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USA Erella & Ossi Singer- Israel Michael H Traison - USA 17:00-18:30 Welcoming Reception Ruth and Mark Hackner Monday Nov 7:45-9:00 Empowerment and Equality: Championing Women’s Rights in the Israeli Parliament Women’s Forum with MK Dr Aliza Lavie The Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast DALLAS AT L A N TA Sunday Nov 8:15-9:15 The Jewish Historical Roots of Israel’s High-Tech Success in the Information Age Prof Sam Lehman-Wilzig AICC Southeast Region and Young Israel of Toco Hills Atlanta Open to the public 7:30-9:00 Barrels and Buyouts: Israel’s Natural Gas Discoveries and High Flying Tech Exits Mr Hillel Schuster Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations 15:00-16:00 Legislation of Women’s Issues in Israel MK Dr Aliza Lavie Emory University School of Law Open to the public 12:00-13:15 Israel Up-Close 2014: Exciting New Trends in Politics and Economics Prof Eytan Gilboa and Mr Hillel Schuster Temple Emanu-El Open to the public 18:00-20:15 Journalism and Middle East Conflicts Professors Eytan Gilboa, Sam Lehman-Wilzig and Prof Matt Duffy (Kennesaw State University) The Atlanta Press Club Open to the public 18:30-22:00 Dinner and Discussion David and Barbara Radunsky Saturday Nov Tuesday Nov 9:30-12:00 Award ceremony honoring Mr Mike Jacobs In recognition of his lifetime contribution to Holocaust education Prof Eytan Gilboa and Ms Sharon Evans 12:30-13:00 Revolutions and Counter Revolutions: The New Unstable Middle East Prof Eytan Gilboa Congregation Shearith Israel Open to the public 7:30-9:30 The Public Right to Know VS National Security: American and Israeli Perspectives Professors Eytan Gilboa, Sam Lehman-Wilzig, MK Dr Aliza Lavie Arnall Golden Gregory LLP 11:00-12:00 Public Diplomacy in the Information Age Prof Eytan Gilboa Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Tech 17:00-18:00 Time Value of Money: A Spiritual View From Israel Mr Hillel Schuster Congregation Shaare Tefilla 12:30-14:00 Legislation of Women’s Issues in Israel MK Dr Aliza Lavie Spelman College CHICAGO 20:00-21:00 Women in Judaism: Celebrating the Progression of Women’s Rights in Israel MK Dr Aliza Lavie The Temple in Midtown Atlanta Open to the public 16:00-18:00 The Paradoxes of Religion and State in Israel Prof Sam Lehman-Wilzig The University of North Texas, Jewish Studies Program Open to the public Friday Nov 12:00-14:00 Gender, Empowerment and Equality in Israel Parlor Meeting with MK Dr Aliza Lavie Mrs Ann Platz 18:00-19:30 Reception Consul General of Israel to the Southeast, Mr Opher Aviran 15:00-15:45 Best of Friends: The US-Israeli Special Relationship Prof Eytan Gilboa The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth and Parish Episcopal School 17:30-19:00 The US, Israel and the Crises in the Middle East Prof Eytan Gilboa, Mr Hillel Schuster The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth and Parish Episcopal School Open to the public 11:45-13:30 The Impact of a Changing Middle East Prof Eytan Gilboa The Rotary Club of Atlanta 16:00-17:15 Israeli Perspectives on the Emerging New Middle East Prof Eytan Gilboa Morehouse College 12:30-14:00 Jewish Oppositionism: A Fundamental Principle of Israeli Society Prof Sam Lehman-Wilzig The University of North Texas, Jewish Studies Program Sunday Nov 10 11:00-13:15 Award ceremony honoring Pastor Chris Harris In recognition of his dedicated support for Israel Mr Roey Gilad, Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, Prof Eytan Gilboa, Ms Sharon Evans Bright Star Church 19:00-21:00 Private dinner and discussion Monday Nov 11 DALLAS Wednesday Nov 18:30-21:30 Israel’s Economic Strategic Advantages Mr Hillel Schuster, Prof Eytan Gilboa Business Executives for National Security 19:30-21:30 Welcoming Reception Rep Steven D Wolens and the Hon Laura Miller (Former Dallas Mayor) Thursday Nov 7:30-9:00 Challenging the Status Quo in Israel: Diplomacy, Economy, State and Religion Prof Eytan Gilboa, MK Dr Aliza Lavie, Mr Hillel Schuster JCRC-Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas Open to the public 8:30-10:00 How to Evaluate Political Risk in Investment Decisions Mr Hillel Schuster AICC Chicago and Theodore L Bank, Scharf Banks Marmor LLC 17:30-19:30 Media Messaging in the Middle East Prof Eytan Gilboa, Prof Barbara Iverson (Columbia College), Mr Alan Elsner (VP for Communications, JStreet) The Decalogue Society of Lawyers Open to the public Tuesday Nov 12 7:30-8:45 US-Israel Relations: A View From Jerusalem Prof Eytan Gilboa The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Prof Eytan Gilboa, PhD Director, School of Communication Ms Sharon Evans Founder of Israel Up-Close 2014 A world-renowned expert on international communication, public diplomacy and US policy in the Middle East, Prof Gilboa received his MA and PhD degrees from Harvard and has been a visiting professor in several leading American and European universities He has published books, numerous articles and book chapters and has won prestigious international fellowships and awards He regularly contributes op-ed articles to newspapers and serves as commentator on national and international television and radio networks Ms Sharon Evans, Director for International Project Development at the School of Communication is the Founder and Program Director of “Israel Up-Close 2014” Prior to her work at Bar-Ilan, she served as a spokesperson for ISEF/ OneFamily and founded the “Adopt-aFamily” project, which linked terror victims with congregations, schools and families worldwide Prof Sam Lehman-Wilzig, PhD Deputy Director, School of Communication Prof Sam Lehman-Wilzig is an expert in political communication, Israeli media and public relations, and the social, political, cultural and commercial effects of new media He has published numerous articles and book chapters in leading communication and political science journals, has authored books on political protests in Israel and recently completed a book about virtuality throughout human history MK Dr Aliza Lavie Member of Knesset and Senior Lecturer Dr Aliza Lavie is a new Member of Knesset (Israeli Parliament) for the Yesh Atid party, serving as the Chair of the Knesset’s Committee on the Status of Women Dr Lavie is a senior lecturer at the School of Communication, a frequent contributor to Israeli media outlets, a best-selling author and recipient of the 2008 National Jewish Book Award Mr Hillel Schuster Principal Head of Corporate Finance, KPMG Israel Mr Schuster is an expert in economics and international finance specializing in mergers and acquisitions He is a Senior Fellow at the Center for International Communication and an adjunct lecturer at Bar Ilan University School of Business Administration School of Communication Program website: www.israelupclose-biu.com Facebook page: www.facebook.com/israelupclose2014 ... on Foreign Relations 15:0 0-1 6:00 Legislation of Women’s Issues in Israel MK Dr Aliza Lavie Emory University School of Law Open to the public 12:0 0-1 3:15 Israel Up-Close 2014: Exciting New Trends... School of Communication is the Founder and Program Director of ? ?Israel Up-Close 2014? ?? Prior to her work at Bar-Ilan, she served as a spokesperson for ISEF/ OneFamily and founded the “Adopt-aFamily”... the public 16:0 0-1 8:00 The Paradoxes of Religion and State in Israel Prof Sam Lehman-Wilzig The University of North Texas, Jewish Studies Program Open to the public Friday Nov 12:0 0-1 4:00 Gender,