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To register for any of the following classes, please
call 202/332-1221, send an
e-mail
or click
here.
Jews and Their Issues
in the Coming Election
Tuesday, June 3
7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
Issues important to the Jewish community, such as the
Iranian threat, the future of the Middle East, and the
separation of church and state, are hot topics for the
upcoming election. But how will the Jewish community
address these issues? Join us for heated debate between
 representatives from Jewish political organizations as
they discuss what’s at stake for the community in the
2008 elections. Ira Forman is the Executive Director of
the National Jewish Democratic Council, "the voice of
Jewish Democrats." Prior to joining NJDC, he ran
Democratic political campaigns and served as director of
congressional relations for the Clinton administration.
Noah Silverman is the congressional affairs director for
the Republican Jewish Coalition, where he advocates
policies favored by Jewish Republicans in a variety of
settings, both on Capitol Hill and in the broader
policy-making arena. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at
the door. Register
here.
Kosher on the Rocks:
Summer Drinks
Tuesday, June 17
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Learn about the libations of summer by exploring white
spirits such as gin, vodka and rum as well as mixed
drinks like sangria. Why are some considered kosher,
while others are not? We will discuss the
characteristics and kashrut issues of these
drinks and learn how to appreciate them in a hands-on
fashion by tasting each. Refreshments will be served.
Joshua London is an author, lobbyist and weekly
contributor to the Washington Examiner. He has
led several spirit tastings for the Jewish Study Center
and elsewhere. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the
door. Register
here.
Sephardic Cooking from
Those Who Know
Sunday, June 22
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
A grandmother's
sense of smell and taste can form the memories of
generations. In this special, one-day class, learn
luscious Sephardic recipes from a grandmother or mother
who belongs to someone else. The women of the Sisterhood
group at Magen David Sephardic Congregation will share
their culinary knowledge with us in a hands-on cooking
class. These women prepare the food for the synagogue's
kiddush each week, serving between 120 and 200
people. We'll learn recipes to please smaller crowds,
with delicious pareve (vegetarian) dishes from
Morocco, Tunisia and Iran. Magen David Sephardic
Congregation is a modern Orthodox synagogue located in
Rockville, Maryland. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at
the door. Students must register in advance for this
class. Register
here.
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Jewish Ethics in
the Modern World
Tuesdays,
June 17 and 24, July 1, 8, 15 and 22.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
  Rabbi
Edelstein's weekly lunch and
learn session examining
issues in the modern world from the perspective of Jewish
ethics, will continue this summer! The class meets each Tuesday,
from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., and includes a free lunch (usually
pizza)! Come join us for a lively, wide-ranging and informative
ethical discussion of relevant modern topics, problems, dilemmas
and scandals! SUMMER DATES: June, 17th, June 24th, July 1st,
July 8th, July 15th and July 22nd.
E-mail Rabbi Edelstein
for more information, or to RSVP.
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