Hassenfelds unstinting efforts on behalf of the global Jewish community. and on behalf of humankind in general. have earned her the honor of the Emma Lazarus Award. The award is presented by the American Jewish Historical Society. the veritable guardian of American Jewish heritage and culture. Emma Lazarus. of course. was the esteemed poet who penned the lines that have shone as a beacon to generations of immigrants to the United States. "Give me your tired. your poor. your huddled masses yearning to be free." The award that bears her name is bestowed upon Americans who. according to the American Jewish Historical Society. have "played a major role in improving the human condition." Past recipients include Edgar Miles Bronfman. Dr. Armand Hammer. and Dr.
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