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Volume IX Number 16
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Biweekly e-Newsletter |
June 11, 2009/Sivan 19, 5769 |
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AACI’s 7 Night Kosher Greek Odyssey June 21 - 28, 2009
Orientation evening June 14th 2009 at 6pm
Last chance to
register
On Sunday, June 21st, 2009, over 50 members of AACI from Israel and around the world are sailing on AACI’s 7 Night Kosher Greek Odyssey.
As in our previous six cruises we will be learning about Jewish communities in the islands we will be visiting, sampling delicious cuisine and enjoying a rich schedule of lectures, music and shows in the company of a lovely group.
We wish our travelers a bon voyage.
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| In this Issue |
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AACI continues to pray for the good health, the safe and speedy return of our missing & captured MIA's: Gilad ben Aviva Shalit, 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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AACI's Tzedekah Fund – "Making a Difference" - New
Sometimes, it's just simple bureaucratic snafus that lead members into our doors for help. Click here to read how AACI's Tzedekah Fund enabled Ben to begin his University studies. |
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AACI & Israel Stage Orchestra - New
Wednesday, 17th June 2009 at 8.30pm
The Upper Galilee Choir conducted by Ron Zarchi "Abu Gosh at Tel Aviv Museum" Mozart: "Coronation" Mass Schubert : Mass No.5 in A Flat Major. read more |
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New Series! AACI Variety Music Evenings - New
Thursday 18th June, 7:30 pm
Join us for the first in a series of Thursday evening musical experiences at AACI. read more |
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AACI Jerusalem - “The Play’s the Thing” - New
Wednesday, 24th June, 2009
A mini-series on Shakespeare’s plays. The Merchant of Venice & Jews in Shakespeare and in England. read more |
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AACI Central - Walking Tour With Yona Wiseman - New
Friday, 26th June 2009
Back by popular demand !!! The Story of Bialik Street, Tel Aviv. read more |
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AACI Central - Nalaga’at Center - “Not By Bread Alone” - New
Tuesday, 30th June, 2009 at 5.30pm
Eleven deaf-blind actors take the audience on a magical tour in the districts of their inner world; the world of darkness, silence and bread. Don't miss this amazing experience!! read more |
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AACI South - Canada Day & American Independence Day in Israel - New
Are you looking for fun and entertainment? Do you enjoy spending the afternoon outdoors? Are you looking for a way to spend quality time with your family and friends? Then AACI has the answer for you!! read more
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AACI Blood Drive - New
Thursday July 23rd 2009, 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Your donation can make the difference! read more |
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AACI Netanya - Kosher Overnight Summer Tiyul - Few Available
Monday and Tuesday, 3 and 4 August 2009
The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Violins. Keshet Eilon Music Center in the Western Galilee. read more |
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The Whiffenpoof Singers – 100th Anniversary Concert - New
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009, 8:00 pm, YMCA Auditorium - Jerusalem.
Discount for AACI members NIS75 non-members NIS85– call Marilyn: 054-533-1945 or Don: 972-2-643-5969. Email: whiff.tix@gmail.com. On-line payment via the new AACI website coming shortly. |
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AACI Study Vacation # 129 “Man in the Galilee ” – Last 2,000 Years - New
Monday – Thursday, September 7-10, 2009 at Kibbutz Manara Guest House
Itinerary: Upper Galilee: History * Culture * Ethnic Population * Archeology – Agriculture * Visit Arab and Druze Villages * Pomegranate Winery * and more!! |
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Visit AACI's Memorial Wall - New
More than 300 names of North Americans who sacrificed their lives for the State of Israel are inscribed on the Memorial Wall of the Americans and Canadians in Israel. read more |
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Special notice to Americans living in Israel - New
As an American living outside of the United States, you are still eligible to contact your United States Congressman and Senator. 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. |
| News Updates |
KLITAH CORNER |
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AACI Jerusalem - Navigational Series - New
U.S Citizenship
Monday June 15, 2009 19:30
What is the Grandparent Clause? Can my Israeli grandchildren receive American Citizenship? How? read more |
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AACI Jerusalem - Speak Hebrew this Summer! - New
Ulpan La-Inyan is offering its six-week Level 1 and Level 2 classes in cooperation with AACI, with a mid-summer session starting on July 19th. read more |
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Jewish Agency expands Ulpan Etzion, triples capacity in Jerusalem, opens Haifa campus - New
The renowned ulpan for single college graduate olim will open summer and fall sessions with up to 270 students.
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Carmel Etzion Ulpan
This high-level academic live-in ulpan is geared towards single olim, aged 22-35, university or college graduates or professionals.
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Amitei Klitah – Call for Special volunteers - New
Do you care about aliyah and Klitah? Is your Hebrew at a good level? Are you willing to commit a few hours a week to helping new olim from North America? read more |
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AACI - Welcomes you home
Know someone new in town or arriving shortly? Be a good neighbor! Let us know and we'll send out an Aliyah Starter Pack. Key info for a great start! Call 02-561-7151 & leave a message for Doris Krauthamer or email info@aaci.org.il |
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Pilot Trips 2009
AACI is pleased to offer two types of pilot trips: individual pilot trips and organized group pilot trips. Individual pilot trips are catered towards your specific personal needs. We provide the contacts you need for you to independently establish links that can help you in the areas critical for you, such as employment, housing, communities etc. read more |
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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 |
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AACI’s Small Business Loan Program
AACI is pleased to announce a partnership with the Koret Foundation’s Israel Economic Development Fund (KIEDF) to establish a small business loan program for AACI's members. read more
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| USEFUL INFORMATION FROM THE ENGLISH PRESS |
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Your Taxes: These Tax Tips for Olim Can save you Money - New
When you become a new Israeli resident, Israel grants you a 10-year tax holiday (exemption) regarding all non-Israeli source income and capital gains. read more |
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| Development News |
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AACI is getting ready to move into our new building
Our new expanded premises will allow us to: Consolidate our current activities into one location. Enable us to expand and enhance our programs and services Improve efficiency. Expand our English library.
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5769 Annual Support Campaign’s FINAL PHONATHON!
AACI is wrapping up this campaign and needs your help. Come and volunteer for this year’s final phonathon! Meet and greet new people in a great atmosphere. The phonathon will take place Wednesday night, June 17 at 19:30 PM. Come help us make a difference! Call Eileen Steinberg at 02-5617151 Ext #326 or email development@aaci.org.il |
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Development Volunteer Position Available
AACI is moving, changing and growing. We will soon be relocating to our brand new premises in Talpiot and we invite you to come be part of the excitement and volunteer at AACI!
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Become an AACI Overseas Member Now!
AACI overseas membership affords you pre-aliyah counseling and employment assistance while still abroad. read more |
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AACI's 8th Kosher and Friendly Cruise 14 Night European Expedition
October 18-November 1, 2009
8 ports of call visiting Greece, Italy and France Chania, (Crete), Catania, (Sicily) Salerno
& Rome (Italy), Monte Carlo (Monaco), Ajaccio (Corsica), Palermo (Sicily), & Heraklion, (Crete).
Scholar in residence: Prof. Monty Penkower.
All inclusive price!.
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AAACI Jerusalem
Introductory Digital Photography Course – New Course
Wednesday, July 8th 11:00am – 12:30pm
Following our successful introductory seminar and a fully registered course, Douglas Guthrie will continue to offer AACI members guidance in using their digital cameras and taking great photos!
read more
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Main Office/Address |
AACI Branch Offices |
Association of Americans and
Canadians in Israel
11 Pinsker Street, Jerusalem
P.O. Box 4337, Jerusalem 91042
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 |
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76 Ibn Gvirol Street, Tel Aviv (1st Floor). Tel: 03-6960389
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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6 Mane Street, Jerusalem 92227 *
Tel: 02 561 7151
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya 42281 *
Tel: 09 833 0950
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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131 Hameginim, Haifa 35028 *
Tel: 04 856 7638
Hours: Monday 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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11 Mordecai Namir, Beer Sheva *
Tel: 08 643 3953
Hours: Sunday, Monday, Thurs 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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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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Screening of It Happened One Night
Screening for Children of Chihuahua of Beverly Hills
Screening of Fargo
Screening for Children of Aliens vs. Monsters 
Live Performance of Roy Zaltsman 
Screening for Children of Hotel for Dogs
