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Volume VIII Number 20
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Biweekly e-Newsletter |
July 10, 2008/Tammuz 7, 5768 |
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Last Thursday, July 3rd, 2008. we held our fabulous AACI’s U.S. Independence/Canada Day Celebration which gave us a chance to combine the two things we love: Israel, our home, and the North American heritage from which we were raised.
 
Click here to view some of the pictures. |
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| In this Issue |
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Israel’s MIA’s
AACI continues to pray for the good health, the safe and speedy return of our missing MIA's: Ron ben Batya (z”l) Arad, Zachary ben Miriam Baumel, Yehuda ben Sarah Katz, Zvi ben Penina Feldman, Gilad ben Aviva Shalit, Ehud ben Malka Goldwasser, Eldad ben Tova Regev, Guy ben Rina Chever and Majdy ben Fahmiya Halaby. |
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AACI National Convention – 60 Years of the State of Israel
Hold this date: August 26, 2008. More details to follow shortly. |
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AACI & The GA –This year in Jerusalem Volunteers needed.
AACI looks forward to hosting the participants of the upcoming General Assembly of the United Jewish Communities, to be held November 16-19, 2008. read more |
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A book reading with: SYLVIA ROUSS Award Winning Children's Author - New
AACI Jerusalem, Monday, July 14th at 17:00
Sylvia Rouss is an award winning author and early childhood educator. She has received the 2002 National Jewish Book Award and the Storytelling World Award for Young Listeners as well as the 2002 Sydney Taylor Honor Award for Younger Readers. read more |
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AACI Central Branch Walking Tour
White City-Bauhaus/International Architecture - New
Thursday, 17th July at 6pm.
Tel Aviv has the world's largest collection of early Modernist architecture & is known as the open museum for Bauhaus style. read more |
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AACI Study Vacation #125 - Northern Exposure
Monday – Thursday, September 8-11, 2008 read more |
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EL AL’s Special offer for AACI members children 2-12 - New
AACI members children, from 2 years up to 12 years of age, can now enjoy EL AL's frequent flyer membership enrollment program for free until the end of July 2008.Remember to book with Ophir Tours, AACI's exclusive travel partner and benefit with frequent flyer points, great service and up to 10% discounts on select EL AL fares to North America for adults, children and seniors. |
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Register to Vote for U.S. Elections 2008
AACI Central Branch, Sunday, 20th July 101m-12noon
Andee Goldman, Overseas Vote Foundation organizer
will be in our AACI Central Branch to help advice members on registration procedure. read more |
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US Elections
For Democrats Abroad click here For Republicans Abroad click here |
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Beit Oleh American Netanya AACI proud to be the administrator of four scholarship funds - New
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Heat Exhaustion Instruction Sheet - New
During hot, humid weather, the body's internal temperature can rise and can result in heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Take precautions! read more |
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AACI Photo Safari In Jerusalem - Digital Camera Workshop
with Professional Photographer Evan Kotel
Tuesday 12 August 2008 9am to 3.30pm read more |
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Useful Website - New
Website which helps you buy or sell furniture, appliances, & more ... simply!
www.israelresale.com |
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Discounts for AACI Members
Remember to check out our discounts page to enjoy discounts as members of AACI. Click here |
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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 in partnership with Hutzot Hayotzer present a special night for English speakers on September 17th - New
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| News Updates |
KLITAH CORNER |
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AACI Beer Sheva Employment Club
The next AACI Beer Sheva Employment Club meeting will be held on Monday, July 28, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. at Merkaz Klitah Ye'elim in Beer Sheva.
Come and share tips with other job seekers; review the latest newspaper job ads; discuss future plans for the group and learn more about AACI's Employment assistance.
Attendance is free for AACI members. Nominal fee of NIS 10 for non-members. |
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First JobMob Pro Chat: Payroll Specialist Moshe Egel-Tal, July 15th 2008 - New
The idea behind JobMob Pro Chats is simple: bring industry experts to you so you can get answers to your questions right away.
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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.
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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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Campaign For Overseas Members
AACI is conducting a campaign to increase our overseas membership. We urge our members to help us by informing us about potential overseas supporters. read more |
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AACI Donor's Wall
Donating a plaque is a meaningful way to honor or memorialize a loved one read more |
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AACI THANKSGIVING at the DEAD SEA - New
NOVEMBER 23-27, 2008
 Join us for 4 magical autumn nights in Israel's favorite and warmest resort at the Dead Sea. We will be staying at the lovely 5-star Moriah Classic Dead Sea (formally the Novotel). Escorted by AACI's staff, you will enjoy the camaraderie of our friendly English-speaking group; experience the feast of a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner together with old and new friends.
4 nights at the 5-star Moriah Classic Dead Sea
* Half-board
* Welcome reception
* One-time coffee and cake
* Exclusive traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings for AACI
* Free Spa Entrance
 Price: Per person in a double room NIS 1700 for AACI members
Per person in a single room NIS 2710 for AACI members
NIS50 supplement for non - AACI members
Transportation not included. Schedule subject to change
For details and more information please call:
Hadas at AACI Jerusalem: 02-561-7151 ext. 309
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AACI's 6th Kosher And Friendly Cruise
14 Night Aegean and Black Sea Voyage
September 7-21, 2008
***Over 200 participants to date!
Only a few cabins remaining!
7 ports of call: Rhodes, Izmir, Istanbul, Odessa, Yalta, Varna and Salonika
including land tours in each port of call. Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Daniel Gordis.
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AACI’s Hai Society in Full Swing
AACI’s Hai Society consists of donors who contribute a minimum gift of $1000 annually. Both by offering us guidance and providing financial support, this vital circle of friends give AACI the impetus and stamina to keep moving towards an exciting future. Hai Society events provide the forum for our leadership to come together and share ideas while enjoying a pleasant evening.
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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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