My Pal Al

May 20, 2008 - 9:35 AM by

Remember how yesterday we promised to give a rundown of the glitzy Tel Aviv University Dan David Prize Ceremony? The one U.S. Veep Al Gore attended?

We are promise-keepers.

A lovely evening it was. With lovely people. Ambassadors to Israel in dark suits. Some in tuxes. Partnered by well coiffed women wearing satin cocktail dresses, linen suits, tulle lined flouncy skirts, designer heels, signature jewelry.

Lively cocktail hour. Lots of mingling. Decent fair. Red & white wine, broiled eggplant and red pepper on olive oil brushed bruschetta, avocado and gazpacho soup, cubed beef served over Asian noodles.

Dan David & Family

Front row seat (not center – that’s where Al and the “big boys and girls” sat)

Shimon spoke eloquently, as is his habit.

Al looked good. He’s lost some weight. He announced that the ceremony coincided with his & Tipper’s 38th wedding anniversary. He’s donating his $1 mill to climate research.

Amos Oz didn’t wear a tie – he’s a kibbutznik, after all.

Tom Stoppard described the arts as a spiritual form come to life. He said the arts are a raison d’etre. (YEAH!)

Itamar Rabinovitch thanked Al Gore for progress in peace negotations made during the Clinton administration.

During the ceremony the AP reporter seated beside me remarked “This is like the Oscars!”

Well sorta. Yeah. Okay.

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  1. Global Voices Online » Israel: Going Green with Gore on Sun, May 25th 2008 4:28 AM

    2. [...] Stephanie of Israelity, who attended the award celebration, reports on the attendees and other prize recipients: [Israeli President] Shimon [Peres] spoke eloquently, as is his habit. [...]

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