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In This Issue:
New York Chapter Testified on Immigration Reform at City Council Hearing
President Barry J. Alperin and Past President Kenneth S. Brown to Receive Stanley M. Isaacs Award on June 6
Join the AJC National Advocacy Conference April 30 - May 1 in Washington, DC
Two Upcoming City Council Briefings by Gale Brewer and David Yassky
Upcoming Events
Selected National AJC News
New York Chapter Testified on Immigration Reform at City Council Hearing
Chapter Executive Director Dr. Diane Steinman testified at a New York City Council hearing on immigration reform. She expressed AJC's support for comprehensive immigration reform as the only approach that can lead to both increased security and fair and humane treatment of immigrants. In her testimony, she endorsed many provisions of the STRIVE Act, a comprehensive bill currently under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives, but called for reconsideration of two provisions. READ TESTIMONY.
Stanley M. Isaacs Award Dinner on June 6
The New York Chapter is delighted to honor Chapter President Barry J. Alperin and former President Kenneth S. Brown with the Stanley M. Isaacs Leadership Award on June 6 at the New York Palace Hotel. The dinner is being co-chaired by Edith Everett, Michael Fricklas, Stanley Pantowich and Irwin Simon, with AJC National President E. Robert Goodkind serving as Honorary Chair. Board members who wish to join the Tribute Committee should contact Diane Steinman at their earliest convenience to ensure their listing in the invitation.
Join the AJC National Advocacy Conference April 30 - May 1 in Washington, DC
Leaders from AJC Chapters around the country will gather for an advocacy conference in Washington on Monday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 1, before the start of the 101st annual meeting. The conference will provide AJC leaders with the knowledge and skills to advocate to public officials on two of the most important issues facing the Jewish community-- Israel & the Middle East and energy independence. Chapter leaders will meet with members of the New York Congressional delegation on Tuesday morning to discuss these and other issues.
Two Upcoming City Council Briefings by Gale Brewer and David Yassky
The Chapter will learn from two leading members of the City Council about the most pressing issues facing our city, including education, housing, development and serving the needs of underrepresented populations. Councilwoman Gale Brewer, who represents Manhattan's West Side, will join us on April 24 at 8:00 am. On May 8 at 8:00 am, we will meet with Councilman David Yassky who represents parts of Brooklyn, including Park Slope, Brookyn Heights, Greenpoint and Williamsburg.
Upcoming Events
(all meetings are held at AJC, 165 E. 56 Street, unless otherwise noted)
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Wanda Vargas at vargasw@ajc.org or 212.891.1443.
Tuesday, April 24, 8:00 am
Breakfast Briefing with City Council Member Gale Brewer
Wednesday, April 25, 6:30-8:30 pm Home of Donna and Larry Shelley
Diplomatic Outreach Meeting with David Harris
BY INVITATION ONLY
April 30 - May 1 Washington, DC
National Advocacy Conference
May 1 - 4 Washington, DC
101st National Annual Meeting
May 4 - 6 Washington, DC
14th International Leadership Conference
Sunday, May 6, 1:30 pm Meet at 56th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues
March with the AJC float in the Salute to Israel Parade
Monday, May 7, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Polish Consulate
Reception to launch new AJC publication Difficult Questions in Polish-Jewish Dialogues
BY INVITATION ONLY
Tuesday, May 8, 8:00 am
Breakfast Briefing with City Council Member David Yassky
Tuesday, May 8, 5:00 pm
Meeting with Rabbi David Rosen, AJC International Director of Interreligious Affairs
Friday, May 11, 10:00 am
New York State Advocacy Meeting on Energy Policy with Lieutenant Governor David Paterson
Wednesday, June 6, 6:00 pm New York Palace Hotel, 455 Madison Avenue
Stanley M. Isaacs Award Dinner honoring Chapter President Barry J. Alperin and former President Kenneth S. Brown
Monday, June 18, 5:30 pm
New York Chapter Annual Meeting
Selected National AJC News
Supreme Court Ruling on Partial-Birth Abortion Law
AJC expressed disappointment in today’s U.S. Supreme Court 5-4 decision upholding the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003. This legislation makes it illegal for doctors to perform partial birth abortions and does not provide for an exception for the health of the woman. “It is unfortunate that the Court has allowed politicians, not the woman, her family and physician, to make the difficult decision regarding the termination of a pregnancy,” said Jeffrey Sinensky, AJC’s general counsel. READ NEWS RELEASE.
Brief Supports Workplace Religious Freedom
In an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, AJC argued that employers should be required to accommodate the religious beliefs of employees. The case involves a Seventh-Day Adventist who was fired from his job as a UPS driver for his traditional Sabbath observance. "We are devoted to ensuring that no employee should be forced to choose between obedience to his or her faith and keeping a job," said Jeffrey Sinensky, AJC's general counsel. READ NEWS RELEASE.
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