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Dec 21, 2010

Federation to Lead Advocacy Mission to Washington, D.C. in March

U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz Balart (at right) meets with members of Miami's Jewish community during the 2010 advocacy mission to Washington D.C.

The Major Gifts Division and Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation will lead the third annual advocacy mission to our nation’s capitol on Wednesday and Thursday, March 2 and 3, 2011.

This exciting and informative trip will include meetings with key officials in the White House and Congress, face-to-face advocacy and networking with members of Florida’s Congressional delegation and high-level briefings by officials at the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

Jonathan Awner and Robert Berrin are the Co-Chairs for this mission. There is a suggested minimum gift of $10,000 to the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign to participate in this mission. Please call 305.576.4000 for information on cost, transportation, lodging and more.

Click here to see photos from the 2009 mission to Washington, D.C.

Click here to see photos from the 2010 mission to Washington, D.C.

To reserve your spot on this mission, contact JCRC Director Carol Brick-Turin, Major Gifts Director Daniel Staffenberg or call 305.576.4000.

 

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