Steven and Carolyn Sherman, retired CIA personnel, will give their perspectives on past and current U.S. foreign policy, specifically in regard to Afghanistan, at the Dec. 20 meeting of the Foreign Policy Supper Club.
The club meets monthly at 6 p.m. in the Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Road. It is open to anyone interested in discussing nuances of foreign policy.
The $9 admission includes dinner. Space is limited so reservations are required by Thursday.
The Jewish Federation’s Mitzvah Day luncheon, which brings together members of Hadassah and the Chai Steppers, will be held Tuesday, Dec. 21, at noon at the center.
Guests will enjoy a traditional meal of brisket, latkes, peas, applesauce and heavenly chocolate cake.
Harpist Tiffany Envid will play for the luncheon. She is a founding member of the Chattanooga Harp Ensemble, is the harp instructor at Westmore Music Academy and is a member of the American Harp Society.
Luncheon participants are asked to bring toiletries and toys for donation to the Ronald McDonald House as well as canned goods for the Chattanooga Area Food Bank.
Tickets are $7, and reservations must be made by Thursday.
To RSVP for either event, contact Ann Treadwell, 493-0270 ext. 13, or e-mail atreadwell@jewishchatta nooga.com.
All Jewish Federation programs are open to the public regardless of religious affiliation.