YAD Newsletter: December 2011

Posted on Wednesday Dec 7, 2011 12:06 PM

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Greetings!
The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is excited to be introducing our new Young Adult Division enewsletter. We know it's sometimes hard to connect with other young Jewish adults and to find events and activities created for our age group. Each month, we'll be sending you this enewsletter that will include a variety of possibilities throughout the greater Seattle area. We invite you to share this enewsletter with friends, and to join us at those events that interest you. There's no requirement to join, many are free, and there is something for everyone.

Welcome to Young Jewish Seattle... it's a great time to get connected.

Have ideas you'd like to share? Want to get involved? Let's talk! Email me at ShaynaR [at] JewishInSeattle [dot] org.

We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

Shayna Rosen, Young Adult Division

Latkepalooza

Jewish Federation's YAD & Jconnect Seattle

Dec 24, 2011 • 9:30pm-2:00am • The Baltic Room, Seattle

This legendary bash is back and better than ever! Jewish Federation's YAD and Jconnect are partnering again for the hottest Jewish party of the year. We are taking over the Baltic Room with awesome drinks and music all night long. Get your tickets TODAY. $15 in advance, $20 week of, and $25 at the door. RSVP

J-Pro Happy Hour

J-Pro

Dec 15, 2011 • 6-9pm • Spitfire, Seattle

Join fellow young Jewish professionals for our monthly Happy Hour. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to relax after a stressful day of work and to network with other professionals. FREE. RSVP

J-Pro is a partnership of Jconnect Seattle and the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. Our goal is to build strong relationships among Seattle area young Jewish professionals in their 20's and 30's; to create opportunities for growth and networking in their fields; to foster leadership and create a culture of collegiality that encourages business referrals and philanthropy.

2nd Friday Shabbat

Jconnect Seattle

Dec 9, 2011 • 7-10pm • Hillel UW, Seattle

Missing the taste of home? Don't worry...we'll be having Shabbat dinner just as grandma would make it at our monthly 2nd Friday Shabbat! Like every month, we'll start with drinks and shmoozing at 7:00pm, followed by services at 7:30pm. Afterwards, we invite everyone to a delicious dinner featuring brisket, matzoh ball soup and more! $12. RSVP

Chinese Food on Christmas

Jconnect Seattle

Dec 25, 2011 • 6-8:30pm • TBD

Some traditions are as old as time, and we wouldn't want you to miss out on Chinese food on Christmas! We will be joined by Hanna Raskin, who is the Food Editor for Seattle Weekly. She'll share her expertise as we enjoy a delicious meal! $15-20. RSVP

Maccabees and Margaritas

The Tribe at Temple De Hirsch Sinai

Dec 7, 2011 • 7-8pm • Poquitos, Seattle

Join The Tribe after work to catch up with friends old and new, share a drink after a long day of work, and explore the connections between The Festival of Lights (Chanukah) and the Festival of Booths (Sukkot). We will get together at a table in a quiet section of Poquitos, a fancy "little" Mexican restaurant on Capitol Hill. Cost is only what you consume. Contact Aaron at ameyer [at] tdhs-nw [dot] org for more information.

Tribe Hanukah Party

The Tribe at Temple De Hirsch Sinai

Dec 18, 2011 • 7-9pm • Avenue One Condos Club Room, Seattle

The Tribe's annual Hanukah party brings together everything you love about the holiday: food, fun, friends, and firewater (seeking an alliterative synonym for alcoholic beverage and "f"ailed). Please RSVP to Anna at annashamitoff [at] gmail [dot] com so that we might have enough food! $10.

Light the Night: A GLBTQ Hanukkah

Jconnect Seattle

Dec 21, 2011 • 7-9pm • The Lobby Bar, Seattle

Please join Jconnect Seattle for Light the Night: A GLBTQ Hanukkah, and celebrate the miracle of Hanukkah as we honor eight community leaders who have been influentical in our local fight for equality. We'll have everything from latkes to dreidels. The evening will also include a beautiful candle-lighting symbolizing both the miracle of Hanukkah and the idea that great leadership and community action will prevail against oppression. FREE. RSVP

Teen Feed

Jconnect Seattle

Dec 11, 2011 • 5-8:30pm • Hillel UW, Seattle

Teen Feed is a program that provides meals to homeless youth and connects them with case workers to offer additional support services. Jconnect is thrilled to host Teen Feed every Sunday night, and each second Sunday of the month. Our volunteers will be making and serving the meal! FREE. RSVP

4th Shabbat Services and Dinner

The Tribe at Temple De Hirsch Sinai

Dec 23, 2011 • 7-9pm • Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Seattle

The 4th Shabbat of each month affords us the opportunity to come together in community and prayer. Join The Tribe for this musical Shabbat service and plan to stay for dinner! We will pick a restaurant within walking distance. Contact Aaron at ameyer [at] tdhs-nw [dot] org for more info. FREE.

Pro-Israel & Pro-Peace Hot Issues & Decisions 2012: Security

J Street Seattle

Dec 11, 2011 • 5pm • Location provided upon RSVP

As 2012 approaches, J Street is powering up, in the belief that advocacy for a two-State peace is more urgent than ever. The US elections are sure to spark intense debate on how to best secure Israel's security and a future of peace, hope and opportunity for Israelis and Palestinians. Join J Street to view a short video and discuss the topic of Security and J Street's policy perspective on "Borders and Security First." This is the first of a grassroots activists potluck series for learning and discussing the issues and J Street's take on events and opportunities. FREE. Email seattle [at] jstreet [dot] org to register.

Light the Candles: A Hanukkah Concert for Everyone

Seattle Jewish Chorale

Dec 18, 2011 • 3pm • Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation, West Seattle

Dec 21, 2011 • 7pm • Temple B'nai Torah, Bellevue

Seattle Jewish Chorale presents Light the Candles: A Hanukkah Concert for Everyone, an interactive, family-friendly celebration featuring both familiar and unusual holiday songs in Hebrew, English, Yiddish and Ladino. For Jews and non-Jews alike, this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate what Hanukkah is all about! Reception to follow, with Hanukkah goodies for sale. Tickets: Adults $10 / Students & Seniors $8 / Children (under 12) $5 / Un(der)employed pay as able. For more info, call 206-708-7518 or visit www.seattlejewishchorale.org. Co-Sponsored by WSUU and Kol HaNeshamah & Temple B'nai Torah. RSVP

Torah Study

Congregation Beth HaAri

Thursdays • 8:30-10:30pm • 6523 39th Ave NE, Seattle 98105

Join Rabbi Zeitlin on Thursday Evenings to explore authentic kaballistic wisdom which underlies traditional Jewish observance and practice, as well as the Chassidic teaching of Rabbi Shloime Twerski z"l and others in the Chernobler tradition. You will learn the uniqueness of each soul and thus the necessity of unique individual paths rather than a "one-size-fits-all" approach. FREE. hlzeitlin [at] aya [dot] yale [dot] edu (RSVP)

Havdalah Writing Workshop for Those who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Abuse

Project DVORA

Dec 10, 2011 • 6-9pm • Location upon RSVP

Join others at Project DVORA and integrate the customary rituals--singing, drinking wine, smelling spices, lighting and extinguishing a candle--with writing and sharing. No prior writing experience, and no prior knowledge about Jewish practice or learning needed. Facilitated by Karen Rosenberg, PhD. FREE. Register by Wednesday, Dec 7. Contact Project DVORA: 206-461-3240.

A Chanukah Celebration for People of All Abilities

Shaarei Tikvah: Gates of Hope

Dec 18, 2011 • 3-5pm • Temple B'nai Torah, Bellevue

A community-wide non-denominational celebration for persons of all abilities. Led by Rabbi James Mirel, Cantor David Serkin-Poole and other special guests. We'll spin dreidels, sing, and eat latkes! Great for all ages! Contact Marjorie Schnyder at familylife [at] jfsseattle [dot] org for more info. FREE.

Connections 2012: The Power of Passion

Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle

Jan 29, 2012 • 11am-1:30pm • Hyatt Regency Bellevue

All women are invited to join Women's Philanthropy for brunch as we welcome Iris Krasnow to Seattle. Iris is an award-winning author of several best-selling books, including her newest, "The Secret Lives of Wives." Her books have been the choice of hundreds of book clubs across the country. She is sure to share some of the wisdom she has learned from interviewing hundreds of women, and how that wisdom affects our Jewish community. RSVP