This week Israel plays a game. Sixty-eight municipalities are joining military and civilian agencies for a massive exercise, a "war game" designed to train the Israeli home front to respond effectively to an attack by hundreds of missiles landing across the country. READ
Israel Joins the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) voted unanimously last week to invite Israel to join the group, along with Estonia and Slovenia. In its meetings with diplomats, AJC Houston delegations have thanked the respective government for its vote. READ
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Coming up
Mexican-American Emerging Leaders Seminar August 28-29
Tuesday, October 19
Presentation of the Max H. Nathan Award to
Ellen and Stephen Susman
European Emerging Leaders Houston visit
Nov. 12-14
Friday, Nov. 19
America's Table Thanksgiving program
Sunday evening, Dec. 5 Consular Corps Chanukah Party
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AJC Radio Message: Memorial Day
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Susmans to receive AJC's Max Nathan Award
Ellen and Stephen Susman, will be the recipients of AJC Houston's Max H. Nathan award at an October 19 dinner.
AJC Condemns Gaza Activists Bid for Direct Confrontation With Israel
AJC condemned the pro-Hamas "Free Gaza" organization, which is currently sailing a flotilla of ships to the Gaza Strip in the guise of an aid convoy, for its deliberate attempt to seek direct confrontation with Israel. READ
AJC Criticizes Middle East Coverage in Thursday's New York Times
AJC criticized Middle East coverage in The New York Times May 27 edition. Specifically, the global advocacy group called attention to a large photograph, by Said Khatib of AFP, and the accompanying headline and caption, in the middle of p. A10.
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OUTREACH
AJC is actively engaged in the domestic and international scene as a GLOBAL JEWISH ADVOCACY organization.
The International Affairs Commission met to plan diplomatic outreach for the coming year. Participating in the discussion were Steve Brown, Noel Graubart, Ann Kasman, Matt Krohn, Dena Palermo, Helene Zadok and staff. Besides the individual advocacy meetings with America's third largest diplomatic corps, AJC Houston will host its annual Consular Corps Chanukah party, the UN Holocaust Obserance for diplomats on Jan. 27 and the consular corps luncheon in the Spring. The Commission also plans to create a First Tuesday morning session beginning in October that will feature a diplomat to discuss pertinent issues in his/her home country.
Carol Emery, Dena Palermo, Richard Shaw, Martin Siegel, Helene Zadok and staff met as part of the Domestic/Jewish Communal Affairs Commission to discuss issues and priorities that focused on energy, immigration and advocacy outreach.
Syma Levy, Ilene Kramer, Jack Lascar and staff met to discuss outreach plans for the Development Commission.
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