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Volume X Number 20
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Biweekly e-Newsletter |
September 2, 2010/ 23 Elul 5770 |
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The AACI Family wish our Members and Friends a Year of Peace, Prosperity and Health – for the whole House of Israel
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| IN THIS ISSUE Trips & Travel Klitah Corner English Press Development News |
 
AACI Succot Walking Tours are back!
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| AACI – Jerusalem - Yard Sale is Back! Bigger & Better! Get Your Table - NOW |
Help Us Help Our Country - Volunteers Needed
For over 50 years, AACI members have made a significant difference here in Israel. Now it’s time to expand our efforts. Interested?... read more |
AACI Jerusalem – Computer Course
Learn how to use your computer to see and talk with your family and friends all over the world and much more. read more |
AACI Jerusalem – PEAK: Place for English Activities for Kids - New
At PEAK we provide a place and forum where kids engage in unique English-speaking activities.
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AACI-UIA Canada Scholarship Fund - New
We are pleased to announce that applications are open for the UIA Canada scholarship fund.
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AMIT-AACI Lending Library in Jerusalem - New
The next meeting of “Let’s Talk Books” will be on October 12th at 10:30 am at the AACI. Come and browse through our large interesting selection of English books.
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AACI Jerusalem - Getting to Know the Shuk
Monday, September 6 & 27, 10:00 am
Information-packed workshop on the best bargain places in Jerusalem! read more |
AACI Jerusalem – Art Class with Marcia Lewison - New
If anyone is interested in Marcia’s watercolor and acrylic painting class, call Elana at 02-566-1181. |
AACI Jerusalem - Rosh Hashana & New Beginnings
Monday, September 6, 2010, 5:30pm
Come join us for an experiential workshop to make New Year’s resolutions. read more |
AACI Central & The Herzliya Chamber Orchestra
September 2010
The Herzliya Chamber Orchestra & AACI are pleased to invite you to join us for H.C.O's exciting 30th jubilee season of symphonic concerts. read more |
AACI Jerusalem - 55 +/- Recent Single Olim Get-Together
High Holy Days. We'd like to know who is interested in getting together for the holidays. read more
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AACI Jerusalem - Great Jewish Thinkers: Maimonides and his View on Repentance
Monday, September 13, 8:00 pm
In this lecture, Rabbi Chaim Brovender, the Rosh Yeshiva of WebYeshiva, will be examining Maimonides’ view on repentance. read more |
AACI Central – The Israeli Health System all you need to know
Monday 13th September 2010
Given by Gilat Porush Freund of The Pisgat Zeev Medical Centre in conjunction with Telfed and UJIA read more
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AACI Central - Walking Tour: Trumpeldor Cemetery - New
Tuesday, 14th September 2010. 10:00 am
A Cemetery that existed before the City of Tel Aviv. read more |
AACI North - "How to Connect Socially in Haifa" - New
Tuesday, September 14th 7:30pm
If you are new to Haifa or simply want to expand your current social network please join us for a roundtable discussion.
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AACI Jerusalem - It's a Bargain Monthly Series! - New
September 20th at 9:30 - 10:30 am
Come once or come every month! Sybil will keep you updated on the best bargain places in Jerusalem!read more |
AACI Jerusalem - Sukkah Decoration Arts & Crafts Event for Kids - New
Monday September 20, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
For kids of all ages. Make your Sukkah beautiful this Chag and spend time with other kids from the community. read more |
AACI Central - Children's Creative Photography Course – Succot - New
26th - 29th September 2010. 10am – 12 noon.
A mini photography course of creative photography for children aged 12 - 13yrs during Succot. read more |
AACI Jerusalem - Still Life and Interiors" Evening Studio for Art
Mondays beginning October 4th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. For students at all levels
Ben Simon, an exhibiting artist and teacher in Jerusalem, emphasizes classical drawing and painting techniques of representation as well as catering to the particular interests of each student. read more
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AACI Jerusalem - Family Budget Counseling
Tuesdays, October 5 and October 26, 3:00 – 4:30 pm.
Money is tight learn how to budget yourself and your family. read more
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AACI Jerusalem - If Mamma Ain't Happy, Ain't Nobody Happy! - New
Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9
Coaching course for mothers. Learn how to re-energize and focus your time and energy. read more |
AACI Jerusalem - Your Baby Needs Music! - New
Wednesdays - October 6, 13, 20, 27 at 4pm
Your baby needs Music" is a fun hour experience of songs, movement and dance, especially designed for parents with babies from 4 months to 2 years old. read more |
AACI Jerusalem - Music Together! - New
Wednesdays - October 6, 13, 20, 27 at 5pm
Research shows that early music education is a vital part in a child’s development.read more |
AACI Jerusalem - A Date with History series given by David L. Young - New
Mondays beginning October 7th at 4pm
To Plot or Not to Plot? A seven-session series. read more
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AACI & Komen Israel Race for the Cure - New
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Join the AACI Team in the Komen Israel Race for the Cure® which will take place in Jerusalem. read more
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Last Chance To Register!
AACI Kosher and Friendly Tours.
Join us in our future exciting trips.
 Jewish Prague
Friday, November 12 to Monday, November 15, 2010
In this busy world in which we live, the traditional 10 day or 2 week vacation sometimes just is not possible because of the time constraints placed on us by work and other demands. A four day vacation is just right to recharge you mentally and physically without depleting all of your available vacation time. read more
 Thailand! - A tour not to be missed!
January 11 – 20, 2011
Sightseeing in Bangkok and Chiang Mai
In Bangkok visit the Night Market, the Royal Palace, Temples Wat Pho, Wat Trimitr, Wat Phra Kaew and Klong, cruise on Chaophraya River and much more!
 Iceland June 2011
AACI is forming a group for a unique kosher trip to Iceland. This trip will offer the opportunity to see the land of boiling mud pools, spurting geysers, glaciers and waterfalls. Its breathtaking landscapes are inspirational.
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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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| KLITAH CORNER In This Issue Trips & Travel English Press Development News |
AACI Jerusalem - Navigational Series - Starting Employment - What Am I Entitled To?
Monday, October 11, 7:00 pm
What is mandatory for the employer to pay (and deduct) from a payroll? What is optional, and how can I read the pay slip? read more |
Taka opening 5.10.10 - Hurry up & Register Now! - New
Taka is a pre-academic program meant for new immigrants, eligible for assistance from the Student Authority. read more |
AACI Jerusalem & Ulpan Le-Inyan
Fall Sessions: October 3 – November 11 & November 14 – December 23
Join a friendly, state-of-the-art Ulpan class offered by Ulpan La-Inyan in cooperation with AACI Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. (All levels offered). read more |
In Israel and thinking of making Aliyah? - New
Thinking of Israel as your home?
The Jewish Agency, in conjunction with The Ministry of Interior, are working together in order to help you change your status from within Israel through a personal and swift service. 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 |
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AACI Memorial Ceremony - New
Monday, October 25th, 2010,
17 Heshvan 5771 at 3 pm
This is a moving tribute to those who made the
supreme sacrifice so that Israel can exist as
an independent and strong Jewish state.
This years’ speaker will be Barbara Sofer.
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Trip to Neot Kedumim and AACI National Memorial Ceremony - New
Monday October 25, 2010
AACI members from around the country will
visit the Neot Kedumim Biblical Landscape
Reserve where our theme for the day will be
Between Succot and Hanukka in the
Heart of the Modi'in Region concluding with the Memorial Ceremony.
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| DEVELOPMENT NEWS In This Issue Trips & Travel Klitah Corner English Press |
Volunteer Needed for the AACI Blog - New
You are very possibly the right person for this position if you enjoy writing, talking to and interacting with people. read more |
Share your Stories
Do you have an interesting story about your aliyah that you would like to share? Did AACI help you along the way? Whether you are a new oleh or a vatik, we’d love to print your story! Send your aliyah story to Sara at development@aaci.org.il |
Become a part of AACI's Legacy. We invite you to partner with us.
The first donor board is already full thanks to all the generous donors who are helping us realize our dreams in our new home. read more |
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| THE ENGLISH PRESS In This Issue Trips & Travel Klitah Corner Development News |
AACI in the Press - New
AACI President Asa Cohen was recently interviewed by Haaretz regarding its revitalized Advocacy Initiative. read more |
New Website Offering Parts from Junk Cars - New
A new website is bringing the world of scrap yards to the Internet, offering spare parts from junked cars. read more |
Public Losing NIS 2.2m a day on Cellular Fees - New
There’s nothing like an actual number to put things into perspective. Every day consumers pay the cellular companies NIS2.2 million for these fees. read more |
Taxi Fares up by nearly 5% - New
Taxi fares went up 4.95 percent as of Monday, August 23, 2010. read more |
Your Investments: Financial Tips for New Olim - New
Take pride in the courageous decision you made to live in Israel. 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 & 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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Main AACI Branch Address
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.
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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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