SUNDAY MORNING SPEAKER SERIES
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2024
SOCIAL HALL & ZOOM
9:30 A.M.
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FEATURING AMBASSADOR DENNIS ROSS
Ambassador Dennis Ross who is highly respected in the international relations community, particularly in the Middle East and the Israel community, will be speaking to our community. He has had a distinguished career as a Middle East expert, advising both Republican and Democratic administrations. Ambassador Ross is currently a Distinguished Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. He is based in Maryland, Ambassador Ross will address our community in our Social Hall via Zoom.
Please note: In light of the evolving situation between Israel, Saudi Arabia, and other Middle East players, Ambassador Ross may be required for assistance and may have to cancel. See below for a biography excerpt from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy website.
THE EVENT IS OPEN TO THE ENTIRE TAE COMMUNITY, NOT JUST BROTHERHOOD MEMBERS.
To keep updated about the event, please RSVP to Bob Salfi at rsalfi@alumni.stevens.edu or Herb Shukiar at herb@rand.org.
The normal bagel brunch fare includes lox, bagels, cream cheese, herring, onions, tomatoes, fruits and other tempting treats. A suggested donation of $5 at the door would be appreciated to help cover the cost of the breakfast.
Sponsored by Brotherhood.
Biography Excerpt from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy website:
Ambassador Dennis Ross serves as the Counselor and William Davidson Distinguished Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. He also teaches at Georgetown University’s Center for Jewish Civilization. For more than twelve years, Ambassador Ross played a leading role in shaping U.S. involvement in the Middle East peace process, directly dealing with the parties as the U.S. point man on the peace process in both the George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton administrations. He served for two and a half years as a special assistant to President Obama and as the National Security Council’s Senior Director for the Central Region, spending the first six months of the administration as the Special Advisor on Iran to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Ambassador Ross played a leading role in shaping U.S. involvement in the Middle East peace process and directly dealt with the parties in negotiations. As a highly skilled diplomat, he was the U.S. point man on the peace process in both the George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton administrations. He was instrumental in assisting Israelis and Palestinians in reaching the 1995 Interim Agreement; he also successfully brokered the 1997 Hebron Accord, facilitated the 1994 Israel-Jordan peace treaty, and worked intensively to bring Israel and Syria together.
A scholar and diplomat with more than two decades of experience in Soviet and Middle East policy, Ambassador Ross worked closely with Secretaries of State James Baker, Warren Christopher, and Madeleine Albright. Before his service as the Special Middle East Coordinator under President Clinton, he served as the Director of the State Department’s Policy Planning Staff in the first Bush administration. In that capacity, he played a prominent role in U.S. policy toward the former Soviet Union, the unification of Germany and its integration into NATO, arms control negotiations, and the 1991 Gulf War coalition.
During the Reagan administration, he served as the Director of Near East and South Asian Affairs on the National Security Council staff and as Deputy Director of the Pentagon’s Office of Net Assessment. Ambassador Ross was awarded the Presidential Medal for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service by President Clinton, and he received the State Department’s highest award from Secretaries Baker and Albright.
Brotherhood General Meetings
On the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm, all Brotherhood members are welcome to join us in the Chosen Cup. Currently, these meetings are being held via Zoom. Email Bob Salfi for Zoom information.
Social Nights
On the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm, all TAE men are encouraged to get together for a night of socializing over your favorite board games, card games, sporting events and more! We meet off-site at a member’s home. To sign up as a host or for more information, contactBob Salfi.
Our pandemic social nights are monthly gatherings to stay connected with our fellow TAE Brothers.
The meetings will take place on Zoom until further notice. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82066781396
Men’s Torah Study
This is an opportunity to enhance our spiritual growth in a low key enjoyable atmosphere. Brotherhood members actively participate in Torah Study on Monday nights at 7:00PM. Join us as we visit our ancient texts. Led by lay members of the temple congregation. No prior experience with Torah study is necessary to attend and benefit from this program.
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Mitzvah Day Project
Each year the Brotherhood undertakes a special project for TAE’s annual Mitzvah Day. These joyful tasks have included painting classrooms, re-striping curbs, and various jobs for The Rain Project, a transitional home for families in need in Camarillo.
Membership
New TAE members enjoy their first year in Brotherhood with a free membership. Guys, come and join us!
Benefits of Membership
- Form lifelong friendships with other TAE Brotherhood members
- Be part of a “TAE fraternity” in a highly supportive environment
- Participate in social events organized for and by Brotherhood members
- Perform a variety of mitzvot for our community
- Receive a red Kippah to identify you as an active Brotherhood member at Temple services and events
- Attend the Membership Annual Dinner celebrating the past year’s accomplishments and installing the newly elected Brotherhood Board officers
Donations
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