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return to headline pageAJR members enjoy hospitality of German Ambassador
Some 150 guests enjoyed a wonderful reception hosted by HE The German Ambassador, Georg Boomgaarden, at his Residence on 20 December 2011 to conclude the celebrations for the AJR's 70th anniversary.
After welcoming remarks from the Ambassador and a response from AJR Chairman Andrew Kaufman, AJR members heard from Dr Charlotte Knobloch, the former President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany and President of the Jewish Cultural Society in Munich, who came to London especially to give a talk on ‘Jewish Life in Germany today’. To read her remarks click here.
As the reception coincided with the first night of Chanukah, Rabbi Danny Bergson of Pinner Synagogue lit the Chanukiah and lead prayers and blessings in celebration, and sang a selection of popular songs. Catering included the traditional latkes and doughnuts.
Reflecting on the event, Andrew Kaufman said: "It was a splendid afternoon and reception and we are all enormously grateful to the Ambassador for his warm and generous hospitality and for joining in the celebrations for the AJR’s 70th anniversary.” Mr Kaufman's remarks can be read by clicking here.
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