Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel
432 Scotland Road
South Orange, N.J. 07079
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Public is Invited to Talk by Founder and Director of Terrestrial Jerusalem, Who Will Discuss “Getting Real about Jerusalem”
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J., May 27, 2016 – Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel (TSTI) in South Orange invites the public to a lecture by Daniel Seidemann of Terrestrial Jerusalem on Wednesday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. Seidemann, who founded and leads the non-governmental organization, will present “Getting Real about Jerusalem.” The program, sponsored by TSTI’s Israel Involvement Committee, is free and open to all.
Terrestrial Jerusalem works to identify and track the full spectrum of developments in Jerusalem that could impact either the political process or permanent status options, destabilize the city, spark violence, or create humanitarian crises. As an attorney, Seidemann has argued more than 20 Jerusalem-related cases before the Israeli Supreme Court, and has participated in numerous Track II talks on Jerusalem between Israelis and Palestinians. In 2000-2001, he served in an informal advisory capacity to Prime Minister Ehud Barak’s office on the final status negotiations. He is frequently consulted by governmental bodies on matters pertaining to Israeli-Palestinian relations and developments in Jerusalem.
Temple ShareyTefilo-Israel (TSTI), located at 432 Scotland Road in South Orange, is a vibrant, inclusive Reform congregation that welcomes Jews by birth or by choice, interfaith, traditional and non-traditional families, and children of all abilities. It offers lifelong learning and creative, enriching programs for all members, from preschoolers and teens to older adults. Its full complement of religious services, early childhood and religious school education, cultural programs and activities foster connection, engagement, and community outreach. TSTI’s members live in Maplewood, South Orange, West Orange, Short Hills, Millburn, Livingston, and surrounding areas. For more information, please visit www.tsti.org.
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