’s daily social media 

posts, search @lizzysavetsky on 

Instagram.

The women in attendance 
mingled and enjoyed a dessert 
reception following the event.

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