Murphy to speak at Hamden synagogue's peace and justice service – New Haven Register

Posted By on February 28, 2017

HAMDEN >> U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., will be the guest speaker Friday as the honoree at this years Robert E. Goldburg Peace and Justice Service, held by Congregation Mishkan Israel.

Rabbi Herbert Brockman said of Murphy, We want to honor him as he honors us his insistence on justice and concern for all the people in Connecticut is exemplary and we believe reflects the best of our values as a people and as a nation.

The service is named for a former rabbi of Mishkan Israel, who launched the annual service in 1967. Past speakers have included Harrison Salisbury, Robert Jay Lifton, Daniel Ellsberg, Julian Bond and the Rev. William Sloane Coffin. Goldburg retired in 1982.

The service at the synagogue at 785 Ridge Road will begin at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 203-288-3877.

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