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| The global Jewish advocacy event of the year is just days away! |
| AJC Virtual Global Forum 2021, brought to you by American Jewish Committee (AJC), kicks off this Sunday, June 6, at 12:00 PM ET, and runs through Wednesday, June 9. |
| All sessions can be accessed online and free of charge. |
| Recent events have served as a wake-up call. Antisemitism is surging. Israel’s legitimacy remains under assault. And deep divisions across the U.S. endanger our democratic way of life. |
| Each of us must recognize the urgency of this moment and refuse to stand on the sidelines. |
| At AJC Virtual Global Forum, we will consider the pressing challenges we face and demonstrate that we do not have to accept the status quo. We can reimagine what’s possible for the Jewish people, Israel, America, and the world.
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| Be part of the conversation. During this can’t-miss event, you’ll hear from world leaders and policymakers, watch spirited conversations, and gain further insight into issues core to the Jewish future. |
| View the AJC Virtual Global Forum schedule and register for plenary session reminders today at AJC.org/sessions. You’ll receive an email in your inbox just prior to each session that you wish to join. |
| For your convenience, the schedule is also included below. |
| Hope to “see” you there! |
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| Join us on Sunday, June 6, at 12:00 PM ET |
During the AJC Virtual Global Forum 2021 opening plenary, we will show that we stand with Israel. This plenary will feature:
- The Harriette Levine Memorial Address:
Remarks by H.E. Reuven Rivlin, President of Israel
- Voices from Israel, where we will showcase the wonder of Israel that we don’t often see in the media
- The introduction of a special recurring series on the diverse American Jewish community
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| Join us on Sunday, June 6, at 6:00 PM ET |
The Leonard Greenberg Forum for Domestic Policy Issues:
Restoring America: The Future of Bipartisan Relations, featuring:
- Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE)
- Congresswoman Elaine Luria (D-VA)
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Five Years of Muslim-Jewish Advocacy, featuring:
- Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Henry Schein, Inc.; AJC Honorary President; Co-Chair of the Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council
- Farooq Kathwari, Chairman, President, and CEO of Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.; Co-Chair of the Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council
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The View from Campus, featuring two student leaders speaking about their experiences with antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on campus:
- Julia Jassey (University of Chicago ‘23)
- Talia Rosenberg (University of Pennsylvania ‘21)
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| Join us on Monday, June 7, 12:00 PM ET |
This plenary is dedicated to the memory of longtime AJC leader Sidney Lerner and will feature:
- AJC in conversation with H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates
- Exciting updates on how AJC is reimagining the Middle East through new initiatives
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| Join us on Monday, June 7, 3:00 PM ET |
The Siegler Family Annual Muslim-Jewish Symposium:
How Interfaith Relations Helped Drive the Abraham Accords, featuring:
- H.E. Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Hedayah, a UAE-based organization focused on countering violent extremism
- Rabbi David Rosen, AJC Director of International Interreligious Affairs
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| This session will be recorded as a special live episode of AJC’s podcast, People of the Pod. |
Young Leaders and the Changing Heart of the Middle East, featuring:
- Gilad Carni, Founder and CEO, UAE Israel Joint Innovation Office
- Maroi Ech-Charkaouy, Project Director, Rebuilding Our Homes, Mimouna Association, a Moroccan non-profit created by young Muslim students seeking to promote and preserve the Jewish-Moroccan heritage
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| Join us on Tuesday, June 8, at 12:00 PM ET |
The Max Fisher Annual Program:
The Great Debate: Is the Iran Nuclear Deal Worth Saving? featuring:
- H.E. Gérard Araud, Ambassador of France to the United States (2014-19), the United Nations (2009-14), and Israel (2003-06)
- Michael Doran, Middle East analyst and U.S. National Security Council Senior Director (2005-07)
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| Join us on Tuesday, June 8, at 7:00 PM ET |
The Mainstreaming of Antisemitism: How Should We Respond? featuring:
- Bret Stephens, Op-Ed Columnist, The New York Times
- Bari Weiss, Journalist and Author of How to Fight Antisemitism
- Simone Rodan-Benzaquen, Director, AJC Europe
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| A special announcement by H.E. Luis Almagro, Secretary-General, Organization of American States (OAS) |
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| Join us on Wednesday, June 9, at 12:00 PM ET |
Perspectives from Europe, including:
- An address by H.E. Emmanuel Macron, President of France
- An address by H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
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AJC's Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights (JBI) Celebrates 50 Years of Impact, featuring:
- Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief
- Felice Gaer, Director of AJC’s Jacob Blaustein Institute
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| Join us on Wednesday, June 9, at 3:00 PM ET |
| An address by H.E. Suga Yoshihide, Prime Minister of Japan |
| An address by H.E. Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, President of the Republic of Kosovo |
The Launch of the Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, featuring:
- Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ)
- Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
- Senator Tim Scott (R-SC)
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| AJC Virtual Global Forum Closing Thoughts and Call-to-Action with David Harris, AJC Chief Executive Officer, Edward and Sandra Meyer Office of the CEO |
