JCRC speakers series to look at Israeli life

The Jewish Community Relations Council is launching a monthly Israel Education Speaker Series. It begins at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 with Rabbi George Gittleman of Congregation Shomrei Torah and Rabbi Leah Sudran of Congregation B’nai Israel speaking on “Israel’s Place in Jewish Life — History and Perspective” at Shomrei Torah, 1717 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa.

The series continues with a lecture each month at various locations through May, including “The Joy and Stress of Living in Israel,” “The Challenge of Being a Pro-Israel Student on College Campuses,” “The Forgotten Refugees — Jews From Arab Countries,” “It Sounds Better in Aramaic,” and two subjects to be announced. For more information, call Judy Penso at (415) 472-5128.

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