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The Power of Passion: Connections 2012

Posted on Tuesday Jan 17, 2012 12:20 PM
Iris Krasnow

Register at www.JewishInSeattle.org/Connections or by calling 206-443-5400.

A message from Naomi Newman
2012 Women's Philanthropy Chair

Connections is the event that connects us to our world, families, best friends, acquaintances, and always, to someone new.

Shalom: The Latest News & Info

Dr. Michael Spektor named President of Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity

Posted on Friday Jan 27, 2012 9:04 AM

Congratulations to Past Board Chair Dr. Michael Spektor who was just named President Elect of the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity, the oldest international dental organization in the world.

Founded in 1907, ΑΩ is committed to social justice, philanthropy and upholding Jewish values across the globe. Among its many achievements, ΑΩ is responsible for having helped to form Israel's two major dental schools. The Jewish Federation shares many of the values of ΑΩ, as Dr. Spektor noted in his acceptance speech:

Countdown to Connections 2012 -- The Power of Passion Featuring Iris Krasnow: 30 Women Who Changed Our World

Posted on Thursday Jan 26, 2012 7:27 PM

Women have the power to change our world. Our 'Countdown to Connections' highlights 30 women whose passion has made our world a better place.

3.  Estee Lauder

"Measure your success in dollars, not degrees."

Estée Lauder's name is synonymous with beauty and healthy skin. An astute businesswoman, she made a fortune manufacturing, marketing and distributing cosmetics to women around the world under several trade names, then used the power of her position and fortune to support causes that were important to her.

Summary of Recent Events in Kiryat Malachi

Posted on Friday Jan 20, 2012 2:26 PM

There have been recent reports of housing discrimination in Kiryat Malachi, the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle's TIPS partnership region in Israel.

About ten days ago, the media reported that people in 4 buildings in Kiryat Malachi signed a secret agreement refusing to rent or sell to Ethiopians.

Bulgarian Jewish Community Leader Dr. Alexander Oscar to Speak at Maimonides Reception

Posted on Friday Jan 20, 2012 1:41 PM
Dr. Alexander Oscar

Dr. Alexander Oscar is the President of Sofia Jewish Community, Vice President of Bulgaria Jewish Community, and Vice President of European Council of Jewish Communities, and will be making a special presentation at the Maimonides Society Reception on March 5, 2012.

After the fall of Communism in Bulgaria, and throughout Central and Eastern Europe, an opportunity to rebuild Jewish life was created.