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Volume XII Number 10 |
Biweekly e-Newsletter |
February 2, 2012/ 9 Shvat 5772 |
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AACI – Find us on Facebook
 Connect with us daily. AACI – your home in Israel.
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AACI's Children's & Teens Art Exhibition Country Wide
AACI is sponsoring an exciting juried exhibition of children's creative work entitled "With Brush and Pen". We invite you to send in your creative art work which will be at AACI's beautiful new center. Prizes will be awarded to best of category, as well as certificates awarded to all exhibitors. read more |
Special online e-learning opportunities for the AACI family!
AACI is pleased to announce that we have made an arrangement with CES Israel, a partner of SkillSoft, a leading global provider of on-line education, to offer you a wide variety of courses and certifications, all in English. read more |
AACI Jerusalem – Your Baby Needs Music
Wednesdays at 16:00
Research shows that early music education is a vital part of a child’s development. Join in the fun! read more |
AACI Jerusalem - "A Date with History"
Monday mornings from 11.00 - 12.30
A new historical lecture series with David L. Young! read more |
AACI Jerusalem - Giants of Jewish Thought Responses to Modernity
Every Tuesday until March 6, 12:30 pm – 13:30 pm
In this course we will explore some of the writings and views of some of the greatest thinkers in the history of Jewish philosophy. read more |
AACI Jerusalem - Art Exhibition – "Reflections
Last chance to see this beautiful exhibit by four artists. Exhibit ends, Wednesday, February 15, 08:30-15:00. read more |
The South - Annual Purim Card Sale - New
AACI Southern Branch is selling Purim cards that can be sent in lieu of mishloach manot read more |
2012 USA Election Cycle - Begins Now - New
The Consular Section staff at the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem is ready to assist with completing your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) -- the form you need to complete this year to participate in the 2012 elections as an overseas absentee voter. read more |
*** US Primaries - Register And Request Your Ballot ***
It is easy to register online and get started! It only takes a few minutes. read more |
| Please note: Programs are listed in date order |
AACI Jerusalem - Getting to Know the Shuk - New Dates
Mondays, February 6 & 20, 09:15
Learn the ins and outs of shopping in Machaneh Yehudah. read more |
AACI Jerusalem - Coping With Your ADHD/ADD Child
Wednesday February 6, 19:30 – 21:00
Dr. Rafael Richman will introduce his integrative approach as a way to better help children, parents, families, and adults to cope with "ADHD" or "ADD. read more |
AACI Jerusalem – Our Best Word & Web Wizards: Learn Office 2010 - New
Basic course begins Wednesday, February 8, 19:00-21:00
Courses to prepare you for Microsoft Certification requirements. Different levels offered. read more |
The JGS Motzei Shabbat Lecture Series with Jerusalem Mayor, Nir Barkat - New
Saturday Evening, February 11, 20:15
AACI and the Jerusalem Great Synagogue invite you to their upcoming program with Jerusalem’s Mayor, Nir Barkat in conversation with David Horovitz. read more |
AACI Jerusalem – FreshBiz Business Leaps - New
Monday, February 13, 18:00 – 21:00
In today's world of business you have to be entrepreneurial to thrive and survive. Treat yourself to an amazingly fun and educational morning - come out and play FreshBiz with us! read more |
AACI Central - Tour of the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center - New
Date: Monday, February 13, 10:30-12:00
We will visit the amazing world of the Opera, backstage, costume warehouse, wig department, dressing rooms, auditorium, props. read more |
AACI & "Our Best Words" - New
Monday, February 13, 18:30
Come to our Open House and learn about an exciting profession Technical and Marketing (MarCom) Writing! read more |
AACI Central - Spanish Classes - New
Tuesday, February 14, 11.00-12:15
Basic grammar and conversation will be the focus of this class, conducted by a English/Spanish speaking teacher. First class is free. read more |
AACI Central - Legal Seminars - New
Tuesday, February 14, 18:30
If you have failed to file Income Tax Returns since moving to Israel and/or you have failed to report your non U.S. bank accounts and interest to I.R.S., is "Voluntary Disclosure" the right program for you? read more |
AACI South - Story Telling Hour - New
Wednesday, February 15, 16:15
Storyteller Mark Shwill share with you joyous and heartwarming stories. read more |
AACI Haifa – Counselor in Residence - New
Wednesday, February 22, 13:00-18:00
The AACI Counselor, Yanina Musnikow, MSW, with 20 years experience working with olim, is available for counseling at the Information Center, Sderot HaMeginim 131, Kiryat Eliezer, Haifa. If you would like an appointment, please email. |
AACI Jerusalem & IGRA Genealogy Lecture - New
Wednesday, February 22, 18:30
Children and Life Cycle Rituals in Medieval and Early Modern Ashkenaz presented by Tali Berner Ph.D. read more |
Har Hazeitim - Restoring the Oldest & Largest Jewish Cemetery in the World - New
Motzei Shabbat, February 25, 19:30 at the Jerusalem Great Synagogue
The International Committee for the Preservation of Har Hazeitim is convening an emergency public forum dedicated to restoring the Mount of Olives. read more |
AACI & "J-Town Playhouse Theater Project" - New
‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ - Auditions
Auditons will be held on February 26th and 27th from 18:00 – 21:00. We are about to get under way and kick off our first season, and it's going to be absolutely sensational! read more |
AACI National Annual General Meeting - New
The next AGM is scheduled to be held at the AACI Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center in Jerusalem on Tuesday May 22, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. |
AACI Libraries at your Service
AMIT-AACI Library Jerusalem AACI Library for the Visually Impaired
The AACI Southern Branch Library AACI Netanya - Gura Family Memorial Library |
 Did you know that AACI has a Blog?
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AACI Gala Auction,
 Thursday evening, Feb. 23, 2012
AACI's 60th Anniversary Closing Event
Wine and Cheese Reception: 6:30 pm
Auction Begins: 7 pm
TWO AUCTIONS IN THE SAME EVENING:
- Chinese Auction/Raffle
- Conventional Auction
Come and bid on a wonderful array of items and services!
AMONG THE ITEMS YOU CAN WIN:
- Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Israel
- Opera tickets to performances of the Israel Opera
- Restaurant meals and catering packages
- Kitchenware, Judaica, Art items, Books
- Beauty packages
- Walking tours led by professional tour guides
- Membership in the Bible Lands & Israel Museums
- Attendance at a league home game of Maccabi Tel Aviv, at the invitation of, and sitting with, basketball great Tal Brody!!!
And finally…the grand prize… One ticket to the US compliments of
Heritage Affinity Services (HAS) Credit Card
SEE OUR ONLINE CATALOG
Online bidding will be available for some items
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| KLITAH CORNER In This Issue Trips & Travel English Press Development News |
New Jerusalem Bus Line Booklet in English
AACI Jerusalem has copies of the booklet in English on the new Jerusalem bus lines which has been produced by the Jerusalem Municipality and the Ministry of Transportation. AACI members are welcome to come in a pick-up a copy. |
U.S.A. Tax Forms
Americans who need US tax forms can obtain them from the IRS website. Pick your form and print There are instructions to assist you. |
AACI South - Hebrew Conversation Group to the Rescue!
Finally, a supportive, intimate forum in which to learn Hebrew! AACI Hebrew Conversation Group invites you to shed your shyness and speak like a pro. read more |
AACI Jerusalem & Tel Aviv Ulpan La-Inyan - New Sessions
Get Talking this Winter! One hour a day with Ulpan La-Inyan
This winter don’t hibernate, get talking in Hebrew! Ulpan La-Inyan’s friendly, state-of-the-art classes, in cooperation with AACI, will have you speaking from your first class! read more |
U. S. Embassy Tel Aviv Facebook Page - New
U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv, American Citizen Services created a Facebook page, to provide information to U.S. citizens in Israel. |
The Ness Negev Business Loan Fund
This fund was established to assist small businesses in the Negev, with the broader aim of creating jobs and accelerating economic activity in Israel's southern region. read more |
$70,000 Small Business Loan Program
AACI is pleased to be in partnership with the Koret Foundation’s Israel Economic Development Fund (KIEDF) and to have established a small business loan program for AACI's members. read more |
Business Mentoring Project
AACI is pleased to invite established professionals and business people to participate in a project of the Council of Olim Associations to mentor potential olim in their fields of business. read more |
AACI Jerusalem – New Art Exhibition: February 20 – April 5, 2012
Festive Opening: Tuesday, February 21, 18:00-21:00
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Jewish Heritage Baltics
May 13 - 21, 2012
Visit Vilnius, Kaunas, Riga and Tallinn, former
Jewish Homelands, where the sound of Yiddish caressed the villages.
read more |
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| DEVELOPMENT NEWS In This Issue Trips & Travel Klitah Corner English Press |
AACI's Lech Lecha Campaign
Here is one of the many reasons we ask you to support AACI's Lech Lecha Campaign with your contributions - one of the essential resources that we at AACI offer to both new and veteran immigrants is employment services. This is a crucial resources for a successful aliyah. We know that immigrants need one-on-one counseling, assistance in adapting their resumes to the Israeli standards, reliable information about the job market, and networking opportunities. read more |
| TRIPS & TRAVEL In This Issue Klitah Corner English Press Development News |
AACI Netanya -The Dead Sea Comes to Life Overnight Tiyul to the Dead Sea
Sunday & Monday, February 26 & 27, 2012
Join us as we tour the Kumran Caves, Einot Tsukim, an overnight stay at Kibbutz Almog then on to Masada Museum, Dead Sea Works and Tour Neot Hakikar. read more |
Study Vacation #139A - Full
March 12 - 15, 2012
& Study Vacation #139B- Sign up NOW!!
March 19 - 22, 2012
Our Study Vacation Participants are gearing up for our next venture – experiencing the sights and sounds of Israel – the old, the new, and things still on the ‘drawing board’. read more |
AACI Netanya - Springtime Galilee Peaks Mountains, Creativity & Spirituality - New
Sunday & Monday, 29-30 April 2012
The Upper Galilee is the most mountainous and challenging region in Israel to settle. Learn about the Druze, Kabbalists, from the Crusadors to the pioneers. . These are the people we will meet and stories we will hear on our tour. read more |
Jewish Heritage Baltics
May 13 - 21, 2012
Visit Vilnius, Kaunas, Riga and Tallinn, former Jewish Homelands, where the sound of Yiddish caressed the villages.
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AACI's Kosher & Friendly Tour
Slovenia & Croatia June 5-12, 2012
Zagreb, Postojna Caves, Lake Bled, Ljubljana. A trip back to nature. read more |
AACI 7 Night Greek Island Kosher & Friendly Cruise
June 17-24, 2012
We will be sailing on Mano’s ‘Golden Iris’ to breathtaking ports of call: Rhodes, Athens, Patmos & Ag. Nikolaos. read more |
AACI's 14 Night Kosher Cruise – Spectacular Italia!
October 11-25, 2012
Don’t miss our 9 ports of call: Florence, Rome, Naples/Pompeii,Sardinia, Cyprus Greece, Katakolon & Santorini.
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| AACI goals are to support the successful klitah (absorption) of new olim while providing a variety of social and professional programs that enhance the lives of Israel's English speaking community. The AACI Travel Experience generates much needed income for our programs. We hope you feel pride in knowing a small portion of your travel fare goes to be used for a wonderful purpose. |
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| THE ENGLISH PRESS In This Issue Trips & Travel Klitah Corner Development News |
Give Tu Bishvat fruit to children with caution - New
While products are nutritious, though fattening, the treats pose dangers to small children. read more |
Tourists beware: Police fast-tracking trials of reckless foreign drivers - New
Until recently, police refrained from dealing with tourists who broke traffic laws and let them off with a reprimand. read more |
New traffic cameras kick in - New
Starting Sunday (05/02/12), newly installed traffic cameras will start issuing tickets to offending drivers. read more |
Israel's treasury approves higher tax breaks on cheap personal imports - New
Private citizens will be able to buy low-cost products from abroad tax-free over the Internet. read more |
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Jonathan Pollard
AACI has been empowered by its membership to assist in the efforts on behalf of Jonathan Pollard to be released from prison. Please check the following website: ‘Justice for Jonathan Pollard’ and Bring Jonathan Pollard Home. |
| AACI continues to pray for the good health, the safe and speedy return of our missing MIA's: Ron ben Batya Arad, Zachary ben Miriam Baumel, Yehuda ben Sarah Katz, Zvi ben Penina Feldman, Guy ben Rina Chever and Majdy ben Fahmiya Halaby. |
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Main AACI Branch Address
AACI – Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center
Corner of Pierre Koenig 37 & Poalei Tzedek 2, Talpiot
P.O. Box 53349, Jerusalem 91533
Tel: 972 2 566 1181; Fax: 972 2 566 1186 E-mail: info@aaci.org.il
Hours: Sun-Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
http://www.aaci.org.il |
The mission of the AACI E-Newsletter is to inform our subscribers in Israel and North America about AACI'S programs and activities and our involvement in social, cultural, educational, environmental and recreational events. AACI is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization representing more than 120,000 North Americans and their families living in Israel. The organization is dedicated to encouraging aliyah and helping the successful klitah (absorption) of North Americans into Israeli society.
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