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.