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The Adult Education Committee of Cong. Rinat Yisrael Presents…
Honorable Cory A. Booker
Mayor, City of Newark, NJ
Addressing: “The Future of Black-Jewish Relations”
Recorded at Congregation Rinat Yisrael on Sunday, November 22, 2009
Moderated by Gary Rosenblatt,
Editor and Publisher of the New York Jewish Week
The Honorable Cory Booker became Mayor of New Jersey's largest city in 2006. Elected with a clear mandate for change, his administration has been working to realize a positive vision for the city - that of setting a national standard for urban transformation by marshaling resources to achieve security, economic abundance and an environment that is nurturing and empowering for individuals and families. Mayor Booker has been cited by publications such as Time, Esquire and the NY Times as a national leader with innovative ideas and bold actions. Mayor Booker received his B.A. and M.A. from Stanford University, as well as a B.A. in Modern History at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and a law degree from Yale. While at Oxford, Mayor Booker served as the President of the L'Chaim Society, the local chapter of Chabad, and brought together a diverse community there. He is a much sought-after speaker within the Jewish and general community all over the United States.
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