places of conscience
places of conscience
places of conscience
cultural diplomacy
places of conscience
places of conscience
shared histories
places of conscience
shared histories
LOS ALAMOS-JAPAN INSTITUTE
LAJI is a catalyst for change working to shine a light on justice and inclusion through cultural dialogue. LAJI builds global networks with artists, scientists, social thinkers, Holocaust survivors, Hibakusha, atomic bomb survivors, universities, national parks, museums, businesses and communities to promote intercultural partnerships. LAJI values complex and nuanced storytelling to inspire change and diplomacy. LAJI is named for the historic human connections developed with atomic legacy communities in Los Alamos, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Kyoto 75 years after WWII.
truman and israel
On May 14, 1948, the US became the first nation to recognize Israel just minutes after its founding. Weeks later, in the White House Rose Garden, Chaim Weizmann, Israel’s first president, presented a sacred Torah scroll as a gift to Truman.
On May 14, 1948, the US became the first nation to recognize Israel just minutes after its founding. Weeks later, in the White House Rose Garden, Chaim Weizmann, Israel’s first president, presented a sacred Torah scroll as a gift to Truman.
On May 14, 1948, the US became the first nation to recognize Israel just minutes after its founding. Weeks later, in the White House Rose Garden, Chaim Weizmann, Israel’s first president, presented a sacred Torah scroll as a gift to Truman.
In 1951, David Ben Gurion, Israel’s first Prime Minister, and Abba Eban, Israeli diplomat, gave Truman a 1767 bronze German menorah for his birthday. In 1972, after Truman’s death Israel issued a stamp in the president’s honor.
On May 14, 1948, the US became the first nation to recognize Israel just minutes after its founding. Weeks later, in the White House Rose Garden, Chaim Weizmann, Israel’s first president, presented a sacred Torah scroll as a gift to Truman.
On May 14, 1948, the US became the first nation to recognize Israel just minutes after its founding. Weeks later, in the White House Rose Garden, Chaim Weizmann, Israel’s first president, presented a sacred Torah scroll as a gift to Truman.
President Truman admitted no issue was more complex than the establishment of the State of Israel. The Torah and Menorah are at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum.
On May 14, 1948, the US became the first nation to recognize Israel just minutes after its founding. Weeks later, in the White House Rose Garden, Chaim Weizmann, Israel’s first president, presented a sacred Torah scroll as a gift to Truman.
President Truman admitted no issue was more complex than the establishment of the State of Israel. The Torah and Menorah are at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum.
LAJI leadership
Dr. Judith Stauber Founder | CEO
An intercultural and organizational development leader, Judith facilitates strategic change partnerships with universities, museums, national parks, businesses and community leaders. Museum communication expertise brought Judith to serve as Los Alamos History Museum Director where she expanded exhibits to include underrepresented voices and stories for the first time in the museum’s 50-year history. Judith negotiated and delivered historic proclamations of friendship to Hiroshima and Nagasaki from Los Alamos County. Today, Judith develops cultural programs to advance inclusion and cultural diplomacy in the US, UK, Israel, Japan, and around the world.
MESSAGE FROM HIROSHIMA
As I was raised in Hiroshima, Los Alamos instantly reminded me of the bombing of Hiroshima on August, 6, 1945. At first I hesitated to visit but the warm personality of Judith Stauber helped me make the decision to actually visit. I cannot forget the warm welcome by Dr. Stauber and the people of Los Alamos. To my surprise, the beautiful blue sky and clear air made me feel refreshed and even familiar. After seeing exhibits and talking with people in Los Alamos—I reaffirmed the tremendous impact of science on humanity and the importance of faithfully facing history. ~Kenji Shiga, Former Director Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
LAJI NON-PROFIT FISCAL AGENT
The Paper Crane Foundation supports programming on reconciliation, disarmament and open, honest discussion of conflict. It is the sister organization to Japan’s Sadako Legacy, honoring Hiroshima survivor Sadako Sasaki, whose dying wish was for peace.
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