On May 15, 2005, the Hon. Joseph J. Corcoran, former Lackawanna County Commisioner, was awarded the prestigioius Amos Lodge #136, B'nai B'rith Americanism Award, at a dinner, in his honor, at the Jewish Community Center of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Though most of the guests were dignitaries and supporters from the ranks of the Democratic Party, the event more of a personal than a political acclaimation of Joseph Corcoran's accomplishments. The theme of the evening was friendship, humanity, service and community. Politics seemed to be off of the table. Here in this photo, the affable Rabbi Joseph Mendelsohn is seen speaking with his wife, Linda, communicating quite ably with speech and hand gestures. Photos by Michael Weinberg Photography of Scranton and Clarks Summit, PA |
