YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH ANNUAL DINNER
AN EVENING OF UNITY


DETROIT MARRIOTT RENAISSANCE CENTER

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2025

 

4:30PM   RECEPTION WITH STROLLING DINNER

6:00 PM PROGRAM AND LIGHT DINNER

 

COMPLIMENTARY PARKING IS AVAILABLE
IN THE BEAUBIEN GARAGE ADJACENT TO THE MARRIOTT

BUSINESS ATTIRE IS SUGGESTED

 

2024 DINNER HIGHLIGHTS

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER

THE HONORABLE ANDY BESHEAR

GOVERNOR OF KENTUCKY

Gov. Andy Beshear strives each day to live out the values of faith and public service. At no time was that more evident than during the global pandemic and in the wake natural disasters that devastated the western and eastern regions of the commonwealth. But Gov. Beshear's faith and values are also the North Star that provides guidance in all aspects of his job, and that means doing what's right, every time, to better the lives of all Kentuckians.

Since the beginning of his administration, Gov. Beshear has overseen the largest private sector investment secured during the tenure of any governor in Kentucky history, at over $35 billion. He has announced more than 1,150 private sector new-location and expansion projects and more than 59,800 full-time jobs. Since 2022, the average incentivized hourly wage has topped $26 in three consecutive years for the first time ever. The Governor has now secured three of the top four years for private sector investment in the commonwealth's history.

At the same time, Gov. Beshear has expanded access to health care and invested in cleaner water. His administration is building and repairing the state's roads and bridges and seeing that access to high-speed internet is extended across the state. He has also secured record-high budget surpluses and record-low unemployment.

As the Governor likes to say: We're not looking at the same Kentucky anymore. That's why he is leading the effort to reintroduce the commonwealth to the world, to leave the stereotypes of the past behind, and to welcome the world to our New Kentucky Home – where the pace of business is fast, but the pace of life is just right.

The Governor is focused on the people of Kentucky. At a time when things cost too much, the Governor signed legislation to lower the income tax, and property taxes have gone down four years in a row. Gov. Beshear froze the gas tax when times were tough, and his administration capped the price of insulin.

Gov. Beshear understands that we are all our brothers' and sisters' keepers, and that means making sure our justice-involved population and those in recovery are provided second-chance opportunities. Under his leadership, voting rights have been restored to more than 194,000 Kentuckians who have completed sentences for nonviolent offenses. And Kentucky leads the nation in number of drug treatment beds per capita. The results of these efforts are tangible, as the state's recidivism rate is at an all-time low.

The Governor believes that living the principle of loving our neighbor, we can achieve great things… for everyone. By pushing out the toxic noise so prevalent on TV and online, by showing more compassion and forgiveness, we can increase opportunities for our people. His commitment to the people of Kentucky is to stay focused on the things our families need and deserve, working to find common ground and use common-sense approaches to move the commonwealth forward.

The Governor and his wife, First Lady Britainy Beshear, along with their two children, Will and Lila, live in Frankfort.

OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARDEE

ARN TELLEM

Arn Tellem is Vice Chairman of Palace Sports & Entertainment (PS&E), which includes the Detroit Pistons basketball franchise. He joined PS&E in August 2015 following a distinguished career as one of the top player agents in sports.

 

As a representative of ownership, Mr. Tellem has broad responsibility for business strategy, planning and development, and strengthening the connection between PS&E and the community. With respect to the Detroit Pistons, Mr. Tellem is responsible for league-related initiatives as one of the team’s Alternate Governors on the NBA Board of Governors.

 

Mr. Tellem has represented more than 500 professional athletes in his career. He joined PS&E following nine years at Wasserman Media Group, where he served as Vice Chairman and oversaw the Team Sports Division. In 1989, he founded Los Angeles-based Tellem & Associates, which was acquired in 1999 by SFX Entertainment, the world’s largest producer and marketer of live entertainment. Mr. Tellem served as Chief Executive Officer of SFX Sports until he joined Wasserman.

 

Mr. Tellem began representing professional baseball and basketball players in the early 1980’s. Before that, he was a partner at the law firm Manatt, Phelps and Phillips and also served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers between 1982 and 1988.

 

A member of the American Bar Association and the State Bar of California, Mr. Tellem received his bachelor’s degree from Haverford College in 1976 and his J.D. degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1979.
 

 

DINNER HIGHLIGHTS

 

2021

ANNUAL DINNER

 

2020

ANNUAL DINNER

 

2019

ANNUAL DINNER

2024 DINNER JOURNAL

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

LEAD

SPONSOR

$500,000

 

  • Recognition as Lead Sponsor in all print and digital media: invitation, website, advertising, journal and signage
  • Logo projected on sponsor wall
  • Seat at Dinner Dais
  • 5 photos with Keynote Speaker
  • Journal inside front cover & 3 color ads in Journal
  • 25 invitations to Dinner VIP Reception
  • Seating for 50 guests

 

EVENT

SPONSOR

 

 

SCHOLARSHIP

SPONSOR

$180,000

 

  • Recognition as Scholarship Sponsor in all print and digital media: invitation, website, advertising, journal and signage
  • Logo projected on sponsor wall
  • Seat at Dinner Dais
  • 3 photos with Keynote Speaker
  • Journal inside back cover & 2 color ads
  • 10 invitations to Dinner VIP Reception
  • Seating for 30 guests

 

JOURNAL

SPONSOR

$180,000

 

  • Recognition as Journal Sponsor in all print and digital media: invitation, website, advertising, journal and signage
  • Logo projected on sponsor wall
  • Seat at Dinner Dais
  • 3 photos with Keynote Speaker
  • Recognition on Journal front cover
    and 2 color ads in Journal
  • 10 invitations to Dinner VIP Reception
  • Seating for 30 guests

 

RECEPTION

SPONSOR

$180,000

 

  • Recognition as Reception Sponsor in all print and digital media: invitation, website, advertising, journal and signage
  • Logo projected on sponsor wall
  • Seat at Dinner Dais
  • 3 photos with Keynote Speaker
  • 3 color ads in Journal
  • 10 invitations to Dinner VIP Reception
  • Seating for 30 guests

BENEFACTOR

SPONSOR

$180,000

 

  • Recognition as Benefactor Sponsor in all print and digital media: invitation, website, advertising, journal and signage
  • Logo projected on sponsor wall
  • Seat at Dinner Dais
  • 3 photos with Keynote Speaker
  • 3 color ads in Journal
  • 10 invitations to Dinner VIP Reception
  • Seating for 30 guests

 

DINNER

CHAIRPERSON

$100,000

 

 

  • Recognition as Dinner Chairperson in all print and digital media: invitation, website, advertising, journal and signage
  • Logo projected on sponsor wall
  • 2 photos with Keynote Speaker
  • 2 color ads in Journal
  • 8 invitations to Dinner VIP Reception
  • Seating for 20 guests

 

 

CORPORATE

SPONSOR

$50,000

 

  • Recognition as Corporate Sponsor in all print and digital media: invitation, website, advertising, journal and signage
  • Logo projected on sponsor wall
  • 2 photos with Keynote Speaker
  • Color ad in Journal
  • 6 invitations to Dinner VIP Reception
  • Seating for 20 guests

 

DINNER

CO-CHAIRPERSON

$25,000

 

  • Recognition as Dinner Co-Chairperson in media
  • Photo with Keynote Speaker
  • Color ad in Journal
  • 4 invitations to Dinner VIP Reception
  • Seating for 10 guests

 

PLATINUM 

PATRON

$10,000

 

 

  • Platinum section ad in Journal
  • Recognition as Platinum Patron in media
  • 2 invitations to Dinner VIP Reception
  • Table for 10 guests

 

GOLD

PATRON

$5,000

 

 

  • Gold section ad in Journal
  • 2 invitations to Dinner VIP Reception
  • Seating for 8 guests

 

SILVER

PATRON

$3,600

 

 

  • Silver section ad in Journal
  • 2 invitations to Dinner VIP Reception
  • Seating for 6 guests

 

BRONZE

PATRON

$2,500

 

 

  • Bronze section ad in Journal
  • 2 invitations to Dinner VIP Reception
  • Seating for 4 guests

 

FULL PAGE

AD

$1,800

 

 

  • Full page ad in journal
  • Seating for 2 guests

 

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