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Join PJ Library, and the Solomike Early Childhood Center for Shabbat stories, crafts and music!
Contact Leyna Lavinthal at 425-603-9677 or llavinthal@templebnaitorah.org.
» Read MoreJoin PJ Library, Asher Hashash and the Solomike Early Childhood Center for Passover stories, crafts and music at Temple B'nai Torah!
Contact Leyna Lavinthal at 425-603-9677 or llavinthal@templebnaitorah.org.
» Read MoreJoin SJCC, SJCS, and PJ Library for a Family Seder for families with children 5 and younger.
Join us for an evening of singing, storytelling, art projects and more.
Want to learn more or register? Visit www.sjcc.org
» Read MoreJewish educators participated in dramatic professional development session on March 12. Facilitated by theater expert Joyce Klein, teachers gained new insights about how to incorporate stage techniques into their classrooms for an interdisciplinary, active learning experience. Education Services sponsored the session, which was held at Seattle Hebrew Academy.
» Read MoreAfter five days of rocket fire from Gaza into Southern Israel, the attacks have begun to subside and Israelis expect to return to normal life in the coming days. Since Friday, when Israel Defense Forces assassinated two major terrorists, more than 200 rockets have been fired into Israel's south, threatening more than 1 million people.
» Read MoreIsrael's south remained under fire for a fifth day, with over 222 rockets fired from the Gaza Strip. A ceasefire brokered by Egypt, which rolled into effect over the course of Tuesday morning, still saw some additional strikes in the early hours of the day. The IDF Chief of Staff was quoted as saying: "We are still following the situation in the south and we need to see how it develops and whether the (rocket) firing really stops. It's not over until it's over.
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How are you going to celebrate Purim this year? Will it be in style at the Mad Men Purim, courtesy of Jconnect and the Tribe, or will you follow the Purim tradition of giving to others through one of Jewish Family Services' volunteer opportunities? Whatever it is, take advantage this month of one of the great programs or events happening in this city created just for YOU, a 20s or 30s something young Jewish adult. Not sure of the right place for you? Contact me and I will happily explain to you in more detail all of your great options!
Late Friday, as the Washington State Senate was wrapping up their work before cut-off, a coalition of Republican and Democratic senators broke ranks to use parliamentary tricks to bring a new budget for a vote in the State Senate. This was done without a hearing and with only a handful of senators having read and been briefed on the details of the bill.
The new budget brought to the floor eliminated Washington's Disability Lifeline program, hammered Washington's Work First program, eliminated family planning services, and cut education spending. The House budget and the budget written by Ways and Means Chair Ed Murray maintained these vital programs.
» Read MoreBy DANIELLA CHESLOW
Associated Press
Underneath the plaza outside Israel's Habima national theater, Israel has put the finishing touches on a new gathering place that it hopes will never host a crowd: the country's most advanced public underground bomb shelter.
The shelter, four stories underground and with space for 1,600 people, is usually a parking lot. It is also part of Tel Aviv's elaborate civil defense infrastructure. City officials have been beefing up shelters and emergency services in recent months at a time of rising tensions with Iran and militant groups in the Gaza Strip.
» Read MorePlease join chairs Andrea and Michael Dickstein, the staff and leadership of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle in honoring the volunteers and leaders who are working together to transform the way we deliver critical funds to our community partners!
Reception includes light dinner, beer and wine. (Dietary laws observed)
Highlights:
Dr. Charles and Lillian Kaplan Board Chair Award for Outstanding Service: Corey Salka
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