The combined Beth El Hebrew congregation and Agudis Achim Synagogue at a candidate forum and brunch, (from left): Vivian Watts (D-39); Jerry Foltz, Democratic candidate for the 40th Delegate District; Terrence W. Modglin, Independent Green candidate for the 49th District; Gail Parker, Independent Green candidate for the 43rd District; Jay Jarvis, Beth El Hebrew Brotherhood; Robert H. Brink (D-48); Kaye Kory (D-38); Marcus Simone, Democratic candidate for the 53rd District; Alfonzo Lopez (D-49); John Tollaris, Agudis Achim Men’s Club; Ed Deitsch, Democratic candidate for the 42nd District; Mark Sickles (D-43); Rob Krupicka (D-45); Scott Surovell (D-34); and Charniele Herring (D-46). Photo Contributed
Congregants of both Agudas Achim Synagogue, 2908 Valley Drive, and the Beth El Hebrew Congregation, 3830 Seminary Road, gathered at Beth El Hebrew for brunch and a political forum Sunday, Oct. 13.
The Brotherhood of Beth El Hebrew and the Agudas Achim Men's Club sponsored the event where candidates, current delegates and their opponents from Alexandria and the surrounding communities talked on issues of interest in Alexandria and Fairfax County.