Please join us for an evening 
of inspiration and hope
honoring courageous journalist
and recipient of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, 
MARIA RESSA

Beerman Foundation 2024 Social Justice Fellows:

Hussayn Abdul-Qawi
Doctoral student researching the intersections between Islam and politics, with the intent of entering the fields of policy advising and collegiate teaching

Adnan Jaber   
Community organizer of LA Supporters of Standing Together. Jerusalem-born and living in Los Angeles, engaged in bringing people together for peace in Israel-Palestine through technology and dialogue

Marissa Montes
Founder, Professor and Director of Loyola Law School's Immigrant Justice Clinic and visiting professor at the ITESO in Guadalajara, where she teaches U.S. asylum law. Currently establishing Loyola’s Binational Migrant Advocacy Project (BMAP), the first binational immigration law school clinic in the nation

Zahra Sakkejha
Community organizer of LA Supporters of Standing Together; board member of Tomorrow’s Women, dedicated to empowering young Israeli and Palestinian women to create change

Yehudah Webster
Spiritual activist and community organizer working to integrate anti-racist behaviors and culture in communities

A Memorial Tribute to our late board member
Reverend James Lawson
by Beerman Fellow, Rep. Justin Jones

Preceded by an afternoon symposium
commemorating the tenth anniversary of
Leonard Beerman's death—
The Eternal Dissident:
The Living Legacy of Rabbi Leonard I. Beerman

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2024
1:00–3:00 p.m. Symposium
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. Evening Program

At our 2023 Celebration, we presented our 2023 Award for Social Justice in Action to SPEAKER EMERITA NANCY PELOSI. We also presented our 2023 Fellowships for Peace and Justice. Master of Ceremonies Mike Farrell | Invocation Rabbi Ken Chasen | Vocalist Tierney Sutton with Music by Marvin Hamlisch and Lyrics by Alan & Marilyn Bergman | Introduction of the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, The Honorable Mel Levine | Discussion with Dolores Huerta, Reverend James Lawson, and The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Moderated by Professor David N. Myers. Missed the event? Click below to watch.

At our 2022 Virtual Celebration, we presented our 2022 Award for Social Justice in Action to DOLORES HUERTA, Founder & President, Dolores Huerta Foundation, Co-Founder of United Farm Workers. We also presented our 2022 Fellowships for Peace and Justice. Hosted by Mike Farrell. Introduction by Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. Special Musical Guests: Aloe Blacc & Sheléa. Missed the event? Click below to watch.

Please join Gina and David Nahai to celebrate the life and words of Rabbi Leonard Beerman and the publication of a new book by Professor David Myers.

Please join us for the launch of the new book capturing the life and thought of Rabbi Leonard I. Beerman, courageous and compassionate religious leader, social activist, and champion of peace and human rights.

Join book editor David Myers and friends and colleagues of Rabbi Beerman to reflect on his remarkable career and its relevance to today. Guest speakers include Reverend Ed Bacon, Aziza Hasan, Mike Farrell, Reverend James Lawson, Salam al-Marayati, Professor Nomi Stolzenberg, and Rabbi Rachel Timoner.
 
Dessert reception to follow.
 
Never has Leonard Beerman's inspiration been more needed.

Signed books will be available for purchase at the event, or save time at the door and pre-purchase your book when you RSVP. 

This Program is Co-sponsored by the UCLA Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies.

The Community of Elders of Leo Baeck Temple Celebrates the Legacy of Rabbi Leonard I. Beerman. Join us at Leo Baeck Temple for this special Shabbat Evening Service as we honor the legacy of LBT's Founding Rabbi. 

Oneg / Ice Cream Social following the service.