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AJC Director Indian-Jewish American Relations: RAFTING TO BOMBAY

Sunday, March 21, 3:30 PM

About Our Special Guest Speaker:

Nissim B. Reuben currently works as a Program Director: Indian-Jewish American Relations at American Jewish Committee (AJC) in Washington, DC.

Drawing on his unique personal background of being both Indian and Jewish and as part of his professional commitment and personal passion, Nissim travels around the country networking Indian and Jewish American students, community leaders, artists, doctors and business professionals. He has helped to coordinate two historic India-Israel-US friendship receptions on Capitol Hill in July 2003 and November 2007 besides helping the Embassy of India celebrate Indian-Jewish style Hanukkah receptions at the Indian Ambassador's home since 2002.

He regularly speaks on US university campuses on the importance of Indian-Jewish American partnerships to promote India-Israel-US relations. Every year since 2004, Nissim has arranged for American Jewish leaders to meet with the Indian Prime Minister / Foreign Minister. He also works on promoting awareness about India's unique and ancient Jewish Heritage globally.

In India, he worked as a Trade Promotion Specialist for the British and Israeli Diplomatic Missions. In Jan/Feb, 2001, he played a vital role in the success of the 300 member Israel Defense Forces Field Hospital Mission sent to Bhuj, Gujarat State, India in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake.

He has an MA in International Affairs from American University and an MA in Economics from India. He is fluent in English, Hebrew, Hindi, Gujarati & Marathi.


In conversation with Dr. Maina Singh about RAFTING TO BOMBAY.