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Mideast Briefing: Dilemma of Israeli Human Rights NGOs
"Will Israeli NGOs show the same maturity and courage in confronting the flaws of the Goldstone Report and the international system that produced it that they admirably bring to bear in pointing out Israeli flaws?" writes Ed Rettig, Acting Director of AJC's Israel Office.READ
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Coming up
Friday, Oct. 9
AJC delegation briefing with Norway's Consul General
Tuesday, Oct. 13
AJC delegation discussion with Mexican Consul General
AJC Houston hosts Central and Eastern European Emerging Political Leaders Nov. 13-15
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
Friday, Oct. 16 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: Preventing Iranian Nuclear Weapons
"A nuclear Iran would be a global game-changer. President Obama must succeed in mobilizing the international community to alter Iran's present course," says David Harris in his weekly radio message. LISTEN
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Luft, Korin to assess security implications of oil addiction
The co-directors of the Washington based Institute for Global Security Analysis, Gal Luft and Anne Korin, will discuss "Turn Oil into Salt" for the AJC Houston open board meeting next Friday morning, Oct. 16. Luft and Korin have spoken at our energy forums.
Early Registration Discount for 2010 AJC Annual Meeting
Go to AJC's new website to register for the 2010 Annual Meeting, April 28-30, in Washington. Register today to get the early-bird $150 per person discount. Once you sign up, more information will follow on choosing sessions and other details. Look forward to seeing you in Washington next April. Visit www.annualmeeting.ajc.org/2010.
Shalit's Continued Captivity Is Heartbreaking
AJC focused again on the anguish of Israeli solider Gilad Shalit's captivity after his family made public a video of him recorded by his Hamas captors. The video was the first time that Shalit has been seen since the Israeli soldier was kidnapped in June 2006. "We shared the emotional response of the Israeli people in seeing the video of Gilad," said AJC Executive Director David Harris. "Relief in the knowledge that he is alive, deep concern at seeing the agonies of more than three years of captivity etched in his face, anger that he is still being held hostage by the terrorists who rule Gaza."
Negotiations Must Lead to Full Transparency on Iran Nuclear Program
"Nothing less than Iranian full disclosure and complete transparency" is key to averting a major crisis over Iran's nuclear program, said AJC, following talks in Geneva between international negotiators and Iranian representatives. "A vital aspect of engaging with Iran is ensuring its leaders understand that all options, including a punishing sanctions regime, remain open - and will be imposed if Tehran continues with its deceit." READ
Honoring Congressman Engel for Latino-Jewish Relations
AJC's Latino and Latin American Institute and the Embassy of Israel co-hosted their fourth annual reception in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate the many accomplishments of the Latino community in the U.S. The 2009 Gesher Award, which recognizes the efforts of an exceptional individual to build bridges among Hispanics, Jews and the Americas, was presented to Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY). Hundreds of people attended the event, including members of Congress, Latin American diplomats and prominent Latino leaders.
AJC: Time to Draw a Line Under Goldstone Report
AJC praised U.S. efforts in securing Palestinian cooperation to delay a vote in the UN Human Rights Council on the Goldstone Commission report on the Gaza conflict, but expressed concern at a Palestinian diplomat's remarks that the report "remains alive." "We welcome the withdrawal of yet another effort to bash Israel in Geneva, and applaud the U.S. Administration for achieving this result," said AJC. "This is a hopeful and welcome signal that the U.S., now that it has joined the Human Rights Council, is going to be active in confronting the routine demonization of Israel which takes place there."
Executive Director's Blog: American Jews at the Center of Things
"If your only sources of information on American Jews were surveys sponsored by right-wing or left-wing groups, you'd easily believe that the vast majority of America's six million Jews fully share their respective views on the Middle East." David Harris writes about AJC's 2009 Annual Survey of American Jewish Opinion on his Jerusalem Post blog. READ
New York Times Jerusalem Correspondent Briefs AJC Leaders
Ethan Bronner, Jerusalem bureau chief for the New York Times, spoke to more than 50 AJC senior leaders and supporters over a private breakfast at AJC headquarters. Bronner presented a sobering view of Israel's difficult options regarding Iran's nuclear program and the prospects for advancing Israeli-Palestinian peace, and also shared his own experiences of living in Israel as a foreign correspondent. Bronner previously was the Jerusalem correspondent for the Boston Globe and Reuters. He has met in Jerusalem with AJC missions.
Racial Motifs in Memphis Congressional Race
AJC decried the fact that a primary campaign in Tennessee's 9th Congressional District has been marked by efforts to incite tensions between the Memphis African American and Jewish communities. "We are compelled to speak out against certain rhetoric and tactics that cross the line of civility," said AJC. "With many months yet remaining before the primary, it is our earnest hope that those responsible for this invidious rhetoric will see fit to shift to a campaign based on the issues and on the records of the candidates."
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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 will host six Central and Eastern European emerging political leaders during the weekend of Nov. 13-15. Melanie Lowther, Ellen Grabois and Helene Zadok are working on the weekend plans with staff.
Norway's Consul General His Excellency Lasse Seim met with an AJC delegation today led by team leader Rene Karpas, Jack Lascar, Victoria Lazar and Randy Czarlinsky to discuss Iran and Europe's approach to the Middle East.
AJC Latin American Affairs Director Dina Siegel Vann briefed and discussed issues the AJC Houston Mexican team ahead of its meeting next week with Mexican Consul General His Excellency Carlos Magallon. Participants in the discussion included team leader Mark Freidman, Matt Krohn, Mina Sklar and staff.
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