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Mon., Dec. 8 at 11:45 am
Three European Consuls General
discuss EU after the French presidency, Iran and the Obama Administration
Thursday, Dec. 18
Chapter board meeting
Monday, January 12
AJC Energy Forum
10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Omni Houston Hotel
Past President's Council
meetings
Jan. 22 and May 14
Tuesday, January 27
at 11 am
UN Holocaust Victim Remembrance
with
Hon. Bill White
Mayor of Houston
Fred Zeidman, Chair, US Holocaust Memorial Council and Houston diplomatic corps
Wed., Feb. 4 at 11:30 am
Consular Corps Luncheon
featuring
Amb. Martin Indyk
Omni Hotel
Monthly briefings with Israel Consul General to start again in December on the third Tuesday.
Crucial Issues Series
in collaboration with
World Affairs Council Houston:
 Wed.,
Dec. 10
 Tues., Feb. 3
Amb. Martin Indyk
 Wed.,
Registration 6 pm
Program 6:30 pm
at the
Omni Houston Hotel
Board Meetings
DECEMBER 18, January 15, February 19 and April 23
Executive Committee November 6, January 8 and
March 5
AJC ANNUAL MEETING
May 6-8, 2009
Washington, DC
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MIDEAST BRIEFING:
The Meaning of the Mumbai Massacre: A Reflection on the Origins of the Murderous Bent in Islamist Ideology
Dr. Eran Lerman Director, Israel/Middle East Office
In the end, the bitter and heartbreaking end, the ultimate lessons were driven home by the tearful face of a child, little Moshe Holtzberg, clutching the one thing that still made sense, his little basketball, and crying his eyes out, barely grasping that he will never see his mother or father again. It was this picture, made familiar to viewers and readers worldwide, which carried the dual message, point and counterpoint: Read briefing.
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AJC Expresses Grief and Outrage over Mumbai Terrorist Attacks
 The Chapter hosted a solidarity briefing Monday with diplomats, elected officials, and Indian and Jewish community leaders to express outrage over the terrorist attacks in Mumbai that targeted America, Britain and the Jewish people. New Indian Consul General Sanjiv Arora, Israel  Consul General Asher Yarden and Britain's Vice Consul Mitch Jeffrey joined Congressman Al Green, a member of the US Homeland Security Committee, in the briefing before Houston area media. Pictured above are Consul General Yarden, Rep. Green and Consul General Arora. Above left: Consul General Arora and Rabbi Moishe Traxler of Chabad Lubavitch talk after the briefing. Rabbi Traxler, Randy Czarlinsky, AJC Executive Director, Nat Levy, Chair of the Chapter's intergroup/interfaith commission, and Jagat Kamdar, co-Chair of AJC's Indo-Jewish dialogue participated in the briefing.
The Chapter's Mumbai message was also carried in the Houston Chronicle's VIEWPOINTS section in a piece written by Tracy Stein, AJC Houston Chapter Board President.
30 diplomats participate in Chapter's Chanukah party
 The Chapter hosted its annual Consular Corps  Chanukah Party on Thursday at the home of Scottie and Andrew Kant. More than 70 Board members and diplomats enjoyed conversation and desserts.  Pictured are diplomats and Chapter members. The annual Chanukah party provides diplomats and board members an opportunity to socialize, discuss issues, and get together in an informal setting.
AJC Meets Argentine President, Other Top Officials, in Buenos Aires and Brazil
"AJC stands with Argentina in defending democratic values against common threats, and in promoting human rights and stronger hemispheric relations," said AJC President Richard J. Sideman. Chapter President Tracy Stein is part of the delegation. Read more
Delegation meets with Rep. elect Pete Olson
Mark Friedman, David Barish and Randy Czarlinsky met with Congressman elect Pete Olson this week. Energy, the Middle East and immigration reform were discussed.
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Behind the Scenes
AJC is actively engaged in the domestic and international scene as an advocacy organization.
The Mexican Consulate invited Mark Friedman, Barbara Shepard and Randy Czarlinsky to be their luncheon guests at Money Week featuring the US Treasurer at UH's main campus.
Have a great weekend.
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December 5, 2008
