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Frequently Asked Questions about the 2025 Gala

The event will take place on Thursday, May 12. It will begin at 6:30 pm with a strolling dinner in the lobby of the J. The event will then move to the Berman Theater. After the program, dessert will be served in the lobby.
 
The best way to support the event is to purchase an ad in the Ad Journal. There are many levels of ads for every budget, from a $36 Mazal Tov Greeting and up. Journal Ads purchased for $1,000+ include tickets to the event.   
Tickets are required to attend the event. The Annual Gala is FJA's biggest fundraiser of the year where we raise crucial dollars for the school. Your donations help us continue to provide the quality education to our students for years to come.

The content of your journal ad is completely up to you - photos, text, quotes, just to name a few. We have a few standard suggestions that might help:

Option A

Mazal Tov to Trudy and Arthur Weiss and Rebecca (Nadis) Strobehn ‘06 on this well deserved honor by Frankel Jewish Academy. Thank you for your leadership and service to Detroit’s Jewish community.

Option B

Celebrating the values of Frankel Jewish Academy and its honorees,Trudy and Arthur Weiss and Rebecca (Nadis) Strobehn ‘06 for their vision, passion, and dedication to Jewish education.

Option C
Mazal Tov to FRANKEL JEWISH ACADEMY and your past, current, and future leaders.

Option D

Write in your own message!

The dress for the evening is cocktail attire, but we invite you to wear what you are most comfortable in.