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First Amendment Dinner considers free speech in an election year

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photo Shelley Rose, the Anti-Defamation League’s interim Southeast regional director, will be the keynote speaker for the ninth annual First Amendment Dinner, an event that doubles as a forum for honoring veterans, at 6 tonight, Sept. 8, at the Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace. Her topic is “Can They Really Say That? Protecting Our First Amendment Rights.” “In this presidential election year, we feel that it is extremely important for the public to understand the importance of keeping the freedoms we have grown to enjoy and to respect those who serve our country in order to keep these freedoms,” says Michael Dzik, Jewish Federation executive director. Cost is $14. Space is limited. RSVP to 423-493-0270, ext. 10, or rsvp@jewishchattanooga.com.

Shelley Rose, the Anti-Defamation League’s interim Southeast regional director, will be the keynote speaker for the ninth annual First Amendment Dinner, an event that doubles as a forum for honoring veterans, at 6 tonight, Sept. 8, at the Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace.

Her topic is “Can They Really Say That? Protecting Our First Amendment Rights.”

“In this presidential election year, we feel that it is extremely important for the public to understand the importance of keeping the freedoms we have grown to enjoy and to respect those who serve our country in order to keep these freedoms,” says Michael Dzik, Jewish Federation executive director.

Cost is $14. Space is limited.

RSVP to 423-493-0270, ext. 10, or rsvp@jewishchattanooga.com.