Israeli generato speak at synagogue

Congregation B'nai Emet will host Israeli Gen. Uri Ram at the Sabbath service at 8 p.m. tonight, Fri., April 27, at 4645 Industrial St., No. 2C, Simi Valley.

Ram, who commanded Israeli Air Force troops from 1988-91, will speak about his experiences as a commander and give an analysis of Hezbollah's war on Israel.

In his role as brigadier general, Ram oversaw 30,000 personnel, 70 units and four military schools. His training includes Israeli Defense Forces Command and Staff School, and a master's degree at the Israel National Defense College.

The service, to be led by Rabbi Michele Paskow and Cantor Michael Russ, will celebrate Israel's 59th year of independence as a modern country and will include special readings and songs about the land of Israel.

For more information, call (805) 581-3723 or visit www.congregtionbnaiemet.org.