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July 9, 2010 AJC Visit to An AJC leadership delegation just concluded a two-day visit to In In addition, AJC met with leaders of Interreligious dialogue was also high on the agenda in a discussion with the Deputy Head of International Relations for the Russian Orthodox Church, which counts over 135 million members worldwide and functions as an integral part of Many Russian media outlets closely followed the AJC trip throughout their two-day stint in "Our meetings in AJC’s meetings in the Foreign Ministry and at ROSATOM focused on On a more uplifting note, talks with American and Israeli diplomats indicated that the bilateral relationships between these two countries and Similarly, relations with
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Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov and AJC Executive Director, David Harris
July 7, 2010 AJC Leadership Delegation Visits Ukraine Kyiv, Ukraine An AJC leadership delegation just concluded a two-day visit to Ukraine. The 11-member group met with Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, the President's Deputy Chief of Staff for External Affairs Amb. Andrii Goncharuk, and Deputy Foreign Minister Oleksandr Horin. AJC also met with Opposition Leader Yulia Tymoshenko and former President Viktor Yushchenko. The delegation was briefed by American Ambassador John Tefft and Israeli ambassador Zina Kalay-Kleitman, and met with leaders of the Jewish community, including representatives of the VAAD, the Ukrainian Jewish Committee, and the Ukrainian Union of Jewish Students. "Meeting with the Jewish community was a profoundly moving experience for the delegation," said AJC Executive Director David Harris. "It is inspiring to witness how vibrant Jewish life has returned to a land where Jews experienced such horrendous tragedies in the 20th century, including the Nazi massacre at Babi Yar in Kyiv," added Harris. The AJC delegation visited Babi Yar and recited the Mourner's Kaddish for the tens of thousands of Jews murdered there in the fall of 1941 by occupying Nazi forces and local collaborators. The discussion with Ukrainian officials focused on the bilateral relationship with the United States, following the visit to Kyiv last week of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and with Israel. High on the agenda was a shared concern about Iran's ominous nuclear program and continued defiance of the will of the international community. Moreover, the delegation discussed a pilot project, involving AJC, Germany and local participants, to identify and protect mass graves of Jews from the Holocaust in Ukraine. The project was triggered by the laudable work of Father Patrick Desbois, a Catholic priest, who was honored by AJC four years ago for his commitment to the protection of Holocaust memory. "AJC appreciates Ukraine's support for Israel," said Harris. "In particular, AJC applauds Ukraine's vote at the UN against the infamous Goldstone Report, as well as the forthcoming agreement for a visa-free agreement with Israel. "For AJC, Ukraine has been an important country since the re-establishment of its independence in 1991, a step we actively supported," concluded Harris. "That's why we have visited regularly and sought to be helpful, including in the successful 'graduation' of Ukraine by the U.S. Congress from the Jackson-Vanik Amendment. Ukraine is a large country with vast potential, is home to a large Jewish community and a rich Jewish heritage that is slowly being reclaimed, and has important links with Israel." Prior to Kyiv, the AJC group was in Azerbaijan for meetings with President Ilham Aliyev and senior officials of his government, as well as American and Israel diplomats.
July 5, 2010 AJC Leadership Delegation Visits An AJC leadership delegation just concluded a two-day visit to The 11-member group met for an hour with President Ilham Aliyev on Sunday at his seaside residence outside The group also met with The visit was given significant media coverage in This was AJC's second trip to " "It is important for Americans to understand the key role that In the course of the extensive conversations, Azerbaijani officials shared their strong interest in resolving the long-standing conflict over territory occupied by "We were very warmly and graciously received by our Azerbaijani hosts," Harris said. "Given the importance we attach to
July 4, 2010 Azerbaijan News Agency on AJC meeting with President Aliyev Azerbaijani President receives executive director of American Jewish Committee
June 13
Director of Russian Jewish Affairs Sam Kliger, AJC Director of Inter Religious Affairs Garry Greenebaum and Rabbi Noam Marans attended the Christians United for Israel Rally in
June 7 Leaders of the Russian-Jewish community and head of Russian-Jewish Affairs at AJC, Sam Kliger met with the Foreign Minister of the State of Israel Avigdor Liberman. June 6 The Sea Breeze Jewish Center celebrated the opening of the Ezra USA Dimitry Salita Youth Center. AJC Director of Russian Jewish Affairs, Sam Kliger was in attendance.
May 30 Dr. Sam Kliger, spoke at the Principles of Diplomatic Outreach education session hosted by Ezra To read more about this event click here.
May 26 Meeting with the Director of Russian-Jewish Affairs Sam Kliger met with Azerbaijan State Committee on Diaspora Affairs Consultant Samir Mehtiyev. They discussed plans for the upcoming AJC Diplomatic Mission to
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May 23 Salute to AJC participated in The Salute to Israel Parade along
![]() May 11 Conference with Bukharian Jewish Young Leadership Program Dr. Sam Kliger, spoke at the final workshop of the “Kalohtar” Leadership program. 16 participants met ten times over a month to prepare themselves in becoming “Kalohtars” or leaders in the Bukharian Jewish Community. The Conference was organized by the Bukharian Jewish Youth Association along with the Jewish Child Care Association.
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Sam Kliger attended the Russian Mission to the UN. This event was organized to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Victory Day (May 9th). Victory Day marks the end of the Second World War in
April 28-30 AJC Annual Meeting April 28 and 30th, AJC held its 104th Annual Meeting. It is organized annually to promote knowledge, education and open debate between AJC members, Board of Governors, political leaders, diplomats, scholars, and representatives of the Jewish communities around the globe. On April 28th, AJC Russian Division organized a lunch with the Ambassador of Azerbaijan, Yaşhar Aliyev. In the evening, AJC delegation visited the Ukrainian Embassy to the March 25 AJC Diplomatic Seder
AJC’s Executive Director, David Harris
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March 16 Concluding session of Russian Leadership Conference AJC concluded its renowned Russian Leadership Training Program with David Harris speaking to the participants. The program, in its 14th year, was intended to educate potential leaders in becoming more active in AJC and Russian speaking Jewish communities. 20 participants received their diplomas after hearing AJC Executive Director David Harris. Over eight weeks, beginning January 13, the group learned about Israeli American relations, anti-Semitism, Jewish diplomacy and Russian Jewish communities around the globe. The graduates come out of the program ready to engage their Russian speaking Jewish Communities on social, political and communal issues most pressing to the Jewish community. Click for more Pictures
AJC’s Executive Director David Harris and Sam Kliger
March 4 Conference on Sub-Ethnic Jews
AJC, along with the Jewish Community Relation Council (JCRC) held the Conference on Sub-Ethnic Jews from the Former Soviet Union. Director of Russian Jewish Affairs Dr. Sam Kliger spoke at the Conference, which addressed the relationships between Sub-Ethnic Jews in February 4 The Legacy and Consequences of Jackson-Vanik: Reassessing Human Rights in 21st Century
Kennan Institute,
During the Cold War, the This conference explored the history, legacy, and lessons of the enactment and life of the Jackson-Vanik amendment. Panel 2: Rethinking the Human Rights Issue and U.S.-Russian Relations
February 3 The Jackson-Vanik Amendment and U.S.-Russian Relations Kennan Institute,
Sarah Mendelson, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Sam Kliger, American Jewish Committee; Karinna Moskalenko, International Protection Center; Moderator William Pomeranz, Deputy Director, Kennan Institute.
January 26 What should be done to improve American Jewish – Discussion with Israeli Minister Yuli Edelstein AJC’s
January 15-18
From January 15 to January 18, Sam Kliger, Director of Russian Jewish Community Affairs of AJC, participated in the event with three presentations : “Jewish Interest and Jewish Diplomacy”, “Russian Jews and American Jews ; Conflicts, Integration, and the Future”, and “Russian Jewish Community in NY : Economy, Politics, and Religion”.
January 13 Leadership Training Program 2010 Russian Division of the American Jewish Committee started its renowned Leadership Training Program of 2010. Participants represent an elite group of Russian-speaking potential leaders with various backgrounds. The Program offers a unique opportunity to learn about and engage in social, political, and communal issues that are most pressing to the American Jewish Community and broader society today.The Program will go for 8 consecutive Wednesdays, starting from Wednesday, January 13, 2010. |
















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