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 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 and inclusion through cultural dialogue. LAJI values complex and nuanced storytelling to inspire human change and cultural diplomacy. LAJI is named for the historic intercultural relationships we developed with atomic legacy communities in the US and Japan— a sacred foundation that informs our global human-centered work today.
January 2024 | LAJI Truman-Israel tour
If not now, when?
If not now, when?
If not now, when?
Unforgettable conversations, people, places, and ideas.
experience israel
If not now, when?
If not now, when?
Leave inspired to advance peace and US-Israel relations back home.
global dialogue
If not now, when?
global dialogue
Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Mediterranean, Masada, Western Wall, Haifa’s Baha'i Temple, Mitzpe Ramon, Bedouin Desert Experience, Yad Vashem World Holocaust Center, Hadassah Hospital Chagall Windows +
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, gifted Truman with a sacred Torah scroll.
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, gifted Truman with a sacred Torah scroll.
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, gifted Truman with a sacred Torah scroll.
In 1951, David Ben Gurion, Israel’s first Prime Minister, and Abba Eban, Israeli diplomat, presented Truman with a 1767 bronze German menorah for his birthday. In 1972, after Truman’s death Israel issued a stamp in his 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, gifted Truman with a sacred Torah scroll.
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, gifted Truman with a sacred Torah scroll.
President Truman admitted no issue was more complex than the establishment of the State of Israel. LAJI celebrates Truman’s Israel legacy with global dialogue and experiential programs.
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, gifted Truman with a sacred Torah scroll.
President Truman admitted no issue was more complex than the establishment of the State of Israel. LAJI celebrates Truman’s Israel legacy with global dialogue and experiential programs.
LAJI leadership
Dr. Judith Stauber Founder | CEO
An intercultural communication leader, Judith facilitates strategic inclusive partnerships with universities, museums, national parks, communities, and business leaders. Previously Judith served as Los Alamos History Museum Director where she expanded exhibits to include underrepresented voices and untold stories for the first time in the museum’s 50-year history. Judith negotiated and delivered historic proclamations to Hiroshima and Nagasaki from Los Alamos—and is pictured here with colleagues at the US Embassy in Tokyo. Judith Stauber founded LAJI to advance cultural partnership, dialogue, and diplomacy.
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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.
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