William Kristol, keynote speaker at the 140th Anniversary Lincoln Dinner gave renewed hope and courage to all in attendance to stand up for Republican principles in a perilous world. He spoke for over 30 minutes addressing the major issues peppering them with stories and anecdotes from his youth growing up as a conservative in New York City, up to today, and ending with a questions and answer session. Kristol exuded great confidence in our future and the election of a Republican president in 2016.
Video: Ambassador John Bolton’s Speech in Great Neck
On May 3, 2015, the Zionist Organization of America/ZOA Long Island-Queens Region hosted a free public event at Great Neck Synagogue featuring former Ambassador John Bolton, who was introduced by ZOA National President, Morton Klein.
Video: Congressman Chris Gibson honored with “Rabbi Pomerantz Veteran of the Year Award”
The first “Rabbi Morton Pomerantz Veteran of the Year Award” was presented to Congressman Chris Gibson (R – Kinderhook), at the 140th Anniversary Lincoln Dinner. A decorated war hero, he retired as Colonel after a 24 year U.S. Army career. He commanded the 82nd Airborne Division’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team during the opening month of a humanitarian relief operation in Haiti. He earned four Bronze Star Medals, the Purple Heart, and many other medals of valor.
Video: Special guest of honor Consul General of India, Ambassador Mulay
Special guest of honor Consul General of India, Ambassador Dhyaneshwar Mulay was presented with a bouquet of flowers at the annual Lincoln Dinner on March 22, 2015. He spoke briefly about building good U.S.-Indian relations, and that in India, a land of many diverse people sharing one land, Jews who have been in India since 200 B.C., Christians since 58 A.D. and Indians all live together peacefully.
