This program, part of Portland's "Israel at 60 Celebration," will explore six decades of Israeli-German political, cultural and economic relations. Current issues, such as Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, will also be discussed. Arden Shenker will moderate the event featuring guest speakers Israeli Consul General David Akov and German Consul General Rolf Schuette. Akov joined the Israeli Foreign Ministry in 1985 and has served as director of Congressional Affairs in Jerusalem and counselor for Congressional Affairs at the Embassy of Israel in Washington, DC, among many other positions. Schuette joined the German Foreign Service in 1981 and has served as deputy head of Division for Middle East Affairs and head of division for Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova. A JFGP Community Relations Committee and Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies event. Free to attend. 7:15-9 pm. PSU, Native American Student Center, 710 SW Jackson. 503-245-6496.
20 Feb 2008 - 7:15pm
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