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education in science and technology as well as scientific innovation and
entrepreneurship in Israel, accomplishing this through a nationwide
organization of 18 offices. ATS has raised more than $1.3 billion since its
founding in 1940.
Israel’s only natural resource is the brainpower of its people, and
Technion graduates are the leading engineers, high-tech professionals,
managers and entrepreneurs that power Israel’s economy. Technion’s
research and entrepreneurship now extend beyond Israel’s borders, truly
making a global impact. In 2011, a partnership was announced between
Cornell University and the Technion with the purpose of creating a
high-tech university on New York’s Roosevelt Island.
The Northwest Chapter of the ATS offers events, seminars and networking
sessions with Israel’s premier scientific, educational and business
leaders, along with a variety of charitable giving opportunities. These
range from endowing and naming buildings, laboratories and chairs in the
Technion’s 18 academic faculties, to supporting fellowships, scholarships,
counseling and assistance to Technion students.
The ATS is constantly expanding its efforts to ensure the Technion’s
continued excellence and achievements, inviting new supporters to join
in its cause: To enable the Technion to continue to be among the world’s
leading institutions, improving the well being of Israel and all humanity
through leadership in science and technology.
■■Anti-Defamation League
1700 Seventh Ave., Suite 116–222
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206-448-5349
Fax: 206-448-5355
seattle@adl.org
www.regions.adl.org/pacific-northwest
Regional Board Chair: Bill Mowat
Regional Board Chair-Elect: Eileen Hershberg
Regional Director: Hilary Bernstein
Office Manager: Judith Mentzer
Western States Counsel: Michelle Deutchman
Since 1913, the Anti-Defamation League has worked to fulfill its mission,
“To stop the defamation of the Jewish people [and] to secure justice and
fair treatment for all people alike.” With 30 regional offices in the United
States and satellite offices around the world, the ADL is a leader in the fight
against anti-Semitism, prejudice and bigotry, and a defender of democratic
ideals and civil rights for all.
The Pacific Northwest regional office, based in Seattle, works with a
network of dedicated staff and volunteers to protect communities throughout
Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and Montana. The ADL regional
office has a wide selection of materials, programs and services intended
to build bridges of communication, understanding and respect among
diverse racial, religious and ethnic groups.
Regional priorities include:
• Advocacy for individuals experiencing discrimination and/or
harassment in the workplace, at school, in housing, and in all other
activities and locations.
• Workshops for Jewish teens to explore the roots of anti-Semitism and to
learn effective responses to anti-Semitic comments and slurs often
encountered in schools, on the playground, and in the community.
• No Place for Hate recognition opportunities for individual schools and
school districts, providing schools with specific steps to earn special
designation as a “No Place for Hate school” each academic year.
• Anti-bullying and cyber-bullying programs to empower students,
educators and other leaders to stand up to prejudice and create inclusive
learning environments for all students. Interactive workshops provide
students and educators with strategies to challenge racism, anti-Semitism,
homophobia, and bigotry in all its forms.
• Glass Leadership Institute for emerging community leaders, providing
monthly learning opportunities and an annual trip to Washington, D.C.
to lobby legislators on Capitol Hill.
• Civil rights advocacy work with legislative and judicial branches of
government to protect all individuals.
• Safeguarding the separation of religion and state in schools and in the
public square.
• Critical resources for local and regional law enforcement regarding hate
groups and extremist organizations.
• Ongoing education for community members regarding anti-Semitism
and security awareness training for local institutions.
Contact ADL to get involved by connecting your passion for social justice
with your Jewish roots!
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the Guide to JewisH Washington n 2013–2014