Communicated by the Israel Government Press Office
GENERAL
ASSEMBLY IN ISRAEL
UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITIES
JERUSALEM NOVEMBER 16 - 19, 2003
GA Schedule of Events
 For
the latest news and press releases relating to the 2003 GA in Jerusalem,
visit
the GA virtual press room |
|
WITH ISRAEL, IN ISRAEL Join thousands of Jews from around the globe at the UJC General Assembly, Nov. 16-19, 2003. While online registration for Israelis and North Americans is closed, you can register onsite at the GA on Nov. 16 at the Jerusalem International Convention Center (Binyaney Ha'ooma). For info on the GA program, click here. |
|
Thousands
of Jewish delegates from Canada, the United States and Israel stand
in a moment of silence for the victims of Saturday's double suicide
bombings at synagogues in Istanbul, Turkey, during the opening of
the General Assembly in Israel Photo:
AP
|
Sunday, November 16, 2003
Entrance via the side "gesher" entrance.
20:30
Opening ceremony of GA in Binyanei Ha'Uma
in the presence of:
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and President Moshe Katsav
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon opens the General Assembly
in Israel
FPA pool
coverage of cameras to be announced separately. Open access
For print media. Arrival by 19:00
Contact: Linda of the GPO 052-636588
Monday, November 17, 2003
Morning
SHAPING THE FUTURE - DAY OF DIALOGUE
Sessions on:
Philanthropy and Our Future
Face of the Jewish Future
Providing for Our People
Finding Our Voice
Safeguarding Democracy
Public and Private Image of the Jewish People
Aliyah and Jewish Migration
The State of Israel - Facing the Future
15:00 Plenary
- Salute to the I.D.F. 
Address by Chief of Staff, Major-General Moshe Yaalon
Open Coverage (Arrive by 14:30)
16:30 GA
Solidarity March
GA participants will march from the Convention Center to the center of
. Delegates will march with their communities and will be joined by North
American friends and colleagues from around the country. The Jerusalem
Municipality will hold a brief program, in which Mayor Uri Lupoliansky
gives a key to Jerusalem to GA participants, and that will be followed
by an
open-air cultural festival hosted by the Jerusalem municipality
Tuesday, November 18, 2003
IDEAS IN ACTION - LEARNING ON WHEELS
9:00 60 trips
and visit to sites throughout the country where delegates can see,
hear and interact with the people and places
17:00 Evening
in Neve Tzedek
Tuesday will conclude with a celebration at the Suzanne Delal center in
the
Neve Tzedek heart of historic Tel Aviv. The evening will provide a glimpse
into the ethnic roots of Israel's first modern city, a look at what it
was 100
years ago and a focus on Tel Aviv today
20:30 Blue
Knot - The Jewish Tech Initiative in cooperation with NET@
- reception at
offices of Tapuach - Triangle Towers, Tel Aviv
Wednesday, November 19, 2003
Leadership of the Future
9:00
Plenary - M.K. Shimon Peres
Leadership forums
13:30 GA
Farewell festive event
Speakers: Minister of Finance, Mr. Binyamin Netanyahu
Minister of Tourism - Mr. Benny Elon
A PRESS CENTER
WILL OPERATE DURING THE G.A. IN BINYANEI HA'UMA -
ENTRANCE VIA THE SIDE "GESHER" ENTRANCE
GA MEDIA CONTACT: GLEN
ROSENKRANTZ - 052-772435
LIAT ROSNER - 066-677810
LUIZA LEVIT - 066-677809
LINDA RIVKIND - 052-636588
CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL G.A. WEBSITE
 |
This page is sponsored by: ISRAELPR.COM