Thank you for inviting me to join in this centenary celebration of the Balfour Declaration – a celebration of the practical wisdom of a war-time British Government, of the triumph of historical obligation over colonial expediency, of the long-delayed recognition of a people’s rightful inheritance.
Ensuring Israel’s security is Germany’s staatsräson, or "reason of State." The AJC Berlin Ramer Institute helps maintain this special relationship through foreign exchange programs and Berlin-based advocacy.
In close cooperation with civil society, political organizations, and government, the AJC Berlin Ramer Institute has developed key programs to promote democratic values and combat antisemitism.