רפי שלום,
אני מצרף כאן הצעה לתוכנית ביקור בניו יורק.
יום ה' יוקדש לאו"ם (תואם עם נועה). יתכן שנוסיף דובר מטעמנו על ארוחת ערב ביום ה'.
לגבי ארוחת הערב והתפילה ביום ו' – בשנה שעברה (ולהבנתי גם לפני כן) האירוח היה ע"י הרב עמי הירש ולא אנג'לה בוכדאהל.
בתוכנית אנו מציעים לערוך פאנל משולש עם רבנים משלושת הזרמים – מדובר בשלישיה שמשתפת בד"כ פעולה – אנג'לה בוכדאהל (רפורמית), אליוט קוסגרוב (קונסרבטיבי) וחיים שטיינמץ (אורתודוכסי).
לכן, ההמלצה שלי היא לבקש דווקא מהרב הירש לארח את תפילת שישי וארוחת הערב. על מנת לקבל תמונה נוספת ואינטראקציה עם רב חשוב נוסף וחשיפה לקהילה המשמעותית שהוא מוביל.
בברכה,
ישראל
General Overview of Visit to NY
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During the visit to NYC, the Consulate’s goal is to expose the delegation to several core areas: relations of the American Jewish community with Israel, progressive politics in America, diverse communities
and their relations with Israel, global economic trends and New York’s role in the economy, the mechanics of the international media, and the situation of the Jewish community in the U.S.
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The Consulate will prepare a visit in NY that encompasses meetings on Friday and Monday including time for half a day of U.N. meetings.
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Since Sunday is not a working day in the U.S., participants will be offered tour or cultural opportunities on that day since meetings will not be possible.
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All meetings in NYC will be accessed using the bus provided for the MABAL and the Consulate’s conference hall will be made available for briefings or lectures.
Friday – Meetings
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Economic Briefings
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New York is uniquely situated as the global capital of finance allowing for opportunities for the MABAL to receive an overview or the role of Wall Street and the influence it has each day on our lives. Through
meeting a leading economist and TV star like Ali Velshi and visiting a leading global investment bank like Goldman Sachs, the MABAL will be able focus on specific and strategic sectors of the global economy that is of interest such as energy markets, the role
of artificial intelligence (AI) on the economy, and the current status of America’s trade relations with the world.
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Global Media Operations
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New York is also the capital of global media and in the past the Consulate has been able to provide a tour of an international news network like CNN, ABC, NBC, or FOX to better understand how major American
news outlets select and produce the news and view Israel. This visit would also involve a meeting with a major news executive to give a briefing on how the news selection process works.
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A visit to NY could also allow for a meeting with one of the two main Spanish language media outlets in the U.S. These have more viewers than English media outlets and a meeting with one a journalist from
one of these companies would allow for an understanding of how the Latino community (about 20% of the U.S. population) consumes information and sees the world.
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Progressive Politics in America
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New York remains the home of progressive and liberal political thought in America. The MABAL can meet a leading political analyst or politician to understand the current trends in liberal American politics
that are transforming America and the future of the U.S. – Israel relationship. One option will be to meet Stuart Appelbaum, a leading Democratic activist and the CEO of the main labor union representing retail workers.
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Counter Terrorism in NYC
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The MABAL can be offered the opportunity to hear from an official in charge of preparing for or responding to major emergencies or terrorist attacks in NYC and how the lessons of 9/11 continue to play an
important role in protecting the region.
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Global Jewish Advocacy
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The MABAL will meet with David Harris, considered one of the most important Jewish leaders in the world and the CEO of the American Jewish Committee, to hear his views on the current status of Jews around
the world and their relations with Israel. Additionally David will give a background diplomatic engagement taking place around the world relating to the Jewish community and how world leaders are viewing Jews, Israel, and the U.S.
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Antisemitism in the United States
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The MABAL will meet with Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, to hear his views on the current status antisemitism in the United States in the context of the current discourse on Constitutional
Freedom of Speech and current the political trends in the United States.
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Shabbat Service and Dinner
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Following previous years, MABAL participants will be invited to a special Shabbat dinner at a leading Reform synagogue led by Rabbi Ami Hirsch who has hosted the MABAL for many years in order to experience
a Reform Jewish service firsthand and to bridge the divide between Israeli and American Jewish life. The participants will participate in a Kosher dinner and service led by Rabbi Hirsch, considered one of the most influential rabbis in the U.S.
Sunday – Cultural Visits
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Impact of the 9/11 Terror Attacks
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The MABAL will receive a guided tour of the 9-11 Memorial and Museum. Participants will learn about the events and history of September 11 and visit the National Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum located at the
World Trade Center and pay respect to the victims of the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history.
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The Jewish Immigration Story of America
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MABAL will visit Ellis Island, the most historic and important port of entry for immigrants, including Jews, during the mass migration to the U.S. during the early 20th Century which was the beginning
of major Jewish life in America. MABAL will learn about the history of immigration including the reality of Jews when they entered this country from Europe and the important role they played in American life.
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America’s History Through Art
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MABAL will visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art and participants will view art pertaining to American history which provides an important perspective during the formative years of the U.S.
Monday – Meetings
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Visit to a Latino Community in NY
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The Latino community makes up about 20% of the U.S. population however NYC has the largest Latino community of any city in the U.S., representing 25% of the city population. The Bronx is the heart of the
Latino community in NYC and previous MABAL visits have taken participants there to better understand what it is like to live as a Latino in the U.S. and what political and social issues are affecting this community which continues to take on a leading role
in the U.S. This visit would also include a meeting with political leadership there.
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Panel on Jewish Life in America
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During this panel, a tradition for the MABAL, a prominent Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox rabbi will each speak about how the three main streams of Judaism relate to each other in the U.S. and what their
relationship is like with Israel today including challenges for the future of Jewish life and connections with Israel.
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Evening Broadway Show
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The MABAL can pay for tickets to see a Broadway play that will be showing in June as an evening activity.
להלן מספר דגשים בעקבות מפגש הבוקר בין שלושת המגיעים לביקור ההכנה (אלון מדנס, עידו סוצאנו ואני):
1. הנספחות בוושינגטון תתאם את הפגישות ותפנה אליכם לצורך זה. המייל הזה הוא מבחינתי להבהרות ויישור קו.
2. ב-9 או ב-10 בינואר נפגוש בארץ את מיקי אדלשטיין.
3. בוושינגטון נרצה לפגוש אותך בנג׳י, את מי שמטפל בקונגרס, את הדובר וכל איש צוות נוסף שלדעתך רלבנטי.
4. כבר פנינו ישירות למכון וושינגטון כדי לתאם פגישה.
5. נרצה לפגוש גורם אייפאק וכן גורם יהודי ליברלי.
6. נועה/ישראל - האם עדיף שהביקור באו״ם ביוני יתקיים ביום חמישי או שני? יום שישי יוקדש בכל מקרה לנושאים יהודיים.
7. נועה - נבקש להפגש אתך ולשמוע רעיונות למתווה הביקור באו״ם. נקדיש השנה לביקור הזה כשעתיים יותר מאשר בשנה שעברה. מזכיר שהמפגשים במתכונת
TED עם נציגים שונים בביקור הקודם התקבלו באופן חיובי מאוד.
8. ישראל - נבקש לפגוש אותך, את הדובר ובמידת האפשר גם את הקונכ״ל. מחוץ לבניין נרצה לפגוש את הרבה אנג׳לה בוכדל או מישהו מטעמה. אעריך אם תקדיש מחשבה לרעיונות אפשריים ביחס ליום ראשון.
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לסיום אזכיר שני עקרונות שחשוב שיהיו לנגד עינינו בכל הקשור לתכנית הביקור ביוני:
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היגיון תחבורתי - למעט ככל הניתן בנסיעות ארוכות, בעיקר באזורים פקוקים בהם המשמעות של נסיעות כאלה היא בזבוז זמן.
- ריווח הלו״ז - לא ״לקרוע״ את המשתתפים, לתת הפסקות, אנחנו כמובן נהיה עם אצבע על הדופק.