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Building Bridges of Understanding Educa te...Advoca te...Engage... The Atlanta Chapter Our Mission Our Mission To safeguard the Welfare and Security of Jews in the United States, in Israel, and throughout the world. To strengthen the Basic Principles of pluralism around the world, as the best defense against anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry. To enhance the quality of American Jewish life by helping to ensure Jewish continuity and deepen ties between American and Israeli Jews. AJC mission President Kent Alexander First Vice President Sheri S. Labovitz Vice Presidents Sandra H. Cuttler Dina Gerson David Kuniansky Laura B. Kurlander Jon Leven Beth H. Paradies Secretary/Treasurer Lawrence E. Cooper, M.D. Board of Trustees Charles S. Ackerman Hon. David Adelman Cecil Alexander, Jr. Elaine B. Alexander Helen Alexander Miles J. Alexander Hal Arnold Ellen Arnovitz Thomas J. Asher Gregory Averbuch Billy Bauman Barry Berlin Candy A. Berman Stephen M. Berman Justin Berman B. J. Bernstein Shirley Blaine Arthur Blank Shira Blate Lisa Brill Ron Brill Dianne Harnell Cohen Gerald Cohen Herbert Cohen Richard W. Cohen, M.D. Michael Coles Randal M. Crohn Mona Diamond Peter Dosik Sari Earl Elise Eplan William W. Epstein Robert M. Evans Ted V. Fisher Evan Fishman Martin Fleischmann Lois Frank Gary S. Freed Gloria Frisch Dan Garson Michelle Kravtin Gary Stacey K. Geer Burton M. Gold Margo Dix Gold Randy S. Gold Joel Goldberg Jonathan Golden Burton B. Goldstein, Jr. Elliott Goldstein Lauren G. Grien Richard A. Guthman, Jr. Ruth Hackner Jack Halpern Lynne Halpern Doug Hertz Lila Hertz Michal Hart Hillman Leslie Isenberg Hon. Michael Jacobs Betty Ann Jacobson Dr. Brian A. Kahn Joshua M. Kamin Rabbi Mario Karpuj Craig Kaufman Greg Kirsch Steven L. Kleber Ross Kogon Lewis Kravitz Ray Ann Kremer Cathy Selig Kuranoff Steven J. Labovitz Michael A. Leven Faith Levy Ralph B. Levy Valerie Hartman Levy Mark Lichtenstein Joan Lipson Nathan I. Lipson Bernard Marcus Darryl S. Maslia Sam Massell Timothy Mescon Belinda Morris Michael A. Morris Deborah Neese Hon. Sam Olens Sanford Orkin Susan Plasker Lisa Galanti Rabinowitz Ruth Rauzin A.J. Robinson Clyde Rodbell Ann Rosewater Peggy Roth Arnold B. Rubenstein, M.D. Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin Jane Schiff A. Jay Schwartz Hon. William B. Schwartz, Jr. Rabbi Ronald M. Segal Linda W. Selig S. Stephen Selig, III Cookie Shapiro Hon. Marvin H. Shoob Hon. Wendy L. Shoob Mindy Shoulberg Arnold Sidman Tobyanne Sidman Leonard A. Silverstein Prof. Kenneth W. Stein Rabbi Alvin M. Sugarman Betty Sunshine Dr. Cedric L. Suzman Rabbi Donald A. Tam Judith G. Taylor Douglas Teper Lawrence I. Thorpe Ronnie van Gelder Lynda Walker Marvin Weintraub, Ph.D. Karen Wildau Gil Wolchock Charles R. Wolf Rita Goldstein Wolfson Erwin Zaban Allan J. Zachariah Todd Zeldin American Jewish Committee, Atlanta Chapter 2006-2007 Board of Trustees

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Building Bridges of Understanding Educate...Advocate...Engage...

The Atlanta Chapter

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Our Mission

To safeguard the Welfare and Security of Jews

in the United States, in Israel, and throughout

the world.

To strengthen the Basic Principles of pluralism

around the world, as the best defense against

anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry.

To enhance the quality of American Jewish life by

helping to ensure Jewish continuity and deepen

ties between American and Israeli Jews.

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PresidentKent Alexander

First Vice PresidentSheri S. Labovitz

Vice PresidentsSandra H. CuttlerDina GersonDavid KunianskyLaura B. KurlanderJon LevenBeth H. Paradies

Secretary/TreasurerLawrence E. Cooper, M.D.

Board of TrusteesCharles S. AckermanHon. David AdelmanCecil Alexander, Jr.Elaine B. AlexanderHelen AlexanderMiles J. AlexanderHal ArnoldEllen ArnovitzThomas J. AsherGregory AverbuchBilly BaumanBarry BerlinCandy A. BermanStephen M. BermanJustin BermanB. J. BernsteinShirley BlaineArthur BlankShira Blate

Lisa BrillRon BrillDianne Harnell CohenGerald CohenHerbert CohenRichard W. Cohen, M.D.Michael ColesRandal M. CrohnMona DiamondPeter DosikSari EarlElise EplanWilliam W. EpsteinRobert M. EvansTed V. FisherEvan FishmanMartin FleischmannLois FrankGary S. FreedGloria FrischDan GarsonMichelle Kravtin GaryStacey K. GeerBurton M. GoldMargo Dix GoldRandy S. GoldJoel GoldbergJonathan GoldenBurton B. Goldstein, Jr.Elliott GoldsteinLauren G. GrienRichard A. Guthman, Jr.Ruth HacknerJack HalpernLynne HalpernDoug HertzLila Hertz

Michal Hart HillmanLeslie IsenbergHon. Michael JacobsBetty Ann JacobsonDr. Brian A. KahnJoshua M. KaminRabbi Mario KarpujCraig KaufmanGreg KirschSteven L. KleberRoss KogonLewis KravitzRay Ann KremerCathy Selig KuranoffSteven J. LabovitzMichael A. LevenFaith LevyRalph B. LevyValerie Hartman LevyMark LichtensteinJoan LipsonNathan I. LipsonBernard MarcusDarryl S. MasliaSam MassellTimothy MesconBelinda MorrisMichael A. MorrisDeborah NeeseHon. Sam OlensSanford OrkinSusan PlaskerLisa Galanti RabinowitzRuth RauzinA.J. RobinsonClyde RodbellAnn Rosewater

Peggy RothArnold B. Rubenstein, M.D.Rabbi Jeffrey K. SalkinJane SchiffA. Jay SchwartzHon. William B. Schwartz, Jr.Rabbi Ronald M. SegalLinda W. SeligS. Stephen Selig, IIICookie ShapiroHon. Marvin H. ShoobHon. Wendy L. ShoobMindy ShoulbergArnold SidmanTobyanne SidmanLeonard A. SilversteinProf. Kenneth W. SteinRabbi Alvin M. SugarmanBetty SunshineDr. Cedric L. SuzmanRabbi Donald A. TamJudith G. TaylorDouglas TeperLawrence I. ThorpeRonnie van GelderLynda WalkerMarvin Weintraub, Ph.D.Karen WildauGil WolchockCharles R. WolfRita Goldstein WolfsonErwin ZabanAllan J. ZachariahTodd Zeldin

American Jewish Committee, Atlanta Chapter 2006-2007 Board of Trustees

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Building Bridges of Understanding

Educate...Advocate...Engage...

The Atlanta ChapterFrom our Chapter President and Executive Director This year marked the start of the second century of the American Jewish Committee, and we are proud to be part of an organization that so effectively fosters democracy, pursues justice and uplifts Jewish people in Atlanta and throughout the world. Locally we continue to contribute to the national mission by building ever stronger and more effective bridges of understanding across religious, ethnic and national boundaries by way of education, advocacy and engagement. This Annual Report provides a taste of what has been an outstanding year. In the realm of religious communal relations our Atlanta Chapter has been very active. We hosted an extraordinary immigration forum that promoted better knowledge and understanding of the local and national immigration debate. We established what many of us anticipate will be a long-lasting friendship with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, and took our first steps to finding common and productive ground with strongly Pro-Israel Evangelical leaders. We also once again sponsored the Atlanta Black-Jewish Coalition’s Marvin C. Goldstein Project Understanding Retreat for young Jewish and African-American leaders. In the area of Jewish continuity, access outdid itself during the past year. As the following pages attest, the programming was outstanding. Indeed this past year the national AJC office fully executed its plan to implement the Atlanta access model and name across the country.

Perhaps no program contributes as much to Jewish continuity and pride as the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. In this, our seventh year, attendance jumped 30% to 9,000 “tushes in seats.” Our revenue grew as well: as we received support from an unprecedented number of sponsors, including the National Endowment for the Arts and the Academy for Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (yes, the Oscar people!). We found our audiences want more movies, more days and more locations. We will work to meet these desires and expectations. Internationally, our Jewish “State Department” role took on new and broader dimensions locally. We held substantive meetings with four U.S. Ambassadors and 15 Consuls General, visiting with several of them on multiple occasions. Also, our launching of the Africa Institute and continuing our Latino outreach initiative, along with our many other initiatives like Project Interchange, further burnished our State Department image and effectiveness. On top of these noteworthy activities, we are very proud of our record-breaking Annual Campaign. With very special dinner honorees and a century of achievement as a foundation, it is no wonder we surpassed our fundraising goal by 20%, raising more than $1.2 million. Finally, as we now enter the second year of AJC’s second century, we want to say thank you to all of you -- our members, donors and supporters. Because of you the Atlanta Chapter continues to excel and break new ground in building bridges of understanding through education, advocacy and engagement and, by doing so, makes a very positive difference every day in Atlanta and throughout the world.

Sincerely,

Kent Alexander Judy C. Marx President Executive Director

Kent Alexander

Judy Marx, Congressman John Lewis, Consul General of Mexico, Remedios Gomez Arnau and Kent Alexander celebrate the success of Thanksgiving Intergroup Luncheon.

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AJC locally and nationally has been the leader in “building bridges of understanding.” Our members educated and engaged many religious and ethnic communities within Atlanta to discuss Jewish values and our connection to the challenging issues of today. Through our relationships and networks, we continued our advocacy work with new and pre-existing coalitions.

Immigration Forum “Immigration: The Facts, the Challenges and the Moral Response” was convened in December by The Atlanta Chapter, the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta and Leadership Atlanta drew several hundred of Atlanta’s civic and religious leaders. The program looked at one of the most debated topics in the U.S. today from the perspectives of legal, education and healthcare experts.

(L. to r.) Rabbi Mario Karpuj, Archbishop Wilton Gregory, Karen Wildau and Laura Kurlander, share a laugh after the community symposium.

Building Bridges of Understanding AJC continued developing relationships and building networks with diverse religious and ethnic communities.

The Atlanta Chapter hosted its third annual pre-Thanksgiving interfaith and interethnic luncheon. We read from America’s Table®, to celebrate our most prized civic virtues and values. This year we invited Atlanta’s Consular Corps and were delighted at the presence of Dr. Remedios Gomez Arnau, Consul General of Mexico and Dean of Atlanta’s Consular Corps along with Congressman John Lewis.

Ambassador Andrew Young’s first stop in Atlanta, following his unfortunate comments, was the AJC Office to express his regret and seek ways to rebuild solid relationships with the Jewish and Korean communities. At the meeting, he met with leaders of the Atlanta Chapter as well as leaders of the Korean and African American communities. (L. to r.) Kent Alexander, Ambassador Young and

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Interreligious Outreach Following months of planning, AJC came together with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship to learn about each other’s religions and try to see from each other’s points of view. Our Baptist-Jewish Dialogue was a tremendous success and we look forward to continuing this partnership with additional programs in the upcoming year.

(L. to r.) Professor Loyd Allen of Mercer University, Beth Halpern of the Weber School, First Vice-President Sheri Labovitz and Rev. Wayne Martin of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

Indo-Jewish CoalitionWe continued engaging with our friends in the Indian community, hosting Ambassador Raminder Singh Jassal, former Indian Ambassador to Israel and current Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy in Washington D.C., to learn about the India-US-Israel relationship. We also sent three emissaries from the Indian community in Atlanta to Israel with Project Interchange in May.

Member of Atlanta’s Indo-Jewish Coalition with Ambassador Raminder Singh Jassal (with Kiddush Cup)

Black-Jewish Coalition The Atlanta Black-Jewish Coalition has emerged as a central platform for education, outreach and advocacy in our community. As participation reaches new heights, the Coalition continues to build on its original mission by providing a forum for meaningful dialogue and action. This year the Coalition hosted the biennial Marvin C. Goldstein Project Understanding Young Leadership Retreat that brought together 18 Black and 18 Jewish young leaders for a weekend, to learn about their similarities and differences. We were once again honored to host Congressman John Lewis as he shared his personal and historical experiences.

Goldstein Retreat participants celebrate the completion of their successful program.

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AJC is a global leader in “Building Bridges of Understanding.” In

Atlanta, we hosted Diplomatic briefings to educate our members, advocated

to our Consuls General on issues ranging from the genocide in Darfur to the

global threat of Iran, as well as educated the Consular Corp about the Jewish

community locally and world wide. We also engaged new international

communities in Atlanta, with the incorporation of the Africa Institute into

our yearly programming schedule.

Diplomatic Meetings AJC, was invited to private meetings with top level diplomats from all over the world.

The Atlanta Chapter was honored to host His Excellency AbdulAzziz Kamilov, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the United States, and Honorary Consul General of Uzbekistan Larry Kurlander, for a special tea where we discussed Uzbekistan’s role in global politics.

We had a private briefing with His Excellency Giovanni Castellaneta, Ambassador of Italy to the United States, prior to leaving his post, we hosted Carlos Layus, Consul General of Argentina to the Southeastern United States for a special discussion about the Jewish community in Argentina, and we had lunch with Shoji Ogawa, Consul General of Japan to the Southeastern United States, in his private residence.

Rabbi Mario Karpuj (l.) with Consul General of Argentina, Carlos Layus

(L. to r.) Atlanta Chapter President Kent Alexander, Mrs. Giovanni Castellaneta, Ambassador Giovanni Castellaneta, Chapter First Vice President Sheri Labovitz, Chapter Vice President Jon Leven and Dr. Cedric Suzman.

(L. to r.) Chapter Vice President Sandra Cuttler, Ambassador AbdulAzziz Kamilov and Honorary Consul Larry Kurlander

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Africa Institute In its inaugural year, the national leadership of the Africa Institute met with presidents, foreign ministers and ambassadors of twenty African nations. In Atlanta, we hosted four significant events: a kick-off program featuring Africa Institute Founder and National Chair, Stanley Bergman, with attendees including leadership from the African-American and African Diaspora communities, a luncheon for His Excellency Perezi Kamunanwire Ugandan Ambassador to the United States, a briefing with former Israeli Consul to Kenya Oren Rozenblat, co-sponsored a film with the Southern Center for International Studies and GoodWorks International about Rwanda, and has actively advocated to end the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan.

(L. to r.) Ogo Sow, Dr. Cedric Suzman, Dr. Louis Sullivan, Africa Institute Founder Stanley Bergman and Derreck Kayongo

(L. to r.) Chapter Director Judy Marx, Dr. Cedric Suzman, Ambassador Perezi Kamunanwire of Uganda, Sandra Cuttler, Israeli Consul Oren Rozenblat and Kent Alexander

Iran: “The Far-Reaching Repercussions”AJC has worked relentlessly to help awaken the world to the dangers of the extremist regime in Iran and its far-reaching repercussions. The issue topped our agenda at diplomatic meetings throughout the year. The Atlanta Chapter was fortunate to host an insider briefing with Daniel Kutner of the Israel Center for Political Research. (L. to r.) Chapter Assistant Director Dov

Wilker, Deputy Consul General of Israel Oren Rozenblat, Sandra Cuttler, Iranian expert Daniel Kutner and Sheri Labovitz

From f lm selection to marketing of the 2007 Festival, our dedicated volunteers planned every aspect.

moviegoers. The numbers only begin to

AJC’s 7th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival that featured a record number

of movies, ticket buyers, sellouts and special guest speakers. Hosted at

Regal Atlantic Station and Lefont Sandy

international storytelling that examined

Jewish life, culture, history and values,

and provided forums for audiences to

engage f lmmakers, actors and other experts.

Springs, AJFF delivered a unique blend of

tell the incredible success story of 7 Days. 38 f lms. 13 countries. 9,000

The �th Anniversary Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

Emmy Award-Winning Actor Judd Hirsch and

AJFF Founder Cookie Shapiro share in the

glitz and excitement of the Opening Night

party

A crowd of nearly 500 f ll the lobby of Regal Atlantic Station awaiting the Young Professionals Night screening of Ira and Abby

Pre-Festival enthusiasm generated more advanced ticket sales and sellouts than ever before.

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with access/Young Professionals Night

Co-Chairs Angie Berlin (left) and Katie

the comedy Ira and Abby.Kolesky (right) after a sellout screening of

2008 AJFF Co-Chairs Dina Gerson and David Kuniansky (center) celebrate the Festival’s achievements with predecessors Steve and Sheri Labovitz on Opening Night.

Legendary Hollywood f lmmaker Paul Mazursky discusses his f rst documentary project, Yippee: A Journey to Jewish Joy, at Lefont Sandy Springs

The �th Anniversary Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

Pre-Festival enthusiasm generated more advanced ticket sales and sellouts than ever before.

Legendary Hollywood f lmmaker Paul Mazursky discusses his f rst documentary project, Yippee: A Journey to Jewish Joy, at Lefont Sandy Springs 2007 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Sponsors

FOX Sports Grill

Regal Entertainment GroupSHOWORKS, Inc.Whole Foods Market Sandy SpringsMarketingDonna Haggard of Big Screen Media

MediaAtlanta Jewish TimesComcastThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThe Sunday PaperMultimedia ProductionCinef lm Lab and TransfersCinema ConceptsDavid Shapiro EnterprisesKodak Entertainment ImagingVideo Copy ServicesTravelAirTran AirwaysSRI Travel

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Lefont Theatre

Event2007 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Sponsors

Foundation Source

Hirtle, Callaghan & Co.

Homrich & Berg, Inc. Fee Only Wealth Management

Sawhorse, Inc.

Marlene J. Schwartz and Family

Selig Foundation

Marilynn and Ronald Winston

Event

Universal Diamond Corporation

Mia Frieder Hilley

Celebrity Donor (continued)

2007 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival SponsorsJeanette and James Arogeti

Bessemer TrustCity of Atlanta Off ce of Cultural AffairsElliot J. Garber FoundationEternal Life – HemshechFifth Group Restaurants

Harris myCFOMarc Lewyn of GV Financial Advisors, Inc.Siegel and Dolt Comprehensive Dental CareSummit ManagementUnited Distributors, Inc.The Weber School – Doris and Alex Weber Jewish Community High SchoolCelebrity DonorDr. and Mrs. Ricardo B. AksteinWendy and Neal AronsonNatalie and Matthew BernsteinMolly BlankDr. Lawrence and Mrs. Carol CooperLaura and Marshall DinermanThe Fialkow Family

Georgia Film, Video and Music Off ce

Bank of North Georgia Private Client Services

Screenwriter

2007 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Sponsors

Stephanie and Arthur Blank

The Kendeda FundExecutive Producer

Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta

UPSProducer

National Endowment for the Arts

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Verizon Wireless

DirectorAtlanta Gastroenterology Associates

Atlantic Station

Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Management

The Billi Marcus Foundation

The Brill Family Charitable Trust

Caribou Coffee

David Kuniansky

Lois Kuniansky

Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.

Woodruff Arts Center

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

The Coca-Cola Company

Presenting

sponsors, the leadership of Co-Chairs the efforts of planning committees and countless engaged and dedicated volunteers, AJFF continued to establish itself as a major entertainment, educational and cultural event in our

we look forward to an even bigger and better cinematic celebration in 2008. See you at the movies!

City. In response to audience demand,

Dina Gerson and David Kuniansky, and

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Social

2006-2007 was another banner year for access. In addition to being adopted as AJC’s national model for young professionals, Atlanta’s access continued to develop opportunities for new Jewish leaders to grow and “build bridges of understanding.” Through outstanding programs that touch all aspects of AJC’s mission, access continued to engage the young professionals of the Jewish community.

Summer Shmooze & Sangria was our most succesful party yet, bringing together a large crowd of young professionals at Loca Luna. It was a great end to an amazing year for access. Í

È “Seasoned with Love” – Strengthening their Jewish identity, Justin Milrad (l.) and Alyza Berman learned to make Challah during the Jewish Cooking and Storytelling Experience, sponsored by access.

È Mike Leven Vice Chairman of The Marcus Foundation, engaged with access members at the 17th annual Entrepreneurs program. He shared his stories and ideas for career success and Jewish identity. (Pictured: Mike Leven with co-chairs Danny Frank, Jodi Hoffman and Mitch Tonik, r.).

AJC’s National Executive Director, David Harris (l.) is pictured here with access Co-Chair Ross Kogon at a meeting with access and other young leaders. Í

Leadership

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È access educated the community with: “The Middle East at War: An up-to-the-Minute Analysis with Professor Ken Stein” pictured here with access Co-Chair Shira Lazar , in response to Israel’s war with Hezbullah. More than 300 people gathered at Temple Sinai to learn more about the repercussions.

Michael AbramsonAngie BerlinAlyza BermanRichard BlateElliot CoplinPeter DosikGreg Epstein

Daniel FrankLeah FriedmanRebecca GanzBeth HalpernJodi HoffmanAvery KastinDeborah Kloder

Katie KoleskyShelley KurganNadia LancyJackie NaggarRebecca OppenheimerHallie PinsteinShelly Schmalheiser

Bonnie SchneiderSherri ShapiroScott ShermanPatricia ShpilbergSusie SilvermanMitchell Tonik

access Steering CommitteeCO-CHAIRPERSONSRoss KogonShira Blate

VICE-CHAIRPERSONSJonathan GanzJared HeymanTracy LureyJodi SacksMichelle Salob

SECRETARYJana Glass

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access executive committee 2006-2007 planned programs that targeted AJC’s mission for young leaders. (top row, left to right: Michelle Salob, Ross Kogon-Co-Chair, Jonathan Ganz, Jana Glass, and Jared Heyman, bottom row, (l. to r.) Jodi Sacks, Tracy Lurey and Shira Blate-Co-Chair)

It’s not a joke, it’s the…Three Shades of Comedy Event. access hosted an innovative program to engage in cross-cultural understanding. The event brought three Atlanta comedians (Black, Jewish and Latino) for an evening of big laughs and exploration of ethnic humor. Pictured are Caroline Pineres (l.) of Hispanic MBA’s and Jared Heyman, Event Chair. Í

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Berman Leadership Institute offered an opportunity for

eighteen emerging leaders to learn about the Atlanta chapter’s engagement and advocacy efforts. They participated in workshops detailing the many aspects of the Atlanta Chapter.Berman Leadership Institute Class of 2006-2007 looks on as the Choral Director of Covenant Presbyterian Church uses the pipe organ to demonstrate traditional church hymns, at the Intergroup Relations session.

EngagingAmerica, a new

AJC national initiative, strengthens the necessary competences and confidence of Jewish leaders for intergroup engagement. The Atlanta Chapter provided the largest training in the United States, bringing together both emerging and experienced leaders to gain the knowledge and the skills for our community engagement.

Laura Kurlander listens intently as other participants share their interethnic and interreligious experiences at an EngagingAmerica session.

AJC prides itself in preparing emerging Jewish leaders to engage in key issues that reflect the Atlanta Chapter’s mission of “building bridges of understanding.” Both locally and nationally, AJC has played a significant role in developing Jewish leadership since 1906. This year we hosted two leadership programs that provided education and advocacy opportunities for our members.

Gil Wolchock (l.) makes an interesting point while Toby Sidman looks on at an EngagingAmerica training session.

Steve Chervin and Greg Kirsch engage in conversation with David Rubinger (center) about intergroup relations and advocacy at an EngagingAmerica training session.

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Centennial National Human Relations AwardThe National Human Relations Award has been presented for the last 30 years to leaders and corporations in our community who, with their skills, influence, and dedication, distinguish themselves through their professional achievements and their

commitment to good works.

2006 National Human Relations Award Recepient: L. Phillip Humann, Chairman and CEO, SunTrust Banks, Inc. Honorary Dinner Chairperson: John G. Rice, GE

Dinner Co-Chairpersons: Doug Hertz, United Distributors, Lowry F. Kline, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., Clarence H. Smith, Havertys Furniture Co., Inc.

Phil Humann, CEO of SunTrust Banks Inc., (left), accepts AJC’s Centennial National Human Relations Award from Dinner Co-Chairman Doug Hertz

Dinner Sponsors

Centennial Sponsors

The Coca-Cola Company

Angel Coca-Cola EnterprisesAtlanta FalconsUPS

Benefactor GEJohn H. Harland CompanySunTrust

Sustainer Alston & Bird LLP

Genuine Parts CompanyGeorgia PowerHavertys Furniture Companies, Inc.

King & Spalding LLPThe Paradies Family/The Paradies Shops

Portman HoldingsUnited DistributorsWXIA-TV, 11 Alive/MyATLTV

Patron BellSouthCousins Properties Inc.Emory University Equifax

Fitzgerald & Co./MacSource, LLC

Kilpatrick Stockton LLPHunton & Williams LLPMcKenna Long & Aldridge LLP

Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP

Powell Goldstein LLPSEITowers PerrinThe University of GeorgiamyCFO/Dawn and Allan Zachariah

Friend Aaron Rents, Inc.Ahmann

Brown & Brown Inc.Cox Enterprises, Inc.Georgia-Pacific CorporationAndrew L. GhertnerThe Leonard & Jerry Greenbaum Family Foundation

McDonald Development Company

Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

Mr. & Mrs. C.V. Nalley, IIIThe Westminster SchoolsWestWayne, Inc.Karen Hastie Williams

Judge Learned Hand Award The AJC’s Judge Learned Hand Award was established in memory of a legendary figure, Judge Learned Hand, Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit from 1924 to 1951. The recipients of the award are people who embody much of what the Judge represented: the rights of the individual and the importance of democratic values in an orderly society.

2007 Judge Learned Hand Recipient: Chilton Varner, King & Spalding LLPHonorary Luncheon Chairperson: Neil Williams

Luncheon Co-Chairpersons: Ben F. Johnson, III, Alston & Bird LLPRalph B. Levy, King & Spalding LLP, David F. Partlett, Emory University, School of Law

Event Co-Chair Ralph Levy and Judge Learned Hand honoree Chilton Varner (r.) enjoy the luncheon.

Luncheon Sponsors

PlatinumBrown & BrownKing & Spalding

GoldAlston & Bird LLPDoffermyre Shields Canfield Knowles & Devine, LLC

Kilpatrick Stockton LLPStites & Harbison LLC

SilverEmory UniversitySmith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP

Troutman Sanders LLP

BronzeChamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Martin

Holland & Knight LLPKing & Spalding’s Tort, Litigation & Environmental Practice Group

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP

Rogers & HardinSutherland, Asbill & Brennan LLP

Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial, LLC

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2007 Annual Campaign honoring Selig Distinguished Service Award Recipients: Carol Cooper, Laura Dinerman, Sara Franco & Judy Zaban

Campaign Chairperson: Beth ParadiesThe Selig Award was established by the American Jewish Committee, Atlanta Chapter, in 1986, in memory of Caroline Massell Selig and Simon S. Selig, Jr. This award is presented each Spring at the Chapter’s Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner. Recipients of this prestigious award reflect the Seligs’ dedications, commitment, and generosity to the enhancement of the Atlanta community.

CENTENNIALStephanie & Arthur Blank The Marcus FoundationThe Zaban Family

ANGELThe Chatham Valley

Foundation Elliott Goldstein Joyce & Jay Schwartz Mr. & Mrs. William B.

Schwartz, III Honorable & Mrs. William

B. Schwartz, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Raymond F.

SchinaziThe Selig Family

BENEFACTORLois & Larry Frank Tobyanne & Arnold Sidman

SUSTAINERJoanne & Charles Ackerman

Candy A. & Stephen M. Berman

Ron & Lisa Brill Donna & Michael Coles Jane Schiff & Lon Gratz The Halpern-Oppenheimer

Family Foundation Lynne & Jack Halpern Carolyn & Steve

OppenheimerThe Kogon-Cohen Families The Paradies Family Vi WeinsteinmyCFO/Dawn & Allan

Zachariah

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Diane & Kent Alexander Elaine & Miles Alexander Spring & Tom Asher Vicki & Gerry BenjaminShirley Blaine The Breman Foundation

Dr. Robert L. & Lucinda W. Bunnen

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2007 Annual Campaign honoring Selig Distinguished Service Award Recipients: Carol Cooper, Laura Dinerman, Sara Franco & Judy ZabanCampaign Chairperson: Beth Paradies = Donor to Atlanta Jewish Film Festival = Donor to Sherry Frank access Endowment

(L. to r.) Laura Dinerman, Carol Cooper, Judy Zaban, Sara Franco surround Erwin Zaban (seated) at a reception for AJC’s National Leadership Council.

Selig Award Honorees (l. to r.) Judy Zaban, Sara Franco, Carol Cooper and Laura Dinerman laugh together during their presentation at the Atlanta Chapter’s 63rd Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner.

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ADDITIONAL DONORS TO SHERRY FRANK ENDOWMENT

AJC Atlanta Chapter StaffMillie & Norman Asher

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GuldenDot & Sheldon CohenHerbert CohenLora & Dean ColemanCarol & Larry CooperSteve & Maxine CooperRandy Crohn Dale & Richard DesenaLaura & Marshall DinermanSam & Eddie DresslerMuriel & Rev. Gerald DurleyGail H. EvansSusan & Fred FeinbergSherry Frank & FamilyFayne L. FrankelGloria R. FrischSara & Doug GatlinKay & Buck GoldsteinBarbara & Charles GolsenNat Gozansky & Libby

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(L. to r.) Avery Kastin (access Campaign Chair), Ross Kogon (access Co-Chair), Sheri & Steve Labovitz and Shira Blate (access Co-Chair) celebrate access’s fundraising success.

A radiant Sherry Frank (center) celebrated with the Coca-Cola Company’s Ingrid Saunders Jones and Elaine & Miles Alexander at the concert that honored her 26 years as the Chapter Executive Director..

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Executive Director: Judy C. Marx Assistant Director: Wendy BearmanAssistant Director: Dov WilkerDevelopment Director: Staci BrillAtlanta Jewish Film Festival Executive Director: Kenny BlankSt

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