Project Interchange

Project Interchange, an educational institute of AJC, conducts seminars in Israel for current and emerging United States and international leaders.

Founded in 1982, Project Interchange has brought over 5,000 influential figures to Israel from more than 60 countries, offering them broad exposure to the complex issues facing Israel and the region.

Project Interchange relies on donors who support its unique purpose and the measurable results its programs yield.

Pakistani newspaper: ‘Israeli firing on stone-throwing Palestinians only self defence’

One of South Asia’s most prominent journalists, Iftikhar Gilani, reports in the Pakistani newspaper, Daily Times, on comments made by a former high-ranking Israeli official to Gilani and fellow Indian journalists during a recent Project Interchange seminar. To access the article, click here.

Indian reporter: "Electric cars find better place in Israel"

“Israel’s goal to take the country off oil appears to be within sight,” reports R Gopakumar in Tel Aviv during a Project Interchange seminar for Indian journalists. To access the article, published in the Deccan Herald, click here.

CNN India anchor on Gilad Shalit, Aliyah, and "another Israel"

Paarull Malhotra is the chief diplomatic correspondent and an anchor with CNN-IBN, an Indian TV news channel. Malhotra traveled to Israel with Project Interchange in July 2010 as part of a delegation of Indian journalists.

Reflecting on Israel’s cultural richness, she writes, “There’s history, spirituality, magic… Israel is so much more than a conflict-ridden country. I speak from experience.” To access her blog, click here.

Shalala: "There will never be a boycott of Israel"

The Jerusalem Post reports, “Shalala says campus hostility towards Israel is not a pattern.” University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala, former US Health Secretary in the Clinton administration, visited Israel with Project Interchange in July 2010 as part of a delegation of university heads from across the United States. To access the Jerusalem Post article, click here.

PI alum featured in Israeli news after losing job with Turkish newspaper

Israel’s Ma’ariv newspaper reports, “Tulin Daloglu, a Turkish journalist, criticized the political conduct of the Turkish Prime Minister, Erdogan, in a series of editorials. She came out against the Islamicization of her birth country, against the deterioration of democracy, and she even — heaven forbid — sided with Israel. Now she is looking for a job.” Download the article in Hebrew or translated into English.

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Indian Journalists - July/August 2010

University Presidents - July 2010

North African Leaders - June/July 2010

Indian-American Leaders - April 2010

National Latina Leaders - March 2010

In 2009, PI conducted 16 seminars for hundreds of U.S. and international leaders.
Delegations included: African American clergy; energy experts; college newspaper editors; policy leaders and and journalists from Turkey, India, Thailand, East Africa, Germany, Eastern and Central Europe, and the Mediterranean region; military and strategic analysts; counterterrorism experts; Indian-American leaders; and San Diego community leaders.
PI continually expands the scope of its impact by targeting a diverse set of leaders across the United States and around the world.
PI tailors seminars to address the unique interests and expertise of each delegation.
PI regularly provides support to our ever-growing alumni network.
Upon return, participants often:
- convey to their broad networks the complexities surrounding Middle East dynamics
- give interviews, sermons, and speeches, and author widely read articles to the benefit of enhanced understanding between their audiences and Israel
- forge collaborative relationships and joint initiatives with their professional counterparts in Israel

Project Interchange interviews…

Cristian Gaginsky, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Romania in Washington, DC

The views expressed by past or present participants of Project Interchange seminars, through video, print, and all other media, do not necessarily reflect those of Project Interchange.

Gaza flotilla incident

Project Interchange alumni conference call on the Gaza flotilla incident

Speakers (in order of presentation):

Jason Isaacson, Director of Government and International Affairs, AJC
Ian Lesser, Senior Transatlantic Fellow, German Marshall Fund of the United States