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Past Events


February 21, 2010, 11:30am: Hindu-Jewish Day: ACCESS DC members and our partners in the Indian American community spent the afternoon learning about the fundamentals of each other's religions and traditions. The day began at Adas Israel Congregation with Rabbi Gil Steinlauf and ended at Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Lanham, MD with two of the Temple's founders. The program is a part of an ongoing series of events between the Indian American young professionals' community and ACCESS DC. Click here to view pictures of the event.

January 28, 2010, 8pm-11pm: Winter Party 2010: ACCESS DC members and guests joined together at Hillyer Art Space in Dupont Circle for this annual event, featuring hors d'ouevres, an open bar, DJ, and and great raffle prizes, including a full ticket to AJC's Annual Meeting.  All proceeds went to the AJC Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.  Click here to see pictures.

December 14, 2009, 6pm-9pm: Hanukkah Happy Hour on the Hill: ACCESS DC was one of many sponsors of this annual event, bringing together hundreds of Jewish young professionals in celebration of Hanukkah.

October 19, 2009, 7pm: Ninth Annual Young Diplomats Reception: 140 guests, including 78 Diplomats representing over 30 countries, gathered for cocktails and conversation at the National Press Club. One of ACCESS DC's Hallmark events, the evening's program featured The Hon. R. James Woolsey, Jr., former CIA Director and leading expert on Energy Security. Click here to view pictures.

September 16, 2009: Muslim-Jewish Iftaar: Young professionals from both the Jewish and Muslim communities joined together for a unique Iftaar and discussion. Hosted by Olive Branch DC, made up of members of ACCESS DC and the young Muslim community, the evening featured speakers Rabbi Gary Greenebaum, AJC's U.S. Director for Interreligious Affairs, and Umar Akbar Ahmed, Policy Advisor and Legislative Council for the United States Congress.

September 13, 2009, 10:15am: MITZVAHstock: Co-sponsored by ACCESS DC, Jewish young professionals from the Greater Washington Area joined together for a day of service and celebration as part of the President's United We Serve intiative.

June 24, 2009, 6:30 pm: ACCESS DC Board Meeting

June 16, 2009, 7:30pm: US-Israel Relations in the Obama-Netanyahu Era: A Panel Discussion with Elliot Abrams and Aaron David Miller (moderated by Doug Bloomfield) Located at Congregation Beth El, 8215 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda.  This program is being co-sponsored by AJC and the JCRC of Greater Washington. 

June 11, 2009: President’s Circle Reception with Ambassador Houda Nonoo of Bahrain

June 10, 2009, 6:30 pm: Chapter Board Meeting

June 8, 2009, 12:00 pm: Chapter Board Lunch Discussion with Eran Lerman, Director of the AJC Office in Israel.  Lunch provided for $15.

May 13, 2009, 6:30 pm: The Green Revolution

May 7, 2009, 9:30 pm: ACCESS Granted

May 6-8, 2009: AJC Annual Meeting

May 1, 2009, 8:30 am: Breakfast Discussion with David Makovsky

April 30, 2009, 6:30 pm: ACCESS DC Board Meeting

April 22, 2009, 12:00 pm: Chapter Board Meeting

March 30, 2009, 6:00 pm: 17th Annual Ambassadors’ Seder – Executive Director David Harris greeted over 40 diplomats, including 16 ambassadors, representing 37 countries, in addition to over 60 AJC Board members and distinguished guests. The Seder featured various texts, customs, songs, and foods representing Jewish communities around the world.

March 25, 2009, 6:00 pm: ACCESS DC Indian-Jewish Dialogue Dinner

March 4, 2009, 6:30 pm: Chapter Board Meeting

January 25, 2009: Chapter Board Retreat

January 7, 2009, 6:30 pm: ACCESS DC Board Meeting

December 26, 2008, 6:30 pm: Embassy of India Hanukkah reception

December 22, 2008, 6:00 pm: Hanukkah Happy Hour on the Hill

December 4, 2008, 4:45pm: Mumbai Memorial event at American University. Attended by over 200 Indian-American and American Jews and members of the diplomatic community.

November 12, 2008, 6pm: “Celebrating Ethiopia, Israel and the American Community” The Washington Chapter of AJC, the Embassy of Ethiopia, the Embassy of Israel, the Washington DC JCC, and the US Friends of Tebeka co-sponsored a celebration of the historic and cultural ties between Ethiopia, Israel, and the United States. Over 250 guests were in attendance.

November 12, 2008, 12pm: Special America’s Table Board Meeting with intergroup partners

November 7, 2008, 12pm: “Prospects for Peacefully Stopping Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Program” discussion featuring Professor Orde Kittrie, a law professor and specialist on nuclear nonproliferation and sanctions issues.

November 6, 2008, 6pm: Seminar on Urban Renewal for young professionals hosted by the Embassy of Israel for ACCESS DC and the Greater Washington Urban League featuring speakers Kurt Schmoke, Dean of Howard University School of Law, and Asaf Vitman, Economic Attache at the Embassy of Israel.

November 4, 2008, 7:00 pm: Indecision 5769: Election Night Party 2008

October 30, 2008, 7pm: AJC Washington Chapter Annual Meeting and Board Installation with featured speaker, Ben Cohen, creator and editor of the Z-word.com and Associate Director of AJC’s Office on Anti-Semitism.

 
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