Maimonides Society

The Maimonides Society of Washington State strengthens relationships among Jewish physicians, medical professionals and dentists through leadership, tikkun olam and professional development opportunities. The Maimonides Society's social, educational and philanthropic programming integrates medical and Jewish concerns to demonstrate the unique contributions the health professions can make to support the Jewish community. Participation is open to all Jewish physicians and dentists.

Are you looking for a doctor or dentist? Check out the Professional Directory of Jewish Washington for full listings.

Contact Information
Contact Name: 
Michelle Shriki, Development Officer
Email: 
Maimonides@JewishInSeattle.org
Phone: 
206-774-2226

Events

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There are no events currently scheduled.

News

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Professional Directory Open for Listings

Posted on Wednesday May 16, 2012 4:44 PM
Professional Directory to Jewish Washington

What do you do?

Cure cancer? Write wills? Design logos? Manage money? Create spectacular wedding experiences? All of the above? Then you should be in the Professional Directory to Jewish Washington. As the place to gets things done, the Professional Directory to Jewish Washington is your source for any professional service — and you should be there, too!

2012 Annual Meeting Awardees Announced

Posted on Thursday May 10, 2012 12:23 PM
Annual Meeting

The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle will recognize the achievements of four exceptional community volunteers at its 2012 Annual Meeting on June 21, 2012 at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. Corey Salka, chair of the Federation's Center for Jewish Philanthropy, will accept the Dr. Charles and Lillian Kaplan Board Chair's Award; Kim Fisher and Zane Brown, Jr. will receive the Jack J. and Charlotte Spitzer Young Leadership Awards; and the Pamela Waechter Jewish Communal Professional Award will be given to Marcie Wirth, Special Events Manager at the Stroum Jewish Community Center.

Professionals Reception: Bulgarian Neuro-Ophthalmologist Revives Jewish Community

Posted on Thursday Feb 16, 2012 3:44 PM

Dr. Alexander Oscar, President of Sofia's Jewish Community, will deliver a special presentation on The Rebirth of Bulgaria's Jewish Community: How a Neuro-Ophthalmologist from Sofia is Leading a Jewish Renaissance,  on March 5, 2012, sponsored by the Maimonides Society of Washington State.

Dr. Oscar's first contact with the re-born Jewish community in Bulgaria was in 1991 when he committed himself to helping this small but spirited Jewish community to assist its needy elderly, reclaim its Sephardic Jewish heritage, and rebuild Jewish communal life.

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

Posted on Friday Jan 27, 2012 10:04 AM

Congratulations to Past Board Chair Dr. Michael Spektor who was 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:

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

Posted on Friday Jan 20, 2012 2:41 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.

Leadership

2012 Maimonides Society Leadership

Don Shifrin, Maimonides Society Co-Chair
David Isenberg, Maimonides Society Co-Chair

 

More Info

The Maimonides Society of Washington State strengthens relationships among Jewish physicians, medical professionals and dentists through leadership, tikkun olam and professional development opportunities. Through the integration of medical and Jewish concerns, we demonstrate the unique contributions the health professions can make to support the Jewish community.

We encourage all Jewish doctors, dentists, other medical professionals and medical students to contact us with any questions about the Maimonides Society. For more information on the Maimonides Society of Washington State, please contact Maimonides [at] JewishInSeattle [dot] org.

You can stay up-to-date with Maimonides news and events by receiving Maimonides emails. To sign up for the Maimonides Society e-mail list, use the sign-up page.

Giving

While no minimum gift to the Jewish Federation is required to participate in Maimonides Society activities, those who make annual Community Campaign gifts of $180 or more will be listed as members of the Maimonides Society, and those who give $1,800 or more to the Community Campaign recognized as members of the Maimonides Honor Society.

There are no special giving opportunities at the moment.