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AJC honors Larry Thompson for leadership at annual dinner


  • By Observer Staff
  • | 6:00 p.m. November 20, 2023
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The ballroom was packed Nov. 16 at Michael's On East to celebrate Larry Thompson, president of the Ringling College of Art and Design, as he received the American Jewish Committee West Coast of Florida’s National Legacy of Leadership Award. 

Thompson, who was recognized for his professional and personal accomplishments, has been a longtime supporter of AJC. 

Gala attendees also heard from keynote speaker Laura Shaw Frank, director of AJC’s William Petschek Contemporary Jewish Life Department.

Drs. Joel and Gail Morganroth, Deb Kabinoff and Michael and Marcy Klein chaired the dinner honoring Thompson.  

AJC is an international advocacy organization for Jewish people, that engages in education, policymaking and community building across the world.

Event chairs, Drs. Joel and Gail Morganroth and Deb Kabinoff, award recipient Larry Thompson and event chairs Marcy and Michael Klein
Event chairs, Drs. Joel and Gail Morganroth and Deb Kabinoff, award recipient Larry Thompson and event chairs Marcy and Michael Klein
Photo by Lori Sax
AJC Regional Director Brian Lipton, award recipient Larry Thompson and AJC Regional President Ann Virag
AJC Regional Director Brian Lipton, award recipient Larry Thompson and AJC Regional President Ann Virag
Photo by Lori Sax
Steve Miles, Hillary and Jay Seigel and Kathy Killion
Steve Miles, Hillary and Jay Seigel and Kathy Killion
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Judi Sterne, Wendy Feinstein and Lois Lucek
Judi Sterne, Wendy Feinstein and Lois Lucek
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Regional President Anne Virag , event chairs Drs. Joel and  Gail Morganroth and Deb Kabinoff, award recipient Larry Thompson,  event chairs Marcy and Michael Klein and AJC Regional Director Brian Lipton
Regional President Anne Virag , event chairs Drs. Joel and Gail Morganroth and Deb Kabinoff, award recipient Larry Thompson, event chairs Marcy and Michael Klein and AJC Regional Director Brian Lipton
Photo by Lori Sax
Dennis Rees, Nelle Miller,  Su Jacobson and Felice Schulaner
Dennis Rees, Nelle Miller, Su Jacobson and Felice Schulaner
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Bunny Skirboll and Marilyn Shuman
Bunny Skirboll and Marilyn Shuman
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Diana Goldner and Gila Merriwether
Diana Goldner and Gila Merriwether
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Barbara Simon and Richard Enstein
Barbara Simon and Richard Enstein
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Kim Adler, Liat Alon and Carol Hochman Dierksen
Kim Adler, Liat Alon and Carol Hochman Dierksen
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Gail Farb, Ronnie Spadoni and Nicole Behar
Gail Farb, Ronnie Spadoni and Nicole Behar
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Sigal Strauss, Gillie Barrett, Doreen Bolotovski,  Morielle Hoffman and Ben Strauss
Sigal Strauss, Gillie Barrett, Doreen Bolotovski, Morielle Hoffman and Ben Strauss
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Hayley Englander and Roz Goldberg
Hayley Englander and Roz Goldberg
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Joseph Gianguzzo and AJC Regional Director Brian Lipton
Joseph Gianguzzo and AJC Regional Director Brian Lipton
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Drs. Lou and Rebecca Cohen with Greg Band and Lori Brand
Drs. Lou and Rebecca Cohen with Greg Band and Lori Brand
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Randon and Lynn Carvel
Randon and Lynn Carvel
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Janet and Bruce Udell
Janet and Bruce Udell
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Carol Crosby and Larry Wickless with Marysue and Leon Wechsler
Carol Crosby and Larry Wickless with Marysue and Leon Wechsler
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Marcy Klein, Hermione Gilpin and Debbie Haspel
Marcy Klein, Hermione Gilpin and Debbie Haspel
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Caryl Kaplan, Nancy Markle and Margaret Wise
Caryl Kaplan, Nancy Markle and Margaret Wise
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Molly Lindberg and Nikki Sedacca
Molly Lindberg and Nikki Sedacca
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Amy and Chris Yager
Amy and Chris Yager
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Mari Jo and Ken Hanson
Mari Jo and Ken Hanson
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Phillip Lanham and Teri Hansen
Phillip Lanham and Teri Hansen
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Rob and Jennifer Rominiecki
Rob and Jennifer Rominiecki
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Charlie and Crystal Bailey
Charlie and Crystal Bailey
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AJC West Coast Florida National Legacy of Leadership Award Dinner
AJC West Coast Florida National Legacy of Leadership Award Dinner
Photo by Lori Sax
AJC Regional Director Brian Lipton addresses dinner guests.
AJC Regional Director Brian Lipton addresses dinner guests.
Photo by Lori Sax

 

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