Thirty-one officials of Jewish organizations in 19 cities across the country lunched at the White House today with top aides to President Carter who gave them what the White House described as a “private, informal” briefing on domestic and foreign policies. It was the second such occasion this month.
Two weeks ago, Vice President Walter Mondale headed a group of Administration officials who met with leaders of the United Jewish Appeal. The White House said one or two other meetings with Jewish leaders are expected to be held at future dates.
Mondale was unable to attend today’s luncheon meeting. Those present included Energy Secretary James R. Schlesinger; Carter’s National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski; James Mcintyre, Director of the Office of Management and Budget; and White House Counsel Robert Lipshutz, who presided. The American Jewish leaders attending included Jerold Hofiberger, of Baltimore, president of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds, and Philip Baum, of New York, associate executive director of the American Jewish Congress.
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