AJC Poll: 95% of American Jews say peace with the Palestinians requires recognition of Israel as a Jewish state

The American Jewish Committee's Fall survey, released October 12, 2010 reports that

 

"American Jews remain nearly unanimous – 95 percent – in supporting the proposal requiring the Palestinians to recognize Israel as a Jewish state in a final peace agreement. In March and in 2009, the figure was 94 percent. "

 

Source:    http://www.ajc.org/site/c.ijITI2PHKoG/b.685761/k.CB97/Home.htm

 

Oct 25: Middle East As Global Focal Point with Prof. Barry Rubin at Drake University

Prominent Middle East historian, analyst Barry Rubin to speak at Drake University,  October 25th.

 

Barry Rubin

The Middle East's

Dramatic Change

Why It's a Global Focal Point

Monday, October 25, 2010, 7 p.m.

Meredith 106,

Drake University

(Meredith is located north of Olmstead Parking Lot)

Presented by Drake University's Center for Global Citizenship

Barry Rubin is director of the Global Research

in International Affairs (GLORIA) Center and

editor of the Middle East Review of

International Affairs (MERIA) Journal. His latest

books are The Israel-Arab Reader (seventh

edition), The Long War for Freedom:

The Arab Struggle for Democracy in the Middle

East (Wiley), and The Truth About Syria

(Palgrave-Macmillan).

This speech is free and open to the public.

For more information about the event,

please call 515-271-2840.

Tues. Oct 12: Jazz at The Caspe Terrace with Jon Weber

 

 

Tuesday Oct 12:   7:30 pm

 

     Pianist Jon Weber  The history of jazz piano is alive and well in the hands of New York City pianist Jon Weber. From ragtime to modern, Jon plays it all. His vast knowledge of tunes is matched by his stories about the composers and musicians who made those tunes famous. A sought after accompanist for New York City’s finest jazz vocalists, Jon has the skill to keep you entertained and enthralled in an evening of solo piano.  Bring your requests, because chances are Jon knows them and will be happy to play them for you!

Our guest artiist will perform at the Caspe Terrace in Waukee, a venue ideally suited to the intimacy of jazz.   The Waukee Area Arts Council hosts a “Meet The Artist” dessert reception following each concert.  Concerts run 7:30 – 10 PM.

 Tickets for individual concerts within the series are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.  Student discounts are available.   For more information, contact Abe Goldstien at 515-279-6452 or via email at abe@trilixgroup.com.

Oct. 24 Temple Brotherhood Political Forum

Political Forum at Temple B'nai Jeshurun
Sponsored by the Temple Brotherhood
 

Sunday, October 24, 2010
8:45 AM  - Breakfast
9:15 AM to Noon - Forum
 

Moderator:  Dennis Goldford, Professor of Politics at Drake University and Political Analyst KCCI-TV

An opportunity to hear directly from the following candidates...

 

• Chet Culver
• Brad Zaun
• Roxanne Conlin
• Leonard Boswell

Each candidate will give a brief speech followed by a question and answer session.

Please RSVP to the Temple by calling 274-4679 no later than Tuesday, October 19th.

The Brotherhood extended an invitation to both Terry Branstad and Chuck Grassley to participate in the Forum.  However, both declined the invitation due to scheduling conflicts.

Temple Brotherhood Political Forum, October 24

Political Forum at Temple B'nai Jeshurun
Sponsored by the Temple Brotherhood
 

Sunday, October 24, 2010
8:45 AM  - Breakfast
9:15 AM to Noon - Forum
 

Moderator:  Dennis Goldford, Professor of Politics at Drake University and Political Analyst KCCI-TV

An opportunity to hear directly from the following candidates...

 

• Chet Culver
• Brad Zaun
• Roxanne Conlin
• Leonard Boswell

Each candidate will give a brief speech followed by a question and answer session.

Please RSVP to the Temple by calling 274-4679 no later than Tuesday, October 19th.

The Brotherhood extended an invitation to both Terry Branstad and Chuck Grassley
to participate in the Forum.  However, Terry Branstad declined the invitation due to
a scheduling conflict and Chuck Grassley never responded.

Oct. 25 Why the ME is a global focal point. Prof. Barry Rubin at Drake University

 

 

October 7: "What it means to be an American Muslim" at Drake University

 

You are invited to join in a discussion at Drake University on

 

"What it means to be an American Muslim"

 

Featured panelists include:

 

Luai Amro President, Islamic Cultural Center of Des Moines

 

Bill Aossey President, Midamar Corporation

 

Abdirizak Bihi Somali Community Activist and Social Worker

 

Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser

Founder and President of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy (AIFD)

 

 

Moderator: Mahmoud Hamad, Ph.D.,  Assistant Professor,  Politics Department, Drake University

 

 

Thursday, October 7, 2010

7:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m.

at

Drake University - Sheslow Auditorium

 

 

 

American Islamic Forum for Democracy

BUILDING THE FUTURE OF ISLAM THROUGH LIBERTY AND FREEDOM 

 

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

 

Sponsored by Stanley Richards Revocable Trust

For more information please call Stanley Richards at 515.282.4218