We don’t usually plug for events on the NV blog, but students in New York with progressive views on Israel should check out the launch of J Street’s local branch in NYC at the kickoff event this Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. on 27th and 5th.
The event will include a webcast of a speech by Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street’s executive director, and brainstorming sessions about how to take local action on Israel policy, in addition to lots of progressive Jew schmoozing. And free food.
Regardless of your views this is a great opportunity to take action locally on an important issue. Activism like this usually happens in Washington and this is a chance to participate in it closer to home. There will also be a brainstorming session specifically geared toward college students.
Get more info at http://jstreet.org/nyc.
