Lisa korbatov among three honored at tonights chai lifeline gala. The american israel public affairs committee held its annual policy conference. Suite 700 fort lauderdale, fl 33301 tel 9543826110. In total, there were 12 student leaders invited to the event to represent the aipac connection to midwest universities and the chicago proisrael community. The current president of aipac is betsy berns korn. A year ago we editorialized against a policy of the american israel public affairs committee aipac that bars members of the press from attending the great majority of breakout sessions that take.
It is the mission of the american israel public affairs committee aipac to strengthen the bonds between the united states and israel by educating and lobbying decisionmakers about the vital importance of ensuring the jewish states safety and security through strong u. Community tree planting and israelthemed mosaic art installation. Sunda comedy show and cuisine night at beth david synagogue. Overview the apaics annual awards gala dinner is the culmination of our nations recognition of asian pacific american heritage month in may, a celebration of the culture, traditions, history, and contributions of asian americans and pacific islanders in the united states. Featured speakers included former secretary of defense leon panetta. American israel public affairs committee aipac todays paper. The american israel public affairs committee aipac, a uniquely american organization supported by the majority of american jews, is the most important global jewish association engaged in israel advocacy. Western friends of the idf gala at the beverly hilton, nov.
In jerusalem last night, prime minister benjamin netanyahu met with white house mideast envoy avi berkowitz to discuss the longdelayed mideast peace deal. Standwithus swu is an international and nonpartisan israel education organization that inspires and educates people of all ages and backgrounds, challenges misinformation and fights antisemitism. In october of 2009 rabbi eger was named by national womens political caucus 12 remarkable women for 2010. Click here to read more about our ecc, day school, hebrew school and more. Browse below to learn more about the key issues and aipac analysis. Aipac phoenix annual event jewish federation of greater. Israel relationship in ways that enhance the security of the united states and israel. The book, a bestseller, presented a scathing portrait of aipac, arguing that the lobby had a nearly singular distorting influence on american foreign policy, and even that it was a central factor. Aipac fall real estate event the jewish federation of.
Friends of harvey weinstein hold hollywood gala celebrating. The american israel public affairs committee aipac is the only organization of u. A series of vbs community events addressing mental health. For more information, please contact fidf western region at 3238432690 or email jenna griffin at jenna. In march 20, the american israel public affairs committee aipac recognized the proisrael activism of rabbi dunner, presenting him with the ally of the year award for being a shining example of what a campus professional can mean to an entire school. And here in new york, activists opposed to the usbacked israeli assault on gaza disrupted a gala event last night put on by the lobby group aipac. The american israel public affairs committee was founded in 1951 by isaiah l. Jake steinberg associate area director valley aipac. The annual american israel public affairs committee aipac conference is kicking off.
Click here for more info vbs live stream programming. I have declined the invitation, with a heavy heart, and when the southern pacific synagogue initiative director of aipac invited me to speak with him about why, i wrote. Our vibrant shul provides a wide range or religious, social and spiritual programs for all ages in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Five things to watch as aipac conference kicks off. May 26, 2017 duckworth addresses aipacs chicago gala, underscores importance of u. Friends of the israeli defense forces, a us nonprofit that supports israeli soldiers, holds fundraisers all over the country. Over the past 50 years, aipac has built a reputation for providing reliable, credible and timely research and information for decision makers in washington and across the country. For more information, please contact the aipac office at 3239371184. Learn how you can plan a fundraising gala or party to support cancer research. One of several proisrael lobbying organizations in the united states, aipac states that it has over 100,000 members, 17 regional offices, and a. The blacktie event will feature a cocktail reception, dinner, live auction, and special performances. American israel public affairs committee aipac 2019 northeast gala. American israel public affairs committee aipac the new.
Aipacthe american israel public affairs committeeis a bipartisan, nonprofit organization that works to strengthen the u. Jews on the far left, like those associated with j street, an organization created with the sole objective of discrediting aipac, seek to besmirch it. This spectacular dinner and awards ceremony is one of the premier events in the san diego asian american community, as community leaders, business executives, nonprofits, and elected officials come together to recognize significant leaders in our. Covid19 update on aipac and people at high risk hebrew. Department of health confirmed that two people who had traveled to aipac from new york had tested positive for covid19.
American israel public affairs committee aipac masterplanner. According to the dc department of health, these individuals were not symptomatic while attending the conference. As a registered nonprofit in the us, contributions are tax deductible, allowing us citizens to write off donations that indirectly support a foreign army. Sony music latins nir seroussi, creative artist agencys stuart manashil, and lisa korbatov, since 2009 a member of and former president of bhusds board of education. Duckworth addresses aipacs chicago gala, underscores.
Before that, kenen was an employee of the israeli ministry of foreign affairs. From a small proisrael public affairs boutique in the 1950s, aipac has grown into a 100,000member national grassroots movement described by the new york times as the most. Senator tammy duckworth dil addressed members of the american israel public affairs committee aipac this week at the annual aipac chicago gala. New york young leadership 201220 young leadership division cochairs elisia abrams and scott harris aipacs young leadership division offers young professionals in their twenties and thirties the opportunity to ensure that the relationship between the united states and israel remains strong and unwavering. American israel public affairs committee masterplanner. Israel friendship and the vitality of our community from the comfort of your home. These funfilled events offer a festive way to help the american cancer society save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Aipac is a 100,000member grassroots movement of activists committed to ensuring the. Aipac intranet log in using your network username and password. The 2019 american israel public affairs committee aipac gala was held at the dolby theatre in hollywood on jan. Vice president mike pence speaking onstage at the aipac 2017 policy conference in washington, d. Aipac closely monitors a broad range of issues that affect the u.
That was the year two political scientists published a book. If you are interested in joining, contact aipac at. Attending the aipac chicago annual event as a student leader representing the university of illinois at urbanachampaign uiuc was a privilege and an empowering experience. Your lifetime of support for israel can endure forever through an aipac legacy. The writers of a book about united states policy in the middle east take issue with an oped article. Yeshiva schools gala the pittsburgh jewish chronicle. The demonstrators chained themselves together to block two entrances at the marriott hotel. Jewish federation of greater phoenix 12701 north scottsdale road suite 201 scottsdale, az 85254. Stand with us has obtained the highest possible ratings from two preeminent rating agencies. The conference schedule underscored aipacs continued influence. Aipac is one of the few organizations that is actively working to find common ground.
The aipac policy conference is the proisrael communitys preeminent annual gathering. Until recently, if you had asked most jews, it seemed like playing the aipac card had gone out of fashion around 2007. Jonathan is a founding partner at rain management group, a managementproductionmedia consulting company that represents artists and produces content in all areas of entertainment. The american israel public affairs committee is the only american organization whose principal mission is to lobby the u. A free inside look at aipac salary trends based on 57 salaries wages for 31 jobs at aipac. Nov 07, 2017 friends of the israeli defense forces, a us nonprofit that supports israeli soldiers, holds fundraisers all over the country. Aipac does not give campaign contributions itself but instead uses a campaign finance network consisting of around thirty proisrael political action committees pacs, which aipac is constantly. Aipac gala, jewish nonprofit grants jewish journal. May 04, 2018 wolf blitzer was a correspondent for aipacs near east report in the 1970s. The american israel public affairs committee aipac. Friendship circle young adult circle for special needs.
We invite you to learn more about our school programs. Jun 15, 2018 yeshiva schools gala more than 500 people joined yeshiva schools of pittsburgh on may 29 at its annual gala, celebrating 74 years of excellence in jewish education. Aipac is the american israel public affairs committee, otherwise known as the israel lobby. Lisa korbatov among three honored at tonights chai. Why we wont be at the aipac conference jewish week.
Jc delegation to the aipac policy conference event the. We expect more than 1,000 attendees from across the. Please call for additional sponsorship opportunities. What followed was a predictable, justifiable, and nearuniversal firestorm of criticism of omar for playing into antisemitic stereotypes, and a demand for.
Explore the true meaning of community through the eyes of aipac activists from all over the country, and learn about the power of the aipac community as a leader in the proisrael movement. Kenen originally ran the american zionist committee for public affairs as a lobbying division of the american zionist council. Aipac conference to push iran bills the jewish standard. Speakers at the opening plenary session included reverend kenneth. For more information, please call the aipac office at 323 9371184. Dec 06, 2017 contact the aipac office 3239371184 for more details. Rabbi eger received the morris kight lifetime achievement award from christopher street westlos angeles gay pride in june 2008. Five things to watch as aipac conference kicks off thehill. American israel public affairs committee wikipedia. Jerusalem secretary of state mike pompeo met with swcs rabbi marvin hier, rabbi abraham cooper and michele alkin to discuss state departments efforts to advance religious freedom and combat antisemitism. When singing legend jose feliciano steps to the microphone tonight to entertain guests attending the legacy of hope gala, a benefit for chai lifeline west coast, he will salute three honorees. Why i declined to be on the host committee for aipac in.