A reception will follow.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Scholars will discuss many aspects of the Jewish experience in urban areas in the United States and abroad. Special emphasis will be placed on the Jewish community of Detroit, which this year celebrates its 100th anniversary of organized Jewish life. David Adamany, former WSU president, and Sanford Cohen, former WSU provost, will be among those honored at a reception and banquet to be held at 6 p.m. March 8 in Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Also to be honored are George M. Zeltzer and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Tickets are required.