JCC to host Israeli educator/activist Wednesday

YOUNGSTOWN

The Youngstown Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, will host Galia Sabar, chairwoman of the African Studies Department of Tel Aviv University, at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the multipurpose room.

Galia is also a human rights activist who has fought for the rights of African refugees and immigrants living in Israel. In 2009, she became the first Israeli to win the prestigious Unsung Heroes Award by the Dalai Lama. 

Wine and cheese will be served. The cost is $7 for members and $10 for nonmembers. For tickets, call 330-746-3251 ext. 195. For information, contact Noam Weinstain at 330-746-3251 ext. 159.