Tag: Israeli-American Council
Former US special envoy Elan Carr to lead Israeli-American Council
The Israeli-American Council has named Elan Carr as its new CEO, set to assume duties on Oct. 1. He succeeds Shoham Nicolet, IAC’s co-founder and CEO for the past eight years.
His history with IAC...
Celebrating Israel’s big birthday in Beverly Hills
At the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills last week, more than 1,500 people gathered to recognize 75 years since the establishment of the modern-day State of Israel on May 14, 1048.
Supported by the Consulate...
Israeli-Palestinian heated narrative shifts from American colleges to public schools
The educational battleground in the Israeli-Palestinian narrative is shifting yet again. Just as pro-Israel forces had anchored themselves at North American college campuses to counteract a hotbed of anti-Israel and anti-Jewish activity that has...
Surge in anti-Semitism to power attendance at in-person IAC summit in Southeast Florida
After a year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Israeli-American Council (IAC) is looking forward to holding an in-person summit this December.
IAC CEO Shoham Nicolet said it was more important than ever for people to...
IAC flies banner over Ben & Jerry’s factory in Vermont: ‘Serve Ice Cream, Not...
The Israeli-American Council (IAC) flew a banner over Ben & Jerry’s factory and global headquarters in South Burlington, Vt., reading “Serve Ice Cream, Not Hate,” the social-media hashtag #BDSisHATE, and the American and Israeli...
Landmarks across America to light up blue and white for Israeli Independence Day
Buildings across America will light up in the blue-and-white colors of the Israeli national flag to honor Yom Ha’aztmaut, Israel’s 73rd Independence Day, which starts on Wednesday evening and lasts through Thursday.
The buildings will...
Israeli, American Jews hold online memorial for Sheldon Adelson post-shiva
Members of the worldwide Jewish community joined for a memorial event on Thursday marking the end of the shiva week for Sheldon Adelson, together with the Israeli-American Council (IAC).
The online tribute, in partnership with more than 30...
Love and generosity: A farewell tribute to Sheldon Adelson
On a Friday morning, slightly more than six months ago, we convened a transatlantic Zoom call. There we were, the deputy editor of Makor Rishon, Orly Goldklang from Ofra, myself from Jerusalem, and Sheldon and...
With synagogue doors still shut, IAC hosts virtual Kabbalat Shabbat, Israeli-style
While some states are relaxing their stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus pandemic, many Jewish institutions remain closed with in-person Shabbat on hold. To fill the gap and reach out to both Israelis living...
Heated debate highlights partisan divide on combating anti-Semitism
With anti-Semitism in the United States on the uptick, including two deadly shootings in synagogues within six months of each other, multiple philanthropic initiatives have been launched to address the grave nature of the...