Silverman , as an honorary official , could use the status to her advantage : while not officially speaking for the organization , she tacitly had AJC endorsement .
Was able to parlay that into support from the masses for causes and monetary contributions from elites .
Silverman , as an honorary official , could use the status to her advantage : while not officially speaking for the organization , she tacitly had AJC endorsement and was able to parlay that into support from the masses for causes and monetary contributions from elites .