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Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations
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From their webpage (for most part):
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
50 Years of Achievements
For half a century, the Conference of Presidents has played a key role in American and world Jewish history. From mass public events to private diplomacy, the Conference has been in the forefront of mobilizing support for Israel and educating the public in times of war and conflict, and in the “pursuit of peace.”
Today, the Conference of Presidents remains American Jewry’s recognized address for consensus policy, collective action, and maximizing the resources of the American Jewish community. When events in the U.S., Israel and elsewhere affect the American Jewish community, the Conference of Presidents take the lead to explain and analyze issues, provide a link between American Jewry and the U.S. government, and marshal a coordinated community response.
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Who We Are
* the central coordinating body for American Jewry, representing 52 national Jewish agencies from across the political and religious spectrums.
* the voice of organized American Jewry, speaking and acting on the basis of consensus on issues of vital international and national concern.
* the proven and effective advocate of affiliated American Jews,
* forging diverse groups into a unified force for Israel’s well-being.
* the central forum for key American, Israeli and other world leaders to address critical issues of concern to the American Jewish community.
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What We Do
* strengthen and foster the special U.S.-Israel relationship.
* ensure that Israel’s interests are heard and understood by policy makers, opinion molders and the American public.
* address critical foreign policy issues that impact the American Jewish community.
* represent the interests of organized American Jewry.
* protect and enhance the security and dignity of Jews around the world.
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Click to learn more about the Conference’s leadership, member organizations, and issues on our agenda.
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Current Leadership
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Alan Solow – Chairman
“Key Obama backer, confidante” – Haaretz
“He was also one of the bundlers (major financial backers) of the Obama campaign, having contributed over half a million dollars. …Solow is credited with calling Barack Obama “the first Jewish president.” – hiccupedia
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Alan Solow currently serves as Chairperson of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.
Alan Solow also serves as chair of the Jewish Community Centers Association (JCCA). He joined the board of the Jewish Community Centers Association (JCCA) of North America in 1997 and was elected Chair in 2006. As Chair of the JCCA, Mr. Solow is responsible for activities throughout North America and in the JCCA Israel office. He also plays a key role in coordinating the JCCA’s activities with the Israel Association of Community Centers. He is a Vice Chair of the World Confederation of Jewish Community Centers and a director for life of the Jewish Community Centers of Metropolitan Chicago.
He served as chair of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Chicago from 2005-2007, having served previously as Chair of Government Affairs. During his tenure there, Mr. Solow regularly interacted with Israeli officials, including the Ambassador to the United States and the Consul General to the Midwest, as well as government leaders and officials during visits to Israel.
Mr. Solow has served in various leadership capacities in the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and Jewish United Fund. He is a member of the board of directors of the United Jewish Communities and of CLAL, the National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, and serves on the Public Policy Committee of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. He also chairs the capital campaign for Sinai Health Systems in Chicago.
Mr. Solow is a practicing attorney and is a partner and Vice Chair of the Restructuring Group at DLA Piper LLP (US). His practice focuses on creditors’ rights and bankruptcy. He is a fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy and has been recognized as a leader in his profession in numerous ranking publications.
Mr. Solow is a long-time participant in Jewish relations with political leaders of both parties at the state and federal level. He received his A.B., summa cum laude, from the University of Illinois in 1976 and his J. D. cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1979.
Mr. Solow is a member of the Aitz Hayim Center for Jewish Living in Highland Park, Ill. He is married to Andrea Lavin Solow. Together they have three children and one grandchild.
-Alan P Solow 900 N Kingsbury St, Apt 1031; Chicago, IL 60610-7449 (312) 832-0743 [Age: 55-59 / Household: Andrea L Solow, David L Solow, Dani Solow]
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Malcolm I. Hoenlein – Executive Vice Chairman
Neocon Israel-firster. Serves on the boards of Council on Foreign Relations, Ronald S. Lauder Foundation, Bank Leumi USA (and many others). He is also the Director of Keryx Biopharmaceuticals since 2001, &C.
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In June 1986, Malcolm Hoenlein was elected Executive Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, the coordinating body on international and national concerns for 52 national Jewish organizations. Previously, he served as the founding Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater New York, the central coordinating agency for Jewish organizations in the metropolitan New York area. Prior to that, he was the founding Executive Director of the Greater New York Conference on Soviet Jewry.
Malcolm Hoenlein received his B.A. in Political Science from Temple University and completed his Masters degree and doctoral course work from the University of Pennsylvania’s Department of International Relations. A National Defense Fellow in the University’s Near East Center, Mr. Hoenlein taught International Relations in the Political Science Department and served as a Middle East specialist at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. In addition, he served on the editorial staff of ORBIS, the Journal of International Affairs.
Mr. Hoenlein has traveled throughout the world meeting with world leaders and Jewish communities. He has written and lectured across the US and abroad on international relations, Israel and Middle East affairs, Soviet and World Jewry, terrorism, the American Jewish community, and intergroup relations.
Mr. Hoenlein serves as an advisor to many public officials and is frequently consulted on public policy issues. He appears regularly in the media.
Mr. Hoenlein has been the recipient of many awards and tributes. Among recent honors, he was conferred a Doctorate of Humane Letters (Honoris Causa) by Yeshiva University and a Doctorate of Laws (Honoris Causa) from Touro College and was honored by, among others, State of Israel Bonds for his “valiant and extraordinary service to Israel and the Jewish people,” the Private Sector Initiative Award from President Ronald Reagan, American ORT honored him with a special “Man of the Millennium” Tribute, the first Quittman Award for Jewish Professional Excellence, the Defender of Jerusalem Award, Millender Fellow at Brandeis University, Fellow of the Jerusalem College of Technology, the Jack D. Weiler Award for Jewish Communal Service, and the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations National Service Award. Mr. Hoenlein played a key role in organizing the massive National Solidarity Rally for Israel in Washington, DC.
The Mayor of Jerusalem announced in 2007 that the City Council had designated Mr. Hoenlein recipient of the city’s highest tribute, the “Neeman Yerushalayim” (Trustee of Jerusalem) award. Mr. Hoenlein was appointed by three Presidents as a U.S. delegate to the Organization for Security and Conference in Europe, most recently in June 2007. He also served on the New York State Ethical Standards Board.
Mr. Hoenlein is associated with and serves on the boards of many communal, educational and civic organizations including the Council on Foreign Relations. He is Chairman of America’s Voices in Israel and Co-Chair of the Secure Community Network. He serves on the Boards of Directors or Advisory Boards of several companies.
-Malcolmn I Hoenlein 1115 E 22nd St; Brooklyn, NY 11210-3619 [Household: Meira Hoenlein]
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MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
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1. Ameinu
12. AMIT
16. Bnai Zion
35. NA’AMAT USA
39. ORT America
46. WIZO
49. Workmen’s Circle
50. World ORT
