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September 13, 2004
Eric M. Colchamiro, Field Director, eric@njdc.orgUPDATES: In observance of Rosh Hashana, the NJDC Philadelphia will not be scheduling campaign-related events for either day. From all of us at the NJDC, we wish you and your loved ones a L’Shana Tova! TODAY: Get the NJDC at your synagogue – the NJDC is amidst a concerted effort to have informational fliers available at all synagogues during the High Holidays. Contact eric@njdc.org to spread the word! TUESDAY: PHONE CALLS AND A FLICK! Join the NJDC at 1800 JFK Blvd, Suite 502 for phone calls starting at 5 p.m. We will make calls from 5 to 6 p.m., and then, should you so desire, you can go and support the non-profit Grassroots for America and the American Civil Liberties Union as they screen Robert Greenwald’s “Unconstitutional”. Tickets for the film fundraiser are $20, which includes the film and a reception beforehand. For info on purchasing tickets, contact theatretickets@grassrootsforamerica.us =============================================================== Shalom and Welcome- This is the NJDC Philly Digest, a newsletter that chronicles the news and activity pertaining to the National Jewish Democratic Council in the greater Philadelphia region. Please send inquiries to Eric Colchamiro, greater Philadelphia Region Field Director for the NJDC at. NEW SUBSCRIBERS If there are other people you know who might be interested in receiving the NJDC Philly Daily Digest, please send their name, e-mail, and phone number to . IMPORTANT NEWS LINKS: 1) Tell Jonathan Tobin that he has failed his own quiz! Amazing how he presents eight questions, and all eight are answered with right-wing spin! http://www.jewishexponent.com/Guide.asp?uid=&szparent=21&pubID=279&Archive= 2) Democratic Votes are Important at Home and Abroad: http://www.swissinfo.org/sen/swissinfo.html?siteSect=143&sid=5203827 3) In Pennsylvania and beyond, every vote matters. http://www.sptimes.com/2004/09/05/Decision2004/Small_groups_seize_a_.shtml ACTION ALERT -- HOW YOU CAN HELP THE NJDC SHOW THAT KERRY IS BEST FOR ISRAEL 1) Help make NJDC materials available at your synagogue for the High Holidays! Contact eric@njdc.org for more info. 2) Join the NJDC for one of our weekly events: a Meetup, a phone banking night, or (coming soon) a local canvassing night 3) Write letters to the Jewish Exponent (or your local paper), to explain why Kerry is best for Israel 4) Host a house party (dinner table discussion!) with your friends and family to talk about the candidates and Israel. 5) Host an NJDC Movie Night!: Bring your friends and family together to watch an election related movie (we can lend you a Kerry DVD put out by ACT, Outfoxed, or Farenheit 911), and then talk about the issues! BE PART OF NJDC PHILLY!: --Tuesday, September 14th, 5 p.m. – NJDC Phone Banking, 1800 JFK Blvd., Suite 502. --Tuesday, September 14th, 7 p.m. – Grassroots for America screens Robert Greenwald’s “Unconstitutional”. For more information about purchasing tickets for this fundraiser, contact theatretickets@grassrootsforamerica.us. L’Shana Tova! The start of 5765 is with Rosh Hashana, which begins Wednesday evening. SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, October 13th, 7:15-9 p.m. at the Kaiserman JCC -- the NJDC will take part in a debate sponsored by the Kaiserman, Klein, and Gershman JCC's on Judaic Values in the Presidential Election, moderated by Jane Eisner of the Philadelphia Inquirer. You are then invited to stay at the JCC to watch the third presidential debate.
Daniel E. LOEB, eMail: daniel.loeb at verizon.net