Comic Ophira Eisenberg at Hadassah Greater Detroit Meeting on 9/13

Hadassah Greater Detroit’s Judi Schram Annual Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, September 13th beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Adat Shalom Synagogue, features acclaimed standup comedian Ophira Eisenberg. The annual event, which raises funds to support Hadassah’s two world class medical research hospitals in Jerusalem and honors Youth Aliyah for their work with at-risk youth and refugee assistance, includes pop-up boutiques, lunch, and prizes including a grand prize from MB Jewelry Design. Registration is $125 (in-person with lunch); $80 (speaker only); $54 (virtual ). Sponsorship options are available. Adat Shalom Synagogue is located at 29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334. For more information contact greaterdetroit@hadassah.org or call 248.683.5030. Register or donate by August 30 at www.hadassahmidwest.org/GDannualmeeting.

Hadassah Greater Detroit President Mandy Garver said: “Our Annual Meeting is named in honor of Past President Judi Schram (z”l) in recognition of her outstanding leadership and contributions to Hadassah. Her zest for life, which permeated all of activities, will never be forgotten.”

Said Hadassah Midwest Managing Director Stephanie Brovenick: “After the last couple of years, it’s time for a good laugh! The Moth Radio Hour’s Ophira Eisenberg’s brilliant blend of comedy and storytelling will delight and engage all those attending this special event.”

Ophira Eisenberg is a standup comedian, writer and host. She is known for hosting NPR’s national comedy trivia radio show and podcast, Ask Me Another, where she has interviewed and played games with a host of national celebrities. She is also a regular panelist on Hulu’s Up Early Tonight and has appeared on Comedy Central’s This Week at The Comedy Cellar, The New Yorker Festival, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, HBO’s Girls, Gotham Live, The Late, Late Show and the Today Show. She is a regular host and storyteller on The Moth Radio Hour.

Pop-up boutiques will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch is at 12 noon. Speaker is at 1:00 PM. All times are EST.

Registration is $125 (in-person with lunch); $80 (speaker only); $54 (virtual). Sponsorship options are available. Adat Shalom Synagogue is located at 29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334. For more information contact greaterdetroit@hadassah.org or call 248.683.5030. Register or donate by August 30 at www.hadassahmidwest.org/GDannualmeeting.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination, including booster, if eligible, is required. Attendees must present their vaccination card for admission, be prepared to sign a Hadassah waiver and may be required to wear a mask. There are no exceptions to this policy.

ABOUT HADASSAH

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA), is the largest Jewish women’s organization in the United States. With nearly 300,000 members, Associates and supporters, HWZOA brings women together to effect change and advocate on such critical issues as ensuring the security of Israel, combating antisemitism and promoting women’s health. Through the Hadassah Medical Organization's (HMO) two hospitals in Jerusalem, HWZOA helps support exemplary patient care for over a million people every year and HMO’s world-renowned medical research. HMO serves without regard to race, religion or nationality and earned a Nobel Peace Prize Nomination in 2005 for building “bridges to peace.” Additionally, HWZOA supports several Youth Aliyah villages that set at-risk children in Israel on the path to a successful future. For more information, visit www.hadassah.org.

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