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AJC launches 2018 Lunch & Learn summer series

The series kicked off May 16 at Michael's On East.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 1:18 p.m. May 16, 2018
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Once again, American Jewish Committee West Coast Florida is hosting its Summer Lunch & Learn Series. The first one was held May 16 at Michael's On East. 

The scheduled speaker, Lior Haiat, unfortunately could not make it for the luncheon. He was in Puerto Rico and his flight was cancelled and not scheduled to fly out in time to make it to Sarasota. 

At 6:22 a.m. this morning, AJC Regional Director called Juan Dircie to fill in. Dircie is the Assistant Director of AJC. He gave a presentation on the current happenings with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 

After his presentation, Dircie opened the floor to questions, in which many eager listeners raised their hands. 

The following Lunch & Learn programs are scheduled for July 18 and Aug. 15. 

Marsha Eisberg and Sharon Schreiber
Marsha Eisberg and Sharon Schreiber
Guests with a star on their bread plate were allowed to take the centerpieces home with them.
Guests with a star on their bread plate were allowed to take the centerpieces home with them.
Dessert was a chocolate mousse cake.
Dessert was a chocolate mousse cake.
Gail and Ben Klein
Gail and Ben Klein
Mariah Morris, Dr. Avi Yoskowtiz and Regional President Anne Virag
Mariah Morris, Dr. Avi Yoskowtiz and Regional President Anne Virag
Joan and Bart Levenson
Joan and Bart Levenson
Paul Skversky and Lillian Sands
Paul Skversky and Lillian Sands
Sue Johnson, Janet Tolbert and Esther Rose
Sue Johnson, Janet Tolbert and Esther Rose
Judith and Don Markstein
Judith and Don Markstein
Carol Siegler, Regional Director Brian Lipton and Jean Weidner Goldstein
Carol Siegler, Regional Director Brian Lipton and Jean Weidner Goldstein
Peter Kretzmer, Ernie Kretzmer and Dorothea Sandland
Peter Kretzmer, Ernie Kretzmer and Dorothea Sandland
Regional Director Brian Lipton opens up the luncheon.
Regional Director Brian Lipton opens up the luncheon.
Regional President Anne Virag addresses the audience.
Regional President Anne Virag addresses the audience.
Speaker Juan Dircie jokes about filling in for the original speaker.
Speaker Juan Dircie jokes about filling in for the original speaker.

 

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