AJC says 'Adieu' to Consul General Philippe Larrieu of France Hidden Children of Greece
The Greek Consulate General in Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Office of the American Jewish Committee organized the exhibition HIDDEN CHILDREN IN OCCUPIED GREECE, presenting the stories of 16 Jewish children form Greece, who escaped death during Greece's Nazi occupation with the help of their Christian compatriots. The Exhibition is co-sponsored by the Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel and the American Friends of the Jewish Museum of Greece. Over 600 people attended the program and reception at the Opening Night reception. Chanukah Party Brings the LA Community Together
Diplomatic, political, religious and civic leaders in Los Angeles joined members of the Chapter's Board of Directors at the lovely home of Barry Freeman and Robbin Itkin to celebrate Chanukah at AJC LA's annual 'Festival of Lights' celebration. Speaking at his first Chanukah in LA, Executive Director Seth Brysk, spoke of the warmth the LA community extended to him on his arrival. Attendees included new Israeli Consul General Jacob Dayan in one of his first public appearances, Congressman Howard Berman, and Keith Atkinson from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Brindell Gottlieb Honored by David Harris David Harris, AJC National Executive Director, presented Brindell Gottlieb the 2007 American Jewish Committee National Leadership Council Award, recognizing her commitment to the spirit and mission of AJC and her devotion to philanthropy and civic and communal activities. In his keynote remarks, Mr. Harris shared an analysis of current world events, including the historical context of the sixtieth anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel. The event was generously hosted by Brindell in her beautiful Bel Air home. National Leadership Council is a Giving Society of the AJC. DONATE TODAY.President's Council hears noted expert on Southeast Asia Terrorism Dr. Zachary Abuza, one of the worlds leading experts on radical Islamic terrorism, met with our President's Council at Hillcrest Country Club. He highlighted the growing terrorist threats in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, and shared how militant groups use creative funding networks, charitable front organizations, and recruitment of followers under the guise of religious institutions to accomplish their aims. While on an AJC mission to the Pacific Rim, Naty Saidoff.heard Dr. Abuza speak and through his determination and generosity we were able to bring Dr. Abuza to Washington DC last May to address AJC's Annual Meeting, as well as to come to Los Angeles to meet with our chapter leaders.4th Annual Consular Corp Tour of Los Angeles
Comedy with a Cause 4 - An Evening at the Improv "performing" on stage are Chairs Lynne & Stewart Brookman and Steven & Michelle Brookman Double the Pleasure - Double the Fun...Identical twins Stewart and Steven Brookman and their wives, Lynne and Michelle, welcomed an SRO crowd at the American Jewish Committee's fourth annual Comedy with a Cause event. The Improv was filled with a dynamic group of vice-chairs, committee members and guests who enjoyed an informal buffet dinner followed by a state-of-the-art video describing the mission of AJC introduced by Sherry Weinman, President of the Los Angeles Chapter. Emceed by Avi Liberman, the comedy lineup featured comedians Marc Price, Dan Levy, Elon Gold, Jeff Ross, and Barry Diamond. Special guest Congressman Brad Sherman (27th Congressional District) was received enthusiastically for his talents as a stand up comic - who knew?!Los Angeles Chapter Chanukah Party a Resounding Success
More than 100 leaders of Los Angeles' diverse ethnic, political, religious and diplomatic communities gathered at a private reception in the home of Debbie and Naty Saidoff to share with AJC lay leaders in the miracle of Chanukah. Chapter President Sherry A. Weinman and AJC National Director of Interreligious Affairs Rabbi Gary Greenebaum welcomed the nearly 200 attendees and conducted the ritual of lighting the Chanukah menorah, inviting groups of guests representing the chapter's diplomatic, political, inter-religious and inter-ethnic partners to come forward and light the candles.
Acting Los Angeles Chapter Director Saundra Mandel noted, "We gather together on this cold December evening to celebrate the warmth of the Chanukah candles and the light our collaborations bring to the world." Ms. Weinman added, "We are thankful for your support and your partnership, and as our agency enters its second century of human relations work, we pray that the years to come bring us many occasions to celebrate together."
Los Angeles Chapter Dinner Honors Two Local LeadersOver 450 of Los Angeles’ outstanding attorneys, judges and community leaders gathered to pay tribute to two distinguished honorees, and to hear from keynote speaker Tom Brokaw and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. The Centennial Leadership Award was presented to Harriet Hochman, a member of AJC’s National Executive Committee, and the 27th Annual Learned Hand Award was given to Alan Friedman of Munger, Tolles & Olson. In his remarks, Mayor Villaraigosa said: "I was deeply honored to speak at the AJC's centennial celebration in Washington earlier this year. I am deeply honored to be here tonight. For a century, AJC has been in the forefront of fighting for the inclusion of everyone in American society. I salute your work."
On December 5th, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw spoke at the 27th
AJC Los Angeles Chapter Honors Barry Meyer with the Corwin Human Relations Award
French Consulate Reception Honoring Rabbi Gary Greenebaum
61st Annual Meeting
2006 Community Service Award Honoring Debbie & Naty Saidoff
National Leadership Council Reception with UN Ambassador His Royal Highness Prince Zeid Ra'ad Zeid Al-Hussein, Ambassador to the United Nations for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, briefed the NLC at a private reception hosted by Shelly and Art Rosenblum. The Ambassador shared an insightful update on the current situation in the Middle East focusing on Jordanian-Israeli relations. Since 2000 he has been Jordan's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the U.N. with special responsibilities relating to international justice, women's development and U.N. peacekeeping.
AJC Latino Jewish Policy Forum Presents an Analysis of AB 1381 Special Reception with AJC's Executive Director David A. Harris |
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