Panel Reflects on Jewish Heritage, Political Challenges
Three women shared their experience as Jewish women and lawmakers.
It was a brisk, yet bright Sunday morning in Freehold for friends, family and local residents attending a panel discussion at the Jewish Heritage Museum. Leading the panel, titled “Jewish Women in Politics,” was moderator Loretta Rosen. Rosen introduced three notable women in the political arena invited to share their Jewish heritage and experiences of being a woman in government service. The event was held in commemoration of Women’s History Month, observed nationally during the month of March. State Assemblywoman Amy Handlin, Freeholder Amy Mallet and Freehold Township Committeewoman Barbara McMorrow shared stories of their family background and gave audience members insight on the importance of family values in working through the …
