August 2008 at AJC Atlanta
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August 2008
Building Bridges of Understanding
This Month at AJC Atlanta
Iranian Leader Speaks
ACCESS Steering Meeting
AJC Diplomatic Training
Baptist-Jewish Dialogue
AJC Board Meeting
ACCESS Kick Off Party
Ken Stein Lecture
National Human Relations Award Dinner
AJC Around the World
AJC Energy Update
Community Events
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"Iranian Leaders Speak"

President Ahmadeinejad and other Iranian political and religious figures are crystal clear about their hatred of the U.S. and the West, desire to destroy Israel, denial of the Holocaust, opposition to Arab-Israeli peace, and intention to develop nuclear weapons. Doubts? Read what the Iranians themselves are saying in this updated AJC publication. DOWNLOAD.
 
Dear Dov,

WELCOME to our NEW newsletter.  This has been created to provide easier use for you, the reader, and create more opportunities for you to respond and be involved with our programs.

We also hope that you will check out our website: www.ajcatlanta.org for more information about our initiatives throughout.

There are tons of great resources available by American Jewish Committee and we hope you will take part.

Sincerely,
Sheri S. Labovitz, President
Judy C. Marx, Executive Director
ACCESS Steering Committee Meeting
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6:30 p.m.
American Jewish Committee Office

RSVP Here.
 
AJC Diplomatic Training
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8:00 a.m.
American Jewish Committee Office

Learn skills of International Diplomacy and join us as we prepare for visiting with
Atlanta 's Consular Corps.

RSVP Here.
 
Baptist-Jewish Dialogue Meeting
Wednesday, August 20
1:30 p.m.
American Jewish Committee Office

Join us as we continue our dialogue with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and begin preparation for our third Annual program.

RSVP Here.
 
AJC Board MeetingAJC globe blue

Thursday, August 28
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
103 West
Special Guest Speaker: Participant in AJC's recent Project Interchange Mission to Israel.
ACCESS Kick-Off Party
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HOW
In Advance
$15 ACCESS Members
$20 Non-ACCESS Members

At the door: $25


WHY
Get connected with young professionals in their 20's and 30's and learn more about ACCESS/AJC.

To Learn more about ACCESS.
Save the Date - Ken Stein Lecture
Ken stein headshotJoin ACCESS as Ken Stein presents:
"The President and his Advisers: the making of Foreign Policy towards the Middle East in the next Administration"

Thursday, September 25
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
at The Selig Center

For More Information.
 
Save the Date -
National Human Relations
Award Dinner honoring
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Tom Bell,
Chairman & CEO,

Cousins Properties Incorporated

Tuesday, November 11
6:30 p.m.
InterContinental-Buckhead

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David Harris - Read our Executive Director's BLOG and learn more about AJC's initiatives regarding Energy Security.

Rabbi David Rosen, AJC's international director of interreligious affairs, was the only Israeli invited to participate in this ground-breaking gathering in Madrid, hosted by King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. READ RABBI ROSEN'S BRIEFING.
 
AJC's Darfur Efforts - AJC's Africa Institute hosted Abdel Wahid Muhammed al-Nur, one of Darfur's principal rebel leaders, and chairman of a faction of the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army.  Learn More.
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For over three decades, AJC has been urging the U.S. to make a national priority a comprehensive energy policy aimed at substantial reduction in U.S. dependence on imported oil.


Check out an Energy Tip Video for Today.

Community Events
Faith Alliance of Metor Atlanta visit to the BAPS Mandir (Hindu Temple) - Wednesday, August 27.
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About American Jewish Committee
Atlanta Chapter

American Jewish Committee (AJC) has long been Building Bridges of Understanding with local, national and international leadership.  For over 60 years, the Atlanta Chapter has been a pioneering human relations agency in Atlanta bringing together people of diverse backgrounds, based on shared values and mutual understanding.  Through education, innovative programs, such as our award winning Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, media outreach and extensive diplomatic advocacy, AJC works to advance freedom, liberty, pluralism and mutual respect.

For More Information Contact:
American Jewish Committee, Atlanta Chapter
www.ajcatlanta.org / www.ajc.org
Six Piedmont Center, Suite 510 Atlanta, Georgia 30305
Office: (404) 233-5501 Fax: (404) 261-2344 atlanta@ajc.org     


AJC Staff
Judy Marx - Executive Director
Kenny Blank - Director, Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
Wendy Bearman - Assistant Director
Dov Wilker - Assistant Director
Jennifer Harris - Office Manager
Cynthia McGuiness - Administrative Assistant, AJFF
Lillian Troop - Support Staff
Dale Shields - Support Staff
 
Sincerely,
 
American Jewish Committee Atlanta Chapter
 

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