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Upcoming
Jewish Education Council Events
The Jewish Education Council
(JEC) embodies the Federation's ongoing commitment to Jewish education
in our community. With the help of the JEC, Seattle has become a premier
West Coast center of advanced professional development for Jewish educators.
Jewish children of all persuasions are engaging in the wonders of continuing
study, Jewish overnight camp, youth groups, and travel to Israel. Adults
of all backgrounds are taking the time to study Torah with experienced
and dynamic teachers.
This is the vision of the Jewish Education Council: to serve
the Greater Seattle Jewish community by enhancing the quality and quantity
of Jewish education, both formal and non-formal, for learners at all levels.
The JEC coordinates, plans, and evaluates the community's education agenda;
advocates for and supports Jewish educators; and provides educational
resources and services.
We are proud to provide on-going opportunities for growth
and increased levels of Jewish knowledge to all members of our community.
Please feel free to explore our website and learn about the various
programs which the JEC has to offer.
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Jewish Education Council
JEC@JewishInSeattle.org 206.448.1202
Director
Barbara
(206) 774-2261
BarbaraK@JewishInSeattle.org
Jewish Education Council Coordinator
Terra
(206) 774-2251
TerraP@JewishInSeattle.org
Adult Jewish Learning
Adult Jewish Learning Director
Tammy
(206) 774-2218
TammyK@JewishInSeattle.org
Israel Programs
Israel Programs/Youth and Young Adult Services Program Manager
Sara
(206) 774-2236
SaraL@JewishInSeattle.org
Israel Programs/Youth and Young Adult Services Assistant
Diana
(206) 774-2224
DianaK@JewishInSeattle.org
High School Program
Community High School of Jewish Studies Principal
Amy
(206) 774-2237
AmyHP@JewishInSeattle.org
Volunteer Opportunities
Study Buddy Program Director
Starr
(206) 774-2279
StarrN@JewishInSeattle.org
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Study Buddy
Volunteer Program
Making a Difference, One Child at a Time
Study Buddy matches volunteer tutors with children in need of
academic tutoring. Tutors are encouraged to bring their own strengths
and talents
into the classroom. Area schools are in need of committed, caring individuals
with the desire to make a difference in the life of a child. Commitment
is one hour per week.
Contact Starr StarrN@JewishInSeattle.org or
(206) 774-2279.
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The Jewish Education Council was proud to co-sponsor the
first annual Torahthon with Herzl-Ner Tamid this year. One successful
class, Jewish Poetry: It’s All in There was taught by the JEC’s
own Tammy Kaiser. Tammy is thrilled to share the following poetry written
by class participant Robert Goodwin who traveled to Torahthon all the
way from Olympia. Robert, keep up the great writing!
Notice Me In Mercy
(Rosh Hashanah 5763)
Quite strange, a poem I had read one night.
Its single closing word had
made me pause,
to ponder my own place aboard this flight
to God-knows-where. With all my
human flaws,
and having spent these years ignoring laws
writ large in His own Book so
long ago,
what might I do today, to give Him cause
to notice me in Mercy, and be slow
to hand down Justice? Surely I must know
the sentence I deserve - that is
my due.
He will choose the time to bring me low,
and there will be no “exit
interview.”
Having heard His voice, I paid small heed.
For Mercy, more than Justice,
I must plead!
These Holy Days: A Ghazal Of Hope
A year has passed. We meet once more these holy days,
Passing through
that open door these holy days.
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Ramadan
Align the times, that all explore
these holy days.
The rabbi and imam will meet, as cousins should.
Their prayers for peace
none may ignore, these holy days.
The sons of Abraham must choose to end these wars,
Recant that ancient,
bloodied lore these holy days.
When songs of peace and war are heard throughout the land,
Who will be
our troubadour these holy days?
Palestine and Israel, in war prolonged:
We are cousins, yet much more,
these holy days.
When Israel and Palestine refuse to talk,
What hopes for peace may we
implore these holy days?
Two congregations speak a common wish – for peace –
Though
Jew and Muslim are at war these holy days.
The kin of Jacob, Esau, gather here today;
All know injustice we abhor
these holy days.
We talk, that we may understand the other’s ways;
Our prayer for
peace we underscore these holy days.
Like my namesake Reuben, I’m a firstborn son;
I pray that Peace
will rise and soar, these holy days.
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