THE 3RD ANNUAL Israel…NEW PERSPECTIVES The Face of Israel’s Diplomacy WESTCHESTER WESTCHESTER CHAPTER Honoring David Harris Executive Director, AJC For 25 Years of Outstanding Leadership

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009 Israel…New Perspectives

A multi-year initiative to ISRAEL…NEW PERSPECTIVES promote a more balanced, GALA COMMITTEE positive and authentic Dinner Co- Chairs image of Israel in the greater Marvin Israelow & Westchester community as Dorian Goldman part of AJC’s global Jewish E. Robert Goodkind advocacy agenda. The Harold Tanner highlight of the year is the annual Israel…New Tribute Committee Chair Perspectives Gala which Martine Fleishman is supported by a variety Tribute Committee of exciting and innovative Vice Chairs programs throughout Frank E. Linde the year. Harriet P. Schleifer

Join us this year to Gala Committee Chairs celebrate and understand Candy Gould David Pedowitz Israel’s international Judith Rieger diplomacy through the eyes of four seasoned Gala Committee Israeli diplomats joining Vice Chairs us from around the world. Stuart Ginsberg The evening will illuminate Robert Jonap how Israel—and AJC— Beverly Rosenbaum Richard Weissmann build understanding, Barry Yellen forge partnerships, and strengthen the Jewish Rabbinic Chair future through diplomacy. Rabbi David Greenberg

David Harris with Francois Fillon, the Prime Minister of France, at the AJC Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., May 2008 SCHEDULE

6:30 PM Welcoming cocktail reception and buffet dinner with Israeli diplomats and members of the New York diplomatic community

7:45 PM Discussion with one of four Israeli Ambassadors

Gabriela Shalev The United Nations

Yoram Ben-Zeev The Federal Republic of Germany

Ron Prosor The United Kingdom

Mark Sofer The Republic of India

8:45 PM Dessert reception and toasts recognizing David Harris’ 25 years of leadership by diplomats and the Honorable Nita Lowey

Presentation of AJC Leadership Award to David Harris ABOUT OUR HONOREE

Japan’s adherence to enlargement, Russian the Arab economic and Soviet affairs, and boycott of Israel, the anti-Semitism, as well rescue of Ethiopian and as before the United Soviet Jews, and the Nations Commission effort to end Israel’s on Human Rights and isolation at the UN. the French Parliament.

Among the highlights He graduated with of his work, he was honors from the centrally involved in the University of Pennsyl- emigration of over one vania. He pursued his million Jews from the graduate studies in David Harris Soviet Union. He was international relations asked by the Jewish at the London School David Harris is one of community to serve as of Economics and then the Jewish people’s the national coordinator spent a year as a junior leading advocates for the historic associate at Oxford and most eloquent Freedom Sunday for University (St. Antony’s spokesmen. The Soviet Jewry, the 1987 College). In 2000-02, Executive Director demonstration in he was a visiting scholar of the American Washington that at the Johns Hopkins Jewish Committee since drew over 250,000 University School of 1990, and a member participants. Advanced International of its staff for twenty- Studies. In 2003, he was fi ve years, he travels He has been honored awarded an honorary the globe meeting with more than ten times by doctorate by Hebrew world leaders to ad- the Bulgarian, French, Union College. He is a vance the well-being German, Latvian, member of the Council of Israel, combat Polish, and Ukrainian on Foreign Relations. anti-Semitism, monitor governments for his the condition of international work. David is a prolifi c author Jewish communities, and commentator, and and promote intergroup David has been invited his insightful weekly and interreligious to speak at some of the AJC radio broadcasts understanding. world’s most prestigious are heard by an forums. For example, he estimated 35 million David has been a was the fi rst American listeners nationwide on driving force behind Jewish organizational the CBS Radio Network. many historic achieve- leader to address the He has a blog on ments on behalf of World Economic Forum international issues at the Jewish people, at Davos. He has the Jerusalem Post. including the repeal of testifi ed before the the infamous “Zionism is United States Congress He lives in Chappaqua racism” United Nations on several occasions with his wife, Giulietta, resolution, the success- on matters related to and is the father of ful campaign to end the Middle East, NATO three children. ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS

Yoram Ben-Zeev, Israeli Ambassador to Germany Ambassador Ben-Zeev seeks to protect and strengthen the special relationship between Israel and Europe’s largest power. Amb. Ben-Zeev is central to Israel’s efforts to preserve memory, to combat anti-Semitism and all forms of hatred, and to ensure that the policies of today honor the lessons of history.

Ron Prosor, Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom Ambassador Prosor represents Israel to a major European ally and a key player in the quest for peace and security in the Middle East. With Israel’s right to exist under mounting attack in academia, in labor movements, and in the media, Amb. Prosor is at the forefront of the fi ght against the delegitimization of the Jewish state.

Gabriela Shalev, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations Ambassador Shalev is the face and the voice of Israel’s campaign at the United Nations to overcome longstanding bias against it, and to claim its rightful place as a full and equal member of the community of nations.

Mark Sofer, Israeli Ambassador to India Ambassador Sofer works to deepen key strategic ties with a rising global power that is the world’s largest democracy. As security cooperation between Israel and India reaches unprecedented heights, Amb. Sofer has helped to forge a critical new partnership in the fi ght against terrorism and extremism. ABOUT AJC

AJC seeks a secure Jewish future in a more just world, believing that each pursuit depends upon the other.

Through AJC’s 28 U.S. chapters, 8 offi ces overseas, and 28 offi cial partnerships with communities around the world, AJC works to: Build bridges Advance security Promote human rights Support Israel Strengthen Jewish life

AJC has been recognized by Forbes, New York Magazine, the American Institute of Philanthropy and Charity Navigator for the fact that the fi nancial support it receives from more than 175,000 donors nationwide is used effi ciently and effectively.

In these challenging times, the free world, the Jewish “world, and the State of Israel need leadership that knows how to fi ght for the right values and translate them into reality. David Harris is a dear friend of the State of Israel and the Jewish people. He represents the common democratic values of Israel and America.”

—Tzipi Livni, Foreign Minister of Israel (2006-2008)

David Harris with Kofi Annan, then-Secretary General of the United Nations, May 2006 AJC WESTCHESTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF

Marvin Israelow, AJC Westchester President Board of Directors Mona Abramson Vice Presidents Shari Aronson Candy Gould Herbert Blecker Leon Gould Ian Bukzin David Pedowitz Jamie Cotel David Harris with Tony Blair, then-Prime Minister of the Mark Reisman Judith H. Darsky United Kingdom, at the World Bruce Rubin David Edell Economic Forum in Davos, Tamar Sadeh Ellison Switzerland, January, 2008 Caren Ellis Fried, Martine Fleishman Secretary Stanley Fleishman Frank E. Linde, William Frommer AJC NATIONAL BOARD Treasurer Jeffrey Geller OF GOVERNORS Harriet P. Schleifer, Alan Ginsberg FROM WESTCHESTER Immediate Past President Stuart Ginsberg Mimi Alperin David Glasser Gail Binderman Executive Committee Stephen Goodman Larry Cohen Laurel Borowick Tom Gottlieb Herbert Corbin Judah Kraushaar Leonard Greer Pat Falkenberg Jack Lerner Eleanor Grosz Martine Fleishman Harold Levine Caren Hammerman Dorian Goldman Abbe Marcus Evan Heller E. Robert Goodkind Harry Paul Robert Jonap Eugene Grant Nancy Petschek-Kohn David Kaplan Raphaelle Haimowitz Judith Rieger Martin Keltz Karen Hauser Elliott Rose Ronald Klausner Marvin Israelow Joseph Kochen Judah Kraushaar Tom Kornreich Donald Landis Staff Leslie Kozupsky Ruth Lapidus Scott Richman, Donald Landis Karen Levy Executive Director Miriam Lipton Frank E. Linde Jill Friedman, Simon Marlow Carol Lowenthal Associate Director Julie McMahon Stephen Lowey Valencia Latty-Wynter, Hilton Mirels Dolly Maass Offi ce Administrator Lester Nelson M. Richard Meyers Tobi Rogowsky Barbara Mines INP Gala Staff Susan Rose Dan Och Marni Heller Beverly Rosenbaum Harry Paul Francine Stein Elisabeth Schonfeld David Pedowitz Susan Schwartz Charles I. Petschek Douglas Simon Elaine Petschek Daniel Singer Bruce Rubin Ross Smotrich Harriet P. Schleifer Irene Steinberg Harold Tanner Jack Stern Margaret E. Weinstock Andrew Suzman Lauren Thaler David Harris and then-Israeli Susan Katz Truwit Prime Minister Ariel Sharon Michael Ward during an AJC Mission to Israel, Richard Weissmann May 2002 Bruce Wexler Clifford Wolf Richard Yaffa Barry Yellen Paula Yormak “AJC is the most effective, most infl uential, and most respected of American Jewish organizations.” — Nicolas Sarkozy President of France

AJC seeks a secure Jewish future in a more just world, believing that each pursuit depends upon the other. AJC has 28 U.S. chapters, 8 offi ces overseas, and 28 offi cial partnerships www.ajc.org with communities around the world. Westchester Chapter AJC: 235 Main Street, Suite 314 • Builds Bridges White Plains, NY 10601 • Advances Security 914.948.5585 • Promotes Human Rights • Supports Israel www.ajc.org/westchester • Strengthens Jewish Life