WORLD'S JEWISH LEADERS TO MEET IN LOS ANGELES NOW IS TIME FOR SOLIDARITY IN FRIGHTENING WORLD, SAYS LOCAL OFFICIAL.Byline: BRAD A. GREENBERG Staff Writer Seeking to solidify Israel's place in the world, more than 4,300 Jewish leaders -- including the Israeli prime minister and seven members of his Cabinet -- will meet in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. next week for the annual gathering of North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Jewish federations. In addition to workshops about philanthropy and education, the four-day general assembly at the Los Angeles Convention Center The Los Angeles Convention Center (abbreviated LACC) is a convention center in downtown Los Angeles. The LACC hosts annual events such as the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, and was best known to video games fans as host to E3 until its cessation in 2006. -- the first in L.A. in L.A. In is a compilation of studio recording by Various Artists. It was originally released in 1979 as an LP by Rhino Records. Track listing Side One The Kats 26 years -- will focus on rebuilding Israel in the wake of war, confronting rising anti-Semitism and protecting Jews from Iran's nuclear ambitions. ``And, of course, strengthening the ties between the Jewish community of North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and Israel,'' Consul General consul general n. pl. consuls general Abbr. CG A consul of the highest rank serving at a principal location and usually responsible for other consular offices within a country. Ehud Danoch said in a phone interview. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is scheduled to deliver the closing address Tuesday evening before resolutions are discussed Wednesday. The showing of dignitaries -- more high-ranking Israeli officials than have been in the United States at the same time since the state's creation -- is a gratuity Money, also known as a tip, given to one who provides services and added to the cost of the service provided, generally as a reward for the service provided and as a supplement to the service provider's income. for support during a contentious past year, Danoch said. During that time, the Iranian president has called the Holocaust a ``myth,'' claimed the road map to peace starts with the destruction of Israel and has continued to develop nuclear technology. In June, an Israeli soldier was kidnapped by Hamas, and weeks later two more soldiers were nabbed by the Iranian-financed militia Hezbollah. The latter resulted in a 34-day war in Lebanon. Despite some Jewish criticism of Israel's response against Lebanese infrastructure, North American Jews donated about $300 million in humanitarian aid to Israel, $15 million of which was funneled through the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. ``It is a very critical time in the Jewish world,'' said John Fishel, president of the local federation. ``What happened in the summer made many people aware of a particular vulnerability of Israel and Jews throughout the world. It is a time for us to express our solidarity, and the Israeli leaders want to be here because there was a tremendous outpouring of support during the war.'' About 1,000 Angelenos have volunteered to help during the conference, and more than 750 others will serve as delegates. Until August, the theme for this general assembly had been about Hollywood. The United Jewish Communities The United Jewish Communities (UJC) is an American Jewish umbrella organization representing 155 Jewish Federations and 400 independent Jewish communities across North America. , an umbrella of 155 Jewish federations throughout North America, planned to honor ``the stars of our system,'' said Howard Rieger, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the New York-based organization. But conflicts in the Middle East During the 20th and 21st centuries, there have been a number of conflicts in the Middle East. Arab-Israeli conflict
``This is a time to deal with reality,'' he said, adding that Israeli's problems are shared by Jews throughout the Diaspora. His organization changed course and picked the theme, ``Together on the Frontline: One People, One Destiny.'' ``Our history would demonstrate that,'' he said. ``When we think that is not the case, we wake up and find out it is.'' brad.greenberg(at)dailynews.com (818) 713-3634 IF YOU GO The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles is hosting a four-day assembly of North American Jewish federations that will begin Sunday at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Reservations are required. Call (323) 761-8000 or see www.ujc.org. CAPTION(S): box Box: IF YOU GO (see text) |
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