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The Power of Passion Inspires Connections Attendees

Posted on Tuesday Jan 31, 2012 8:26 AM

The 450 Connections attendees at the event on January 29 were inspired to live their own lives with passion as they came together to support our Jewish community. This annual event is about connecting with friends, family, and community. We live in a thriving Jewish community, and each of us has the ability to make a significant impact today and for the future. 

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Appeals Court Upholds Haq Conviction

Posted on Tuesday Jan 31, 2012 8:45 AM

As reported by Publicola, an appeals court has upheld the conviction of Jewish Federation gunman Naveed Haq, who claimed his civil rights were violated during his trial.

On July 27, 2006, Haq walked into the Jewish Federation offices in Belltown with two pistols in a laptop bag, and demanded to see the center's manager.

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:

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.