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AIPAC MICHIGAN
ANNUAL EVENT
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 ȈDetroit Marriott Renaissance Center
EXPLORING DENIAL
FEATURING
AMBASSADOR RON PROSOR
Ambassador Ron Prosor is the Abba Eban Chair
of International Diplomacy at the Interdisciplinary
Center Herzliya (IDC). Prior to joining the IDC,
Prosor served as Israel’s 16th Permanent
Representative to the United Nations from
2011 - 2015. In his more than two decades with
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out an international reputation as one of Israel’s
most distinguished diplomats. Between 2004 and 2007, Mr. Prosor
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overseeing Israel’s 2005 disengagement from Gaza. Subsequently,
Mr. Prosor spent four years as Israel’s Ambassador to the United
Kingdom, where he earned plaudits for his articulate and forthright
defense of Israel’s position, publishing numerous articles
throughout the British press and addressing the widest possible
range of audiences throughout the country. Mr. Prosor’s previous
overseas service has included roles in Washington, London and
Bonn. Mr. Prosor was instrumental in establishing diplomatic
relations behind the Iron Curtain following the fall of the Berlin Wall
in 1989. He was also a member of Israel’s delegation to the Wye
River Summit talks in 1998 and served as the Minister-Counselor for
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“At a moment of such uncertainty in the world, especially
for the Jewish people, we’re fortunate to have an incredible
lineup of speakers from around the world,” he said. “We’re
thrilled to share this day of learning and dialogue with one of
the most engaged Jewish communities in North America.”
Co-chairing the event are Penny Blumenstein and Matthew
Lester, both longtime Federation leaders who have worked
closely with the JDC on behalf of the international Jewish
community.
“The concept of this event — that we all have a role in each
other’s future — is more important now than ever before,”
Blumenstein said. “This is a unique opportunity for anyone
interested in the future of our Jewish communities.”
Following the conference, Federation and the JDC will host
a screening of the film Denial from 5-7:30 p.m. The film stars
Academy Award-winner Rachel Weisz, Academy Award-
nominee Tom Wilkinson and Timothy Spall.
Denial recounts Dr. Deborah Lipstadt’s legal battle for his-
torical truth against David Irving, who accused her of libel
when she declared him a Holocaust denier.
Written by acclaimed playwright David Hare, the film is a
suspenseful courtroom drama as well as a window into the
dark world of modern Holocaust deniers. A kosher boxed
meal and snacks will be available during the movie.
Following the film, from 7:30-9 p.m., Lipstadt will share her
spellbinding account of the experiences that led to her book,
as well as her insights into the legacy of anti-Semitism in
Europe and elsewhere today.
“We’re extremely fortunate to have Deborah Lipstadt join-
ing us for this event,” Lester said.
“Dr. Lipstadt is a renowned Jewish historian with an incred-
ible story to tell, as well as a powerful and fascinating speaker.
She is also a JDC board member who is personally committed
to improving the lives of Jews throughout the world.”
Attendees may register separately for the afternoon con-
ference, the screening and the talk. An $18 minimum dona-
tion to the Jewish Federation is required to attend any of the
events, plus an $18 couvert for those attending the confer-
ence.
For details about the sessions and speakers, and to register,
visit jewishdetroit.org/hope. •