June 22, 2010, 6:30pm: Diplomacy 101: Jewish Advocacy in the Arab World, Featuring AJC's Jason Isaacson: Mr. Jason Isaacson, Director of AJC's Office of Government and International Affairs, joined members of ACCESS DC for a unique session focusing on the key elements needed to prepare for and ultimately succeed in diplomatic engagement. This session had a particular focus on how to advocate for Jewish issues and concerns effectively and appropriately in the Arab world.

June 15, 2010, 6:30pm: The Jewish Agenda in Emerging Powers: China & India, Featuring AJC's Jim Busis: As the first DC event of our Exploring the Global Jewish Outlook campaign, ACCESS DC members joined together for an interactive session that introduced the essentials of what you need to know about India and China, two emerging superpowers frequently at the center of currently policy debates. Mr. Jim Busis, AJC's chief representative to Asia, spoke of the tools required for successful diplomatic engagement.  The event was joined by ACCESS NY via videoconference.

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.

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.