UJC General Assembly

Hey guys,

I've been given an incredible opportunity and I'm so excited about it that I thought I'd share it with you all early! I'm attending the General Assembly (GA) of United Jewish Communities next week and can't wait. The GA is a HUGE gathering of Jewish leadership from around the world that comes together on an annual basis to discuss Jewish leadership, current issues, and have plenaries, forums, and workshops for current and emerging leaders. It encompasses the political, business, and non-profit realms while bringing together leaders of diverse ages and backgrounds.

The GA is taking place in DC and I applied for a chance to go for free--and got it! There are lots of amazing speakers who will be there, and I will be sure to update you about everything next week. As of now, I know that President Barack Obama and Prime Minister of Israel Benyamin Netanyahu will be speaking there. I was also invited to a student event at the Israeli Embassy where Ambassador Michael Oren and past Deputy Prime Minister of Israel Natan Sharansky, among others, will be speaking. 

If you've ever met me, you know that I freak out when meeting important people, and get more a bit more excited than I should. I can't wait to share my experiences with you next week!

-Nehama