Founded in 1906, the American Jewish Committee seeks to protect the rights of Jews throughout the world; combats anti-Semitism and bigotry; works for the security of Israel; enhances human rights, democratic principles and intergroup understanding; and promotes the creative vitality of the Jewish people. The Chicago Chapter seeks to enact AJC's mission on a local level by advocating AJC's public policy agenda, building ties to the area's diverse racial, ethnic and religious communities, working with the Foreign Consular Corps and elected officials, and fostering Jewish unity.

OFFICE STAFF

To contact our office, call (312) 251-8800 or e-mail us at chicago@ajc.org.

Daniel Elbaum, Regional Director
Myrna Frankel, Director of Development
Sister Mary Ellen Coombe, Director, Institute for Catholic-Jewish Education
Emily Nasatir, Assistant Director of Development
Jonathan Schweitzer, Assistant Director, Communications
Jane Charney, Assistant Director
Bonnie Lessans, Development Assistant
Elizabeth Potts, Administrative Assistant
Irina Mechetner, Bookkeeper
Emily Soloff, Associate Director, Interreligious and Intergroup Relations
Ellen Carmell, National Bridging America Project Coordinator

 
CHICAGO CHAPTER BOARD
Lawrence M. Adelman, President
Ronald J. Gidwitz, Campaign Chairman
Allan J. Reich, Immediate Past President

Maynard I. Wishner, Honorary President
Howard A. Gilbert, Honorary Chair, Chicago Campaign

VICE-PRESIDENTS
Naomi Gitlin
Joan J. Golder
Jeffrey M. Gordon
Martin A. Gradman
Joel H. Greenburg
Scott J. Heyman-Secretary
Jack S. Levin
Sandra S. Levin
Eva F. Lichtenberg
Joshua Lowitz
Fred R. Mardell
Bonnie Podolsky
Lynne Reich
Harry J. Seigle
James H.M. Sprayregen
Michael Srulovitz-Treasurer
Avy H. Stein