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Young Israel of Plainview to Present Middle East Expert
'Peace, Politics, and Plutonium' is the subject of a discussion with top reporter on Nov. 9.
The Young Israel of Plainview will present “Peace, Politics, and Plutonium: A Guide to the Mayhem in the Middle East,” in November.
The discussion will be led by Gil Hoffman, chief political correspondent of the Jerusalem Post, the synagogue announced this week.
Hoffman, who was raised in Chicago and wrote for The Miami Herald and Arizona Republic before moving to Israel. He has interviewed every major figure across the Israeli political spectrum, and is a regular analyst on CNN, Al-Jazeera and other news outlets.
A reserve soldier in the IDF's Spokesperson Unit, he has lectured in seven countries and 46 US states, according to the Jerusalem Post's website. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife and two children.
The program in Plainview is open to the public. It is set for Saturday Nov. 9 (6 Kislev 5774) from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Young Israel of Plainview, 132 Southern Parkway at Oak Drive.
An introduction will be offered by Dr. Lev Neymotin, of the Nuclear Nonproliferation and National Security Program at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Light collation sponsored by the Young Israel of Plainview's Sisterhood. Hunki’s pizza available for purchase.
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