2011 - AJC - Russian

2011

June 29--July 4

Sam Kliger, AJC Director of Russian Jewish Affairs, visited Latvia to take part in the 8th International Conference "Jews in a Changing World" and a series of events commemorating the 450th anniversary of the Jewish community in Latvia and the 70th anniversary of the beginning of the Holocaust. On behalf of AJC, Dr. Kliger greeted the conference participants along with American ambassador to Latvia Judith Garber, Israeli ambassador Naftali Tamir, Latvian Foreign Minister Ģirts Valdis Kristovskis, and other dignitaries. At the conference, Sam made a presentation on Russian Jews in America.
Dr. Kliger has met privately with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Mr. Kristovskis. Arkady Suharenko, the head of the Latvian Jewish community, also participated in the meeting. Among the topics discussed were the situation in the Middle East, US - Latvian and US-Israel relations, the issue of restitution of Jewish communal property, and other.

Monday, May 9, 2011

The Russian Jewish Congress Delegation with President Yury Kanner and Executive Director Alexei Karpov met with AJC's Executive Director David Harris and Director of Russian Division Sam Kliger.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

20th Diplomatic Tour of Jewish New York

AJC carried out the 20th Diplomatic Tour of Jewish New York with the participation of more than 40 diplomats. Visits to the Spanish Portuguese Synagogue, Central Synagogue, and the Edmond J. Safra Synagogue contributed to understanding the New York Jewish Community. The Russian Division and Dr. Sam Kliger actively participated in the event.

Monday, January 31, 2011

Deputy Consul general of Israel to New York visit to AJC

On Monday, January 31^st , Shlomi Kofman, Deputy Consul of Israel, addressed a group of Russian-speaking leaders and discussed recent developments in the Middle East.

Thursday, January 6,2011

AJC meeting with Deputy Consul General of Israel to New York

On Thursday, January 6^th , Sam Kliger, Director of the Russian Department at AJC, met with Shlomi Kofman, Head of International Affairs Department. The meeting was focused on the areas of cooperation between AJC and the Israeli Consulate in New York.