“America has established for itself a tradition of fine, open-handed generosity in its response to appeals for help that come from beyond its borders. The respect for human rights, the understanding of the dignity of the individual, the reverence for personality, which are part of the American way of looking at life, carry with them …
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On November 15, 2016, the American Jewish World Service (AJWS) honored Ruth Messinger at Pier Sixty for her dedication to social justice as a leading and progressive elected NYC official, president of AJWS, and the Global Ambassador for AJWS. Guests were welcomed to a cocktail reception followed by an elegant dinner as well as a …
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Inaugural Ruth W. Messinger Award to be Presented to Channsitha Mark, Coordinator of the Workers’ Information Center in Cambodia WHO: Ruth W. Messinger, Former President and Current Global Ambassador of American Jewish World Service Channsitha Mark, Coordinator, Workers’ Information Center, Cambodia WHAT: Messinger of Hope: A Gala Honoring Ruth W. Messinger for her 18 years …
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In the political annals of New York, the 1990s boasted a strong presence of women not only in government but also at the United Nations. One such woman, Ruth Messinger, served as Manhattan borough president from 1990 to 1998, with time out in 1997 to run for mayor of New York City on the Democratic …
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It was nearly 100 degrees on a February afternoon in the heart of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and we were walking down a busy street with actor Mandy Patinkin. In khakis and a bandana and without his trademark beard, Mandy was nearly unrecognizable as his Homeland character, Saul Berenson. He blended seamlessly with his fellow travelers, …
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