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JCRB|AJC – 2019 Human Relations Dinner

Jewish Community Relations Bureau|AJC’s 2019 Human Relations Dinner was held on November 24th. The gala, which featured a “Generations of Justice” theme, celebrated the organization’s 75th anniversary. Herb Kohn was honored with the Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award. After accepting the award, Herb gave the keynote address. Alana Muller was presented with the inaugural Emerging Leader Award. Irv Belzer, Greg Graves, Irv Hockaday, and Jan Kreamer served as the co-chairmen.

                                                                                   Gavriela Geller addressed the guests.
                                                              United States Representative Emanuel Cleaver II and Roshann Parris
                                                                                             Irv Hockaday, co-chairman

 

                                                                    Chairman Irv Hockaday, Honoree Herb Kohn, and Tom Bloch

 

Board President Jason Krakow, Gavriela Geller, Jewish Community Relations Bureau|AJC; and Dianne and United States Representative Emanuel Cleaver II
                                                                                           Alana Muller, honoree
The evening ended with an inspiring call to action from Gavriela Geller, Jewish Community Relations Bureau|AJC.


Additional photos featured in the January 25, 2020 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Brian Turner

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