AJC hosts final 2018 Lunch & Learn

The last of the lecture series was held Aug. 15 at Michael's On East.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 10:27 p.m. July 18, 2018
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The American Jewish Committee West Coast Florida welcomed guests Aug. 15 to Michael's On East for the final 2018 Lunch & Learn lecture of the summer series. 

Regional Director Brian Lipton announced this lecture brought in the most guests for a summer series to date. After a Greek salad lunch, a panel of guests discussed extremism and anti-Semitism in Europe. The speakers were Consul General of Germany, Annette Klein, and Consul General of France Clement Leclerc. The discussion was moderated by Emily Walsh. 

The discussion raised questions on the effects, current standings and future of Germany and France in regards to confronting extremism and anti-Semitism. Guests were encouraged to ask questions once the panel discussion was completed.

Regional Director Brian Lipton, Speaker Annette Klein, Speaker Clement Leclerc and Regional Vice President Jean Weidner Goldstein
Regional Director Brian Lipton, Speaker Annette Klein, Speaker Clement Leclerc and Regional Vice President Jean Weidner Goldstein
Carole Shaw and Elaine Kaufman
Carole Shaw and Elaine Kaufman
Rita Feder, Lynn Harris and Norma Cohen
Rita Feder, Lynn Harris and Norma Cohen
Donna Jablo, Sumner Baum and Gail Klein
Donna Jablo, Sumner Baum and Gail Klein
Joan Fox and Marsha Eisenberg
Joan Fox and Marsha Eisenberg
Ronnie Riceberg and Dennis Zimmerman
Ronnie Riceberg and Dennis Zimmerman
Guests were served a salad entree and chocolate mousse cake.
Guests were served a salad entree and chocolate mousse cake.
The panel discussion was the last of the three summer lecture series.
The panel discussion was the last of the three summer lecture series.
One lucky winner from each table took home the centerpiece.
One lucky winner from each table took home the centerpiece.
Molly Ballow and Belle Probst
Molly Ballow and Belle Probst
Renee Sheade and Bob West
Renee Sheade and Bob West
Marcia Frankel and Bert Fivelson
Marcia Frankel and Bert Fivelson
Susan Landau, Ruth Maass, Susan Newmark and Barbara Brizdle
Susan Landau, Ruth Maass, Susan Newmark and Barbara Brizdle
Regional Vice President Jean Weidner Goldstein and Ida Zito
Regional Vice President Jean Weidner Goldstein and Ida Zito
Moderator Emily Walsh, Consul General of Germany Annette Klein and Consul General of France Clement Leclerc hosted a panel discussion.
Moderator Emily Walsh, Consul General of Germany Annette Klein and Consul General of France Clement Leclerc hosted a panel discussion.

 

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