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Mideast Briefing: A Palestinian Blueprint for a Palestinian State
"The Fayyad plan presents a choice for the Palestinians different from Fatah corruption or Hamas bigotry," writes Ed Rettig, Acting Director of AJC's Israel/Middle East Office. "Fayyad will either have to co-opt the power centers of Fatah and Hamas, or defeat them. Can he do either?READ BRIEFING
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Coming up
Sunday, Sept. 13
media and
advocacy workshop
for Latino organizations
America's Table
Friday, Nov. 20
AJC Consular Corps Chanukah Party
Thurs., Dec. 3
at 7 pm
AJC's Max Nathan Award Dinner
honoring
Joe Williams
Thurs., Dec. 10
at the Omni Houston Hotel
Board Meetings
Sept. 17 at 11:45 am featuring Dr. Steve Murdock, former US Census czar and professor of sociology at Rice and Israel Consul General Asher Yarden
Friday, Oct. 16 (NEW DATE) at 8 am featuring Gal Luft and Anne Korin TURN OIL INTO SALT
Jan. 21 at 11:45 am; March 18 at 8:15 am and
Apr 22 at 11:45 am.
AJC NATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING
APRIL 28-30
GRAND HYATT
WASHINGTON, DC
Chapter Annual meeting Mon., May 17
Executive Committee
Nov. 5; Jan. 7 and
March 4
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AJC Radio Message: Remember, Reflect, Recommit on Sept. 11
Friday's eighth anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks is a time for remembrance, reflection and recommitment, says David Harris in his national radio commentary. "We weren't attacked for any specific policy, but for what we stand for," says Harris. "We mustn't falter in the defense of human freedom and dignity, religious pluralism, and mutual respect."LISTEN
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AJC to Human Rights Watch: Why let someone Who Loves Nazi Memorabilia Bash Israel?
AJC is urging that Human Rights Watch (HRW) act appropriately regarding Marc Garlasco, an HRW senior military analyst known for his harsh criticism of Israel, who is an avid collector of Nazi memorabilia.READ STATEMENT
Charity Watchdog Grants 'A' Rating to AJC
The American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP) again has given AJC an 'A' rating.
AIP is one of the country's leading independent evaluation services for the non-profit sector. AIP President Daniel Borochoff praised AJC for meeting "the stringent standards for financial efficiency and accountability to qualify for listing as a Top-Rated charity on www.charitywatch.org."
AJC Executive Director Elected to Oxford University Visiting Post
David Harris has been elected a Senior Associate Member of Oxford University's St. Antony's College for the academic year 2009-10. He will also be a Member of the college's European Studies Centre. "While continuing in my full-time AJC role, I shall look forward to the opportunity, during regular visits, to attend seminars, pursue research and writing projects, and engage with a distinguished scholarly community that intersects directly with AJC's global activity," Harris said.
AJC Addresses International Interfaith Conference in Poland
Rabbi David Rosen, AJC's International Director of Interreligious Affairs, addressed "Faiths and Cultures in Dialogue," an international conference taking place on the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. Pope Benedict XVI addressed the three-day conference in Krakow, Poland, which focused on progress and setbacks in the quest for global peace 70 years after the beginning of World War II. Read Rabbi Rosen's remarks.
AJC Condemns Spanish Newspaper's Despicable Portrayal of Holocaust Denier as "Expert"
AJC protested the decision of El Mundo, one of Spain's leading newspapers, to publish an interview with the notorious British Holocaust denier David Irving as part of its coverage of the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. "David Irving has made a career out of lying," said AJC. "For El Mundo to bill a Holocaust denier as an 'expert' and 'innovative thinker' heaps shame upon that newspaper." READ RELEASE
AJC Saluted for Accord to Protect Vilnius Cemetery
The Committee for the Preservation of Jewish Cemeteries in Europe (CPJCE) praised Rabbi Andrew Baker, AJC's Director of International Jewish Affairs, for his vital role in achieving an historic agreement with Lithuania to protect the entire old Vilnius Cemetery at Snipiskes. "It is under his tireless assistance and devotion and continued help that we were able to reach this milestone, and we remain ever grateful for all his contributions," stated the CPJCE.
AJC Meets Slovak Prime Minister
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico told an AJC-led Jewish delegation about his commitment to Holocaust education and remembrance. The discussion took place a day before ceremonies in Zvolen, Slovakia, where the prime minister presided at the dedication of a memorial park to Holocaust rescuers. In the meeting with Rabbi Andrew Baker, AJC's Director of International Jewish Affairs, Prime Minister Fico also stressed the importance of Slovak-Israeli relations and the danger of a nuclear Iran.
Urging U.S. Support for Preservation of Auschwitz-Birkenau
AJC is urging members of Congress to support a Congressional Letter to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton circulated by Representative Luis V. Gutierrez, which calls on the Obama Administration to commit the American government to support the preservation and conservation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Significant pledges from such major European nations as Germany, France, Great Britain, Poland, and from the European Union, have already been secured. "By providing tangible support for this initiative, America will signal determination to ensure that the Holocaust will never happen again and that education against hatred, bigotry, and genocide is at the top of our national priorities," wrote AJC.
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Behind the Scenes
AJC is actively engaged in the domestic and international scene as a GLOBAL JEWISH ADVOCACY organization.
AJC Houston board members Deise Blankfeld, Leonard Goldstein, Jack Lascar, Iris Mushin, Richard Schechter, Helene Zadok and Randy Czarlinsky attended Israel's Economic office evening event this week with Israel's Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor Binyamin Ben Eliezer.
Deborah Kaplan and Syma Levy, co-chairs of the Development Committee's Parlor concept, met this week to discuss issues and a timetable.
Special thanks to Ambassador Arthur Schechter, Vikki Evans, Jay Zeidman and Dr. David Portnoy for getting together separately to discuss AJC and the community.
A special thanks to Christina Garza, deputy public affairs director for the Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia, and Chris Shively, former foreign and national editor at the Houston Chronicle, for leading the media seminar at this weekend's Latino workshop. The workshop is part of AJC's Bridging America project that is funded by the Ford Foundation. Ann Schaffer and Dalit Horn, of the AJC's Belfer Center for American Pluralism, will also present at the workshop for 24 Latino leaders representing their organizations who are engaged in immigration reform advocacy. AJC Houston is one of four US cities participating in the project.
The six candidates who have expressed interest in Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison's senate seat, received an invitation from AJC Houston and the World Affairs Council of Houston to participate in a forum discussion on foreign policy perspectives and positions. The evening forum will be scheduled when Sen. Hutchison formally resigns from the Senate and Gov. Perry announces the special Senate election date.
Best regards,
Randy Czarlinsky
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