Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Time: 12:30-2:00pm
Location: The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies
110 East 59th St., 26th Floor, New York, NY

An Advanced Preview of Sikkuy's Policy Recommendations to Israel's Prime Minister: Mapping the Inequalities and Identifying Solutions with Ron Gerlitz and Ali Haider Co-Directors of Sikkuy: the Association for the Advancement of Civic Equality in Israel

Ron and Ali will present an update on Jewish-Arab relations in Israel as well as discuss Sikkuy's upcoming policy recommendations to the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of Social Welfare.

RSVP: hillary.bailey@jdcny.org by May 12

Expert Bios

Ron Gerlitz joined Sikkuy as Co-Executive Director in January 2009. He is a graduate of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem with a B.Sc. in mathematics and computer science and an MA in public policy, both magna cum laude. He began his professional career in hi-tech, working for six years, both in Israel and in Silicon Valley, California. In parallel Ron also devoted his energy to political activism, both in Israel and in the United States. Before joining Sikkuy, Ron was a project manager at the Israel Venture Network (IVN). He took part in developing strategies and implementing projects advancing local economic development in the periphery, both in the Jewish and Arab sectors. He lives in the town of Srigim in the Ela Valley near Beit Shemesh.

Ali Haider has served as the Co-Executive Director of Sikkuy since 2004. He was previously the director of Sikkuy's Employment Equity and Fair Representation project. Ali holds L.L.B and L.L.M. degrees from Bar-Ilan University and was admitted to the Israeli Bar Association in 1997. He is widely recognized and extensively published as an expert in the field of affirmative action for the disadvantaged and minorities in Israel. Ali lives in the village of Ibellin in the western Galilee.