WASHINGTON--A selection of Jewish groups will be meeting with Obama transition officials on Thursday to discuss domestic and international issues. Among the transition officials expected to attend include Mike Strautmanis, chief of staff for Valerie Jarrett, who will oversee liasions with special interest groups; Jim Messina, incoming White House chief of staff and Dan Shapiro, who is among those handling transition chores on Middle East issues. During the presidential campaign Shapiro helmed outreach to Jewish groups.