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While Jews for Judaism (Missionary Impossible, March 22) staff present themselves in such a straight manner as to make their outreach success to young Jews (who are at highest risk for victimization by conversion campaigners) unlikely, they do offer an important if symbolic counter to legions of Jews for Jesus and numerous Christian church activists who spend tens of millions of dollars and untold work and volunteer hours annually targeting young MOTs. In the last year paid films placed by Jews for Judaism on YouTube have offered an important countermeasure to multitudes of Jews for Jesus and Aroodawakening ads placed on YouTubes pages where films of Jewish content, especially Shoah subject matter, are viewed. Using still pictures, Aroodawakening promotes the ancient canard that Jews and Romans caused Jesus crucifixion, and that Jews today are guilty of this crime. But this was great! I burst out laughing on reading that rabbi Skobac spent his first five years at Northwestern University shunning Judaism and advocating for human rights, even going on a three-week hunger strike. All power to the people, Rav Skobac! By advocating for human rights, the rabbi engaged in a very basic core Jewish value. For him to look back and say that he was shunning Judaism, inferred for not observing kashrut, Shabbat or putting on tefillin, is goofy. Each of the main groups of American Jews today has no shortage of human rights activism to choose from. We are landsmen across the denominational divide, from Renewal to Orthodox; the younger Jews who attend independent minyanim; and Jews who synagogue hop for services; and secular Jews. To not engage in supporting basic human rights needs is antithetical to Jewishness. Amidst our new cars, high-tech communication tools, social networking and vacations, theres need: Poverty, hunger, insufficient health care, education, literacy, clothing, shelter, homelessness, drug addiction, alcoholism, youth at high risk, disabled and elderly in need, millions in prison, and hundreds of thousands of survivors of shootings. Be a real Torah Jew! Help heal the world (tikkun olam) by volunteering (tzedakah)! If not now, when? Akiva Kenny Segan Seattle
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On Tuesday, April 16, Northwest Yeshiva High School students, staff, and friends participated in the schools third annual Walk for Israel. They heard from Hen Mazzig, StandWithUs Northwests shaliach before walking to Island Crust Caf for a pizza lunch. The walk was created in 2011 by NYHS alumna Sarah Varon, and was sponsored this year by the NYHS student council, Island Crust Caf, StandWithUs Northwest, Hadassah, and NCSY.
The persons primary function is to run the agency that they get paid for, but they cannot have a blind eye to whats happening in the total community, because what happens to one affects the other. Josh Gortler, former Kline Galland CEO, on Seattles Jewish leadership changeover. Read the story on page 6.
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Rabbi Binyamin Biber, one of only a dozen Humanistic rabbis in the U.S., will lead a Shabbaton with the Secular Jewish Circle this weekend. At a secular Shabbat service Friday night at 6:30, Biber will speak on Spirituality: Deepening the Experience of Our Jewishness. On Saturday night at 7:30, hell address Pursuing Justice: Secular Humanist Approaches to Tikkun Olam. On Sunday at 10 a.m., he will present on Humanistic Jewish Parenting: Identity and Development in a Multicultural Society. In the Wallingford, Seattle area. Call Judi at 206-356-1814 for more information and the location. As a consequence of these anniversaries and the symbolism and significance of these dates, anti-government extremist groups, such as militia groups, may target April 19, the ADL said. Neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups have a history of staging events on or close to April 20. The low-tech nature of the device used in Boston a pressure cooker that relays shrapnel upon explosion suggests the attacker was not part of a sophisticated network, said David Schanzer, a terrorism expert at Duke University. The only thing we do know is the amount of damage and destruction and power these bombs have, Schanzer said. It was a successful bomb but it didnt bring the buildings down. That tells you something about the bomber and the
Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation welcomes scholar-in-residence Nigel Savage, founder of Jewish environmental organization Hazon, to lead a Shabbaton on Jews, Food and Contemporary Life. Savage will lead multiple discussions and study sessions, including The Jewish Omnivores Dilemma on Friday night, Why Be Jewish if I Can Just be a Good Person? on Saturday afternoon, and Eco Judaism and the Art of Bicycle Riding Sunday morning, followed by an Earth Day bike ride. For more information and to register, visit www.h-nt.org/our-congregation/learning/SIR.
on behalf of Iran have stepped up plans to attack Jewish and Israeli targets, partially in response to increased pressure on Iran over its suspected nuclear weapons program. There has also been evidence since Obamas 2008 election of intensified domestic violence by anti-government and white supremacist groups. The Anti-Defamation League in an April 8 security bulletin noted that the week of April 20 Hitlers birthday is a period of heightened alert due to the history of right-wing violence that coincides with it. The violence includes the 1993 storming of the Branch Davidian complex in Waco, Texas, and the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, both on April 19.
types of materials used. If a group was determined and capable of planting a bomb in this particular spot, it would want to use the most sophisticated bomb they were capable of creating. Schanzer was careful to qualify even that insight, saying there were some scenarios in which a sophisticated group might consider using a crude device. Such caution derives from multiple speculations over the years that ultimately have embarrassed their purveyors and in some cases had dire consequences. Some experts at first blamed the bombing of the Oklahoma City federal building on Muslim extremists, but anti-government extremists were found to be the culprits. Law enforcement authorities leaked the name of Richard Jewell, a private secu-
rity guard, as a person of interest following the 1996 bombing attack at the Atlanta Olympics. Though Jewell ultimately was vindicated, he spent the rest of his life trying to regain a semblance of normalcy. Jewell died in 2007 at 44. Matthew Levitt, a former FBI analyst who now directs the Washington Institute for Near East Policys counterterrorism project, said he expected more information would soon become available. Agents were scouring the bombing area for DNA and reviewing the wealth of video likely collected by hundreds of marathon watchers. When something does go boom, theres no one better than the FBI at this, Levitt said. Theres a tremendous number of people working on this all over the world.
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From the Jewish Transcript, April 17, 1992. Members of Seattles Sephardic community marched from Congregation Ezra Bessaroth to Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the edict ordering the Jewish expulsion from Spain on March 31, 1492. Photo by Judy Lash Balint.
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With the turnover of so many toplevel Jewish professionals in our community, what should agencies be looking for in their new leadership? Josh Gortler, who spent 37 years as CEO of the Caroline Kline Galland and Associates nursing and senior-care facilities, has a unique insight into this Jewish community. It is not a job, it is a commitment, Gortler told JTNews. The persons primary function is to run the agency that they get paid for, but they cannot have a blind eye to whats happening in the total community, because what happens to one affects the other. Three major organizations, the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, Jewish Family Service of Greater Seattle and the Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle hope to announce new leaders in the coming months. As was reported in the April 5 issue of JTNews, a half dozen synagogues are seeking new rabbis or executive directors as well. A Jewish professional, Gortler noted, is representing not only their own institution, but theyre representing the entire Jewish community. Were all part of the kehilla. And being part of the kehilla, the community, Gortler said, means support of everyones religious observance or lack thereof and other organizations within the community. Your institution has to be number uno, but you cannot move your eye from the rest of the community, he said. Judy Neuman, CEO of the Stroum Jewish Community Center, echoed many of Gortlers sentiments. I hope that theyre creative thinkers [and] I hope that they would put a high premium on true, community collaboration, she said, both in terms of strategically thinking about the community more holistically and working together to serve those needs. Neuman pointed to her own experience of having worked in the corporate world for many years, and as a lay leader in the Jewish community, which gave her good insights into both. She said she hoped that local agencies might take a look at someone with similar experience. That gave me a big running start, and it also helped me think communally and not only just the JCC, she said. In its search for a new chief executive, representatives from the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle conducted close to 100 interviews not of candidates, but of community members, donors, non-donors, partners, rabbis, etcetera, etcetera, said Robin Boehler, who with Andrew Cohen co-chairs the Federations CEO search committee. Those meetings resulted in a list of
nearly unanimous attributes: Thinking and acting strategically, communicating effectively, inspiring others in building commitment, and leading and managing change, Boehler said. Given the Federations flagging or flat community campaigns over the past several years, excelling at all of these attributes and growing the campaign could be a tall order, but Boehler thinks the right candidate is out there. The bent of this search is not just to find someone who can manage and run the Federation, she said. Its to lead the Federation and the community, and to be someone who communicates incredibly well back and forth, in and out, and every direction what the value of having a Jewish Federation in a community like ours can bring. The new CEO will replace Richard Fruchter, who stepped down from the position in July 2012 after six years in the position. The Federations chief operating officer, Nancy Greer, has held the position of interim CEO while the search has been underway. The search has narrowed to four candidates, Boehler said, with each either planning to visit Seattle or having already visited to meet with the full search committee. If all goes well, well narrow it to a smaller field and well bring them again in May, Boehler said, with the hopes of announcing a new CEO by mid-June and a start date as close as possible to July 1. Jewish Family Service has big shoes to fill when its CEO of 29 years, Ken Weinberg, retires from the position in June. Right now, the search, which began in October, has narrowed from 10 interviewed to two. JFS hopes to announce its final candidate by the end of this month. Im very excited about the two candidates, said Emily Alhadeff, JFSs board president. Theyre both great and both different from each other. They are also very different from their would-be predecessor. Were not even trying to find another Ken, Alhadeff said, because that person does not exist. Weinberg was instrumental in building up an agency that, when he came on as a geriatric social worker in 1975, had 15 employees and a budget of approximately $500,000. Today, close to 200 people work for JFS, with a budget approaching $9 million and a much wider array of programs for a much larger population in need of emergency or social services. One of Kens strongest assets is he really empowers the people who work with him, Alhadeff said. Every single staff person in that building, or who works for JFS, truly believes in the mission, and I think thats what also makes JFS so strong.
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Simone, Maytal and Emunah play in a drum circle at a Merkaz Hanukkah event.
families and organizations and resources, letting families discover how, where, and with whom they want to do Jewish. Attracting participants from young adults with and without children to older adults, Mercaz Seattle (www.mercazseattle.org) is a learning and gathering center founded and run by Rabbi Avi and Rachel Rosenfeld in their North Seattle home. Rachel describes Mercaz as open Orthodox, borrowing an idea started by Rabbi Avi Weiss in New York. My husband and I have always been interested in different models for Jewish engagement, she said. Mercaz began as a monthly melaveh malka (traditional meal after the end of Shabbat) to which 12 to 40 people would come for an evening of music, stories, and
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An Afternoon with Charles Fox takes place on April 28 at 2 p.m. at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island. For more information, visit www.sjcc.org.
The humble man behind Killing Me Softly and The Love Boat will tell the story of his life in music.
for the 200th anniversary of the birth of that legendary Polish composer. He conducted it in Gdansk for an audience of 22,000 at the birthplace of the countrys Solidarity movement. That same year, Fox scored the documentary film 100 Voices: A Journey Home, a powerful exploration of Jewish cultural history in Poland (it played at the 2011 Seattle Jewish Film Festival). In it, he joined his own synagogue rabbi, Nathan Lam, and over 300 others in walking paths his own father had known as a child. Fox composed an oratorio for orchestra, baritone soloist, chorus and childrens chorus
called Lament and Prayer, a setting of Pope John Pauls message of atonement to the Jewish People (the one he tucked into the Western Wall in Jerusalem). It was a very significant thing, Fox said, to conduct the world premier at the Warsaw Opera House with the Poland National Opera Company Chorus and Orchestra. Right now, Fox is eagerly anticipating a return to Poland. Hes been commissioned to compose a piece for the 2014 opening of the new Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw. Earlier this month, Joan and Charles Fox celebrated with a synagogue in Stamford, Conn., where a Torah from his fathers home synagogue in Poland has come to stay. Every Jew from that town perished, Fox said, grateful that his father made it out before the worst. One man in the town preserved that Torah wrapped in a horse blanket. Fox has received a lifetime achievement award from the Society of Composers and Lyricists. He chairs the music branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Hes been honored by the Polish Ministry of Culture for contributions to the arts and rebuilding PolishJewish relations. I have no less an excitement now than I did when I was I starting out, Fox said. The work makes me feel just as passionate and young.
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The words Jewish and homeschooling are not frequently seen together, especially outside of the Orthodox community, but the idea appealed to North Seattle resident Deb Harrick the moment it was planted in her head. It was such an unusual thingI was always explaining [it], says Deb, adding there is no one way to homeMember of school. Homeschoolers are Deb Harrick like Jews, she jokes, with three the Tribe The Seattle Jewish Homeschoolers Hanukkah party featured local musical group the opinions for two people. Sababas, who are hiding in the back row. Deb and Tod Harricks yearned for a Jewish component to eduShe has been actively involved for eight kids, Jasmine, 9, and Eliana, 7, have never cation. She also currently teaches music at years. Its the only secular game in town, attended a conventional school. When Kadimas Sunday school. explains the North Seattle native, an Jasmine was a baby, they joined a cooperBy chance, the family went to a Conalumna of Hale High School and the Uniative preschool at North Seattle Commugregation Beth Shalom event where she versity of Washington. Most homeschoolnity College. Deb was getting a teaching learned of another liberal Jewish homeers belong to faith-based communities. certificate (which is not the case for all schooling family. A different issue arose around the kids homeschooling parents). Deb says she was in heaven, and she formal Jewish education. It felt really I loved being a mom [and] being with quickly started the Seattle Jewish Homehard to make the homeschooling choice, the kids so much that Tod suggested it, schoolers group, which includes a number especially with the Seattle Jewish Commushe says. I never even thought about it of SHG families, several of whom had not nity School in the neighborhood. or knew about it. But it made sense. We been actively Jewish before. Im leaving community behind, Deb had always done things a little bit differThe Harricks have hosted a number remembers feeling. It was sort of bitterent anyway. of holiday-related events, including a sweet. She discovered Seattle Homeschool homeschool seder and a Hanukkah party. Having worked for Jewish federations, Group (SHG) with a couple hundred famDeb estimates there are 35 to 40 families United Jewish Appeal and active in Judailies, an active listserve, regular meetings, involved. Twenty came to the last event. ism since her teen years in BBYO, Deb and classes for kids at a community center.
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Its still a small group, but it is outgrowing their house. The whole family enjoys acting, and their flexible schedule allows for weekday afternoon rehearsals. Jasmine appeared recently in The Music Man at the 5th Avenue Theater (see the MOT column We love our music and we love our food, Feb. 8, 2013), and you can see the whole family this summer in KitsapForest Theaters spring-summer musical, Narnia: The Lion, The Witch andthe Wardrobe. For more information, contact seattlejewishhomeschoolers@gmail.com
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What should we talk about, business or charity? Joseph Abolafia asked me when I called him last week at Salon Joseph, his hair salon. Since the Seattle native had just finished running the annual City of Hope (COH) fundraising Mah Jongg tournament, we started there. The tournament, held at Bellevues Temple Bnai Torah, raised $8,000 for diabetes research at the California charitable hospital. COH has been an Abolafia family affair. My mother [Betty] was involved in City of Hope, before her death from cancer, says Joseph, and he and his two sisters, Marilyn Shulman and Vicki Lynn Babani were inspired by her. Even
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Four Shabbat afternoon Pirke Avot classes remain: April 20 and 27 and May 4 and 11, at 6 p.m. at Congregation Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath, 5145 S Morgan St., Seattle. Each class can be enjoyed as a stand-alone and no prior Hebrew knowledge is required. To honor Shabbat, please no cell phones, and written or electronic notes. Free.
Christian movements, and from without by the cultures we learned in college to call classical, the voices of those who received the traditions wisdom remain alive in Pirke Avot.
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Rasheda Ali, the daughter of the famous boxing icon and legend, Muhammad Ali, paid a visit to the companys laboratories at its site at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem in August 2012. She is also a board adviser to BrainStorm. Her father has been coping with the debilitating effects of Parkinsons disease for many years. Rasheda Ali is known internationally for her advocacy work to further research in the area of neurodegenerative diseases and published the book Ill Hold Your Hand So You Wont Fall: A Childs Guide to Parkinsons Disease (Merit, 2011).
While in Israel, Ali met with Karussis and Prof. Tamir Ben-Hur, a professor of neurology at Hadassah to learn about their most recent successes in the treatment of these brain diseases. In an interview about the visit, Ali told Foxnewsinsider.com she does this work to help everyone afflicted with these diseases. Here at BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics, we are trying to get those answers for millions of people, she said. Im their voice. Weve been in clinical trials for BrainStorm for years. But going from pre-clinical to clinical is major for us. Were getting there. BrainStorm is anticipating the approval of NurOwn by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration even as it conducts its second, more intensive Phase IIa trial using NurOwn with 12 more ALS patients. In this current phase, three cohorts of subjects are receiving increasing doses of combined injections of NurOwn, inside the muscle and inside the spinal cord. They will be followed for six months. Karussis is also leading this second phase. The company plans to begin Phase II clinical trials in 2013 in three locations in the U.S. the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and The Mayo Clinic, pending approval from the USFDA. NurOwns availability on the general Still at the same location, Salon Joseph will be doubling in size in its first-ever expansion and will be ready to open in about two weeks. They were able to take over the space next door and the timing with the economy is good, Joseph says, explaining that, truthfully, the hair business is fairly stable in bad times. People need their hair done, whether theyre working or job hunting. Plus, the salons clientele is a little more established, better able to weather the vagaries of the economy. You can read more about Joseph and his employees at www.salonjoseph.com, and more about City of Hope at www.cityofhope.org.
market for widespread use is projected to take another five years, but the applications for BrainStorms stem-cell therapy technique is also expected to benefit other diseases, including MS and Parkinsons. It will hopefully be possible to treat Parkinsons disease, Dr. Adrian Harel, the director of research and development at BrainStorm told nocamels.com, as well as Huntingtons and other nerve diseases.
Longtime JTNews correspondent and freelance journalist Janis Siegel has covered international health research for SELF magazine and campaigns for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
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Josephs dad, Jack, is a member. The tournament is my big project every year, Joseph adds. The Franklin High graduate grew up at Sephardic Bikur Holim and has been a member there in his own right since the age of 20. I feel a real connection to my community, he says. My family all grew up there. Going directly to beauty school from high school, Joseph says, I knew I wanted to be a hairdresser. He opened his first salon at age 23 in downtown Seattle and his current salon in 1985.
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My own fathers remembered voice comes alive as I write this. Dave Yellen was a kid in 1920s Beaumont, Texas, one of five sons of a learned immigrant father, the towns shochet, known as the Reverend L.M. Yellen. What I know about our familys history of learning at this season is that the little boy who became my dad so badly wanted to go play baseball on springtime Saturday afternoons that he taught himself how to start crying. His soft-hearted father fell for it, and, Im glad to report, it did his sons Jewish identity no harm. But the story speaks to the spirit of the season. The weather improves, the days grow longer. And it is that very spirit that placed the study of Pirke Avot into Sabbath afternoons all over the Jewish world. Perhaps, considering some of the tales of Chaucers pilgrims, a lot more than a kids baseball game was at stake. As it says in this intro from the Lehmann-Prins Pirke Avoth, part of Rivy Kleteniks treasured collection: When nature awakens from its winter sleep, field and meadow reflect the beauty of spring, the stately fruit trees gladden the eyes and the heart with their splendid blossoms, then man, too, feels a stirring of new life and hidden desires. In this season, therefore, as a way of restraining those awakening passions, the Sages enjoin us to read the Chapters of the Fathers, a remarkably fine collection of ethical teachings These ethics differ considerably from those of other nations, for the latter are man-made, whereas Jewish ethics emanate from God. Indeed, the compilers of chapter 1:1 of Pirke Avot trace the lineage of Jewish wisdom from Moses, hearing it straight from God on Sinai, directly to their own teachers. The often-quoted Hillel, he of the If I am not for myself, who will be for me verse, gets the last word here: Not one of his many Pirke Avot quotations, but, conveniently, his famous voice from that part of the Talmud titled Shabbat. Rabbi Hillel is asked to sum up the whole Torah on one foot. His reply works equally well for a good sport or a good student: What is hateful to you, do not do to someone else. The rest is commentary. Go and study.
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entertainment destination, the hotel features four breathtaking ballrooms that can cater events of 10 to 1,000. Contact our wedding consultants at 425 698 4240 or visit bellevue.hyatt.com. Hyatt. Youre More Than Welcome.
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Cinema Books
Cinema Books is the film bookstore of the Northwest. Collections include biographies of movie stars and directors, glamorous picture books of Hollywood, posters, stills and cards of the stars, and technical filmmaking books for the novice or professional. They also carry criticism and reference film books to lead you to movies you may have missed. Call 206-547-7667 or visit www.cinemabooks.net.
Choose one of their pre-planned menu options, or their executive chef is happy to accommodate custom menu requests. With a great location just off I-90, they offer plenty of free on-site parking. Book an event and mention this ad to receive 10 dozen complimentary hors doeuvres (minimum 50-person dinners). Not good with other offers. For more information call 425-698-6681 or visit www.seattlebellevue.embassysuites.com.
Your guests will enjoy and appreciate your beautiful chuppah, too! Custom canopies and standards are easily fabricated. Your chuppah may be simple and natural, modern and sculptural, laden with flowers, or draped in billowing satin. Dennis Warshal specializes in bringing your vision to reality! You may simply want to rent the chuppah and have your florist decorate it, or Dennis Warshal can deliver, install and decorate the chuppah for you. Dennis is a creative wedding florist, and collaborates with you to design your wedding ceremony and reception with room layouts, linens, and theatrical lighting. Looking for a local chuppah resource for your wedding? Call Dennis Warshal at 206-949-6663.
Whether its a wedding, birthday, anniversary, Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah, Embassy Suites Bellevue can help make your special day a dream come true, featuring a beautiful six-story garden atrium with lush tropical plants, river and cascading waterfalls, elegantly appointed ballrooms, delicious food, and two-room suites for your overnight guests.
The Fairmont Olympic is the center of social events in the Seattle area. Thousands of residents of the region and their families can remember celebrations that, since the roaring 20s, have been made all the more beautiful because they took place at The Olympic. They cater intimate dinners and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs with as much care and attention to detail as the largest wedding or gala. Director of Catering and Conference Services Jana Scopis and her team orchestrate Seattles most elite events. The ability to seamlessly pair the citys highest level of service with restaurant-quality cuisine in a private setting is our point of difference, says Scopis. Whether your celebration is for 50 or 300, they invite you to rediscover the elegance of Seattles HotelThe Fairmont Olympic. Please contact them for more information at www. fairmontolympiccatering.com or email catering manager Dana.Schroader@fairmont.com for a personalized tour.
streetscape with more than 250 shops, 45 restaurants and lounges, a landmark cinema, a stylish billiards and comedy club, day spas, and upscale bowling lanes all connected to the hotel via convenient sky bridges. With Asian-inspired elegance, the 17,745-square-foot grand ballroom is the largest hotel ballroom east of Lake Washington, and the third largest in Washington State. The hotel specializes in customized menus for your wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or special family occasion. Group overnight room rates are available. Please contact their catering consultants at 425-698-4240 or visit bellevue.hyatt.com.
Mercer Island in 1969 and has lived there ever since. First-class service, first-class results. 206-391-6161 maryfrimer@johnlscott.com 11040 Main St, #200, Bellevue, WA 98004.
By Karen Binder, formerly of the Madison Park Caf. Full-service professional catering for all life passages in the Jewish community for over 33 years. Let Madison Park Caf Catering help you plan and enjoy your Bar/Bat Mitzvah, wedding, rehearsal dinner, special occasion or any other simcha. Providing delicious, seasonal food, professional service, rentals, flowers, and bar service. Retail wine offered at discount prices at Binders Bottles. Contact Karen Binder at 206-324-4411 or madisonparkcafe@aol.com.
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On Seattles Eastside, nine miles from downtown Seattle, Hyatt Regency Bellevue offers 732 guestrooms and 70,000 square feet of event space. Ideally located in the heart of The Bellevue Collection, a premier urban
John L.Scott Real Estate Full-service real estate For all your Real Estate needs buying or selling give Mary a call. Mary has been with John L. Scott since 1996, achieving every year the Presidents Gold and Presidents Elite categories. She specializes in Mercer Island, the Eastside and Seattle. Born in Guatemala (fluent in Spanish) she moved to
Located on the picturesque Seattle Waterfront in the heart of Emerald city, the Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel is the ideal location to celebrate your special day. Take advantage of their outdoor patio for ceremonies and receptions, perfect for 150, or celebrate in style in the elegant state-of-the-art ballroom with seating for up to
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The Ruins
The Ruins is a private event space located near Seattle Center that has been providing catering service to Seattle and the Eastside for 20 years. They hold weddings, birthdays, business receptions or whatever
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Voted by JTNews readers as 2012s Best Ketubah Artist in Washington State, Joan Lite Miller specializes in one-ofa-kind invitations for weddings and Bnai Mitzvah, custom ketubot, English and Hebrew calligraphy, expressive hand lettering, original paper-cuts and logo design. For more information, call 206-527-6320 or visit www.onionskindesign.com.
Menashe & Sons is a full-service store featuring a large estate jewelry department, custom design jewelry, and a complete repair department for clocks, watches, and jewelry.The store has a G.I.A. gemologist on staff for a full appraisal service.It also has one of the largest diamond engagement inventories in the city of Seattle. Menashe & Sons specializes in one-of-a-kind custom jewelry pieces featuring oriental jade, Tahitian pearls, fine emeralds,
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The Event Rental Experts Stylish party rentals including: Specialty linen Glassware China Cutlery Chair covers Designer chairs Tables Unique tabletop items Catering equipment 4500 4th Ave. S, Seattle. Call 206-719-5400 or visit www.pedersens.com.
event may be called for. The staff takes great pride in fine cuisine, attentive service and custom decoration for each occasion. Guest capacity is 150 for a seated dinner and 250 for a stand-up reception. The party rooms are tastefully decorated, and filled with stylish and attractive antique furniture. They are able to accommodate any catering need away from their premises as well. From beginning to end, The Ruins will offer you and your guests a truly unique and memorable experience. You may request a catering brochure for your reference. Contact The Ruins at 206-285-RUIN or visit www.theruins.net.
John L. Scott Real Estate Buying or selling, Sandra will be there for you every step of the way! Specializing in real estate on Mercer Island and the Eastside. A life-long resident of Mercer Island and the Eastside, and an active community leader and volunteer, she understands the needs of homebuyers and real estate investors. Award winner for client satisfaction and sales volume. Committed to providing the highest level of customer service and satisfaction. Realtor and Managing Broker, 2009 Five Star award 206-949-2845 sandra@sandralevin.com www.sandralevin.com
Rabbi Jay Heyman believes all weddings should be beautiful, and should reflect the values, dreams, and spiritualities of the couple being married. Let Rabbi Heyman help you meld age-old ideals and traditions to the modern world. Part of his mission
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Book an event before 6/30/13 and receive 10 dozen complimentary hors doeuvres (min. 50 dinners, not valid with other offers) Contact our professional Catering Department at 425.698.6681 for more information or to book your next event. Embassy Suites Bellevue 3225 158th Avenue SE Bellevue, WA 98008
Plan a memorable celebration at Seattle's most noted social address. Where unparalleled service and luxury call home.
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as an ordained Reform rabbi is to create a positive sense of identity for people through the innovative use of traditional ceremonies. When you engage Rabbi Heyman to officiate at your wedding, he takes on the responsibility for the service, so you can be fully present in the magic and power of this unique and precious moment. Each ceremony is prepared carefully and with love, so that whatever happens during the wedding itself a dropped ring, a crying baby, an airplane flying overhead becomes part of the joy of the moment. Planning a wedding should be fun and joyful and so should your ceremony! Contact Rabbi Heyman by phone at 206-484-4340 or by email at rabbi@shalomspirit.org.
Spektor Dental
Wendy Shultz Spektor, DDS Best dentist 2012 Have your best smile for all of your lifecycle events. She can whiten teeth, close gaps, and replace outdated dentistry to give you a healthier, vibrant smile! Trust the dental artistry and expertise of Wendy Spektor, DDS, for your best smile. General, cosmetic, periodontal. Call today at 425-454-1322. 1545 116th Ave. NE #100, Bellevue. teamspektor@spektordental.com or visit www.spektordental.com.
The AAA Four Diamond Tulalip Resort Casino is among the premier destinations in Washington State offering luxurious accommodations, award-winning dining options, a rejuvenating spa, casino excitement, and world-class shopping. Tulalip Resort Casino offers extraordinary value with more than 30,000 square feet of flexible event space. Options range from the 15,000-square-foot Orca Ballroom to more intimate gathering spaces. Whether its customized catering, dcor requests or state-of-the-art technology, every need is addressed by a capable and conscientious staff. For more information about planning a special event at Tulalip Resort Casino please contact sales@tulalipresort.com or 360-716-6570 or visit www.tulalipresort.com.
who want a proven, water-based line of skin care and a relationship with a company that respects and values them. Its so basic its revolutionary! Viviane has been doing business for over 50 years, continuing a long tradition of the company known as Viviane Woodard. Locally owned by in Bellevue by Kathleen Spitzer, 1-800-423-3600.
A full-service day spa and 109-room inn offer room for all your guests. Make it a weekend and stay in one of their seven suites. Event packages are available and personalized with your contract. Evening parking included for guests in WAC garage. Make the Washington Athletic Club the choice for your special event. It would be their pleasure to assist you. For more information, please contact 206-464-3050 or catering@wac.net.
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Personalized. Memorable. Timeless. Plan your all-inclusive event at the Washington Athletic Club, a historic landmark in the heart of downtown Seattle. Contemporary elegance and tradition define the Club. The WAC provides everything you need for a seamless day of celebration and tradition. Their Crystal Ballroom can accommodate up to 200 guests, while other rooms offer more-personalized settings for smaller groups. Whether you want guests to dance all night or enjoy an elegant dinner, or both, they can turn an event into a distinctive experience.
Woodland Park Zoo, one of Seattles most cherished community resources, is the perfect location for your next event! Set on 92 acres with over 300 species of animal, the zoo offers 17 unique venues to host your Bar/Bat Mitzvah, holiday party, picnic, meeting, wedding, family reunion or birthday party. Funds generated by your event help support the zoos quality animal care, education programs, and field conservation projects to help preserve wildlife species and habitats in the Northwest and around the world. For more information, contact groupsales@zoo.org or 206-548-2590, or visit www.zoo.org.
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Celebrate your special simcha at the Woodmark Hotel, voted the best venue for a Bar and Bat Mitzvah by JTNews readers. At the Woodmark, they understand the importance of this cherished rite of passage. Delicious and decorative cuisine created by their culinary staff complements the magnificent shoreline and yacht harbor view seen from the Marina Room and Bayshore Room... perfect fits for a variety of party sizes. The Woodmark boasts over 9,000 square feet of versatile event space, with beautiful indoor and outdoor settings for parties, Shabbat dinners, brunches, ceremonies, and celebrations for up to 200 guests. Your guests will savor delicious and unique dishes created specifically for your event, as well as kosher-style cuisine. Contact 425-827-1986 or celebrate@thewoodmark. com and talk to a Woodmark catering manager to get started on planning your special event.
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Full service professional catering for all life passages for over 33 years. Bar/Bat Mitzvah, wedding, rehearsal dinner and any other simcha. Retail wine offered at discount price: Binders Bottles. Approved caterer of Hillel.
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Whichever candidate is hired will be walking into new financial challenges due to external realities such as the federal budget sequester and likely cuts in funding from the state legislature. Institutional funding is way down, so we need to figure out how were going to fund our programs and how were going to keep funding while doing that, Alhadeff said. Weinberg plans to continue to work with JFS in an advisory role. Like Weinberg, Maria Erlitz, head of school at the Jewish Day School in Bellevue, does not plan to walk away from the academy she helped found more than 30 years ago when she retires at the end of the school year.
Shes still in the community, said Robin Castrogiovanni, who with Mindy Geisser is leading the search committee for Erlitzs successor. Were taking our time, Castrogiovanni said of the search. We want someone who has a full complement of skills in order to come into the school. Were not trying to replace Maria with another Maria. Shes a unique individual, someone whos left a legacy. That said, JDSs adoption of whats known as inquiry-based education, which gives students the ability and leeway to use their natural curiosity to help them learn, means someone whos coming in new has to buy into the fact this is the education were providing, Castrogiovanni said. We are taking a stand to make sure that we fit into the future of education and pre-
paring our kids for the future. That doesnt appear to be a barrier, as candidates are still submitting applications for the position despite the search committee having already brought in some potential finalists to visit the campus. The committee hasnt ruled out bringing in an interim head of school if they dont find the right permanent candidate. Castrogiovanni said the committee wants to be sure its next head can properly engage both in outreach to the Jewish and non-Jewish communities as well as be an expert in educational management. And, though it probably should go without saying, the right person is someone obviously who has a passion for Jewish education.
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community at local houses of worship. Moving to Seattle a year ago to begin graduate studies at Bastyr University, Khuner-Haber says she was looking for strong, spirited, Friday night davening. Not knowing where to find it, she hosted a gathering at her house. Fifteen people came. Now the home-based egalitarian monthly services and Shabbat vegetarian potlucks attract 30 to 40 participants. Selah (www.facebook.com/ SelahSeattleMinyan) is run by a volunteer leadership team and sees itself as part of the independent minyan movement evolving around the country. The independent minyan is what the havurah movement was two generations ago, said Khuner-Haber.
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With an emphasis on the warmth of Judaism, four weekly sessions provide children with a summer experience that lasts a lifetime. Field trips, creative activities, swimming and more! For ages 412, this program is suitable for kids from all backgrounds and affiliations. Special boys camp for ages 814. www.CampGanIsraelSeattle.com Rabbi Kavka 206-730-2775 info@chabadofseattle.org
Hebrew Hoops
The goal of Hebrew Hoops is to promote basketball skill development while also providing a forum for Jewish youth to form friendships among each other. Hebrew Hoops is a platform for Jewish youth to interact with Jewish role models and learn what it means to be a Jewish athlete today. SamFein.HebrewHoops@gmail.com 206-856-2528 www.HebrewHoops.com
The Union Hill Ranch is offering an Introduction to Horsemanship for riders 610 years of age. July 9, 10, 11 (session 1) or July 16, 17, 18 (session 2) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $300 per session. They also have ongoing private lessons starting at $60 for one hour of instruction. www.theunionhillranch.com 425-868-8097
Looking for something to do during the summer that is fun, exciting and challenging? Then come row with Lake Union Crew and do something different and positive with your summer vacation. Meet new friends, learn a cool sport, and spend the day on the water. They are dedicated to providing a fun, unique, and challenging experience that you will not forget. www.LakeUnionCrew.com 206-860-4199 info@lakeunioncrew.com
URJ Camp Kalsman has something for everyone, from sports to the performing and creative arts, to nature and adventure activities. Kalsman provides campers with the opportunity to live a wholly Jewish life in their newly built facilities. A summer at Camp Kalsman is an unforgettable religious, cultural, recreational and emotional experience. www.kalsman.urjcamps.org 425-284-4484
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For a complete listing of events, or to add your event to the JTNews calendar, visit calendar.jtnews.net. Calendar events must be submitted no later than 10 days before publication. explore Pirke Avos/Ethics of Our Fathers, a tractate of the Mishna that details the Torahs views on ethics and interpersonal relationships. At the Levitins home, 6519 49th Ave. NE, Seattle. 7:309 p.m. Havdalah with Visiting Rabbi Binyamin Biber
info@secularjewishcircle.org or 206-528-1944 or secularjewishcircle.org Havdalah with Secular Jewish Circle of Puget Sound and a talk by visiting Rabbi Binyamin Biber on Pursuing Justice: Secular Humanist Approaches to Tikkun Olam. Free. In the Wallingford area, call or email for location. Gala dinner and cocktail reception honoring Ray Heacox, president and general manager of KING Broadcasting. $300. RSVP required. At the Grand Hyatt Seattle, 721 Pine St., Seattle. 79 p.m. How Did They Greet Alexander? Tel Dor: A Case Study for Ancient Multiculturalism.
Alysa Rosen at alysa@templebetham.org or 206-525-0915 or Templebe.ejoinme.org/ universitylectureseries2013 Lecture by University of Washington professor Sarah Stroup on Jews, Greeks, and Romans in the Ancient World: From Marginalization to Multiculturalism. Stroup is the director of the UW Tel Dor Archeological Excavations and Field School in Israel. $15. At Temple Beth Am, 2632 NE 80th St., Seattle.
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9:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. The Book of Jonah and The Book of Ruth
Carol Benedick at carolbenedick@bethshalomseattle.org or 206-524-0075 or bethshalomseattle.org Rabbi Kalmanofsky will give a dvar Torah on the Book of Jonah during services. Kiddush luncheon to follow. At 1:15: An exploration of Ruth and Naomis relationship as a model for the relationship between God and Israel. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle. 78:30 p.m. Lag BOmer/Havdalah in the Kesher Garden
Kim Lawson at klawson@sjcc.org or 206-388-0823 or sjcc.org Pizza and smores, singing around the campfire, activities for the kids. $5. At the Stroum JCC, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island. 7:309:30 p.m. The Joseph Story: I Am Looking for My Brothers
Marjie Cogan at marjiecogan@bethshalomseattle.org or 206-524-0075 or bethshalomseattle.org Rabbi Kalmanofsky will look at male relationships in the Joseph story. Havdalah and dessert at a private View Ridge home. RSVP for address information. Free. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle.
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Candlelighting times April 19............................ 7:46 p.m. April 26............................ 7:56 p.m. May 3............................... 8:05 p.m. May 10..............................8:15 p.m. Friday
Cantor Leah Elstein at lelstein@templebethel18.org or 253-564-7101, ext. 111 or www.templebethel18.org Help Cantor Elsteins friend, Superman Sam, a 1stgrader from Chicago who has leukemia. Family service; bring a childrens book and be recorded reading it for Sam. Come dressed as a superhero. Preservice snack at 5:30, service at 6, community potluck following. At Temple Beth El, 5975 S 12th St., Tacoma. 6 p.m. HNT Scholar in Residence Weekend: Nigel Savage
Rebecca Levy at rebecca@h-nt.org or 206-232-8555, ext. 207 or www.h-nt.org Nigel Savage is the founder of Hazon, Americas largest Jewish environmental group. Services, dvar Torah, and dinner. 8 p.m.: The Jewish Omnivores Dilemma. At Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation, 3700 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island. 6:309 p.m. Shabbat with Visiting Rabbi Binyamin Biber
info@secularjewishcircle.org or 206-528-1944 or secularjewishcircle.org Non-theistic Shabbat and potluck dinner. Rabbi Biber will speak on Spirituality: Deepening the Experience of our Jewishness. $10 suggested donation. In the Wallingford area, call or email for location. 7 p.m. Jewish High Shabbaton 2013
Ari Hoffman at thehoffather@gmail.com or jhighshabbaton-efbevent.eventbrite.com/# Jewish High Shabbaton in Seward Park with food and activities, teachers, davening and singing with a rap star, oneg, sushi making, and a surprise Saturday night activity. Prospective students welcome. Counts for Jewish High hours. $75. In Seward Park, register for details. 7:309:30 p.m. The Whipping Man
Box Office at box@taproottheatre.org or 206-781-9707 or taproottheatre.org A Jewish Confederate soldier returns from war to his house in shambles. Two former slaves greet him. As they observe Passover and remember the Jewish exodus from Egypt, their shared pasts and secrets threaten the freedom of all three men. Runs through April 27. Recommended for ages 16-plus. $25-$40. At Taproot Theatre, 204 N 85th St., Seattle.
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Rebecca Levy at rebecca@h-nt.org or 206-232-8555, ext. 207 or www.h-nt.org Savage will lead study sessions throughout the day. Check the website for details. At Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation, 3700 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island. 5 p.m. Pirke Avot with Mrs. Chanie Levitin
Mrs. Chanie Levitin at chanielevitin@gmail.com For women and girls (age 12-plus). Come and
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Rebecca Levy at rebecca@h-nt.org or 206-232-8555, ext. 207 or www.h-nt.org Savage will talk on Eco Judaism and the Art of Bicycle Riding over breakfast, followed by an Earth Day bike ride. 1 p.m.: Livnot Project think tank on Creating Healthier and More Sustainable Communities in the Jewish World and Beyond. At Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation, 3700 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island. 10 a.m.12 p.m. Chess Club Gathering Event
Sasha Mail at sashamail@msn.com or 206-722-1200 or www.tdsseattle.org Play chess with community members, students, and a special guest chess grand master. At Torah Day School of Seattle, 3528 S Ferdinand St., Seattle. 10 a.m.12 p.m. Parent Program with Secular Jewish Circle and Visiting Rabbi Binyamin Biber
info@secularjewishcircle.org or 206-528-1944 or secularjewishcircle.org Humanistic Jewish Parenting: Identity and Development in a Multicultural Society. Learn about the SJCs K-7 Sunday school that includes preparation (grades 6-7) for a secular Bar or Bat Mitzvah. On Mercer Island, call or email for exact location. 12 p.m. Dodge Ball
Ari Hoffman at thehoffather@gmail.com or SeattleNCSY.com Citywide dodge ball tournament for teens in preparation for JServe, a greater Seattle volunteering event for teens. At Jump Sky High, 1445 120th Ave. NE, Bellevue. 1 p.m. Bubbys Kitchen
Karen Ovetz at ovetz@comcast.net or 425-893-9900 (box office) or www.kpcenter.org Seattle Chapter Hadassah presents Shira Ginsburg in Bubbys Kitchen, a show about growing up in a family of Holocaust survivors and resistance fighters. Honoring lifetime members Jen Alterman and Talby Gelb. Reception following. $54. At Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 5:309 p.m. Jewish Sisterhood Annual Spring Spa
Rochie Farkash at rochie.farkash@gmail.com Aromatherapy, Feldenkrais and fashion workshops, an auction, salmon dinner, and guest speaker Miriam Lipskier on The Beauty of the Jewish Woman. $18 members, $22 non-members, $28 at the door. At Eastside Torah Center, 1837 156th Ave. NE #303, Bellevue.
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Marjie Cogan at marjiecogan@bethshalomseattle.org or 206-524-0075 or bethshalomseattle.org Edwin L. Bierman Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Amy Kalmanofsky. Kabbalat Shabbat 6-7:15 p.m., Shabbat dinner 7:15-8:15, keynote lecture 8:15 p.m. Preregistration and prepayment required for dinner by April 22. Childcare available by pre-registration. $25. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle.
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Thursday-Saturday, April 18-20 and 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. Letters to Sala Theater and art exhibit After speaking about Lady at the OK Corral on April 18, Ann Kirschner will see her first book, Salas Gift: My Mothers Holocaust Story go up on stage. Seattle Pacific Universitys Theatre Department dramatizes the content of over 300 letters received by Kirschners mother, Sala Garncarz, during her imprisonment during the war. At Seattle Pacific Universitys McKinley Hall, main stage. Tickets are $12, $10 for students and seniors, through www.spu.edu/boxoffice or 206-281-2959. Matinee on April 27 at 2 p.m. An exhibition from the Sala Garncarz Kirschner Collection will be on display in Kreider Gallery in McKinley Hall through April 30, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free.
Saturday, April 20 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, April 21 at 4 p.m. Sparks of Glory: Another Sunrise Concert In conjunction with Seattle Art Museums exhibition, Morality Tales: American Art and Social Protest, 1935-45, Music of Remembrance will perform Jake Heggies Another Sunrise, a tribute to Krystyna Zywulska, Polish resistance fighter and satirical poet. MOR will also perform Duo by Erwin Schulhoff, who perished in a camp. On Saturday at the Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave., Seattle, and on Sunday at The Commons, 402 Bjune Dr., Bainbridge Island. Free. For more information visit musicofremembrance.org.
Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 27 at 8 p.m. Hilary Hahn Concert Grammy-award winning violinist Hilary Hahn returns to Seattle for two performances of Jean Sibelius Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47 with the Seattle Symphony. Guest conductor Xian Zhang leads Overture to Karelia, Op. 10; Pascal Zavaros La Bataille de San Romano; and Beethovens Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92. At Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. Tickets $19-$142. For tickets and information, visit the box office, call 206-215-4747, or visit www.seattlesymphony.org.
Sunday, April 21 at 4 p.m. The Souls Journey CD release party Celebrate the release of Rabbi Olivier BenHaims CD, The Souls Journey: Meditation & Kabbalah, a sixstage meditation that unfolds the Kabbalistic levels of the soul as a ways to awakening. CDs available for purchase. At Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle. For more information contact Elizabeth Fagin at elizabeth@betalef.org or 206-527-9399 or betalef.org.
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Temple De Hirsch Sinai is the leading and oldest Reform congregation in the Pacic Northwest. With warmth and caring, we embrace all who 206.323.8486 enter through our doors. www.tdhs-nw.org We invite you to share our past, and help 1511 East Pike St. Seattle, WA 98122 shape our future. 3850 156th Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98006
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Attorneys
Law Office of Joseph Rome, PS Inc. 425-429-1729 jrome@josephrome.com www.josephrome.com Our law firm focuses on defending the rights of people who have been negligently injured or accused of a crime. Please contact me for a free consultation.
Insurance
Eastside Insurance Services Chuck Rubin and Matt Rubin 425-271-3101 F 425-277-3711 4508 NE 4th, Suite #B, Renton Tom Brody, agent 425-646-3932 F 425-646-8750 www.e-z-insurance.com 2227 112th Ave. NE, Bellevue We represent Pemco, Safeco, Hartford & Progressive
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Wendy Shultz Spektor, D.D.S. 425-454-1322 info@spektordental.com www.spektordental.com Emphasis: Cosmetic and Preventive Dentistry Convenient location in Bellevue
Funeral/Burial Services
Hills of Eternity Cemetery Owned and operated by Temple De Hirsch Sinai 206-323-8486 Serving the greater Seattle Jewish community. Jewish cemetery open to all preneed and at-need services. Affordable rates Planning assistance. Queen Anne, Seattle
Care Givers
HomeCare Associates A program of Jewish Family Service 206-861-3193 www.homecareassoc.org Provides personal care, assistance with daily activities, medication reminders, light housekeeping, meal preparation and companionship to older adults living at home or in assisted-living facilities.
Financial Services
Hamrick Investment Counsel, LLC Roy A. Hamrick, CFA 206-441-9911 rahamrick@hamrickinvestment.com www.hamrickinvestment.com Professional portfolio management services for individuals, foundations and nonprofit organizations.
B. Robert Cohanim, DDS, MS Orthodontics for Adults and Children 206-322-7223 www.smile-works.com Invisalign Premier Provider. On First Hill across from Swedish Hospital.
Warren J. Libman, D.D.S., M.S.D. 425-453-1308 www.libmandds.com Certified Specialist in Prosthodontics: Restorative Reconstructive Cosmetic Dentistry 14595 Bel Red Rd. #100, Bellevue
Seattle Jewish Chapel 206-725-3067 seattlejewishchapel@gmail.com Traditional burial services provided at all area cemeteries. Burial plots available for purchase at Bikur Cholim and Machzikay Hadath cemeteries.
Hospice Services
Kline Galland Hospice 206-805-1930 susanr@klinegalland.org www.klinegallandhospice.org Kline Galland Hospice provides individualized care to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of those in the last phases of life. Founded in Jewish values and traditions, hospice reflects a spirit and philosophy of caring that emphasizes comfort and dignity for the dying.
Newman Dierst Hales, PLLC Nolan A. Newman, CPA 206-284-1383 nnewman@ndhaccountants.com www.ndhaccountants.com Tax Accounting Healthcare Consulting
Michael Spektor, D.D.S. 425-643-3746 info@spektordental.com www.spektordental.com Specializing in periodontics, dental implants, and cosmetic gum therapy. Bellevue
Solomon M. Karmel, Ph.D First Allied Securities 425-454-2285 x 1080 www.hedgingstrategist.com Retirement, stocks, bonds, college, annuities, business 401Ks.
United Insurance Brokers, Inc. Linda Kosin lkosin@uib.com Trisha Cacabelos tcacabelos@uib.com 425-454-9373 F 425-453-5313 Your insurance source since 1968 Employee benefits Commercial business and Personal insurance 50 116th Ave SE #201, Bellevue 98004
Photographers
Dani Weiss Photography 206-760-3336 www.daniweissphotography.com Photographer Specializing in People. Children, Bnai Mitzvahs, Families, Parties, Promotions & Weddings.
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College Placement
College Placement Consultants 425-453-1730 preiter@qwest.net www.collegeplacementconsultants.com Pauline B. Reiter, Ph.D. Expert help with undergraduate and graduate college selection, applications and essays. 40 Lake Bellevue, #100, Bellevue 98005
Senior Services
Hyatt Home Care Services Live-in and Hourly Care 206-851-5277 Care@HyattHomeCare.com www.HyattHomeCare.com Providing adults with personal care, medication reminders, meal preparation, errands, household chores, pet care and companionship. References and discounts available.
College Planning
Albert Israel, CFP College Financial Aid Consultant 206-250-1148 albertisrael1@msn.com Learn strategies that can deliver more aid.
Counselors/Therapists
Jewish Family Service Individual, couple, child and family therapy 206-861-3152 contactus@jfsseattle.org www.jfsseattle.org Expertise with life transitions, addiction and recovery, relationships and personal challenges all in a cultural context. Licensed therapists; flexible day or evening appointments; sliding fee scale; most insurance plans.
Jewish Family Service 206-461-3240 www.jfsseattle.org Comprehensive geriatric care management and support services for seniors and their families. Expertise with in-home assessments, residential placement, family dynamics and on-going case management. Jewish knowledge and sensitivity.
The Summit at First Hill 206-652-4444 www.klinegallandcenter.org The only Jewish retirement community in the state of Washington offers transition assessment and planning for individuals looking to downsize or be part of an active community of peers. Multi-disciplinary professionals with depth of experience available for consultation.
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New York harbor and seeing the Statue of Liberty, Jack described his arrival to freedom: This specific day will remain in my memory and the sun, which rose on that morning, shall remain unset until my presence on earth shall terminate. After a short stay in Baltimore, Md., Jack settled in St. Paul, Minn. Jacks time in the U.S. was short lived, for he was drafted into the army in 1951 as an intelligence specialist. Using his language abilities in German and Russian, the army assigned him to Europe to interrogate Germans released from Russian prison camps to get insight into developments behind the Iron Curtain. After completing his service, Jack returned to Minnesota in 1953. What he described as a great day, he became a U.S. citizen. His own words described XXPage 23
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1992 to 2005 she worked as the director of multi-cultural education, Title IX compliance officer, and director of Indian education for the Edmonds School District, where she won national awards and recognition for her work in multicultural education. She also consulted around the state on issues of religion in schools. Marcys greatest joy was the family she raised with Joel: Her children, Ariela Migdal of New York, Tamar Azous of Seattle, and Amram Migdal of Charlottesville. She loved her children-inlaw Ethan Tucker, Paul Azous, and Rebecca Migdal. She delighted in her grandchildren, Eden Migdal, Yitzhak Tucker, Yoav Tucker, and Zahava Migdal Azous, and in her large extended family, including her recently deceased brother Steve Alexander and her dear siblings-in-law, nieces and nephews. Her other great joys included studying and spending time with her many close friends, with whom she liked to take walks around Greenlake, see plays, discuss books and ideas, and share Shabbat and holiday meals. She was a spectacular cook, baker, and hostess who enjoyed welcoming new people and old friends to her home on a regular basis. She was also passionate about travel, social justice, and womens equality. Contributions may be made to the Southern Poverty Law Center and to Congregation Beth Shalom in Seattle.
it best: I am no more a man without a country. I am a member of the largest and happiest family in this world and I am proud of it! Jack worked days building furniture, utilizing his displaced person camp training in carpentry. At night, Jack attended high school followed by earning his electrical engineering degree from the University of Minnesota. During this time, Jack met and married his wife of over 40 years, Eleanor Menkov.
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After graduation, they moved to Utica, N.Y., where he worked for GE from 1962 to 64 prior to being hired by the Boeing Company in Seattle. After a distinguished 25-year career, Jack retired in 1990. He also served over 50 years as a Mason and a Shriner. Jack always said he was busier after retirement, but he was doing what he loved most helping others. He dedicated his time and talents to tutoring children at the Seattle Hebrew Academy, hosting families from Israel with sick children seeking medical treatment, and donating his carpentry skills to those that
needed his help just to name a few. Jack was a man of quiet determination and action who cared deeply about others. He was a survivor with a heart of gold who loved his family (who greatly loved him), friends, community, and country. Jack will be dearly missed!
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Above, Ruth Schocken with seven of her eight greatgrandchildren, and, left, as a young woman.
membership four generations happy to celebrate the centennial of its matriarch. Its obviously very special to have mother at this age, [for her] to enjoy and participate in the lives of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, said Joe Schocken. Its great to be able to tell the story and create family history.