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Wishing you a happy and sweet New Year from AJC Washington!
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Starting A New Year

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AJC Washington team getting ready for the New Year

The Jewish New Year is here! AJC Washington continues to connect
virtually with diplomats, interfaith leaders, intergroup partners, and
government officials. Take a look at what we have been up to and
what's around the corner. If you haven't already, we highly encourage
you to take advantage of AJC's Advocacy Anywhere Programs.
Wishing you and your family health and happiness! Shana Tovah!
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DCRO and Amb Haber

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AJC Washington meets with German Ambassador to the U.S. Emily Haber

Advocacy Corner

Locally, we continue to meet with Maryland, Virginia, and D.C.
government and diplomats to combat antisemitism and hate crimes and
protect Israel's place in the world by designating Hezbollah as a
terrorist organization. Over the past few months, AJC Regional Board
members have met with 15 congressional offices and six embassies. If
you are interested in being a part of AJC's advocacy efforts, please
contact Alan Ronkin at [email protected].

Welcome to our New Leaders

New WRO Board Members

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New Regional Board members arrive on the [virtual] scene

Welcome to our new AJC Washington Regional Board of Directors: Ken
Brody, Rick Goldstein, Ben Gris, Daphne Price, David Raim, and Asher
Velasco; and ACCESS DC Board Members: Lisa Gewirtz, Joseph Simons, and
Jeff Stein. In early September, we held a virtual board orientation
and kickoff. Curious about being on the board? Please contact Laura
Milstein at [email protected].

Mark Your Calendar for October 7th!

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Audacious Ambition honors 30 years of David Harris' leadership

Under the leadership of AJC CEO David Harris, AJC has become a
transformational force advancing Jewish interests throughout the
world. Join us on October 7, virtually, with distinguished guests as
we honor David and his 30 years of reimagining global Jewish advocacy.
With your generosity, you build partnerships inside and outside of the
Jewish community to fight antisemitism and ensure a Jewish
future. Learn more and register here.
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Young Leadership Making Its Mark

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ACCESS Zoom meeting

This summer, ACCESS DC and NY joined together to host Sharing Stories:
The Struggle for Racial Justice. Partners from Jewish Multiracial
Network, Mission Reconcile, New York Urban League Young Professionals,
and Thursday Network, spoke about their experiences as individuals of
color, the importance of recognizing privilege and bias, and the role
of allies in the movement.

Announcing the
ACCESS Leadership Fellowship (ALEF)

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AJC's ALEF comes to Washington

The ALEF program brings together a small, focused cohort of young
leaders to learn about diplomacy, congressional advocacy, and
combating antisemitism around the world. ALEF DC participants will
meet with AJC experts, diplomats, and elected officials to develop
leadership skills. Know a young professional leader? Share
the program and 
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application link!

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Upcoming Events

One Year Later: The UN's Historic Report on Antisemitism

September 23, 2020 | 12:00 p.m. ET

 Register Here

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Diplomacy Through a Jewish and Latino Lens

October 28, 2020 | 11:00 a.m. ET

Co-Sponsored with JCC NOVA.
Details coming soon
Questions to [email protected]

From Generation to Generation: The New Era of Black-Jewish Relations

October | TBD

Details coming soon
Questions to [email protected]

Religious Pluralism in Israel: Challenges and Opportunities

October | TBD

Details coming soon
Questions to [email protected]

ACCESS DC Young Diplomats Program

December | TBD

Details coming soon
Questions to [email protected]



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