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Panel Discussions

Can A Law Truly Mandate Family Communication?

Prop 4 would amend the constitution to prohibit abortion for unemancipated minors until 48 hours after a physician notifies the minor’s parent, legal guardian or, if parental abuse has been reported, an alternative adult family member. 

Prop 4 Puts our teens at risk. 

Panel: Judy Chu, Chair California State Board of Equalization
Christine Chavez, Southern California Organizer No on Prop 4
Lee Saltz, Health Educator & LAUSD Consultant

Moderator:  Lindsey Horvath, President Hollywood NOW and President, NWPC/LA Westside Political Caucus

Where:  NCJW
543 N. Fairfax Ave.L.A. 90036

Bring your lunch - we serve refreshments

Dates: Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Event Price: Free
Organization: National Council of Jewish Women/Los Angeles
Other Organizations/ Sponsors: Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, Campaign for Teen Safety, Hollywood NOW
Venue: National Council of Jewish Women/Los Angeles
543 N. Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: 323-852-8503
Web Site: www.ncjwla.org
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Israel
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Religion
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Jewish voices had joined both sides of the bitter and costly Proposition 8 debate leading up to Election Day. Reform and Conservative leaders largely condemned the stripping of civil rights from a fellow minority population, while Orthodox officials praised constitutional protection for the biblical definition of marriage.

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No one has gone unscathed by the convulsions of the global economy. Even the wealthy are losing money -- and if they cut their charitable giving, it is likely to ripple across the Jewish nonprofit sector

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