First of two AJC Winter Lunch & Learn events welcomes author

The American Jewish Committee West Coast Florida hosted the luncheon Dec. 12 at Michael's On East.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 4:04 p.m. December 12, 2018
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The American Jewish Committee West Coast Florida kicked off its Winter Lunch & Learn series Dec. 12 at Michael's On East.

The special guest for the day was Author and Peace Activist Mohammed AL Samawi. During his speech, he talked about building a bridge between the Islamic, Jewish and Christian communities. 

The series will continue Jan. 14 with the second Lunch & Learn of the series, and the first of 2019. 

Speaker Mohammed AL Samawi, Regional President Anne Virag and Regional Director Brian Lipton
Speaker Mohammed AL Samawi, Regional President Anne Virag and Regional Director Brian Lipton
Marty and Irene Ross
Marty and Irene Ross
Literature and a chocolate bar was set out for every guest.
Literature and a chocolate bar was set out for every guest.
Greek salad was served for lunch.
Greek salad was served for lunch.
This was the first of two Winter Lunch & Learn sessions.
This was the first of two Winter Lunch & Learn sessions.
Roses centered each of the tables and the front podium.
Roses centered each of the tables and the front podium.
Barbara Brizdle with Andy and Ruth Maass
Barbara Brizdle with Andy and Ruth Maass
Nadia Ritter, Edie Chaifetz and Pam Adelstein
Nadia Ritter, Edie Chaifetz and Pam Adelstein
Fran Blum, Dan Boxser and Sue Jacobson
Fran Blum, Dan Boxser and Sue Jacobson
Marilyn Shuman and Martin Rich
Marilyn Shuman and Martin Rich
Ida Zito, Carol Siegler and Regional Vice President Jean Weidner-Goldstein
Ida Zito, Carol Siegler and Regional Vice President Jean Weidner-Goldstein
Ronnie Riceberg, Susan Kohnstam and Mark Libowitz
Ronnie Riceberg, Susan Kohnstam and Mark Libowitz
Avi Yoskowitz, Edie Chaifetz, Mariah Yoskowitz and Pam Adelstein
Avi Yoskowitz, Edie Chaifetz, Mariah Yoskowitz and Pam Adelstein
Mohammed AL Samawi wrote the novel
Mohammed AL Samawi wrote the novel "Fox Hunt."

 

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