Environmental Topics At The Jewish Cultural Center

Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Dr. David Aborn to Speak About Environmental Issues in Israel

Noon Nosh Luncheon, Tuesday, Sept. 11

Dr. David Aborn, professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, will speak at the Noon Nosh Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at noon at the Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Road. Dr. Aborn’s topic will be environmental issues in Israel. The menu for lunch is cabbage rolls, buttered noodles, green beans, and apple cake with caramel sauce. Vegetarian meals are available if ordered Friday, Sept. 7. The cost for the luncheon is $8.00.  RSVP by Friday, Sept. 7 to 493-0270 ext.10; rsvp@jewishchattanooga.com

Dr. Aborn holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in zoology from Clemson University, and a Ph.D. in biological sciences from the University of Southern Mississippi. He has been a faculty member in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga since 1999. His areas of expertise are in bird migration and conservation.

Foreign Policy Supper Club to Discuss Energy Geopolitics

Monday, September 24  

Enjoy a family-style dinner, watch a brief presentation, and discuss energy geopolitics on Monday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. The cost for the program and dinner is $10.  A vegetarian option is available by prior arrangement.  The non-partisan Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decision program is produced in conjunction with PBS.  An article about the topic is available prior to the discussion.  RSVP by Friday Sept. 21, 493-0270 or rsvp@jewishchattanooga.com 

The Jewish Federation and its programs are open to everyone regardless of religious affiliation. The Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga builds and fosters a strong unified Jewish community and strives to ensure its well-being and continuity locally, in Israel, and throughout the world.


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