Hearing DetailsCombatting Antisemitism

Event Details

Status:

Canceled

Event Date:

Monday, April 7, 2025

Start Time:

1:00 PM

Location:

Newton City Hall

Event Description

Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism - Commission Meeting #6

Representative Simon Cataldo & Senator John C. Velis, Co-Chairs

Newton City Hall
War Memorial Auditorium
1000 Commonwealth Ave.
Newton Centre, MA 02459

Amended April 3, 2025, 1 PM

AGENDA

Roll Call
Welcome Remarks from Mayor Ruthanne Fuller
Approve Prior Meeting Minutes: March 11, 2025
Opening Statements of the Chairs, Announcements, and Reminder of Special Commission’s Commitment to Principles of Free Speech and Civil Liberties – Sen. Velis and Rep. Cataldo
Overview of Meeting Agenda
Presentation – Eric Olshan, Former U.S. Attorney, Western District of Pennsylvania, lead prosecutor in U.S. v. Robert Bowers (Tree of Life Synagogue Case)
Discussion on the Orthodox Perspective on Antisemitism – Ariella Hellman, Director of Government Affairs Agudath Israel of America, New England Office
Public Comment
Adjourn

Meeting Materials

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Hearing DetailsCombatting Antisemitism

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