Political Forum
Sunday, October 18, 2020 • 30 Tishrei 5781
10:30 AM - 12:30 PMThis year's B'nai Israel Congregation Political Forum, sponsored by the Men's Club and Sisterhood, will feature the two Democratic congressmen representing our area and their Republican challengers.
10:30 AM: Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8th Dist.)
11:00 AM: Aerospace Engineer Gregory Coll, Republican challenger in the 8th District
11:30 AM: Del. Neil Parrott, Republican challenger in the 6th District
12:00 PM: Rep. David Trone (D-6th Dist.)
Each candidate will have about 30 minutes to answer questions submitted by the audience. The program will be moderated by veteran Washington political reporter Jonathan D. Salant, a member of B'nai Israel. The event is open to the members of the congregation and the surrounding communities.
Registration is required by going to https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIud-yrpzksEt2-di-gj5FTeanUHXULsNyf. You then will be sent a Zoom link for the event.
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