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By Steven Hopfenberg
n October 26 Friendship of other publications including The Lodge featured Dexter Jerusalem Post and The Boston Globe Van Zile from CAMERA. as well as being a published author. org along with a delicious Deli Mr. Van Zile kindly accepted the Dinner. The recirculating line of challenge of a non-Jew venturing to brothers returning for seconds (and speak on Israel and Zionist matters thirds?) indicates that the addition to a Jewish organization. Within the of pastrami to the menu was a good first few minutes, Dexter had won decision. Many thanks to the social over the room and his anecdotes and committee. insights kept everyone’s attention. CAMERA.org is a media Dexter recounted his personal Dexter Van Zile watchdog group and advocacy experiences with anti-semitism as well organization. Founded in 1982, as his understanding of the challenges the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East facing Israel and Jewish people, particularly with Reporting in America is a media-monitoring, the media and academia. His discussion of his research and membership organization devoted work to get 60 Minutes to correct an erroneous to promoting accurate and balanced coverage story resonated with our membership, many of of Israel and the Middle East. CAMERA who recalled the broadcast. fosters rigorous reporting, while educating news The background on CAMERA, their mission consumers about Middle East issues and the role and achievements will no doubt help our brothers of the media. understand how important and useful their service Mr. Van Zile, the Christian Media Analyst is. His talk highlighted the need for all to be for CAMERA has had work appear in a number vigilant of the media.
Touro Announces Grant Winners for 2016-17 Academic Year Joe Fleming page 6
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By Steven Waldman, Chairman Student Financial Aid Committee
he Student Financial Aid Committee is pleased to announce that eight young men and women have been selected to share a total of $30,000 in educational financial aid. Three of the recipients will receive $3,000 scholarship grants, and an additional seven applicants will share a total of $21,000 in interest-free loans from the Association’s Leo Greenberg Memorial Scholarship Fund. The 2016 Grant Recipients are: Samuel Ackerman, son of brother Barry Ackerman. Sam is a junior at Columbia University where he is studying political science. ~1~ ~1~
He is part of a group called the Columbia Political Union which focuses on voter registration on his college campus, as well as providing a forum for debates. Erik Brenner, son of brother Jeremy Brenner will be a freshman, attending Eastern Connecticut State University. Erik will be studying digital art design. He is an Eagle Scout and has competed in Science Olympiad. In addition, he was also a member of the Smithfield High School chapter of the National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society. Halle Lury, daughter of brother Alan Lury, will continued on page 5 - Grant