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The ORT America Era Begins at Opening Plenary Educating Individuals Vol. 1 Winter 2007 Impacting Communities Improving the World Vol. 2 Spring 2007 ORT AMERICA TIMES Convention 2007 Edition ORT Science Journey DVD Enclosed - Look inside! The ORT America Era Begins at Opening Plenary The 2007 Inaugural ORT America Convention got off to an exciting start at its Opening Plenary with Convention Chair Sara R. Trub (Virginia Beach, VA) presiding as attendees celebrated the birth of a new, united organization. The moving ceremony began with the melodious singing of ORT Rome graduate and renowned Cantor Mikhail Manevich. “As a refugee from the Soviet Union, I received my ABCs in English from the ORT Rome school,” he said. Then ORT students from around the world introduced Past Presidents of Women’s American ORT and American ORT, who were honored at the themselves, explaining how ORT has given Opening Plenary. From L to R: Reese Feldman, Carol Linch, Alvin Gray, Pepi Dunay, Robert L. Sill, Ruth Eisenberg Moskowitz, Sandy Isenstein, Judy Menikoff and Joe Cohen them the skills for a successful future. Ruth Eisenberg Moskowitz (Verona, NJ) gave a heartfelt tribute “‘Make me happy’, she would say, and they would enroll by the to the late Gertrude White, Past President of Women’s American hundreds. Thousands around the country were inspired by her ORT, reminding all how Mrs. White made recruitment a top courage and devotion. Gert’s spirit will remain a part of ORT priority, overseeing some of the most successful membership forever,” Mrs. Moskowitz said, echoing the feelings of everyone in increases in Women’s American ORT’s history. the room. continued on Page 2 Convention Pledges for ORT Programs Exceed $1 Million More than $1 million in new pledges was introduced a video message from Rivana raised in conjunction with the ORT Tendler, mother of Keren Tendler, and a America Inaugural Convention for ORT’s video in remembrance of Keren Tendler. global programs, as well as $138,000 Sgt Major Tendler was a female flight raised from the presentation of checks by mechanic who died in the Hezbollah chapter and area presidents. attacks last summer. ORT America has started a scholarship in her name to ORT America Vice President Linda encourage more women to go into the Kirschbaum (Highland Park, IL), presided field of flight mechanics, as well as a over a Campaign Plenary that began with memorial garden in her home town. an Israeli Remembrance Day prayer Another film told the miraculous story of recited by Mindy Gordon (Chicago, IL). Tomer Weinberg, who survived a Hezbollah attack in which two Israeli ORT America Vice President Linda Kirschbaum Dorene Berger (Virginia Beach, VA), Chair soldiers were kidnapped. presides over the Campaign Plenary. of the World ORT Control Commission, continued on Page 3 Presidential Advisors Discuss Working in the White House ORT America Board Member Neil Model (Ivyland, PA) presided over a fascinating conversation between Noam Neusner, former advisor to President George W. Bush, and former Clinton staffer Jay Footlik, about the challenging issues they faced while working in the White House. Comparing their work to TV’s “The West Wing,” both noted the speedy pace of the actual West Wing and agreed that even a difficult day at the White House rivals a successful day anywhere else. In recalling significant White House memories, Mr. Neusner lauded the luxury of flying on Air Force One and Mr. Footlik told of a light moment he shared with Israeli Prime Minister Yizhak Rabin only ten days before the Prime Minister’s assassination. Noam Neusner (L) and Jay Footlik (R) engaged in a friendly debate as ORT America Board Member Neil Model moderated. While each made jokes about the other’s political party, the two made opposite party predictions about the 2008 election. Mr. Footlik, a Democrat, likes Mitt Romney’s chances as the Republican, thinks we may welcome Senator Hillary Clinton as Republican Presidential candidate, while Mr. Neusner, a our next Democratic President. continued from Page 1 The ORT America Times is a publication of ORT America, Inc. The ORT America Era Begins at Opening Plenary Audience members viewed a Virtual Time Judy Menikoff (Salisbury, CT), immediate Capsule, which gave a brief yet Past President of ORT America, took comprehensive glimpse at the combined audience members on a ride through time 75 Maiden Lane, 10th Floor years of history that culminated this year in as she highlighted significant moments in New York, NY 10038-4607 the founding of ORT America. The Virtual the organization’s history, framing them 800.519.2678 Time Capsule paid tribute to the past with nostalgic bits of American culture. presidents of American ORT and Women’s She also addressed some of the www.ORTAmerica.org American ORT. Past presidents attending challenges that currently face ORT came to the stage and were met with a America. Sarina Roffé standing ovation. National Communications Director “Our challenges have resulted in amazing Robert Singer, Director General of World new opportunities,” said Mrs. Menikoff as Jessica Weitzman ORT, spoke briefly about the importance of she ended the time journey with a glance Assistant Director this Inaugural Convention. “This is a at a possible future, where “ORT will special day for ORT activities in the United become a household name.” Jeremy Chernikoff States,” he proclaimed, “and a special day Assistant Director for ORT students around the world.” After a short break, ORT Vice President America Roz Vermut (Jericho, NY) Bonnie Hirsch Communications Assistant Joe Cohen (Atlanta, GA), outgoing Vice delivered the final Treasurer’s Report for President of ORT America gave a history Women’s American ORT and gave ORT America supports a global network of schools of both organizations, noting some of the Convention goers a positive update and and training programs in 56 countries that boast many accomplishments achieved by outlook for the years ahead. more than 3 million graduates to date. Worldwide American supporters of the ORT mission. Jewish and secular communities are strengthened And while Mr. Cohen’s speech dealt mainly The program ended on a high note, with in those towns and cities in which ORT programs with the two organizations’ history, he did Outstanding Leadership Awards exist. The cutting edge education acquired at ORT not forget the importance of the future. presented to Sharon Eisenshtadt, schools, colleges and international programs “The Convention is only the beginning of Sandie Ivers, Bill Klineman, Michael provide marketable skills that enable students to great things to come,” he said. Perlmuter, Lynn Reiner and Maryon attain successful careers, become community Weill. (see page 5) leaders and live with dignity. For more information, visit ortamerica.org. ORT America | Page 2 A Message from ORT America National President Doreen Hermelin As I assume the presidency of ORT America, I Europe and Asia. Talk about a Jewish light unto hope I can follow my predecessors’ example of the nations! leadership to help unite all of us who believe in ORT and its vital service to our people and to ORT America is a newer, stronger organization that mankind. can now speak with one clear voice and be a major player on the world stage of philanthropy. 40 years ago, a young bride attended her first And in this undertaking, we have the opportunity meeting of a small group of women who came and the obligation to engage everyone in our ORT together to do good and have an enjoyable time enterprise. doing it. And then we just launched Science Journey – Soon I realized there was a deep purpose to these the extraordinary program that is bringing science meetings: not just social gatherings but social and technology education to 30 very diverse ORT America National change. I admired ORT’s education focus and its President Doreen Hermelin schools in Israel that had been lacking modern history of helping our people everywhere by giving computers and lab equipment. them the tools to improve their lives. The vision of a better world appealed to me. It went right to my These schools, in the most vulnerable Jewish and heart. And so, fundraising joined family raising as priorities and Druze neighborhoods also suffer from high unemployment. In a my romance with ORT flourished. unique partnership with the local government, we are providing them with educational tools for the 21st century. ORT America That former bride now assumes her new role, a little wiser and has pledged to support this bold and caring Science Journey still in love with ORT. And as you probably know, it was my late initiative – and we will continue to deliver on our promise. husband David’s passion as well. I want to share with you how amazing the Science Journey He was a dreamer and a doer. He revered modern technology. program is and my recent mission with past president Judy Because of that, he believed an ORT education could open the Menikoff to see the schools firsthand. Please watch the special door to a productive future for Jews and non-Jews alike. He Science Journey DVD we have enclosed in this newsletter would have been proud to witness the creation of the David B. and share it with your friends and family. Hermelin/ORT Resource Center at our Jewish Community Center in Detroit. In the coming years, I hope many of you will join me and we can all become ambassadors for ORT, participating in missions, As powerful as it is, the image of ORT is not widely known. ORT visiting schools, meeting students and bringing the message back. believes that education is vital to a person’s well-being. As a Reaching more people and telling them about the wonderful work worldwide priority, it also can help lead to prosperity and peace.
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