2010 JCRC Annual Meeting

On June 8, 2010, the JCRC held its annual meeting at the Mayerson JCC. Dr. Deborah Lipstadt, Dorot Professor of Modern Jewish and Holocaust Studies and director of the Institute for Jewish Studies at Emory University, was our keynote speaker, speaking about Anti-Semitism and Anti-Israelism as Factors in Jewish Identity. Dr. Lipstadt prescribed a response to anti-Semitism that celebrates Jewish heritage, recognizes the Jewish people’s 3,000 year old ties to a Jewish homeland in Israel, and addresses it strategically with facts about the global contributions of Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. Dr. Lipstadt stressed that we should not let the fight against those who would destroy us become our reason for being, a recommendation that is applicable to all who may find themselves the targets of discrimination.

At our annual meeting, we honored Arna Poupko Fisher for four years of exceptional service as JCRC President, and welcomed our new President, Gary Greenberg. In his remarks, Gary noted that pikuach nefesh – the saving of human lives and those in jeopardy – will become the watchwords of his presidency. “We will stand with our neighbors against any threat,” Gary said. “And we will stand against the delegitimization of the State of Israel. These are our highest priorities.” In addition, we elected five new members to the board.  Watch video, see photos, read about new board members