Thursday, September 19 | 7 pm - 8 pm | Location provided upon registration | Live stream available
When hate tries to silence us, we rise even stronger. We invite you to stand with the Jewish community, friends, and allies at a special presentation of the Confronting Hate Together Exhibit (CHT), followed by a panel discussion on resilience in the face of antisemitism today.
This event is more than just an exhibit; it’s a statement. Protestors tried to cancel the original CHT exhibit, so now it’s up to us to bring this important message to the public. The Washington State Jewish Historical Society, the Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council, and Temple De Hirsch Sinai have united to make this possible.
In the face of growing hate your presence matters. Join us on September 19. Let’s prove that Seattle is a city that values diversity, and where Jews and all communities deserve safety and belonging. Together, let’s show we are unbreakable.
5:30 pm | Doors open for exhibit viewing
7 pm | Program begins
Program speakers include Lisa Kranseler (Washington State Jewish Historical Society), Max Patashnik (Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle), Kiyomi Kowalski (Project Shema), and Rabbi Daniel Weiner (Temple De Hirsch Sinai).
Lisa Kranseler believes that we make history every single day. As the Executive Director of the Washington State Jewish Historical Society (WSJHS) for over 18 years, Lisa has produced numerous exhibits, programs, and publications as well as platforms for the WSJHS including the Washington Jewish Museum and the Washington Jewish Memory Archive.
Lisa is committed to building partnerships and developing public awareness for the WSJHS. She has served on the board of the Association of King County Historical Organizations for over six years, received the Gus Norwood Volunteer Scholarship from the Washington Museum Association, won a fellowship from the Council of American Jewish Museum Association, and was awarded a grant by the American Association of State and Local History for Project Management at the Washington State History Museum.
Lisa holds degrees in Accounting from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, a Master’s of Science in Taxation from the Bentley Graduate School of Business, and a Museum Studies Certificate from the University of Washington.
Maxima (Max) Patashnik serves as the Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. In this role, Max supports numerous Jewish institutions in the Puget Sound Region and leads the intergroup relations, coalition building, grassroots advocacy, and lobbying work of the JCRC. She believes in honoring the diversity of our Jewish communities to deepen understanding and respect.
Before her current role, Max was with the Washington State Legislature for six years. In 2023, Max completed the Mandel Executive Leadership Program. In 2020 she received the Pamela Waechter z”l Jewish Communal Professional Award.
In 2016, she completed the ADL’s Glass Leadership Institute and the Israeli Foreign Ministry’s Diplomatic Seminar for Young Jewish Leaders. Max holds a degree in International Studies and French from Willamette University.
Kiyomi Kowalski is an Afro-Latin, queer, Jewish, Marine Corps veteran, mother who works to ensure that all of the intersecting identities of her and her children feel welcome in any space. Kiyomi’s social justice activism is centered on creating more inclusive spaces for Jewish people of all backgrounds as well as eradicating racism and antisemitism.
To that end, she develops, produces, and facilitates panels, workshops, and discussions on the topics of race, racism, and antisemitism. She utilizes non-violent communication approaches to coach people through tough conversations and promote productive dialogues. In 2020, Kiyomi co-founded Jewbian Princess, a Black, Jewish women-led organization to deliver corporate-level diversity and inclusion education to Jewish organizations through a Jewish lens.
In Kiyomi’s role as the Vice President of Partnerships at Project Shema, she works with Jewish organizations and activists to provide a training and support strategy with the goal of slowing the tide of antisemitism in justice spaces. Kiyomi also serves as a board member of the Los Angeles section of the National Council for Jewish Women (NCJW), the national boards of Jewish Council of Public Affairs (JCPA) and Keshet. Learn more about her at KiyomiKowalski.com.
Rabbi Daniel Weiner believes passionately in building Judaism for the 21st century and in healing the world through social justice. Temple De Hirsch Sinai has grown to more than 5,000 members and 1,600 families in two campuses in Seattle and Bellevue since he took charge in 2001.
He has served congregations in five states and his innovations in worship include producing “rabcasts” on video, streaming services on the internet, and leading a rock band in popular Rock Shabbat services. He has also served on numerous boards, including national Jewish organizations, participated in various committees of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, and chaired the local rabbinic board.
Rabbi Weiner cherishes teaching as one of his most critical rabbinic roles. He has taught at various colleges and universities, with a special emphasis on his role at Seattle University as an instructor, member of various advisory committees, and a catalyzer in the creation of the Center for Religious Wisdom and World Affairs. His rabbinate places a special emphasis on interfaith and ecumenical efforts, working closely with the Episcopal and Catholic Dioceses, and creating bonds of partnership and faith with local African American churches. His columns have appeared in The Seattle Times, The Forward, and Haaretz.
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