AJC Washington, D.C.

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Starting A New Year

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!

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 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!

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.

Young Leadership Making Its Mark

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)

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 application link!

Upcoming Events
One Year Later: The UN's Historic Report on Antisemitism
September 23, 2020 \| 12:00 p.m. ET
Register Here
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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