AJC Los Angeles Regional Director Richard S. Hirschhaut interview with Silvia Foti was a poignant reminder that an honest reckoning with history can help to ensure a more truthful and just world.
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Marlene Bane, a beloved AJC leader, pillar of the Los Angeles Jewish community, and tireless champion of democratic values. Marlene passed peacefully earlier today surrounded by her loving family.
American Jewish Committee (AJC) mourns the passing of Howard Friedman, who served as president of the premier global Jewish advocacy organization from 1983 to 1986. He was 92 years old.
On January 12, 2021, AJC Los Angeles held our Racial Justice Forum on Voting Rights and Election Integrity, featuring Janai S. Nelson, Associate Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. Moderated By Nina L. Shaw, 2018 AJC Learned Hand honoree and Founding Partner, Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein & Lezcano.
This piece originally appeared in Washington Jewish Week.
The best political bumper sticker I ever saw evoked raw emotion. It was crystal clear, simple and touched a nerve.
It read: “NO!”
The sticker embodied the spirit of our times, when ideas must be easily digestible and appeal to our base instincts. That’s what made it so effective — and dangerous.