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AJC celebrates New Year and new office


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. January 6, 2011
  • Sarasota
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AJC celebrates New Year and new office
Nate Benderson and Brian Lipton pose in the doorway where the mezuzah was placed during Thursday evening’s event at the new office of the AJC.
Nate Benderson and Brian Lipton pose in the doorway where the mezuzah was placed during Thursday evening’s event at the new office of the AJC.
The mezuzah, donated by the Sieglers and put up by Nate Benderson.
The mezuzah, donated by the Sieglers and put up by Nate Benderson.
Nate Benderson places the mezuzah on the entryway of the new AJC office inside the Bank of America Building Thursday evening.
Nate Benderson places the mezuzah on the entryway of the new AJC office inside the Bank of America Building Thursday evening.
Brian Lipton shows off the mezuzah, donated by the Sieglers, which was placed at the front entryway of the new office Thursday evening after a few quick speeches. Lipton referred to the mezuzah as the “Jewish security system”.
Brian Lipton shows off the mezuzah, donated by the Sieglers, which was placed at the front entryway of the new office Thursday evening after a few quick speeches. Lipton referred to the mezuzah as the “Jewish security system”.
Gerri Aaron and Nate Benderson stand next to one another during the AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party. Benderson was the recipient of the 2010 AJC Human Relations Award and Aaron will be the recipient of the 2011 award.
Gerri Aaron and Nate Benderson stand next to one another during the AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party. Benderson was the recipient of the 2010 AJC Human Relations Award and Aaron will be the recipient of the 2011 award.
Nate Benderson, the recipient of the 2010 AJC Human Relations Award, played a large role in acquiring the new office inside the Bank of America building for the AJC.
Nate Benderson, the recipient of the 2010 AJC Human Relations Award, played a large role in acquiring the new office inside the Bank of America building for the AJC.
Brian Levin plays a video from the Executive Director of AJC, David Harris, during the ceremonial potion of the AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party.
Brian Levin plays a video from the Executive Director of AJC, David Harris, during the ceremonial potion of the AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party.
Sue Jacobson talks a little bit about the AJC and the West Coast of Florida chapter during AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party Thursday evening.
Sue Jacobson talks a little bit about the AJC and the West Coast of Florida chapter during AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party Thursday evening.
Brian Lipton raves over the new AJC office inside the Bank of America Building during AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party Thursday evening.
Brian Lipton raves over the new AJC office inside the Bank of America Building during AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party Thursday evening.
Brian Lipton welcomes everyone to the new Sarasota office inside the Bank of America Building during AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party Thursday evening.
Brian Lipton welcomes everyone to the new Sarasota office inside the Bank of America Building during AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party Thursday evening.
Carol and Mort Siegler sit next to one another prior to the small ceremony that took place Thursday night during AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party. Sieglers donated the mezuzah that was put up at the front door of the new office during the party.
Carol and Mort Siegler sit next to one another prior to the small ceremony that took place Thursday night during AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party. Sieglers donated the mezuzah that was put up at the front door of the new office during the party.
Bob Rosenthal and Estelle Hayes sit next to one another during AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party on Thursday.
Bob Rosenthal and Estelle Hayes sit next to one another during AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party on Thursday.
Joseph Gianguzzo and Sue Jacobson stand outside the new AJC office during AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party Thursday evening.
Joseph Gianguzzo and Sue Jacobson stand outside the new AJC office during AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party Thursday evening.
Judy Feldman and Helen Sherman pose together in the hallway in front of the new AJC office in the Bank of America Building during AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party Thursday evening.
Judy Feldman and Helen Sherman pose together in the hallway in front of the new AJC office in the Bank of America Building during AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party Thursday evening.
A table was filled with a variety of cheeses for people to enjoy during the party at the AJC’s new office party on Thursday, Jan. 6.
A table was filled with a variety of cheeses for people to enjoy during the party at the AJC’s new office party on Thursday, Jan. 6.
Stuart Siegel, Jeannine Germer and Jim Gerber enjoy themselves at AJC’s Grand Opening of their new office Thursday evening in the Bank of America Building.
Stuart Siegel, Jeannine Germer and Jim Gerber enjoy themselves at AJC’s Grand Opening of their new office Thursday evening in the Bank of America Building.
Dennis McGillicuddy, Flori Roberts, Sanford Miller and Graci McGillicuddy pose together Thursday evening at AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party at their new office in the Bank of America Building.
Dennis McGillicuddy, Flori Roberts, Sanford Miller and Graci McGillicuddy pose together Thursday evening at AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party at their new office in the Bank of America Building.
AJC members and friends enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres during AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party Thursday evening. The event was put on to not only celebrate the New Year but to celebrate the new AJC office inside the Bank of America building.
AJC members and friends enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres during AJC’s Grand Opening Cocktail Party Thursday evening. The event was put on to not only celebrate the New Year but to celebrate the new AJC office inside the Bank of America building.

 

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