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2010 |
Jan-March
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MLK Jr. Weekend through Passover is our BUILDING BRIDGES CAMPAIGN. Join us!
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Thurs
March 18
8 pm
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ACCESS JOINS: Judios Latinos and others in a fundraiser for Chile.
Judios
Latinos in cooperation with AJC hosts an exclusive benefit for earthquake
relief in Chile.
This event will be taking place at the Novecento Café, 343 Broadway; 8 pm. $15 when you buy tickets online; $20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased
online at http://www.jlnyc.org/eventos.php |
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Thurs March 18
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ACCESS Steering Committee meets NY Office Executive Committee - 6 pm; ACCESS Board Meeting 7 pm.
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Mon
March 22
1 pm
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INFORM: Attitudes of Arabs and Muslims Towards Jews and Israel. As
a follow up to the Feb. 22 conference call, join ACCESS members from
around the country in a discussion regarding Arab and Muslim sentiment
towards Jews and Israel and areas for possible future collaboration
between the two groups. We will be joined by Mordechai
Kedar of Israel, expert in Arab media and discourse. 1:00-1:30 EST. Dial-in Number: (712) 432-1690,
Participant Access Code: 796395#. PARTICIPANTS MUST MUTE THEIR LINE
UNLESS ASKING A QUESTION AND CANNOT PUT THE CALL ON HOLD. |
Wed
March 24
6:30 pm
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ACCESS JOINS: The French Consulate extends a special invitation to ACCESS for a conversation on Jewish Life in France
and the US
with head of French Jewish community and AJC's David Harris. "Evolutions
of Jewish communities in France
and the United States" is the
title of a discussion at the Consulate General of France featuring Richard
Prasquier, president of CRIF, a French organizaWtion
comprising all French Jewish groups, and AJC’s executive director David Harris.
Program starts at 6:30pm, RSVP mandatory, mention that you are from the AJC ACCESS program, to rejane.burtin@diplomatie.gouv.fr.
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Wed
March 24
6:30 pm
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ACCESS JOINS: The Canadian Consulate extends a special invitation to ACCESS for a comparative look at domestic Islamic radicalism in Canada, the US, and Europe. Hosted by John Jay College of Criminal Justice; Tenth Avenue by 58th Street. Panel at 6:30 pm, reception to follow. RSVP mandatory to uppernorthside@international.gc.ca, please copy ACCESS co-chair at Karen.imas@international.gc.ca.
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Thurs
March 25
1:15 pm
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ENGAGE: Volunteer to prepare HS juniors for college applications. ACCESS is proud to partner
with the Institute for Collaborative Education, a school downtown, to talk to HS juniors about college and career choices. 1:15-2 pm, downtown Manhattan west. Please RSVP by March 20 to access@ajc.org |
Thurs
March 25
6 pm
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ENGAGE: Diplomatic Model Seder. ACCESS joins a pre-Passover seder with NY-area diplomats and senior AJC leaders. One of the most effective ways of building bridges in the powerful NY diplomatic community. 6-9 pm. Congregation B'nai Jeshurun, Upper West Side. Deadline to register is March 20 -- click here
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| April-July |
APRIL through July is our EXPLORING THE GLOBAL JEWISH OUTLOOK campaign:
an intensive training program on Jewish concerns and interests in key regions around the world; in preparation for our ADVOCACY campaign this
fall.
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Thurs
April 8
7:30 pm
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VISION:
ACCESS invites members, friends and activists from all organizations
and walks of life to "vision" with us on key issues for the Jewish
political agenda. As part of
our priority-setting process, we open up our "visioning" to the entire
Jewish community. Join us with ideas/inspirations/questions for an
interactive open-space meeting. Hosted at the home of ACCESS co-chair
Daniel Pincus, West Village. Doors open 7 pm, discussion starts 7:30
pm. Space is limited, RSVP mandatory by emailing access@ajc.org |
Tues
April 13
6:30 pm
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ENGAGE: An
off-the-record discussion with German Political Consul Elmar Jakobs. Engage key issues of Germany’s role in Israel-Palestinian conflict,
the handling of Iran
and EU diplomacy, and German-Jewish life with Elmar Jakobs, who previously
served as intercultural expert with an emphasis on dialogue with Islam for the
German Foreign Ministry. Bronfman
Center for Jewish Life,
by Union Square.
Doors open at 6:00pm, program starts at 6:30pm. RSVP here.
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Mon
April 19
6:30 pm
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ACCESS JOINS: Dor Chadash for Yom Ha'Zikaron/Yom Ha'Atzmaut gathering. Join Dor Chadash with ACCESS for honoring Israel's fallen and
celebrating 62 years of independence at the largest Yom Ha'Zikaron/Yom
Ha'Atzmaut gathering in the world outside of Israel. Check out on Facebook! More info forthcoming.
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Wed-Fri
April 28-30 |
AJC Annual Meeting in Washington, DC
AJC's premiere conference
brings influential voices in domestic and international policy together for
debate, discussion and planning. Enjoy the unique chance to interact (and even
share a dance floor) with Jewish leaders from dozens of countries around the
world. Register here - contact access@ajc.org for ACCESS member discounted
registration code.
SPECIAL ACCESS RATE $201 UNTIL END OF MARCH
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| May 6-16 |
At CAPACITY/CLOSED
TRAVEL: Germany: Focus on Interreligious
Spearhead unique interreligious outreach efforts in Germany, incl visit and focused discussions with the creators of the most famous Passion Play in the world, student/professor seminar at Berlin University, and meetings with Catholic/Protestant activists at annual Kirchentag. Hosted by Germany Close-Up. For more information go to the calendar at ajc.org/access
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Sun
May 23
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CELEBRATE: Walk with AJC & ACCESS in the SALUTE TO ISRAEL PARADE
With snacks, t-shirts, good people and a great walk -- and our traditional AJC post-parade picnic in Central Park. Stay tuned for details!
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Mon
May 24
7 pm
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INFORM: In the trenches with David Harris - conducting real life international diplomacy for Israel, a workshop. AJC's executive director presents a hands-on workshop on how to successfully engage in international diplomacy on Israel/Jewish community issues. 6-7 pm private dinner with leaders of ex-pat Jewish groups. 7-8:30 pm hands-on session. Register here. |
Sun
June 6 |
ACCESS Board Retreat |
Wed
June 9
7 pm
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INFORM: The Jewish community and Israel in Europe. Discussion with Rabbi Andy Baker, the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe's Special Rapporteur on anti-Semitism and AJC expert. Cosponsored with 3GNY, a NYC-based Group for Grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors. Doors open at 6:30 pm; program begins at 7. Register here.
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June 19-27
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AT CAPACITY/CLOSED
TRAVEL: ALLIANZ-AJC Third Generation Fellowship
Join peers from ALLIANZ to explore German and Jewish past and present in Munich and Berlin, gain an inside look and make valuable contacts in the German business community. In affiliation with Germany Close-Up; Cost: $400
For more information go to the calendar at ajc.org/access
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Aug 1-10
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Student Trip to Berlin
This trip, hosted
by Germany Close-Up, will take top students and AJC Goldman Fellows to Germany
for a 10-day experience. Open to current students
(undergraduate and graduate) and 2010 Goldman Fellows. Estimated cost: $670
(including international airfare and all costs on the ground in Germany). More
information and application available at ajc.org/access. |
Late August (exact dates TBD)
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South Africa
In addition to exploring black-Jewish relations
through the unique lens of South Africa, ACCESS members will join the South
Africa Board of Deputies’ Annual Meeting. Cost: approximately $2000 plus airfare (no subsidies available).
More details and application information will be available soon at
ajc.org/access. |
| Sept-Dec |
SEPTEMBER through DECEMBER is our ENGAGING in GLOBAL JEWISH ADVOCACY campaign: with a series of opportunities for international diplomatic advocacy on behalf of key Jewish issues today. |
| October |
Israeli Presidential Conference (tentative)
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INFORM – ENGAGE – CELEBRATE – TRAVEL... how do these programs fit into the bigger picture of our work and add up to IMPACT? Click here to find out.
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