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For immediate release
October 27, 2008 |
Georgetown to Host Forum on the Jewish Vote in the 2008 Presidential Campaign
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WHO:
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Scholars, experts and religious leaders will gather at Georgetown for a discussion on Jewish voters in the 2008 presidential election.
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WHAT:
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Georgetown University’s Program for Jewish Civilization will be hosting scholars, religious leaders and experts for The Jewish Vote in the 2008 Campaign, a discussion about the issues that may resonate with Jewish voters as they choose between Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama.
The following speakers are confirmed: 8:45 a.m.: Jacques Berlinerblau, Georgetown University 9:00 a.m.: Michael B. Oren, Georgetown University 9:20 a.m.: Ira Forman, National Jewish Democratic Council 9:40 a.m.: Barry Freundel, Congregation Kesher Israel 10:00 a.m.: Becky Dansky, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force 10:20 a.m.: Melissa Boteach, Jewish Council for Public Affairs 10:40 a.m.: Amb. Dennis Ross, Georgetown University 11:00 a.m.: Yossi Shain, Georgetown University 11:20 a.m.: Richard Foltin, American Jewish Committee 11:40 a.m.: Jonathan Schanzer, Jewish Policy Center All of the speakers will be available for media interviews. |
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WHEN:
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Thursday, October 30, 2008; 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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WHERE:
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Copley Formal Lounge (Copley Hall)
Georgetown University 37th & O Streets, NW Washington, D.C. 20057 |
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SPONSORS:
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The Program for Jewish Civilization
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COVERAGE:
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Media interested in attending the event or scheduling an interview with the speakers should contact Andy Pino at 202-687-4328 or pinoa@georgetown.edu. Press will need to present valid credentials on campus.
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