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30 Years After: The Iranian-American Jewish Community At A Crossroads

 

Next Sunday, September 14th a milestone confernce will take place at the Beverly Hilton with over 1,200 leaders of the Iranian-American Jewish community present.

 

Organized by 30 years after

 

Panels include:

 

 

  • I. IRAN: Thirty Years After The Revolution
  • What is the current plight of women and minorities in the Islamic Republic?
  • What are the prospects for democracy, regional stability and nuclear compromise?
  • What does the future hold for Jews in Iran and what role can Iranian-American Jews play as their advocates?

    II. UNITED STATES: Thirty Years In A New Home
  • In what ways has the Iranian-Jewish identity evolved in the United States and how can that identity survive America's melting pot?
  • What are the next steps and strategies to promote greater engagement of Iranian Jews in American political affairs?
  • What can the Iranian-Jewish community learn from the political experiences of other immigrant communities?

    III. ISRAEL: The Next Thirty Years Of Pro-Israel Advocacy
  • What are the prospects for peace and security for Israel with her Palestinian and Arab neighbors?
  • Given recent criticism of the "Israel Lobby," historic charges of dual-loyalty, and the increasing organization and influence of the anti-Israel community, what new and unique challenges do Israel and American Zionists face in the next thirty years?
  • What steps can the Iranian-Jewish community take to extend its Zionism beyond philanthropy and strengthen the U.S.-Israel alliance?

 

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