News & Activites

• Greater Washington Forum on Israeli Arab Issues presents
  Israel: Building A Shared Society—Second Annual Community Education Day
  Sunday, January 27, 2012 — 1:00 to 5:00 pm
  American University, Ward Circle Building
  Free parking is available in the lot at the intersection of Nebraska and New Mexico Avenues, NW. Free shuttle available from Metro Tenleytown station.
  Click here to register | Download Flyer (PDF)


• The Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation is a champion of an essential truth—that the right to vote is central to American democracy. To this end, the foundation has spent years building a funding portfolio that strengthens civic participation, especially through efforts to ensure that the rights of under-represented constituencies are protected. Leading up to this year's presidential election, voter rights advocates were deeply concerned about planned efforts for organized voter suppression—especially for minority populations in swing states. The Cohen Foundation's Daniel Solomon, who serves on WRAG's board, was determined to make sure that the electoral process would occur justly and fairly. So, he went to Ohio to participate in a huge voter protection effort. As expected, the protection effort was needed. Read his story, Putting My Mouth Where Our Money Is (WG Daily, 11/27).


• The Chronicle of Philanthropy discusses the efforts (and incarcerations) of NNCF vice president Daniel Solomon and fellow philanthropists in the fight for District voting rights. More Information


• We note with sorrow the death of our long-time friend and advisor Arthur Goldreich, a Jewish patriot who fought for justice both in Israel and South Africa. Haaretz.com Article | Forward.com Article

Remarks, Interviews, & Presentations

• Stuart Brown represents NNCF in UJC Venture Fund for Jewish and Arab Equality and Shared Society - from JTA.org, May 18, 2009
• Daniel Solomon's Remarks from DC Vote’s Champions of Democracy 10th Anniversary Celebration, October 22, 2008
• Daniel Solomon’s Remarks from N Street Village Gala, March 8, 2007
• Spotlight on Philanthropy: Interview with Daniel Solomon by the Jewish Youth Philanthropy Institute, November 2007
• Stuart Brown’s PowerPoint presentation from the Inter-Agency Task Force on Israeli Arab Issues, June 4, 2007

Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Memorial Lecture

The Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Memorial Lecture was established by the Foundation in 2000 to honor the Cohens' longtime commitment to Adas Israel Congregation. The theme of the lecture is "The State of the Jewish People," and past speakers have included: Former Speaker of the Knesset Avram Burg; Rabbi Irving "Yitz" Greenberg; activist Anat Hoffman; Rabbi David Hartmann; Professor Deborah Lipstadt; Former Member of Knesset Amram Mitzna; Rabbi Joseph Telushkin; and a panel featuring Dr. Peter Beinart, Senior Political Writer for The Daily Beast and Steve Rosen, director of the Middle East Forum's Washington Project, and moderated by Eli Lake, national security correspondent for the Washington Times.

Rachel Liel chosen as one of Israel's most influential people.