Holocaust Memorial Center Honors West Bloomfield Couple

The Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills will honor West Bloomfield residents Jackie and Joel Smith during its 29th Anniversary Dinner, held Nov. 3 at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield.  

Susan Eisenhower, CEO and Chairman of The Eisenhower Group and granddaughter of former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, will deliver the keynote address, paying tribute to the World War II veterans and survivors whose legacy to us is to bear witness to future generations about the need to stand up for the rights of others.
 
Jackie and Joel Smith are community leaders who have dedicated themselves to Holocaust education. As president of Neumann/Smith, one of the leading architectural firms in Michigan, Joel’s aptitude for business and hands-on project involvement are reflected in the success of some of the largest and most challenging projects in the state.
 
During his professional career, Joel has been actively involved in the development of service, educational and memorial facilities including the Holocaust Memorial Center, Berman Theater, Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit and Jewish Family Service Headquarters. Outside the office, he is a member of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, and a past president and former board member of the Benefactors of Jewish Senior Life.
 
Jackie also has had a long involvement with Jewish Senior Life and currently works with the community’s seniors as director of the Alpern Life Enhancement Program.
 
Joel and Jackie met while attending the University of Michigan and have been married for over 33 years. They are the proud parents of Jennifer and Jacob.
 
Susan Eisenhower is the granddaughter of former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who, as Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe, led troops in liberating the concentration camps at the end of World War II.
 
She is chairman of leadership and public policy programs of the Eisenhower Institute, where she became known for her work in the former Soviet Union and in the energy field. The Eisenhower Group, Inc. provides strategic counsel on political and business projects.

World War II veterans who helped liberate the concentration camps are invited to attend as complimentary guests at the 29th Annual Anniversary Dinner. To RSVP, contact Beth Snider at 248.553.2400 ext. 21.

Reservations for the dinner are required; for tickets or more information, contact Jackie Schwartz at 248-553-2400 (ext. 29), or jackie.schwartz@holocaustcenter.org.   

Source: Press release