places of conscience
places of conscience
places of conscience
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places of conscience
places of conscience
shared histories
places of conscience
shared histories
LOS ALAMOS-JAPAN INSTITUTE
LAJI builds global partnerships with artists, scientists, social thinkers, Holocaust survivors, atomic bomb survivors, universities, national parks, museums, and communities.
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 communication expert and organizational development leader, Judith facilitates strategic change in partnership with universities, museums, national parks, business communities, and government leaders. As Los Alamos History Museum Director (2011-2018) Judith expanded exhibits to amplify voices of women, Native American, Hispanic, Jewish refugee scientists, and Japanese perspectives for the first time in the museum’s 50-year history. She negotiated and delivered historic proclamations of friendship to Hiroshima and Nagasaki from Los Alamos County. A global group facilitator, Judith collaborates with organizations and guides cultural programs in the US, UK, Israel, and Japan.
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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