ETZ JIAC Talk

Etz Chayim’s Jewish and Israel Action Committee (Etz JIAC) invites you to join us at 11am on Sunday November 7, 2021 for a discussion with California Assemblyman and Etz Chayim member, Marc Berman.

Speaker: California Assemblymember, Marc Berman

Marc’s last visited with us in October 2020. He will update us on the more recent accomplishments and activities of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, including important work on California AB101 and its guardrails which mandates an Ethnic Studies course for high school graduation in 2030. He will discuss the importance and challenges in building coalitions with other caucuses, and the balancing act in addressing potentially controversial topics affecting both Jews and other ethnic groups. Marc is ideally positioned to address California’s relationship with issues of Jewish and Israeli concern. He would also love to answer questions on any topics regarding the California – Israel relationship.

Marc Berman was elected to the California Assembly in November 2016 to represent the 24th District, which includes southern San Mateo County and northern Santa Clara County in the heart of Silicon Valley. In the Assembly, Marc serves as chair of the Committee on Elections and the Select Committee on the Census.

He also chairs the Select Committee on the Master Plan for Higher Education in California, which is taking a methodical review of the 1960 Master Plan to ensure that California’s higher education system works for students in the 21st century economy.

Marc has authored legislation in the Assembly covering a diversity of issues, including elections, the 2020 Census, education, youth mental health, sexual assault, firearm safety, deep fakes, housing, and the environment. In his first five years in office, Marc has sent 62 bills to the Governor and has had one of the highest rates of success in the Legislature.

Participation is free. To join, please register here.

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