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Abraham Accords Peace Agreement: Diplomatic Relations and Full Normalization Between Israel and the United Arab Emirates with Alan Ronkin
Thursday, December 10, 2020 • 24 Kislev 5781
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMJoin Alan Ronkin, Director of the Washington DC Regional Office, American Jewish Committee (AJC) for a discussion about the Abraham Accords Peace Agreement. The AJC has played a key role in facilitating relationships between Jewish and Israeli leaders and leaders in several Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Alan will enlighten us on the collaborative activities that are underway and prospects of other Arab countries developing formal diplomatic relations with Israel.
Alan Ronkin is an accomplished advocate and career Jewish professional who has been involved in Jewish community relations for nearly 30 years. In that time, he has worked in Jewish communal institutions in Los Angeles, Cleveland, Seattle, and Boston. As an advocate, Alan focuses on relationship building and policy development to support a society that reflects the best of Jewish values including support for Israel, equity, and appreciation of difference. In his long career he has built relationships with numerous community leaders including elected officials and clergy, led successful campaigns to defeat anti-Israel ballot initiatives, and advocated on behalf of domestic urban concerns. He is a native of Bridgeport, CT, earned a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Southern California and a Masters in Jewish Communal Service and a Doctorate (honoris causa) in Jewish Non-Profit Management from Hebrew Union College. Alan also has a B.A. from Yeshiva University.
This program is co-sponsored by Men's Club and Sisterhood.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2125430584
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