ACCESS, AJC's new generation program, inspires and empowers young professionals to engage today’s critical domestic and international issues. Working at the nexus between the Jewish community and the world, we reach out to diplomats, policy makers and young leaders of diverse religious and ethnic communities and strive to re-envision the role of young Jewish leaders in global affairs.
ACCESS is a division of AJC's Helen and Martin Kimmel Young Leadership Institute
ACCESS launches its BUILDING BRIDGES CAMPAIGN MLK Jr. weekend to Passover, 2010
CHECK OUT: Thursday, February 25;
doors open 6:30 pm; program starts 7 pm
INFORM: Movie night with diplomats -- facilitated by Columbia Prof. Jeremy Dauber,part of our Jewish literacy series, with friends from the diplomatic community.
A Serious Man,
the most recent, highly acclaimed Coen Brothers pic about life, death,
injustice, knowledge and the 60s.
Private screening room in the W. 60s, limited seating. Drinks and snacks served.
Register hereuntil event sells out; no later than Feb 23.
An excellent article on our Jan 11 program on the Internet and the Iranian Opposition; and an original video on the green mov't.
Pics below from ACCESS's first ever Making Waves Gala Dec 8 with Newark Mayor Cory Booker as keynote; Matthew Bronfman as special guest, friends from ethnic and religious partner communities, diplomats, and much more. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO
ACCESS NY: Global Action for a New Generation
2010
Jan-March
MLK Jr. Weekend through Passover is our BUILDING BRIDGES CAMPAIGN. Join us! Take 5 minutes to help us create effective programming: take ourINPUT Survey
Mon
Feb 8
INFORM: Turkey’s Changing Politics. An analysis of Turkey’s changing relationship with Israel and the
US. ACCESS national call with Aaron Jacob, AJC’s Associate Director of
International Affairs. 12:00-12:30
EST. Dial-in Number: (712) 432-1690, Participant Access
Code: 796395#. CALLERS MUST MUTE THEIR LINES unless asking a question, CALLERS CANNOT PUT CALL ON HOLD.
Wed
Feb 10
ENGAGE: Turkish-Jewish relations/Muslim-Jewish relations -- a discussion with the Deputy Consul General of Turkey.In depth, off-the-record discussion on Muslim-Jewish/Israel-Turkey relations today, including Turkish-Israeli relations. 7 pm. Midtown East. EVENT IS "SOLD OUT," REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
Mon
Feb 22
INFORM: Muslim-Jewish Relations:a conversation with Dalia Mogahed, Executive Director
and Senior Analyst for the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies, on the results of
the most comprehensive worldwide study of Muslim public opinion. We will also
discuss a soon-to-be released report on US attitudes toward Muslims, Jews and
other religious groups. 12:00-12:30 pm
EST. Dial-in Number: (712) 432-1690, Participant Access
Code: 796395#. CALLERS MUST MUTE THEIR LINES unless asking a question, CALLERS CANNOT PUT CALL ON HOLD.
Tuesd., Feb 23
INFORM: Join for a presentation on Israel’s Energy Future by Rand Corporation experts Dr. Debra Koopman and Dr.
Steven Popper. Tuesday, February 23, 6:45 – 7:45 p.m. Midtown East. RSVP by February 17 to vargasw@ajc.org
Thurs
Feb 25
INFORM: Movie night with Columbia Prof. Jeremy Dauber,part of our Jewish literacy series, with friends from the diplomatic community. A Serious Man, the most recent, highly acclaimed Coen Brothers pic about life, death, injustice, knowledge and the 60s. Join us; INVITE diplomatic partners along. Private screening room in the W. 60s, limited seating. Doors open 6:30 pm, program starts 7 pm. Register hereby Feb 23.
Feb 27 - March 8
TRAVEL:ACCESS goes to India.Join
ACCESS members from around the country for this once-in-a-lifetime trip to
India. TRIP IS FULL. For more information, contact ramotk@ajc.org
Thurs March 18
ACCESS Board Meeting
Sun March 21
TENTATIVE ENGAGE: Community Service. Passover package delivery to the elderly in conjunction with DOROT and interethnic partners. Stay tuned for details!
Thurs
March 25
ENGAGE: Diplomatic Model Seder.ACCESS joins a pre-Passover seder with NY-area diplomats. 6-9 pm. Congregation B'nai Jeshurun, Upper West Side. Dine with NY's top international representatives. Register here
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.
DEADLINE FOR $185 discount registration: Friday,
January 29, 2010.
May-July
THE GLOBAL JEWISH AGENDA: a series of international engagement trainings and debates
May 6-16
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; Estimated Cost: $650
For more information: global@ajc.org
Sun
May 23
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!
Mon
May 24
INFORM: In the trenches with David Harris - conducting real life international diplomacy for Israel, a workshop.To kick off its Israel in Focus diplomatic training series, AJC's executive director will present 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. Registration will be coming soon, stay posted. For information, email global@ajc.org
Sun
June 6
ACCESS Board Retreat
Wed
June 9
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. Doors open at 6:30 pm; 7-8:30 pm hands-on session. Register here. For information, email global@ajc.org
June 19-27
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: global@ajc.org
Aug 1-10
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.
August (exact dates TBD)
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: TBD (no subsidies available).
More details and application information will be available soon at
ajc.org/access.
October
Israeli Presidential Conference (tentative)
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.
