Newsletter

December 17, 2003 

Young Leadership Division's Third Thursday at Chopstix!
Meet and socialize with members of the Young Leadership Division (roughly ages 25-45) and newcomers in an informal setting tomorrow night at 6:00 pm. We'll be at Chopstix, the new dueling piano bar in Lower Queen Anne (11 Roy Street). Be sure to purchase your discounted $17 Matzah Ball tickets, only at Third Thursday! READ MORE

Moon's Edge Has Returned, Friday, December 19
Moon's Edge is back, Friday, December 19 from 7:30 am - 9:00 am in the Executive Boardroom of Dorsey and Whitney in Seattle (City Center Building, 1420 5th Avenue, 33rd Floor). Featuring Mitchell Gold, CEO of Dendreon Corporation. Dendreon Corporation is a leading biotechnology company developing targeted therapies for the treatment of cancer. Dr. Mitchell Gold is a former urologist at the University of Washington and served as a co-founder, President and CEO of Elixis Corporation, a leader in heath care information services. Join us, as we listen to Mitch tell the story of how he helped lead Dendreon to a $500 million market cap. Includes bagels and lox with schmoozing. Cost is $15/person. Please RSVP to seattle@aish.com or call (206) 691-5096. Click here for more information.

Young Leadership Division Matzah Ball 2003, December 24
Who needs 8 crazy nights? One crazy night...Matzah Ball 2003. Dance the night away at Club Medusa in downtown Seattle. The fun begins at 9pm. Cost is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Click here to register online.

Volunteer for a Federation Phonathon!
Volunteer for a Federation Phonathon!
Every year, the Jewish Federation organizes monthly phonathons to help us reach out to our donors. Once a month on Sunday mornings, volunteers gather to make phone calls to donors from previous years and solicit gifts to the 2004 Community Campaign. No prior training is necessary. The next phonathon will be on Sunday, December 7 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Each gift touches many lives! For more information or to volunteer, please contact Eric Schinfeld, Campaign Associate, at (206) 774-2219 or email erics@jewishinseattle.org.

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Connections 2004
Mark your calendars for Connections 2004. Sunday, February 1, 10:00am Sheraton Hotel and Towers. Featuring Contemporary Relationship Expert and Jewish Advocate, Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Contact Pam Waechter at (206) 774-2259 or email pamw@jewishinseattle.org for more information. READ MORE

Emergency Relief for Turkish Victims of Terrorist Bombing
In response to the twin terrorist bombings at the Neve Shalom and Beth Israel synagogues in Istanbul on the Shabbat of November 15, an emergency fund has been established to assist victims of the attack. When the blasts occurred, families at one synagogue were celebrating a Bar Mitzvah. Both blasts killed at least 23 people and wounded more than 300. Please send contributions to JFGS-Turkey, 2031 Third Ave, Seattle WA 98121 or make a secure Gift Online Now.



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