PJCC’s Seventh Annual Israel Forum
Sunday, February 5 • 4:00 pm
Hillsdale High School Small Theater (3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo)
Sliding Scale Tickets: Complimentary Admission: Free • General Admission: $18 • Supporter Admission: $50
As an American-born, Israel-based journalist, Linda Gradstein offers a unique and nuanced perspective. She is a frequent contributor to Voice of America, CBS Radio, and the Jerusalem Report; and she teaches journalism at NYU–Tel Aviv. Gradstein earned both the Overseas Press Club Award, and the Alfred I. Dupont Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism. Prior to her current assignments, she spent 20 years reporting for NPR. She speaks both Hebrew and Arabic, and raised her family in Israel. Gradstein’s lecture will offer a sophisticated exploration of today’s Israeli politics, and the implications for American Jewry.
PJCC Chai Society donors are cordially invited to an exclusive reception with Linda Gradstein, immediately following her presentation. To learn more about the PJCC’s Chai Society, visit pjcc.org/chai or email development@pjcc.org.
“Linda was insightful, smart, engaging and had a unique perspective in her keen ability to interpret what is happening on the ground in Israel for a sophisticated American audience.”
—Carole R. Zawatsky, CEO, Washington DC JCC
Questions? Please email jewishlife@pjcc.org
Gradstein is a frequent contributor to Voice of America, CBS Radio, and the Jerusalem Report, and teaches journalism at NYU–Tel Aviv. She earned both the Overseas Press Club Award and the Alfred I. Dupont Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism. Prior to her current assignments, Gradstein spent 20 years reporting for NPR covering everything from the rise of Hamas, the intifada, the mass migration of Soviet immigrants to Israel, political assassinations, the Persian Gulf War, major elections and the changes they heralded. American-born, Linda speaks both Hebrew and Arabic, and raised her family in Israel.
At the PJCC, we believe that respecting and supporting diverse Jewish opinions, beliefs, and practices is what makes us a strong and vital Jewish community.
The PJCC is proud to be a part of the Koret Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood. We are honored to present this program through the Taube Center for Jewish Peoplehood at the PJCC.
