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RED STATES, BLUE STATES AND THE JEWISH STATE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1st, 5:30 pm
GUEST SPEAKER: GIL HOFFMAN

"Red States, Blue States and the Jewish State - one year since the American election from and Israel insider's perspective"

BGS and 3Sixty5 Members are invited to a wine & cheese reception with Gil Hoffman. Gil is the Chief Political Correspondent of the Jerusalem Post.

As a political analyst Hoffman is well-connected to Israeli and Palestinian leaders. Hoffman has been interviewed by top media on six continents and appears regularly on CNN, Al-Jazeera and other news outlets.

Called "the most optimistic man in Israel" by Israel Television, Hoffman's writing and TV appearances provide a behind the scenes look at the intirgue and humor in the Israeli political arena.

Hoffman, who was raised in Chicago, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northwestern University's School of Journalism and wrote for the Miami Herald and Arizon Republic before moving to Israel. A reserve solcider in the IDF's Spokesman Unit, he has lectured in six countries and more than 30 US states. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife, daughter and baby boy.

The reception will be held at a private home in Newport Coast. Address and directions will be sent upon RSVP to YLD@jfoc.org or by calling Jackie Menter at (949) 435-3484. Kindly reply by Thursday, October 29th.

The Ben-Gurion Society is a donor recognition program for individuals ages 21-45 who make a minimum individual investment of  $1,000 or more in the Generations Fund of Jewish Federation; our annual effort to sustain Jewish education and social service programs in Orange County.

 

But the Ben-Gurion Society is so much more than a financial commitment; it is something new and vibrant that is on the rise around the country. BGS members are not just a part of their Jewish communities; they are stepping up and helping to SHAPE their communities. Rise to it - join us today!

Click here to read more about the Ben-Gurion Society.

3Sixty5 is a donor recognition program for Orange County Young Leadership Division Members who contribute a minimum of a-dollar-a-day, or $365, to Federations Generation Fund / annual campaign. 3Sixty5 Members are invited to YLD's Annual 3Sixty5 event and other special donor events throughout the year.