Work with the Jewish Community

Martin Begun was deeply involved with the Jewish community in New York City. He served as president of the Jewish Community Relations Council as well as the president of the New York Metropolitan Council of the American Jewish Council. He was also a member of the Board of Govenors of Tel Aviv University and a trustee of its Sackler School of Medicine. He had close ties to Israel and hosted the newly elected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his first major address to a general American audience. He used his influence in political circles to promote measures against anti-Semitism.

Martin Begun on a podium with dignitaries seated behind.

Begun with Governor George Pataki, Libby Pataki, Mayor Ed Koch, and unidentified at New York State’s Celebration of Jerusalem 3000, Battery City Park (signed by Pataki). Click here for the full item record. 

Begun shaking hands with a renowned rabbi

Begun with Rabbi Solomon Halberstam, the Grand Rabbi of Bobov. Click here for the full item record.

Martin Begun in front of a lectern with a Jewish Community Relations Council banner on it

Martin Begun speaking at Victims of Terror event put on by the Jewish Community Relations Council Event. Click here for the full item record.

Begun speaking at a podium in front of banner listing victims of terror

Martin Begun speaking at Victims of Terror with list of victims in background. Click here for the full item record.

Begun seated with several others at a table on stage with flags behind

Jewish Community Relations Council Event (l-r Benjamin Netanyahu, Martin Begun, unknown, Mayor Rudy Giuliani). Click here for the full item record.

Begun seated on stage outside of Gracie Mansion. Several people are seated on stage with him, while someone is giving a talk at a lectern. There are large flower displays and an audience in the foreground.

Jewish Community Relations Council Event at Gracie Mansion. Click here for the full item record. 

Begun giving a speech at a lectern with a 92nd St. Y banner on it

Jewish Community Relations Council Event at the 92 Street Y. Click here for the full item record.