Sometimes it's stated openly, other times it's more veiled. The charge of dual loyalty is back.
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Coming up
AJC Houston board meeting with Mike Cole, Presbyter,
Thurs., May 6
Presbyterian
Jewish dialgoue
Friday, May 7
AJC Houston delegation visit with British Consul General Paul Lynch
Wed., May 12
AJC Houston delegation visit with Argentine Consul General Daniel Deodato
Tues., May 18
AJC Houston Executive Committee
Retreat
9 am - 12 noon
ISRAEL: SHAPING THE FUTURE
Monday evening, May 17th
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas - Houston Branch
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American, foreign diplomats pledge support for Israel, toughness on Iran
Twelve AJC Houston members returned last Friday from an outstanding AJC National Annual Meeting. Besides the headliners (Secretary Hillary Clinton, Defense Minister Ehud Barak, Ambassador Michael Oren), discussions ranged from the current status of the Jewish community in Turkey to how can we fight Iran's nuclear ambitions on the local level, to using New Media to reach the next generation. Houston members also lunched with Members of Congress John Culberson, Gene Green, Pete Olson and Ted Poe and participated in small private dinners with diplomats. Look below for the links to re-live the experience or to find out what you missed. In fact, it's not too early to sign up for the 2011 meeting!
Hillary Clinton Addresses AJC
"Israel's security is not a policy position but a personal commitment," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tells AJC. Full video and transcript here To watch video highlights of AJC annual meeting remarks, click
Sign up today for AJC's 2011 Global Summit, April 27-29. and receive $300 off. Fully refundable before April 2011.
AJC Houston annual meeting, deadline May 10
Aremband first Schechter/Zeidman recipient
At AJC Houston's Israel: Shaping the Future annual meeting program, the inaugural recipient of the AJC Houston Schechter/Zeidman Jewish Teen Advocacy Award will be presented. Jody Aremband, a senior at The Emery/Weiner School, was selected among the applicants to be the first recipient of the award that recognizes someone who promote, support, defend, educate, or otherwise advocate for Israel as member of a group or individually. The award was commissioned by Ambassador Arthur Schechter and Fred Zeidman.
Representatives from Boeing, Better Place and MD Anderson will discuss their use of Israeli technology in securing the Texas border, cancer treatment and research and getting off our oil addiction during the Israel: Shaping the Future presentations on Monday, May 17.
The evening program, which will be held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas - Houston Branch, will also feature a reception with Israeli wines and the election of AJC Houston officers and board members, including the nomination of Jack Lascar as AJC Houston Region president. The program is being co-sponsored by Noble Energy and Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Due to the security regulations at the Federal Reserve, pre-registration, including payment at $18 per person, must be received by the AJC office no later than Monday, May 10.
For more information on this event, please click here
 
AJC Applauds Syria Sanctions Extension
AJC applauded President Obama's decision today to extend U.S. sanctions against Syria for another year, as a result of the Damascus regime's continued support for terrorist groups and i
ts pursuit of missile programs and weapons of mass destruction.READ
AJC Praises Federal Agents, New York Police, for Car Bomb Arrest
AJC praised federal and New York law enforcement agencies for apprehending early this morning the main suspect in an attempted car bombing in Times Square on Saturday night. READ
AJC Denounces Shameful Ahmadinejad Speech to UN
AJC denounced the speech by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the United Nations conference reviewing the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which opened Monday at UN Headquarters in New York.READ
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OUTREACH
AJC is actively engaged in the domestic and international scene as a GLOBAL JEWISH ADVOCACY organization.
AJC Houston's Annual Meeting will be held on Monday evening, May 17 and features Israel: Shaping the Future and election of officers, board members, bylaws changes and the inaugural presentation of the Schechter/Zeidman Jewish Teen Advocacy Award. Click here for the Governance Committee Nominations and click here for the recommended changes to the By-Laws.
The Presybteryian-Jewish Dialogue writing committee, including Randy Czarlinsky and Barbara Shepard, met this week to create a response to the national PC(USA) Middle East Study Committee report. The response will be discussed by the entire dialogue group this Friday.
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AJC seeks a secure Jewish future
in a more just world.
We maintain offices across the
United States and around the
world, and partnerships with
Jewish communities abroad.
AJC:
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Builds Bridges
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Advances Security
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Promotes Human Rights
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Supports Israel
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Strengthens Jewish Life
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