Kesher Talk

It’s not exactly the White House, but would Joseph Lieberman consider taking over one of America’s premier Jewish organizations? Officials at the World Jewish Congress say Lieberman’s name has been raised in talks about leadership changes.

In addition, sources in the Jewish federation world say Lieberman has been mentioned as a possible successor to Stephen Hoffman, who is due to step down in June as president and CEO of the United Jewish Communities, the federation umbrella organization.

.... In some ways, it would be the inverse of the experience of Frank Lautenberg, who served as chairman of the United Jewish Appeal in the 1970s before going on to become a senator from New Jersey. ... (JTA, Feb. 5)

posted by William @ 3/09/2004 08:33:54 AM