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Summer Speaker - Sephardic Jews: Experiencing a New Golden Age in America with Larry Bensignor

Saturday, July 13, 2024 • 7 Tammuz 5784

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Sephardic Jews trace their roots back to the Golden Age of Judaism, on the Iberian Peninsula, before 1492. Today, the American Sephardic community is strong and vibrant. Join us 522 years after the Expulsion, to the month, when Sephardi and congregational member Larry Bensignor describes his family's heritage and legacy, the century-old Sephardic Jewish Brotherhood of America and the organization's recently adopted strategic plan for the future.

Larry Bensignor was an attorney and business executive for four decades, who retired from work in 2018 after surviving a massive heart attack. He now devotes his time to giving back to the community. Larry is a leader in the Sephardic Jewish Brotherhood, where he is a member of its national Central Council and serves as the Chair of the organization's Strategic Planning and Governance Committee. Larry also serves on the Board of Governors of Shady Grove Medical Center and chairs its Philanthropy Committee. He is the immediate past Chair of its Foundation. Furthermore, Larry volunteers with fundraising efforts for Bethesda-based Hope Connections for Cancer Support, which provides classes and therapy to cancer patients and their families and caregivers. 

During the summer months, we invite members of our community to speak on Shabbat mornings and address the congregation about the interesting ways that they connect special experiences to their Jewish identities. All presentations take place during Shabbat services, at approximately 10:45 AM. 

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