President Truman and Israel
Riva Gambert, Director, The Partnership for Israel of the Jewish Federation of the East BayJoe Epstein, President, Sierra Steel Trading LLP; Member, Commonwealth Club Board of Governors - Moderator
Gambert will tell the fascinating story of how President Truman came to support the creation of the state of Israel on the heels of World War II despite the long-standing objection by the U.S. State Department.
MLF: Middle EastLocation: SF Club OfficeTime: 11:30 a.m. check-in, noon programCost: $20 standard, MEMBERS FREE, students free (with valid ID)Program Organizer: Celia Menczel