Debate Watch Party October 7, 2008

"According to the generation, so goes the leader."
—Talmud Bavli, Arakhin 7a

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On October 7, 2008 millions of viewers will tune into the second U.S. Presidential Debate. Where will you be? Join us in San Francisco on October 7th for the Bay Area Presidential Election Debate Watch Party as we come together to hear Democracy roar on a 50 foot video wall! Watch history in the making as you hear the candidates’ priorities and plans for making change, and decide how you’ll create change in your world in the New Year. Immediately following the debate, experts will give you the non-partisan must-knows on crucial upcoming ballot measures.

Where: Jillian’s at Metreon, 101 4th Street between Mission and Howard, SOMA, SF

When: Tuesday, October 7th, 5:30pm-9:00pm (Debate starts at 6:00pm)

Cost: FREE, and the first 100 people to arrive will enjoy a drink on us.

The event will include:
Election trivia and BINGO
Voter registration tables
Education about state and local ballot measures
free appetizers, and a specially brewed Rosh Hashanah cocktail!

For more information and to register, visit us at http://www.debatewatch2008.blogspot.com/.

Parties are happening simultaneously in Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington D.C. At least 1,000 people will be participating across the nation!

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Hosted by: the AJWS-AVODAH Partnership, Progressive Jewish Alliance, The Hub at JCCSF, Congregation Emanu-El Young Adults Community.

Local co-sponsors include: LGBT Alliance and Young Adults Division of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties, Jewish Community Relations Council, 510: Calling All East Bay Jews.

National co-sponsors include: Hazon, JDub Records, Jewish Funds for Justice, Panim, and Professional Leaders Project.

AJWS and AVODAH are tax-exempt organizations under the Internal Revenue Code and as such they do not engage in propaganda, influence legislation, or participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office. This is a non-political, and thus non-partisan, event that promotes AJWS and AVODAH's mission of advancing social justice.

Official Website: http://www.debatewatch2008.blogspot.com