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Gary Applebaum, M.D. / February 10, 2009 |
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If you are considering having Avi Melamed either give a talk to your organization or lead you on a tour I suggest that you stop considering and just sign him up, he is that good.
As a frequent traveler to Israel and a member of several national and local Jewish organizations I've had the privilege to hear many experts present on a multitude of topics. I therefore feel qualified to rank Avi in the top 10% in his field. His most striking and valuable attributes are:
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Vast fund of knowledge - He is exceptionally well schooled, well read and constantly current on the topics he speaks about. His knowledge is both broad and deep, well past what we get from the media.
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Superb communications skills - His English is excellent and his engaging style assures that all will benefit from his presentation and the time will be well spent.
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Passionate yet balanced - While Avi is clearly passionate about Eretz Yisrael he presents the facts, not opinions. His passion inspires and his balance informs.
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Simplifies the complex - I'll never forget my first encounter with Avi when he gave my group a presentation about the security fence around Jerusalem and the West Bank. He used maps that he developed and he eloquently described the geopolitical situation from 1948 until now in a way that has stuck with me for years. That's no easy task. I also heard him simplify the Israeli electoral process which is quite a challenge to Americans so used to our 2 party system.
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He can go past the political, military and economics of Israel and present what is in the heart of the people.
Avi has a true sense of the spirit of the early Zionistic (socialist) pioneers and also how Israel has evolved into a successful capitalistic society. This has caused great success but also substantial social stress and few presenters can leave you with a sense that you truly understand the miracle and the challenges of our young State of Israel.
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Please feel free to contact me if you need further information about Avi. But as I said at the top, best for you to sign him up before you miss the opportunity.
Sincerely,
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GARY APPLEBAUM, M.D.
42 Latimore Way
Owings Mills, MD
21117
Cell: 410-627-8859
Email: gapple9@comcast.net
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Tnuat Hamoshavim / December 23, 2007 |
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UMASS Medical School / October 25, 2000 |
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Southwestern Life Insurance / October 12, 2000 |
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The Hebrew Watchman / March 26, 2009 |
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Beth Ami Israel Programming Committee |
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"Avi is a highly knowledgeable and highly accomplished speaker. His series of three talks to our community involved 20, then 40, then 60 people. This number of participants is all but unprecedented for Santa Rosa. Indeed…… Avi last talk attracted so many and the audience would have him continue all day…."
Professor Eli Cohen , Bob Raful
For the Beth Ami Israel Programming Committee
and the Sonoma County Israel Action Committee
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Manhattan Jewish Experience |
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Avi,
Thank you for your insightful presentation. It really was a pleasure having you with us and I know so many of those who attended appreciated your lecture. You were able to take a difficult topic and discuss it in a way which was easy for everyone to understand".
Daniel A. Kraus,
Director,
Manhattan Jewish Experience
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I participated in the JCPA Mainline Protestants Israel Institute, and thus know firsthand
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what a tremendous impact you could have in speaking to our community, which is the Silicon Valley in Northern California.
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Thanks,
Diane Fisher
Executive Director, Jewish Community Relations Council of
Silicon Valley
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……………I enjoyed your teaching about Israel and your areas of expertise….
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Best wishes,
Representative Nancy Todd
Denver
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Our group was very appreciative of your presentation. There are a lot of complicated issues to sort out, and you were very helpful in unpacking them
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Please keep us in mind, because the community would benefit from you.
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Lori Price Abrams
Director, Community Relations Committee United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ
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901 Route 10 | Whippany, NJ
07981 973/929.3080 | 973/884.7361 (fax)
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Dr. Ardyth Sohn, Director, UNLV / March 20, 2008 |
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This letter is written to recomment Mr. Avi Melamed. His knowledge of the are is extraordinary with outstanding understanding of history, geography, political and social information. I am certain no other guide would have had the extensive background and preparation that Mr. Melamed displayed |
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Avi is a thoughtful conversationalist, and our days spent with him will stay with us always as he put a face and personality to the country of Israel. He is a wonderful ambassador, and an enthusiastic host
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I recommend him highly and would be happy to answer any additional questions anyone might have.
Sincerely,
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Dr. Ardyth Sohn, Director. |
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…... The responses we received were really outstanding and we are thankful for that.
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Thanks again,
Sarit Lisogorsky
Deputy Director
Israel Action Center
JCRC
126 High Street
Boston, MA 02110-2700
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Hevruta" College / January 2, 2007 |
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ISRAEL NOW / December 21, 2001 |
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American Jewish Committee |
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"Baltimore loves Avi Melamed!
On behalf of all of the attendees at Monday morning's program, thank you for sharing your expertise and experiences with us.
Because of your speaking engagements in Baltimore we're getting much closer to understanding the Israeli-Jewish/ and Israeli-Arab societies and conflicts".
Lois Rosenfield,
Director
Baltimore Office
American Jewish Committee
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Consulate General of Israel |
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"I've received significant feedback from your lectures…
I believe that you made a significant impact…. I can say definitively that you expanded my personal understanding of Israel's current disposition in the world, both in ideology and practicality, in a way that will be with me indefinitely……"
Ora Miriam Katz
Director of Academic Affairs
Consulate General of Israel
Pacific Northwest Region
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The Israeli Embassy / October 21, 2009 |
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