New Israel Fund Sukkot Luncheon with Amnon Rubinstein

Knowledge is Power: Freedom of Information in Israel

Wednesday, October 3, 12:30-2pm

Central Synagogue, 652 Lexington Avenue (55th Street entrance)

Professor Amnon Rubinstein is a former member of Knesset, an author and a law scholar.  He founded the Shinui political party, and served as Minister of Education, among other positions.  Currently a visiting scholar at Columbia University, Professor Rubinstein is a regular commentator on constitutional matters in Israel, and an op-ed writer for Ha'aretz.  He will speak on the issue of transparency in Israel's democratic institutions, and the Movement for Freedom of Information's work to empower NGOs through access to information.

$30, kosher lunch. Please prepay by October 1 at 10am. If you prefer to pay by phone please call 212.613.4400.