JIRS: American Jewish Congress-National Capital Region

American Jewish Congress-National Capital Region

American Jewish Congress-National Capital Region
1001 Connecticut Ave, NW
Suite 407
Washington, DC 20036

Phone #:(202) 466-9661 Washington representative
Phone #:(800) 221-4694 International Travel Program
Phone #:(212) 879-4500 National
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Fax Number:(202) 466-9665 ;

Web Page: www.ajcongress.org
E-mail: washrep@ajcongress.org

Program/Service Notes:

Washington rep Jonathan Kurz 
(additional contacts: https://www.ajcongress.org/content/contact.asp)

Works to promote strong civil rights and religious liberty in the U.S. while securing support for Israel and oppressed Jews around the world.  Offers all kinds of travel programs.
AJCongress has its mission to: protect fundamental constitutional freedoms and American democratic institutions, particularly the civil and religious rights and liberties of all Americans and the separation of church and state; advance the security and prosperity of the State of Israel and its democratic institutions, and to support Israel's search for peaceful relations with its neighbors in the region; 
advance social and economic justice, women's equality, and human rights at home and abroad; remain vigilant against anti-Semitism, racism, and other forms of bigotry, and to celebrate cultural diversity and promote unity in American life; and invigorate and enhance Jewish religious, institutional, communal and cultural life at home and abroad, and seek creative ways to express Jewish identity, ethics and values. 
International Travel Program includes singles trips and family bar/bat mitzvah Israel tours.

The American Jewish Congress is an association of Jewish Americans, whose members have organized to defend against threats to Jewish interests at home and abroad through vigorous public policy advocacy, in the courts, Congress, the executive branch and local legislatures and by working overseas with others who are similarly engaged.

National Office:  Stephen Wise Congress House   15 E. 84th St.	 New York, NY  10028   212-879-4500
Executive Director:  Neil B. Goldstein	Pres:  Jack Rosen

Program Details:

Hours: Mon-Thurs , 9-5:15 Fri 9-4

Person In Charge: Exec. Dir., Natl Capital Region:Charles Brooks

Eligibility: Any one can join

Fees: Membership Dues family $75;individual $50 for the year. Donations accepted. online: https://www.ajcongress.org/content/donate.asp

Service Area: Metropolitan Washington Area

Intake Process: Contact office or visit website to become member

Operating Agency: Regional Offices of National Organizations ()

This information was last updated on 11/05/2007

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Hours:	Mon-Thurs , 9-5:15 Fri 9-4
Person In Charge:	Exec. Dir., Natl Capital Region:Charles Brooks
Eligibility:	Any one can join
Fees:	Membership Dues family $75;individual $50 for the year. Donations accepted. online: https://www.ajcongress.org/content/donate.asp
Service Area:	Metropolitan Washington Area
Intake Process:	Contact office or visit website to become member
Operating Agency:	Regional Offices of National Organizations ()

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