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AJC celebrates Israel’s 60th anniversary with several informative and timely pieces

READ: David Harris blog, Israel at 60: reasons to celebrate.

DOWNLOAD: AJC and Israel at Sixty and Israel at 60: The Road to Independence.

Watch the AJC Video: Israel: A Dream Restored.

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New York Times Publishes AJC Letter on Israel 60
"Israel has thrived against all odds in an unfriendly, and often violent, region. And yet it has advanced our world in unimaginable ways," writes David Harris..

AJC Donates to Israeli Relief Effort in Burma
AJC, in solidarity with the people of Burma (Myanmar) as they endure the tragedy of Cyclone Nagris and its aftermath, is dismayed by the Burmese government response.

AJC Radio Message: Israel Celebrates 60 Years
David Harris wishes Israel a happy 60th birthday, quoting from world leaders who have endorsed and praised the founding and success of the Jewish state.


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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Addresses AJC Annual Meeting Reaffirming America’s deep commitment to Israeli-Palestinian peace, Rice urged Arab nations to strengthen their dedication to this effort, at the opening session of AJC’s 102nd Annual Meeting celebrating Israel’s 60th anniversary. Read news release or view video and full text of speech	AJC Annual Meeting: Israeli, Arab Journalists in Dialogue C-SPAN broadcast live the panel of Arab and Israeli journalists discussing the challenges of covering Israel and the Palestinian territories. Taghreed El-Khodary, Gaza correspondent for the New York Times; Aharon Barnea and Sleman Al-Shafh of Channel 2 TV News (Israel); Salameh Nematt, of Al-Hayat and LBC Satellite TV (Lebanon); and David Makovsky, of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. WATCH VIDEO	AJC Ad in Wall Street Journal See New Video: The Miracle In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, May 7, AJC celebrates the contributions of Israel that benefit Americans and many others around the world. VIEW AD. The story of AJC's involvement with and support for Israel over more than 60 years is captured in the new, short film, The Miracle. VIEW.