JEWISH FEDERATION
December 2021
Federation Star
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“Anti-Semitism: Ancient Threat in a Modern World”
Good news from Israel
By Jeff Margolis, Israel Advocacy Committee Member
By Harvey Cohen, Israel Advocacy Committee Chair
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ndrew Warren, Florida State Attorney for Hillsborough County, will speak at a program on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 1 p.m. at Beth Tikvah Synagogue. Mr. Warren’s topic will be “Anti-Semitism: Ancient Threat in a Modern World.” Since taking office in 2017, Warren has worked to reform the criminal justice system and has developed a reputation for being tough on violent criminals. He previously served as a federal prosecutor with the United States Department of Justice. After initially prosecuting street crime in Washington, D.C., he spent the majority of his career with the Justice Department, prosecuting complex financial
fraud cases across the country — crimes that victimized retirees, investors and taxpayers. Warren received his undergraduate degree from Brandeis University and obtained his law degree from Columbia University. Warren clerked at the Federal District Court in San Francisco. He currently lives in Tampa with his wife and two daughters. This program is cosponsored by Beth Tikvah, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Naples (JCRC) and the Israel Advocacy Committee (IAC). The event will be available both in person, with limited space, and on
If You Go Florida State Attorney Andrew Warren will discuss the topic: Anti-Semitism: Ancient Threat in a Modern World When: Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, 1 p.m. Where: Beth Tikvah Synagogue (limited space) Virtual experience available via Zoom Registration is required and can be completed at www.jewishnaples.org
Zoom. Registration is required. Please note, for in-person attendance, proof of vaccination will be required at the door and masks must be worn Andrew Warren during the event. Registration to view on Zoom or for in-person attendance can be found at www.jewishnaples.org.
Upcoming event Khaled Abu Toameh will be speaking from Israel Wednesday, Feb. 9 at noon on Zoom. Khaled Abu Toameh, an awardwinning journalist and TV producer, is the Palestinian and Arab Affairs Correspondent for The Jerusalem Post. He also writes for the Gatestone Institute think tank in New York. Abu Toameh previously served as a senior producer for NBC in the Middle East. His articles have been published in several newspapers around the world. This program will be viewed on Zoom and registration is required. For more information about the mission and activities of the Israel Advocacy Committee, please contact committee chair, Harvey Cohen at hwcohen@ gmail.com.
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