Alpha Omega Foundation US Founding Member of
the American Jewish Medical Association

Alpha Omega was born from a powerful mission: to combat antisemitism. Founded by two small groups in Philadelphia and Baltimore, the Alpha Omega Fraternity grew into a community that championed the values of unity, resilience, and advocacy.

On January 17th, members of the Alpha Omega met in Ramla, Israel for a dedication of two ambulances purchased for the Magen David Adom. The one ambulance, a global collaboration between the AO Foundation of Canada, AO Foundation of the United States, and The AO London Charitable Trust, with the support of the AO International Dental Society, showcases our strong commitment to the people of Israel. The second Ambulance was from the Belgium, French and Swiss Chapters.

These ambulances mark a monumental step in our collaborative mission to support the people of Israel under the Alpha Omega International Alliance of Charitable Organizations.

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Foundation Board Member Dr. Bernie Kahn
Chair of Board Dr. Marc Rothman

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On January 23, 2025, Alpha Omega Deutschland e.V. donated a state-of-the-art mobile medical treatment unit to the humanitarian organization NATAN in Dorsten, North Rhine-Westphalia, with support from Alexander Lissak of the Nuremberg Jewish community. Designed for crisis and disaster areas, the unit includes advanced features such as a reception area, X-ray machine, sterilization system, sanitary facilities, solar panels, and an autonomous generator, ensuring independence and efficiency in emergency care.

The unit was transported to the port of Rotterdam and is en route to Ashdod, Israel, where it will support NATAN’s mission to deliver vital medical aid. This initiative reflects Alpha Omega Deutschland e.V.'s commitment to improving global humanitarian aid and supporting vulnerable communities. Further updates on the project's progress will follow upon the unit’s arrival in Israel.

We invite you to join the International Alliance of Alpha Omega Charitable Organizations in supporting the establishment of a dedicated fund at The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine at Tel Aviv University and the Hebrew University-Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine.

The PTSD fund, yet to be named, will provide funding for psychological services to dental students and faculty suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of the October 7th attack.

Both Tel Aviv and Hadassah Hebrew University dental schools are in need of financial support for these services and it is our responsibility as Jewish dentists to support the dentists in Israel who are suffering.

Mazal Tov to Dr. Jeffrey Lowenstein and his article: Advocacy Playbook: Pushing the Right Buttons being published by the Northeast Advocacy Today Website. 

Advocacy Playbook: Pushing the Right Buttons

"I just know how to deal with the players different now. You've got to learn as a coach, and especially first year with new players, which buttons to push, and how to push them, and when to push them." - Sam Mitchell 

You may have seen the equation: EFFORT = REWARD and it is definitely the truth! Click here to read the rest of the article.

Mazal Tov to PIP Dr. Marvin Sonne on his write-up in the Detroit Jewish News titled:  Advancing Dental Care for Holocaust Survivors— Dr. Sonne’s Mission with Alpha Omega. 

In the article, Dr. Sonne said, "“My goal is to keep the dream alive that Alpha Omega remains the voice of the Jew in dentistry l’dor v’dor” .  Interested in reading the article, click here.

The photo is Dr. Marvin Sonne treating a patient pro bono as part of The Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health. To learn more or become a program provider, please contact Bernice Edelstein at [email protected].

Mazal Tov Dr. Thierry Roos, Strasbourg AO member, for being knighted into the prestigious Legion of Honor on January 5th at the Château de Pourtalès in Strasbourg.  This honor is a testament to his lifelong commitment to family, community, and justice.

Throughout his career as an Endodontist and professor, Thierry’s devotion extends far beyond his profession— from honoring the memory of his family members lost in the Shoah, tirelessly combating contemporary antisemitism by organizing the 2022 Strasbourg rally against antisemitism to establishing a memorial garden for the unknown victims of the Shoah. His courage in addressing the atrocities of October 7, 2023, in Israel and advocating for peace and justice exemplifies his unwavering dedication to humanity.

Please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved recognition and celebrating his incredible achievement.

Mazal Tov, Dr. Barry Schwartz, Canadian AO member, on being awarded the Ethics and Professionalism Award for his contributions in promoting ethics and professionalism in dentistry. To send Barry a tribute from Canada, please visit the Canadian Foundation by clicking here.

Why should you support the tribute program?  The income from the tribute program is essential to fund smaller, yet impactful initiatives.  Without this support, we wouldn’t be able to respond to the many requests we receive from chapters and partners across the United States and Israel. Every dollar from tributes directly supports these initiatives, empowering us to make a difference where it matters most.

Help make a difference today!

In Honor of Aya Stabholz

In Honor of Marvin Sonne

In Honor of Fran Sonne

In Memory of Jack Pollowitz

In Memory of Judi Rotskoff

In Memory of Phyllis Chanin

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February 1
     Lee Silverstein, Barry Levin
February 2
     Garry Feldman
February 3
     Nathan Birnbaum
February 4
     Jerry Morof, Henry Pinkney,
     Lisa Lopattin-Friedman
February 7
     Kenneth Fox
February 9
     Donald Sherman
February 10
     Dov Almog, Stephanie Wright
February 11 
     Bruce Silver, Jason Golnick 
February 12
     Jeffrey Kleiman, Rayna Karoll
February 13
     Bernard Maza
February 15
     Howard Begel, Maya Saketkhou

February 16
     Bruce Billes
February 17
     Louis Lees
February 18 
     Milton Shulman, Steven Snow
February 19
     Stephen Herzberg, Jeffrey Rosen
February 20
     Arnold Kollin
February 23
     Alan Moltz, Jeffery Goldberg
February 26
     Robert Share, Ellie Schaumberg,
     Elliot Nathan Katz 
February 27
     Brian Miller, Wayne Scheff, Lindi Ezekowitz
February 28
     Leonard Scott, Gordon Smith
February 29 
     Louis Whitesman