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20th Annual Women's Interfaith Forum Sponsored byTemple B'nai Abraham Social Action & Sisterhood

Since 1994, the Temple B’nai Abraham Women’s Interfaith Forum, celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., gathers women from greater Essex County to share a vegetarian meal, prepared by 
the women of TBA’s Sisterhood, and discussion about issues that are of interest to women of all backgrounds. Many guests are repeat participants and have attended this event over the years. Acquaintances have turned into friendships through the years as many returning invitees look forward to this yearly event.     

20th Annual Women's Interfaith Forum, Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 6:45 PM, Topic: Human Trafficking: Why Should I Care? It’s a Local Problem , not Just a Global Issue! Sponsored by The Social Action  Committee and the Sisterhood of Temple B'nai Abraham 

Temple B'nai Abraham,  300  E. Northfield Rd., Livingston, NJ (entrance 
on E. Cedar St.)Come hear from a knowledgeable panel what Human Trafficking is, why it should matter to you, and what you can do about it! Panel includes:

-Melanie Roth Gorelick -  Director of the Community Relations Committee of Greater MetroWest NJ.

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-Ingrid Johnson, RN, MSN - Member of the  NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking and mother 
of a human trafficking  survivor

-James J. King- Director of Social Concerns for the NJ Catholic Conference

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-Keyla M. Munoz -Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Newark Division Victim Specialist.

Did you know?

  • Human Trafficking is a rapidly growing criminal industry second only to drug dealing?
  • New Jersey is a prime location because it is a major national 
    and international transportation and shipping corridor.
  • An increase in HT is associated with large sporting events such as the 
    upcoming Super Bowl.

A vegetarian/dairy buffet supper will be served. Reservations required. There is no charge for this event, but  seating is limited to an invitation through your church, synagogue, mosque or faith group. For information call 
Temple office at 973-994-2290 or email tbainfo@tbanj.org Snow date: January 23





















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