Weekly Calendar of Programs: AJC at the 2020 Political Conventions

AJC at the Democratic National Convention: August 17-21	Click to View in Browser

This week, AJC’s Advocacy Anywhere platform is bringing you AJC at the 2020 Political Conventions! Engage with members of Congress, party officials, and AJC experts on the sidelines of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions from the comfort of your home. This week’s programs during the Democratic National Convention are listed below. We encourage you to visit AJC.org/Conventions regularly as we upload new programs, analysis, and content to keep you informed and engaged.

Weekly Calendar of Programs

AJC at the Democratic National Convention: August 17-21

Monday, August 17

The Future of the U.S.-Israel Relationship: Challenges and Aspirations for a Vital Alliance

Featuring:
Representative Ted Deutch (D-FL), Chairman, House Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism
Halie Soifer, Executive Director, Jewish Democratic Council of America
Robert Wexler, President of the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace; Member of Congress (D-FL) (1997-2010)
Moderated by Belle Yoeli, AJC Chief of Staff and Chief Innovation Officer

12:00 p.m. Eastern, 11:00 a.m. Central,
10:00 a.m. Mountain, 9:00 a.m. Pacific

Tuesday, August 18

Where We Go from Here: U.S. Policy toward Iran, Negotiation Prospects, and Ongoing Threats to Peace

Featuring:
Steve Israel, Director of the Cornell Institute of Politics and Global Affairs; Member of Congress (D-NY) (2001-2017)
H.E. Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Ambassador of Bahrain to the U.S.
Moderated by Jason Isaacson, AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer

12:00 p.m. Eastern, 11:00 a.m. Central,
10:00 a.m. Mountain, 9:00 a.m. Pacific

Wednesday, August 19

American Identity: Integration and Immigration

Featuring:
Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Co-Chair, Congressional Latino-Jewish Caucus; Member, House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Daisy Khan, Executive Director, Women's Islamic Initiative for Spirituality and Equality (WISE)
Moderated by Melanie Maron Pell, AJC Managing Director, Regional Offices

12:00 p.m. Eastern, 11:00 a.m. Central,
10:00 a.m. Mountain, 9:00 a.m. Pacific

Thursday, August 20

Maintaining U.S. Global Leadership

Featuring:
Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), Ranking Member, Senate Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Member, House Committee on Foreign Affairs; Co-Chair of the European Union Caucus
Moderated by Julie Fishman Rayman, AJC Deputy Director of Policy and Diplomatic Affairs

12:00 p.m. Eastern, 11:00 a.m. Central,
10:00 a.m. Mountain, 9:00 a.m. Pacific

Friday, August 21

Looking Back, Looking Forward: The Democratic National Convention & the Next Four Years
An Exclusive AJC National Leadership Council Event

Members of AJC’s National Leadership Council have received a separate email with information about this exclusive program. To learn more about AJC’s Donor Recognition Societies, please click here.

Featuring:
Aaron Keyak, Jewish Engagement Director, Joe Biden for President
Moderated by Julie Fishman Rayman, AJC Deputy Director of Policy and Diplomatic Affairs

12:00 p.m. Eastern, 11:00 a.m. Central,
10:00 a.m. Mountain, 9:00 a.m. Pacific

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