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Community Association Endows UAlbany Center for Jewish Studies Program

Contact: Karl Luntta (518) 437-4980

ALBANY, N.Y. (November 17, 2003) -- The Colonie Jewish Community Association has donated $20,000 to the UAlbany Center for Jewish Studies to endow a fund that sponsors an annual education program.

The program's educational lectures, discussions and activities, highlighting topics about Jewish life and culture, will take place in Colonie. The program underscores the center's goal of promoting a deeper understanding of the social, religious and historical dimensions of Jewish life. By including topics such as Jewish art, music and culture, the program seeks to attract a broad range of participants of all ages and backgrounds from the Capital Region. The partnership provides an academic forum for individuals who are interested in enriching their knowledge about Jewish culture, and supporting the core mission of the University - to educate and advance knowledge in society.

The endowment was made at a reception in honor of the Colonie Jewish Community Association held at UAlbany in October. For more information on the UAlbany Center for Jewish Studies, contact Yoel Hirschfeld, (518) 591-8514.

 

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