Mindy Stein Installed as President at National Convention 3/12/08

EMUNAH of America held its National Convention on Sunday, March 9th at Manhattan's Lincoln Square Synagogue in New York City. Celebrating the shared 60th birthdays of EMUNAH and Israel, the Convention also marked the installation of Mrs. Mindy Stein, of Teaneck, New Jersey, as EMUNAH National President. It was also an opportunity to thank Mrs. Heddy Klein, EMUNAH’s outgoing National President, for her outstanding leadership and dedication during her term. The all-day event featured noted guest speakers who explored how much has changed in the last 60 years, both in Israel and in the world. Israel has developed into a strong, vibrant country with amazing technological and military capabilities. Yet along with this power comes tremendous new challenges. With the growth of Islam and rising anti-semitism, Jews both in Israel and around the globe must face these burgeoning realities. The panel of noted speakers at the Convention addressed the question, “What in the World is Wrong with the World—and How Can We Fix It?” Steven Emerson—internationally recognized expert on terrorism and national security, best selling author of American Jihad, and Jihad Incorporated, spoke, along with Dennis Prager—nationally syndicated radio talk show host, author and lecturer. Phyllis Chesler-bestselling author of Women and Madness and The New Anti-Semitism added her own unique perspective. The noted roster of speakers included Rabbi Cary Friedman, spiritual consultant to the FBI; Ari Goldman, Professor of Journalism at Columbia University; Martin Peretz, Editor-in-Chief of The New Republic Magazine, and Rabbi Kenneth Brander, Dean of The Center for the Jewish Future of Yeshiva University. Convention Chairmen were Bonnie Eizikovitz, Helena Goldstein, Sharon Kolb, and Debbie Schwartz