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October Family Calendar
Thanks to our donors, volunteers and community partners for making the 2013 Food Drive & Sort a success.
Please remember: the Polack Food Bank needs your donations of food and personal needs items all year.
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• Changing your behavior to avoid your partner’s temper? • Feeling isolated from family and friends? • Being put down? • Lacking access to your money? • Being touched in an unloving way? Call Project DVORA for confidential support, (206) 461-3240.

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SNAP cut: Who decides who’s letters to the editor hungry?
Food for all

Abby J. Leibman Special to JTNews

On Sept. 19, the House of Representatives passed a bill that slashes nearly $40 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps). It’s difficult to capture just how monumental a shift this is in American policy. It certainly demonstrates extreme callousness to the enduring need felt by so many of our fellow Americans; it also makes evident its backers’ apparent disregard for the political will of their constituents; and it’s clear that it is grounded in the premise that loyalty to ideology should be held above all else. This mean-spirited and misguided bill undermines generations of bipartisan agreement to provide a federal nutrition safety net for vulnerable Americans. For 40 years, SNAP has been included in the federal Farm Bill. SNAP’s inclusion represents a frank acknowledgment that too many Americans go hungry in spite of the huge bounty our farms produce. How many hungry Americans are there? Fifty million — that’s more than the entire population of Canada, and the highest percentage of Americans needing such assistance since the U.S. Department of Agriculture began tracking in 1995. The House failed to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill last June, primarily because of disagreement surrounding the nutrition title and that bill’s $20 billion cuts to SNAP. The response by House majority leaders in July was to turn their back on those in need and, for the first time ever, to strip SNAP entirely from the bill with a promise to address the nutrition title separately.  Which brings us to last week’s disastrous vote approving a bill that slashes SNAP by 10 times as much as the bipartisan Farm Bill approved by the U.S. Senate. As both chambers prepare to go to conference to try to negotiate a mutually agreeable solution that can be sent for the president’s signature, they must understand what’s at stake. This is not a math problem to be resolved by making the numbers work, nor is it a political science exercise designed to test the political acumen of party extremists who attempt to manipulate the rules to get a desired result, regardless of the very real consequences. What hangs in the balance are the lives of vulnerable Americans, including a significant number of our nation’s seniors, innocent victims of the proposed cuts who stand to lose SNAP benefits altogether or endure painful reductions. These are real people, not statistics, not caricatures. They are our neighbors, our friends, even our family members.  Nearly 4 million seniors 60 years or

older are enrolled in SNAP, which helps them to avoid having to choose between paying for food, medicine or rent. Yet the proposals that will be considered by the conference committee will eliminate provisions that streamline access to SNAP, cutting 1.8 million Americans with modest assets but limited fixed incomes — many of them seniors — from the program. SNAP means the difference between nutritious food and literally having to eat cat food, as we’ve learned from our New Face of Hunger initiative. Our faith, like so many other faith traditions, teaches that the community has an obligation to sustain its most vulnerable. SNAP is the epitome of this fundamental idea, successfully realized on a larger scale. SNAP represents our collective commitment, as a national community, that when times are tough, we will stand together and help families get back on their feet. Now is the time to support smart policies aimed at strengthening our nation’s recovery, not taking food out of the mouths of hungry people. We can rebuild our economy, but not if our fellow Americans cannot meet their most basic need for nutritious food. Seventy years ago, President Franklin Roosevelt delivered his historic “Four Freedoms” address to Congress and asserted that Americans had a right to “freedom from want.” He understood that a lack of access to basic nutrition undermines a person’s ability to enjoy other fundamental rights. It’s a scandal that our lawmakers have done so little since then to make good on that promise of “freedom from want.” No country is better equipped to guarantee its citizens a right to food than the United States. What’s needed now is not the means but the political will to ensure that all Americans have enough to eat. Unfortunately, the uncertain fate of food stamps on Capitol Hill casts grave doubt on whether our leaders possess that will. And so it comes to us to raise our voices to those appointed to the Farm Bill Conference Committee and to congres­ sional leadership. Tell them that we expect better, that Congress is failing to live up to our collective responsibility to help the most vulnerable, that our country is missing the mark in protecting the right of our citizens to live free from want.
Abby J. Leibman is the president and CEO of MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, a national nonprofit organization working to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel. This article originally ran in the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles.

In response to Elliott Magalnick’s letter, “Making Provisions for Provisions” (Sept. 13), differences of opinion about Judaism are common and I welcome his and other points of view, but please let me correct the misconception that I had “punished” Jews for observing Yom Kippur by not making provisions to provide needed foods for them from our weekly free-food Saturday market. That is incorrect. For everyone observing the fast, I offered to set aside foods they could pick up after Yom Kippur had ended. No one was disrespected or punished for being Jewish. The opposite is true. Please feel free to contact me and I’ll gladly share copies of my offers to Jewish residents at Council House and their replies. Thank you for allowing me to set the record straight. Wishing you all blessings in this New Year. Knate Stahl Seattle

Editor’s Note: JTNews did not contact Mr. Stahl prior to running the letter regarding the provisions for residents at Council House who observed Yom Kippur. We regret any harm this has caused him.
Honoring diligence and kindness

I live at Council House and have for about eight years. I am a “people” person and am the present greeter for new tenants to our building. I know both Knate and Charlene Stahl well and assure you they have done more for Council House with their time and effort than any persons I can think of (“Making provisions for provisions,” Letters, Sept. 13). Their diligence and kindness are shown in many ways. People who are ill or who may need some help with food will receive it. Personally, they also stop in and show their support to neighbors who are struggling with other problems. In no way would they not respond to problems and I know that they offered help with food to those on the holy day. The tragedy in this is that someone does not see the goodness and has unreal thoughts about it. Carolyn Hale President, Circle of Friends for Mental Health Seattle
The urgency of peace

The New Year is a time of renewal, joy, and, above all, hope for the future, and this year is indeed a time of hope. Twenty long years ago, the world watched as two bitter enemies, Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat, found a way to look beyond years of recriminations and hatred on all sides to create an opportunity to achieve lasting peace. While that ultimate goal has remained elusive, Oslo did prove a critical fact. As Robert Lifton, a former president of the American Jewish Congress, recently wrote, “the Oslo process told the Arab world, and the rest of the world’s nations, that Israel and the Palestinians were capable of making a deal.” A deal today will not be easy, nor will it achieve all our goals. But a deal is possible, with our help. Secretary of State Kerry has challenged American Jews to join a “great constituency for peace.” I urge you to become part of this constituency. No one has a stronger voice at this critical moment than the American Jewish community. And as President Obama said in Jerusalem, leaders will take bold steps only if their people push them to. But you must act. To remain silent is itself a message; if there was talk of imminent war, would you speak about it? How is peace somehow less urgent? Let your leaders and your neighbors alike know that you understand this will be a tough process with tough decisions, but that you’re ready to back the leaders who make them. You can help shape the future. There are many organizations that support Israel and many opportunities for you to be involved. While our tactics and strategies may differ, we all share the same goal: Israel as a Jewish homeland, standing with secure borders as a beacon of democracy in part of the world where democracy is sadly, tragically lacking. Let our leaders and community know that you stand behind negotiations that will lead to two states for two peoples living side by side in peace and security, and that you are part of the great constituency for peace. Carol Stockton Chair, J Street Seattle

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“I applaud the school for its willingness to try this.” — Mike Downs, interim head of school at the Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle, on the creation of its rabbinical advisory council. See the story on page 6.

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Mondays, October 7-November 11 at 7 p.m.
Women are always evolving and seeking to find balance, direction and fulfillment. The Eastside Torah Center’s Rochie Farkash leads a six-week class on living a fulfilling life. First class on October 7: “Our Pioneer Woman: Studying the women of our past, to find inspiration and meaning in our lives today.” Following classes include “Rise and Shine,” “Is My Body My Own?,” “Fine Feathers Make Fine Birds,” “Jewish Feng Shui,” and “We Are Family: Keeping It All Together.” $25 for the series. At Eastside Torah Center, 1837 156th Ave. NE, Suite 303, Bellevue.

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■■“Sages in Collision”: Rabbi Daniel Landes Shabbaton

Wednesday, October 9 at 6 p.m.
David Bunis, a world-famous expert on Ladino and Jewish languages at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, will be spending the 2013-2014 academic year at the University of Washington as a Schusterman Visiting Professor of Israel Studies with the Stroum Jewish Studies Program and its Sephardic Studies Initiative. At this welcoming event, Prof. Bunis will give a talk on “Ladino/Judezmo as a Jewish Language,” focusing on the features unique to its Sephardic speakers and its shared elements with Yiddish and other Jewish languages. At Hillel at the University of Washington, 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle. For more information contact Lauren Spokane at [email protected] or 206-543-0138. Register at davidbunis.eventbrite.com.

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Rabbi Daniel Landes, director of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, will discuss several rabbinic figures and the tension, polarity, and love that characterized their relationships. Landes will also give a talk for middle and high school students on Saturday at 10 a.m. on “The Lying Truth: When and If Deceit Trumps the Way it Went Down.” A dinner on Friday night will take place at 7:15 p.m. $18 per individual, $50 per family. Contact [email protected] to make reservations. All talks, except for Saturday night’s, take place at Minyan Ohr Chadash, 6701 51st Ave. S, Seattle. For a full schedule and to arrange Shabbat hospitality, contact [email protected] or visit www.minyanohrchadash.org. The first annual Limmud conference in Vancouver, BC, is seeking individuals with uncommon and surprising ways of applying Judaism or Jewish concepts to art, music, writing, performance or any expression of Jewish identity that arouses the senses. To learn more about Limmud, or to submit a presentation proposal for consideration, visit limmudvancouver.ca. Deadline for proposals is early October.

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inside this issue
The rabbi consortium
When the Jewish Day School lost its longtime Judaics director this summer, school officials decided to create a group of rabbis to give advice and information to students and faculty alike.

Me ken nit forn oyf ale yoridn ofy eyn mol. One can’t ride to all the markets at one time.

Walking for friendship

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The only Jewish walkathon in the Puget Sound region is celebrating its second year to benefit an organization that helps families and kids with special needs.

First visits
Hadassah, the women’s Zionist organization, has long been active in Washington State, but until now its national president had never come for a visit.

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It’s only 45 minutes long, but this stunning new IMAX film manages to capture 5,000 years of history from angles no one has ever seen.

MORE M.O.T.: More Maccabiah medalists 9 What’s Your JQ?: All about Jonah 10 Wedding Celebrations 12 The Arts 20 Community Calendar 22 Lifecycles 23 The Shouk Classifieds 21

From the Jewish Transcript, Sept. 27, 1929. Members of Sephardic Bikur Holim celebrated the grand opening of their “beautiful and imposing synagogue just completed on the spacious corner of Twentieth Avenue and East Fir Street.” Members of all synagogues in Seattle were invited to the opening ceremonies. The same issue of the Transcript also noted the opening of a new Orthodox synagogue, Machzikay Hadath, which later merged with the Ashkenazi Bikur Cholim to become Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath.

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Editor’s note: In the Calendar to Jewish Washington, which was distributed inside the Sept. 13 issue of JTNews, we neglected to include information about the creators of the artwork on its cover. As a companion piece to the Guide to Jewish Washington, the art on both was a cityscape of the Seattle waterfront, created as a collaborative effort by last year’s second grade class at the Seattle Jewish Community School with the assistance of volunteer Dori Glass. JTNews regrets the omission.

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Have a question? These rabbis can answer it
Janis Siegel JTNews Correspondent
Think about the Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle’s new rabbinical advisory council as a kind of virtual Jewish “Dear Abby,” only more like a “Dear Rabbi” multiplied by six. For the 2013-2014 school year, a group of Seattle-area religious leaders was recruited to replace the traditional rabbinic authority figure at the K-8 community day school in Bellevue. This rabbinical sextet will advise and guide JDS students, parents, and teachers in matters of Jewish law and ethical and moral dilemmas, becoming the rabbinic authority for the school. “I think that the community rabbinical advisory group is a direct way for the Jewish Day School to walk the talk of being a community school,” Rabbi David Fine, the senior consultant for congregational systems for the Union of Reform Judaism, told JTNews. “It is genuine collaboration.” The JDS board ventured out in this new direction after its rabbi of 13 years, Stuart Light, left in June for another position out of state. “The rabbis will also offer a unique perspective to world events,” JDS board president and parent Jill Friedman told JTNews, “and I like that my child will see the guidance and different perspectives that rabbis can provide.” Maria Erlitz retired. Whether the school returns to one-rabbi leadership next year will depend upon several factors. “The decision about future rabbinic staffing will depend, in part, on the success of the rabbinic council and its effectiveness meeting the needs of the school,” said Michael Downs, JDS’s interim head of school. “It would also depend, in part, on the profile of the head of school that’s hired.” Downs takes a positive view of efforts that broaden JDS’s connections to the community and he encourages the creation of new partnerships with different groups. “I applaud the school for its willingness to try this,” he said. The group’s first face-to-face meeting in September was its first opportunity to discuss issues over breakfast in the sukkah and meet with students and faculty while touring the campus, some for the first time. “I think it’s great that JDS is inviting rabbinic participation and input,” said Rosenbaum. “Though the rabbinic advisory council is new, I know that for years JDS has frequently invited rabbis from across the spectrum to teach lessons in the school.” Communication will take place in various online formats that might include chat
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From the left, Rabbis Jay Rosenbaum, Daniel Septimus, David Fine and Yohanna Kinberg, assistant head of school Suzanne Messinger, and 2nd-grade Judaics teacher Tina Novick have breakfast in the sukkah at the Jewish Day School’s first rabbinical council meeting.

Friedman also sees it as a direct reflection of the school’s purpose. “Our families come from Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, and Sephardic backgrounds,” said Friedman. “It seems perfect that rabbis on campus reflect that diversity.” Along with Fine, the other five clergy are Rabbi Bernie Fox, head of school at the Northwest Yeshiva High School, Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum from Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation, Rabbi Daniel Septimus, associate rabbi and director of congregational learning at Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg,

associate rabbi at Temple B’nai Torah, and Rabbi Elana Zaiman, the chaplain at the Summit at First Hill and a JDS parent. Septimus, who is also a JDS parent, told JTNews he looks forward to becoming involved. “As a community Jewish school, it is vital that we as rabbis participate in the school, as well as serve as advisers to faculty, students and parents,” he said. “We hope to get to know the community over the next year.” JDS is currently in the midst of an ongoing search for a new head of school to take over the reins after its longtime leader

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A walk with friends to bring awareness of special friends
Tori Gottlieb Special to JTNews
“Regardless of what someone can give work after a seven-year break, said her role Erica Nash knows firsthand about the this year, if they see something there, they’ll with the Friendship Circle is more than importance of community support. Nash, gravitate toward it,” Nash said of the event. just a job for her. who has cerebral palsy, joined the FriendLast year’s Walk With Friendship “This isn’t about [money],” she said. ship Circle of Washington this summer raised $56,000, but this year’s goal — a “This is about me finding something that I as the director of its Walk With Friendwhopping $100,000 — is almost double can contribute to the community.” ship, which will be held next month. Now that. In addition to encouraging individ(JTNews spoke with Nash in April after in its second year, the walk is one of the ual participants and teams to Friendship Circle’s two major register, Nash has also been fundraising events that helps working closely to partner support the organization’s with local businesses interwork with special-needs chilested in supporting Friendship dren and their families. Circle in its mission. Nash emphasized the “Everybody’s been open to importance of programs like talking about what’s the best the Friendship Circle in the fit for them to be involved,” lives of parents of specialsaid Nash, who has already needs children. connected with more than two “I was really lucky in that dozen businesses that will be my community supported sponsoring the walk. me,” she said of her childhood However, Nash said the growing up in Providence, R.I. Walk With Friendship is more “[My parents] were the ones that needed the network of Courtesy Friendship Circle than just a fundraiser. “The first thing that [the people around them, but they Participants in last year’s inaugural Walk for Friendship take part in the 5K walk directors] told me was, ‘We are so tapped into the commu- on Mercer Island. want this to be a community nity in Providence that they event. It’s not just a fundraiser,’” she said. she sustained injuries stemming from created what they needed.” “It’s a community festival.” her cerebral palsy in the aftermath of the The Chabad-based Friendship Circle The community aspect of the Walk Boston Marathon bombing.) provides that community for families who With Friendship translates to every aspect The Walk With Friendship, which will can’t create their own, offering home visits of the event. Nash said many people want be held on October 13 at Luther Burbank and mentoring for special-needs children to get involved in something physical and Park on Mercer Island, is an event to both by local teenagers and young adults. It was healthy, but most events tend to be runsupport the Friendship Circle community, this work that originally attracted Nash to and to bring visibility to the organization the organization. and the families it supports. As part of her “I initially went in to talk about role as the Walk With Friendship director, being their volunteer coordinator,” Nash Nash has been pounding the pavement, explained, “And they said, ‘We have this trying to spread the word about the event event, what can you do with it?’” to potential participants. But Nash, who came back to non-profit

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Register online for Walk With Friendship at www.walkwithfriendship.com or at the event. Walk With Friendship starts at 12:30 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 13 at Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island. For more information about the walk or sponsorship, contact Erica Nash at 425-444-4384 or [email protected].

ning-oriented. The fact that the Walk With Friendship is a walk instead of a run makes it more family-friendly. Participants can also choose between a 5K or 1K loop. Nash has tried to spread the word about the event using social media, taking to Facebook to encourage participation in the event. “I love social media because it lets people be a part of things at their own level,” she said. “Organizations like Friendship Circle thrive off of it because you can get people’s stories out there.” There were 350 participants at the 2012 Walk With Friendship, but Nash expects a huge uptick this year. With the outreach she’s done in the Seattle area, she hopes that between 500 and 600 people will actually attend the event.

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Put Together a Poem
by Mike Selinker

Hadassah national president’s visit marks historic first
Emily K. Alhadeff Associate Editor, JTNews
the synagogues really do,” she said. Marcie Natan is Hadassah’s 25th One of Natan’s projects is the Hadassah national president, and the first one to visit Leadership Fellows, a two-year program the Northwest. that includes a trip to Israel and encourAccording to Natan, who spoke with ages busy women ages 35-50 to commit to JTNews on an especially soggy Seattle the organization. morning, Pacific Northwest chapter pres“Writing the check is still important, ident Jacquie Bayley said to her, “I don’t but it isn’t the end-all, be-all,” she said. think we’ve ever had a sitting national Meanwhile, the American end of the president come to Seattle.” organization is supporting the Israeli side. Natan responded, “Jacquie, I’ll come!” “This American-based organizaOver the course of her barely three-day tion cannot support the stop in Washington State, research, do the capital Natan met with small campaign, and be respongroups in homes, at the sible for the operational Summit at First Hill, with expenses,” she said. the board and members in Natan has been meetTacoma, and spoke at the ing with Israeli governSeattle chapter’s kick-off ment officials, but it’s a event on September 22, challenge, she explained, “Daughters: From Generas the government has no ation to Generation.” budget. The Hadassah WomDespite the challenges en’s Zionist Organization Hadassah faces now, the began 101 years ago when Henrietta Szold decided Courtesy Hadassah National Office in New York organization is thriving in terms of its research and to do something about Marcie Natan initiatives. the disease and starvation Among Hadassah’s many areas of rampant in pre-state Israel. Today, the research are advocacy for women’s health international organization boasts approxiissues, including reproductive, breast, mately 330,000 women who dedicate time and heart health. In Israel, they’re workand money to a variety of causes, from ing with religious Jewish and Arab commedical advances at Hadassah Hospital in munities to encourage check-ups. Lack of Jerusalem to the Young Judaea teen Israel information, as well as discomfort due to program. modesty issues, makes both communities Natan, who is almost halfway through vulnerable, Natan suggests. her term, is focusing in particular on two “We need to make them aware,” she issues: Bringing younger women into the said. fold, and stabilizing the Israeli side of the Because Israel has had no limitations organization. on stem-cell research, Hadassah has conCurrently, the Israel-based Hadassah tributed to great strides in research. Medical Organization is running a def“We are very far along with ALS icit, and the shift in demographic patresearch, Multiple Sclerosis, and ageterns where many women no longer stay related macular degeneration,” she said. home with their children has undermined “We are cutting-edge, and a focus of our Hadassah relevance. According to a recent membership is on the state-of-the-art article in the Jewish Voice, Jews under research that will illuminate the world.” 40 are less likely to donate to causes than Natan described her visit to the Pacific older community members, and accordNorthwest as an “opportunity to meet ing to one study, they are more likely to people, touch people, and talk to people,” give to Jewish organizations that support and, of course, to do a little fundraising. “non-Jewish people and causes.” “My hope is always to energize the “My generation of women…was basimembership,” she said. “At the same time, cally home with the kids,” said Natan. it is a gift for me…to see the commit“You needed to do something with your ment of the grassroots membership, and head other than change diapers. the passion and the love for Hadassah, for “I think the challenge for us is to figure Zionism, for Israel, for the Jewish people out a way to allow those women to have a — [it] kind of reminds me why I’m doing Hadassah experience which will connect what I’m doing.” them to Israel in a way that I don’t think mode of communication between the rabbis and the school — email exchanges. “This is a very busy group of people,” said Fine. “If a student or a teacher has a question, or a teacher is looking for a resource, we’ll start with those of us here, but then we’ll have another group to send it out to who have a depth of knowledge.”

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and was broken by one tenth Some expert JTNews of a second” only recently. sleuthing has turned He was inducted into the up yet another MaccaHusky Hall of Fame in 1988. biah Games medalist from the You can read more about greater Seattle area. Jerry in the Jan. 23, 2013 Just kidding. Ben Belur’s issue of this paper. grandfather, Jack Belur, sent an email telling us that Ben had been part of the U.S. men’s golf As the child of Holoteam competing in Israel this caust survivors growsummer. They earned a silver ing up in Israel in medal on a Pete Day-designed the 1950s, Yaffa Maritz course in Caesaria, which Member of observed different attitudes Jack calls “probably one of among survivors. She wonthe Tribe the toughest golf courses anydered why “people like my where.” Ben had “four excelfather came out of this horlent rounds,” and the team missed the gold rific experience…positive in a sense, more medal by just two strokes out of 1,200. “As appreciative of life…more compassionproud grandparents, we were privileged to ate.” Others she saw, even among her parsee the entire games from the beginning,” ents’ friends, “came out very angry, very he adds. bitter, very depressed.” Actually, it was quite the family affair, While getting her master’s in clinical psychology, she studied what psychologists call “resilience,” the ability to cope with life’s vagaries that varies from person to person. From her research she surmised that differences came from early infantparent attachment, “that sense of love you had from the beginning.” Other Debbie Zurn Ben Belur, in golf attire, played on the U.S. team at the Maccabiah Games research supports in Israel this past summer. His sister Jaci is on the left and his wife Brittany this, too. Yaffa came to the and sister Bri are on the right. States about 30 years ago with her husband when he took a with Ben’s wife Brittany, his parents Jerry high-tech job in California. Expecting to and Nancy, sisters Brianne and Jaci, his stay a couple of years, they moved to the grandfather and grandmother Bernice, Seattle area and never left. and mother-in-law Debbie Zurn watching Her interest in resilience carried over to Ben play. In a separate email, Ben wrote her professional life. of the emotional highlight of walking out “Often when I worked with adults…I of the tunnel at Teddy Stadium and being was looking back to their early childhood,” cheered by 35,000 screaming Israelis — she says, “even to pregnancy.” something all our state’s Maccabiah athShe began to suspect that even prenaletes agreed on. tal experiences could contribute “to some “The common bond and interest that of the angst we have in life,” she said, and I had with all of my teammates…was “decided to move to prevention rather incredibly powerful,” wrote Ben, and than intervention.” “being able to visit the birthplace of our The result is a lifetime of interest in religion is something that I didn’t know if I compassion and kindness and the cowould ever do in my lifetime. I’m so gratefounding of Listening Mothers. An orgaful for the opportunity,” adding later, “it nization of mothers’ support groups that was really cool.” encourages patience and attention to The Temple B’nai Torah member instincts, Listening Mothers is a part of the comes from an athletic family. His dad Community of Mindful Parents (www. Jerry ran track for the University of Washmindfulparentscommunity.com), which ington from 1972 to 1976. He was part of includes the group Reflective Parenting/ a national championship mile relay team Discipline From the Heart. that in 1975 “ran the fastest time in the world that year for a collegiate team,” Jerry wrote. “The record held up for 30 years XXPage 11

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Jonah, his fish, and the turmoil of our existence
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Dear Rivy, As always, I enjoyed the High Holiday services and this time of year. Although it can get a bit cumbersome juggling life and the seasonal demands, it is all worthwhile. One piece that really continues to mystify me, however, is the Book of Jonah and its reading on Yom Kippur at such a critical moment of the What’s day. It always leaves me perJQ? turbed. Why does Jonah run away? Why is Jonah, a Jewish prophet, sent to Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, of all places? What of the righteous sailors and the lottery that just happens to fall on Jonah? If they are righteous, why do they throw him overboard? Then a fish swallows him — and he survives? He goes to a town, tells them all to repent and they all repent?! After this amazing unprecedented prophetic success, Jonah is upset, then deeply sad because the gourd tree withered? Please settle my unsettledness. This sounds like a Porgy and Bess-like query, as in: Oh Jonah, he lived in de whale Oh Jonah, he lived in de whale For he made his home in dat fish’s abdomen Oh Jonah, he lived in de whale. Though I will probably not share Ira Gershwin’s contention that It ain’t necessarily so It ain’t necessarily so De things dat yo’ liable to read in de Bible It ain’t necessarily so. We are not as perfect as we seem on the other 364 days of the year. We have a full palate of flavorful foibles. Life has given us ample opportunity to express a full menu of weaknesses, with many an opportune moment to fall somewhat short of our potential. And right now it hits us as we poise to read the afternoon haftarah, Jonah. It is no accident that at this time our tradition has us open this book. Many a Jewish thinker has tried to identify the reason for the reading of this book at this particular instant. None seem overwhelmingly satisfying. Yes, we notice a theme of teshuvah, of prayer, of fasting. But the book does not end with any of these crescendos. It ends with man, under a tree, alone, dissatisfied, distraught — about a gourd. The verses end with a rhetorical question that leaves us hanging with the most pedestrian of dangling pronouncements: “And should not I have pity on Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand, and also great cattle?” Great cattle? Really? Could it be that the book of Jonah is read now as an eloquent reprise of our humaneness, a mirror to our shared human condition? It is an everyman’s object lesson that reflects our precise mood, right now. Not surprising. Our tradition’s keen sensitivity to the disposition of the Jewish people is finely tuned. Our present state of mind? As it is liturgically expressed, “Human beings’ origin is from dust, our destiny is to return to dust, at risk of life we bring in our bread; we are likened to shattered pottery, withering glass, a fading flower, a passing shadow, a dissipating cloud and dust blowing in the wind — a fleeting dream.” Such is the human condition. Who of us have not, like Jonah, chosen to ignore the voice of God calling out to us, instructing us? It’s that inner voice, that good conscience. Who here among us have not at times chosen the path of least resistance, hopped on that metaphoric ship and fallen into that very tempting deep sleep, hoping that someone might just toss us overboard? The slumber of failure is often more alluring than the risk of success. Indeed, to quote Marianne Williamson, our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Like Jonah, how many of us have then taken that risk and followed a call, done well, only to have a sickened feeling of, now what?

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Even if the melody does strongly resemble the liturgical reprise, “Barchu et Hashem Hamevorach.” I will, however, agree that the Book of Jonah is a puzzler. Let us approach the issue of the book being read on Yom Kippur by thinking about when it is read and how its message connects to this holy day. At a particularly poignant moment on Yom Kippur afternoon, as the sun begins its descent, hunger begins to feel real, and caffeine deprivation is starting to kick in, the Book of the Big Fish is taken in hand. This is a very real moment. Our humanity is becoming frighteningly palpable. We’ve recited the confession enough times that by now it is sinking in.

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Now that we think about it, the story of Jonah has an all-too-familiar trope. The Zohar teaches, “In the story of Jonah we have a representation of the whole of a man’s career in this world. Jonah descending into the ship is symbolic of man’s soul that descends into this world to enter into his body.” The Book of Jonah poses a question, a challenge to each of us: What are our lives at this raw, precise moment? Jonah reflects our own angst, our own experience. We are souls on a rocky journey. The book presents us with the turmoil of our very existence. To where shall we look for a response? Open the Yom Kippur prayer book, the machzor. How will our haftarah end this afternoon? It ends not with verses from Jonah, but with verses from the Prophets right after Jonah, in the Trei Asar. The haftarah ends with passages from the very last verses of the prophet Micha: “Who is a God like you, that pardons iniquity, and passes over the transgression of the remnants of His heritage? He retains not His anger forever, for He desires kindness.” God Almighty — our creator knows us and understands this humaneness of ours, forgives us our inadequacies, and desires of us chesed, kindness and love. The antidote for Jonah’s despair? For our intermittent despondency? A healthy dose of loving kindness. Nothing cures self-pity like taking a brave step toward the other. For that reason, perhaps, our tradition adds the additional verses from Micha to bring home the message. Jonah reflects our mood and Micha moves us out of it. In the writings of Emanuel Levinas, “Ethics is the first philosophy — the

encounter of the Other through the face installs a responsibility for the Other in the Self.” Heschel said, “When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.” Willa Cather, a writer very dear to my heart, writes, “This is happiness: to be dissolved into something completely great.” Anne Frank mused in her diary, “How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment to start to improve the world.” Henry James reminds us that three things in human life are important: “The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.” The Rambam teaches in Sefer Hamitzvot: “Whatever I want for myself, I want the same for that other person.” Bottom line? In the words of Psalms, our world is built on loving kindness. This is not rocket science. I started a journal the day after Yom Kippur I called a kindness journal. I am challenging myself to mindfully perform one out-of-the-way act of kindness and to record it in the journal. Join me! Let’s have a year dedicated to world building, a year of chesed, a year of loving kindness for others and for ourselves. Let us hope and pray that the year ahead will be a journey filled with challenges met, journeys taken, dreams fulfilled, and most all, a year of sweet kindheartedness for our community.
Rivy Poupko Kletenik is an internationally renowned educator and Head of School at the Seattle Hebrew Academy. If you have a question that’s been tickling your brain, send Rivy an e-mail at [email protected].

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“We have a lot of expectations of ourselves,” observes Yaffa. “People have even more pressure and [are] feeling more guilty.” Listening Mothers encourages a compassionate acceptance of oneself. More recently, this mother of three and grandmother of three has joined the board of the Compassion Network, which takes up a lot of her time. The network is a global movement “inspired by the charter for Compassion International,” she

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The Fairmont Olympic is the center of social events in the Seattle area. Thousands of residents of the region and their families can remember celebrations that, since the roaring ’20s, have been made all the more beautiful because they took place at The Olympic. They cater intimate dinners and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs with as much care and attention to detail as the largest wedding or gala. Director of catering and conference services Jana Scopis and her team orchestrate Seattle’s most elite events. “The ability to seamlessly pair the city’s highest level of service with restaurantquality cuisine in a private setting is our point of difference,” says Scopis. Whether your celebration is for 50 or 300, they invite you to rediscover the elegance of “Seattle’s Hotel” — The Fairmont Olympic. Please contact them for more information at www.fairmontolympiccatering.com or email catering manager [email protected] for a personalized tour.

book to enter into their raffles for such items as our Harvey’s Seatbelt Bags and be notified of artist events! If you have questions, give them a jingle at 206-682-8707 or visit them online at www.fireworksgallery.net.

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At Greatest of Days, they say “We Coordinate, You Celebrate!” If you want your creativity and your personality to be represented throughout your wedding, they believe in brainstorming any idea. The most important thing for them to do is listen. If you want a day with added touches that perhaps only have special meaning to you to help you relax or give you an extra smile, they can incorporate that into your wedding. If you want a wedding designed to match your personality, style and budget, they can introduce you to vendors who will become a hand-picked team for your special day. They treat every wedding with as much care as if it was their own. Wishing you the Greatest of Days! For more information, contact Janis Flagg, 27111 167th Pl. SE, Suite 105-242, or call 206-604-1908.

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Thank you all very much for, once again, naming Fireworks best independent gift store in the Seattle area! Their goal is to offer items that will delight. Whatever your occasion or if you are simply treating yourself, Fireworks aims to provide you with a gift that is unexpected and inspirational. Pictured in this issue of JTNews is a silver pendant necklace from DVB New York, a jeweler who offers pieces that express sentiments that come from the heart. Come visit them at one of their five locations in the Seattle or Bellevue. Or, if you have a ticket to fly, you can choose from their two locations in the Central Terminal or N-Gate at SeaTac Airport. Friend Fireworks on Face-

Herban Feast

Dedicated. Vibrant. Innovative. A homegrown company, Herban Feast is honored to be one of the region’s premier catering and events companies. Their team of more than 100 service staff and culinary professionals is dedicated to providing attentive, friendly service and delicious food. Their commitment to their clients and

For that special occasion or no occasion at all.

The Ben Bridge Signature Diamond pendant with a 1/6 ct. center diamond in beautiful 14K white gold.

Special Moments are Better when Shared
Sheraton is where people come together to share once-in-a-lifetime memories. Intimate spaces, award-winning catering and inviting accommodations combine to create the day you’ve always dreamed of.

Book at Sheraton.com or call 206-621-9000 Kosher catering provided by Nosh Away

The Terrace and Great Room at Hotel 1000. It’s everything you want for your wedding or rehearsal dinner. To learn more, call 206.957.1000 or visit hotel1000seattle.com

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themselves to create unforgettable experiences begins with their deep partnerships with regional suppliers and vendors and ends with a common goal to exceed their clients’, and their guests’, expectations. They are rooted in their region, sourcing fresh and local ingredients from area producers and farmers. The menus reflect the bounty of the Pacific Northwest to create unique culinary experiences. The venues maintain the authenticity of their origins with a subtle infusion of elements that reflect the company’s style. You’ll find a special attention to detail that is inherent in everything they do. By consistently wowing their clients and improving their practices for nearly 15 years, Herban Feast has become a renowned full-service catering and events company. Allow them to help bring your event vision to life. Please visit www.herbanfeast.com.

Located at 1000 First Ave. at the corner of Madison Street, Hotel 1000 is steps from the waterfront along Elliott Bay, and conveniently centered between Pike Place Market, Seattle Art Museum, the business district, and lively and historic Pioneer Square. Call 206-957-1000.

Herzl-Ner Tamid Judaica Shop

Herzl-Ner Tamid Judaica Shop has what you need to “Do Jewish!” From traditional to unique, artisan to boutique, come see an amazing variety of merchandise to make your simcha special: Ketubot or personalized kippot; jewelry in gold, silver, enamel, ceramic, acrylic; tallitot in many fabrics, sizes, and colors; mezuzot in metals, acrylic, wood and mixed materials; ritual and holiday items, and much more. See artisan Judaica by Adi Sidler, Judit Leiser, Emily Rosenfeld, Gary Rosenthal, Lalo and other artists. Open Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and some Sundays 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Also open by appointment for your convenience. Call Kari Haas at the shul office at 206-232-8555. For more information visit www.h-nt.org/about-us/judaica-shop. At 3700 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.

On Seattle’s Eastside, nine miles from downtown Seattle, Hyatt Regency Bellevue offers 732 guestrooms and 70,000 square feet of event space. Ideally located in the heart of The Bellevue Collection, a premier urban streetscape with more than 250 shops, 45 restaurants and lounges, a landmark cinema, a stylish billiards and comedy club, day spas, and upscale bowling lanes — all connected to the hotel via convenient sky bridges. With Asian-inspired elegance, the 17,745-square-foot grand ballroom is the largest hotel ballroom east of Lake Washington, and the third largest in Washington State. The hotel specializes in customized menus for your wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or special family occasion. Group overnight room rates are available. Please contact their catering consultants at 425-698-4240 or visit bellevue.hyatt.com.

Hyatt Regency Bellevue

Kaspars Special Events & Catering

Hotel 1000

Hotel 1000 in downtown Seattle opened in June 2006 and features 120 luxury guest rooms, BOKA Restaurant + BAR, Spaahh and The Golf Club. At Hotel 1000, genuine and personalized service, leading-edge technology, and intimate yet spectacular accommodations redefine the luxury experience. Hotel 1000 offers distinctive amenities, anticipative service, and a customized experience tailored to any occasion.

You will remember your special day for the rest of your life, so choosing the right partners to help you is an important decision. The team at Kaspars Special Events and Catering, with more than 22 years of experience and a reputation for excellence, will support you through the entire planning process, including venue selection, menu creation, ceremony, and reception planning, ensuring you are stress-free. Family owned and operated, Kaspars’ passion is to provide creative, fresh cuisine, and superior service at a reasonable price. They cater to groups of all sizes, both within Kaspars as well as at off-site locations, including private homes. Whether you are entertaining a few or a few hundred guests, the elements for success are the same: Superb fare, impeccable service, the proper ambience, and the right caterer! Kaspars Special Events and Catering has it all. Visit www.kaspars.com or call 206-298-0123 or fax 206-298-0146.

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Lawrence the Florist

Lawrence the Florist is your florist when you are in search of a “not-your-typical” florist. Located in downtown Bellevue since 1975, the experienced, award-winning designers and consultants have gained the kind of expertise needed to create the perfect floral presentation for all your needs. Lawrence the Florist treats customers as individuals, tailoring the product to your style and desires. For whatever occasion, they will work with you to ensure that your floral gift or presentation is just what you wanted. The service and arrangements are always a cut above. Large enough to handle any event and personal enough to put an extra touch to a single arrangement, you will be treated as an individual, with the goal being your satisfaction. Located in the 200 Plaza building on 105th Ave. NE in Bellevue, with quality and style all at affordable prices. 224 105th Ave. NE, Bellevue, 425-454-6622.

Marianna Trio

For all your special occasions, weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and all your other simchas. Jewish and world music. Traditional and contemporary. Dance and concert. Many years of experience in all types of music. For more information about their music trio, please call 206-715-8796 or visit www.mariannagroup.com.

Madison Park Café Catering

Karen Binder, formerly of the Madison Park Café. Full-service professional catering for all life passages in the Jewish community for over 33 years. Let Madison Park Café help plan your wedding and rehearsal dinner for your special event. Providing delicious, seasonal food, professional rentals, flowers and bar service. Retail wine offered at discount prices at “Binder’s Bottles.” Contact Karen Binder at 206-324-4411 or [email protected].

Create memories full of love, family and tradition at the Marriott Redmond Town Center, ideally located in Redmond’s beautiful open-air shopping center and featuring a newly renovated ballroom with over 5,000 square feet of space. When planning your special day, you deserve to work with the very best. The Marriott Redmond Town Center appreciates your cultural nuances and can bring them to life in a way that is authentic, delicious, and leaves friends and family raving for years to come! They’ll handle the details, you just handle the compliments. L’chaim! For more information, contact sales directly at 425-498-4040 or visit www.Marriott.com/seamc.

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Onionskin Design Studio

Voted by JTNews readers as 2012’s Best Ketubah Artist in Washington State, Joan Lite Miller specializes in one-of-a-kind invitations for weddings and B’nai Mitzvah,

206-604-1908
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event & wedding planning non-denominational wedding officiator

ibbetts Creek Manor

4500–4 th Ave. South, Seattle WA

206.749.5400

www.pedersens.com

Temple De Hirsch Sinai Weddings
he Tibbetts Creek Manor is a 7,000 sq. ft., two story, traditional home with country elegance and interior grace. Sitting on three creek-side acres, the Manor provides the serene & picturesque ambiance needed to create a memorable setting for any occasion. Conveniently located in downtown Issaquah, the Tibbetts Creek Manor can easily accommodate your indoor and outdoor event. Accommodating 130 guests in the interior and up to 175 guests utilizing the outdoor floral garden and white-tented deck, the Manor offers the privacy and space options you are seeking!

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750 17th Ave NW, Issaquah, WA 98027 Phone: 425.837.3367 Fax:425.837.3338 www.issaquahwa.gov/tibbettscreekmanor

For wedding information contact us at 206.323.8486 or www.tdhs-nw.org

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custom ketubot, English and Hebrew calligraphy, expressive hand lettering, original paper-cuts and logo design. For more information, call 206-527-6320 or visit www.onionskindesign.com.

sion comfortable, enjoyable, and positively memorable. For more information visit www.seattlebride.com and www.facebook.com/ SeattleBride or call the office directly at 425-865-0795.

Pedersen’s

The Ruins

The Event Rental Experts Stylish party rentals including: • Specialty linen • Glassware • China • Cutlery • Chair covers • Designer chairs • Tables • Unique tabletop items • Catering equipment 4500 4th Ave. S, Seattle. Call 206-719-5400 or visit www.pedersens.com.

Robinswood House

The Ruins is a private dining club (a restaurant for members and their guests) in lower Queen Anne with catering services available to the public. The founder, Joe McDonnal, built a party destination inside of a warehouse, with a garden entry and four beautifully appointed rooms. Collectively The Ruins can accommodate up to 150 guests for a seated dinner or 220 for a stand-up cocktail reception. From beginning to end, their professional staff and beautiful venue will offer you and your guests a truly unique and memorable experience. Contact The Ruins at 206-285-7846 or visit www.theruins.net.

Robinswood is one of the best known and most sought after venues for weddings, receptions, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and other life-changing events. This beautifully preserved 1895 homestead is comprised of the Main House and the Cabana, set in a lush landscape with sweeping views of Robinswood Park, a 60-acre oasis in the heart of the Eastside. Their two spacious patios and sunken garden offer a flower-filled summer wedding site for up to 225 guests. The charming furnished house, with added cabana, provides an intimate setting for winter weddings of approximately 50-70 people. Fireplaces, wood floors, paned windows, sweeping views of Robinswood Park, dancing under the stars, and privacy make for a lovely site to hold any event. Their team goal is to make your special occawww.mariannagroup.com

Shawn’s Kugel

Shawn’s Kugel is one of the best Klezmer bands in the Pacific Northwest. They specialize in getting guests to participate in folk dancing and horas at weddings, B’nai Mitzvah, and other lifecycle events. Shawn’s Kugel has released four CDs, with the latest being “Odyssey.” Check out Shawn’s Kugel on MySpace, CD Baby, or iTunes to hear some songs and learn more about this Northwest treasure. Contact 206-523-9298 or shawnsax@ jps.net or visit pweb.jps.net/~shawnsax.


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Madison Park Café Catering
Karen Binder (formerly of Madison Park Café)
Full service professional catering for all life passages for over 33 years. Bar/Bat Mitzvah, wedding, rehearsal dinner and any other simcha. Retail wine offered at discount price: “Binder’s Bottles.” Approved caterer of Hillel. Romantic Weddings Receptions Rehearsal Dinners Bar & Bat Mitzvahs

Robinswood House
www.SeattleBride.com 425.865.0795 www.Facebook.com/SeattleBride

206.324.4411 • madisonparkcafe @aol.com
Kaspars will ensure your celebration is spectacular!
Kosher-style available Chef Kaspar offers exceptional Northwest cuisine along with a superior staff versed in weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers and b'nai mitzvahs. Kaspars can accommodate up to 300 guests or can offer full service off-premise catering at your home or other special location.
visit www.kaspars.com for menus and upcoming events

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Sheraton Seattle Hotel

Discover true comfort as if you were at home. Sheraton Seattle Hotel will make any event you’re envisioning a reality. A multiple winner of the prestigious Gold Key and Pinnacle awards, the hotel offers comprehensive meeting and destination planning along with unparalleled service and style. Situated in the heart of the city, adjacent to the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, the hotel is surrounded by Seattle’s financial and business district and exciting entertainment attractions. Sheraton Seattle is more than just a meeting place — it’s a member of your family. Settle into the inviting comfort of one of 1,258 smoke-free guestrooms offering inspiring views of the city. A peaceful night’s sleep awaits you between the crisp sheets of the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed. Visit www.sheraton.com/Seattle for more information.  

this chance to seal two souls, and to embrace them within the larger synagogue family. Temple De Hirsch Sinai values and nurtures the holiness inherent in a diversity of relationships, with thoughtful sensitivity and outreach to the needs of interfaith and same-sex couples. Marriage is the foundation of family, the building block of a vibrant, healthy and visionary community. At this moment of joy, blessing and change, Temple De Hirsch Sinai relishes the opportunity to welcome you into their family of families as you begin this new chapter in your lives. For more information call 206-323-8486 or www.tdhs-nw.org.

Tibbetts Creek Manor

Temple De Hirsch Sinai

Jewish tradition designates a wedding as kiddushin — as the holy joining of two lives made special and unique to one another from all others. Temple De Hirsch Sinai cherishes

"Best Ketubah artist in Wa" — jtnews 2012

The Tibbetts Creek Manor is a 7,000-square-foot, two-story traditional home with country elegance and interior grace. Sitting on three creekside acres, PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N the Manor provides the serene and picturesque ambiance needed to create a memorable setting for any occasion. Conveniently located in downtown Issaquah, the Tibbetts Creek Manor can easily accommodate your indoor and outdoor event. Accommodating 130 guests in the interior and up to 175 guests utilizing the outdoor floral garden and white-tented deck, the Manor offers the privacy and space options you seek! Phone: 425-837-3367 • Fax: 425-837-3338 •  [email protected] • www.issaquaheventsites.com

Waterways Cruises and Events

Invitations English & Hebrew calligraphy Ketubot

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Waterways Cruises and Events will make your special occasion an unforgettable Northwest experience — with the Seattle skyline and views of Lake Washington and Lake Union as the perfect backdrop for your celebration. Add exquisite cuisine prepared by their culinary team, professional event-planning services, and your personalized touches for lasting memories of your special event. Waterways’ beautifully appointed yachts offer unique venues for weddings, rehearsal dinners, Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations, holiday events, birthdays, graduation and anniversary parties. Their yachts feature spacious interior salons for dining and live entertainment, open-air decks that are perfect for ceremonies, photography and viewing of the ever-changing shorelines, and onboard galleys and bars for full-service catering. Contact their event planners to schedule a tour of Waterways’ yachts! Call 206-223-2060 for your event proposal or visit www.WaterwaysCruises.com for more information.

Woodland Park Zoo

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Woodland Park Zoo, one of Seattle’s most cherished community resources, is the perfect location for your next event! Set on 92 acres with over 300 species of One of Seattle’s animal, the zoo offers 17 unique venues Best Klezmer Bands to host your Bar/Bat Mitzvah, holiday party, picnic, meeting, wedding, family reunion or birthday party. Funds generated by your event help support the The Northwest’s Premier zoo’s quality animal Music Ensemble care, education programs, and field Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, conservation projects to help preserve Special Events wildlife species and habitats in the Contact: Shawn Weaver Northwest and around the world. For more information, contact 206-523-9298 [email protected] or 206-548-2590, or email: [email protected] visit www.zoo.org.

Shawn’s Kugel

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Care Givers
HomeCare Associates A program of Jewish Family Service 206-861-3193 www.homecareassoc.org  Provides personal care, assistance with daily activities, medication reminders, light housekeeping, meal preparation and companionship to older adults living at home or in assisted-living facilities.

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B. Robert Cohanim, DDS, MS Orthodontics for Adults and Children 206-322-7223 www.smile-works.com  Invisalign Premier Provider. On First Hill across from Swedish Hospital.

Financial Services
Hamrick Investment Counsel, LLC Roy A. Hamrick, CFA 206-441-9911 ✉☎ [email protected] www.hamrickinvestment.com  Professional portfolio management services for individuals, foundations and nonprofit organizations.

Funeral Services (cont.)
Hills of Eternity Cemetery Owned and operated by Temple De Hirsch Sinai 206-323-8486 Serving the greater Seattle Jewish community. Jewish cemetery open to all preneed and at-need services. Affordable rates • Planning assistance. Queen Anne, Seattle

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Certified Public Accountants
Dennis B. Goldstein & Assoc., CPAs, PS Tax Preparation & Consulting 425-455-0430 F 425-455-0459 ✉☎ [email protected]

Warren J. Libman, D.D.S., M.S.D. 425-453-1308 www.libmandds.com  Certified Specialist in Prosthodontics: • Restorative • Reconstructive • Cosmetic Dentistry 14595 Bel Red Rd. #100, Bellevue

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Michael Spektor, D.D.S. 425-643-3746 ✉☎ [email protected] www.spektordental.com  Specializing in periodontics, dental implants, and cosmetic gum therapy. Bellevue

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Funeral/Burial Services
Congregation Beth Shalom Cemetery 206-524-0075 ✉☎ [email protected] This beautiful cemetery is available to the Jewish community and is located just north of Seattle.

Seattle Jewish Chapel 206-725-3067 ✉☎ [email protected] Traditional burial services provided at all area cemeteries. Burial plots available for purchase at Bikur Cholim and Machzikay Hadath cemeteries.

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Hospice Services
Kline Galland Hospice 206-805-1930 ✉☎ [email protected] www.klinegallandhospice.org  Kline Galland Hospice provides individualized care to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of those in the last phases of life. Founded in Jewish values and traditions, hospice reflects a spirit and philosophy of caring that emphasizes comfort and dignity for the dying.

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College Placement
College Placement Consultants 425-453-1730 ✉☎ [email protected] www.collegeplacementconsultants.com  Pauline B. Reiter, Ph.D. Expert help with undergraduate and graduate college selection, applications and essays. 40 Lake Bellevue, #100, Bellevue 98005

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Photographers
Barrie Anne Photography 610-888-5215 ✉☎ [email protected] www.BarrieAnnePhotography.com  Specializing in portraits,mitzvahs, weddings and fashion. My philosophy is to create beautiful, unique and timeless images that go beyond the memories of these special times in life, allowing you to relive them all over again, and become as priceless as life itself.

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College Planning
Albert Israel, CFP College Financial Aid Consultant 206-250-1148 ✉☎ [email protected] Learn strategies that can deliver more aid.

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Dani Weiss Photography 206-760-3336 www.daniweissphotography.com  Photographer Specializing in People. Children, B’nai Mitzvahs, Families, Parties, Promotions & Weddings.

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Counselors/Therapists
Jewish Family Service Individual, couple, child and family therapy 206-861-3152 ✉☎ [email protected] www.jfsseattle.org  Expertise with life transitions, addiction and recovery, relationships and personal challenges —all in a cultural context. Licensed therapists; flexible day or evening appointments; sliding fee scale; most insurance plans.

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Radman Photography Eric Radman 206-275-0553 www.radmanphotography.com  Creative and beautiful photography at affordable prices. Bar/Bat Mitzvah, families, children, special occasions.

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Jewish Family Service 206-461-3240 www.jfsseattle.org  Comprehensive geriatric care management and support services for seniors and their families. Expertise with in-home assessments, residential placement, family dynamics and on-going case management. Jewish knowledge and sensitivity.

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Dentists
Calvo & Waldbaum Toni Calvo Waldbaum, DDS Richard Calvo, DDS 206-246-1424 ✉☎ [email protected] CalvoWaldbaumDentistry.com  Gentle Family Dentistry Cosmetic & Restorative Designing beautiful smiles by Calvo 207 SW 156th St., #4, Seattle

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The Summit at First Hill retirement Living at its Best! 206-652-4444 www.summitatfirsthill.org  The only Jewish retirement community in Washington State. Featuring gourmet kosher dining, spacious, light-filled apartments and life-enriching social, educational and wellness activities.

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Friday, September 27 through Sunday, October 6 Air Twyla Ballet The Pacific Northwest Ballet presents “Air Twyla,” consisting of three works by choreographer Twyla Tharp. The performance features accomplished young principal Chelsea Adomaitis for her a firsttime role in “Waiting at the Station,” and costumes by Isaac Mizrachi in “Brief Fling.” At McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle. Performances run Thursday-Sunday. For information and tickets visit www.pnb.org.

Saturday, October 5 at 2 p.m. and Monday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. Sparks of Glory: Voice of the Heart Musical Performance As a counterpart to Seattle Art Museum’s exhibit “In a Silent Way,” a moving reflection on African-American history and identity, Music of Remembrance’s concert-with-commentary will explore how music has expressed struggles between continuity and assimilation during times of conflict and persecution. Music by Osvaldo Golijov, Erwin Schulhoff, Marc Lavry and Laszlo Weiner. At Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave., Seattle. For more information contact John Huffstetler at [email protected] or 206-365-7770 or visit www.musicofremembrance.org.

Wednesday, October 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hadassah Plus Art Talk Women are invited to enjoy an evening of art, wine, good company, and “an encounter with art — from Israel to Seattle.” Miriam Sternberg, art educator for the Microsoft Art Collection, will present on Mark Chagall and the Chagall windows at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem. Current exhibits at the gallery to be enjoyed include Peter Waite’s “Space Travel” and Eric Wohl’s “When Things Go South.” Space is limited and reservations are required. At Winston Wachter Fine Arts, 203 Dexter Ave. N, Seattle. For more information and to make reservations, contact Tamar Boden at 425-246-1472.

Wednesday, October 9 at 7 p.m. Ira: The Other Gershwin Lecture You’ve heard of George Gershwin, the “American Mozart,” but are you familiar with his older brother, Ira? As part of the “Broadway Musicals 2: A Jewish Mirror on America” series, Theodore Deacon talks about this less famous, but just as accomplished composer, musician and lyricist. Sponsored by Seattle Jewish Seniors and supported by the Heinz Schwarz Fund. At Temple Beth Am, 2632 NE 80th St., Seattle. Register online at templebetham.wufoo.com/forms/broadway-musicals-2.

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Where everyone feels special, included and cared for.
For membership information contact us at 206.323.8486 or www.tdhs-nw.org

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Sunday, October 13 at 4 p.m. ‘Two-Sided Story’ Film and Discussion The Seattle Jewish Film Festival presents “Two-Sided Story,” a documentary following 27 Israelis and Palestinians in the “History Through the Human Eye” project, where bereaved individuals from both sides of the conflict come together to listen, acknowledge, and try to understand one another’s stories. Robi Damelin and Bassam Aramin, co-founders of the Parents Circle-Families Forum that runs the project, will be in attendance. At the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island. For more information contact Pamela Lavitt at [email protected] or 206-388-0832, or visit seattlejewishfilmfestival.org.

Sunday, October 13, 7:30-9:30 Songs From My Heritage Baritone David Krohn, former Seattle Opera Young Artist, presents a program that spans six languages, nearly 300 years of musical composition famous and obscure, classical, Broadway, show tunes, cantorial music, and beyond. Anastasiya Popova joins him on piano. Dessert reception following. Free. At Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue. For more information contact Shelly Goldman at [email protected] or 425-603-9677, or visit www.templebnaitorah.org.

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to Jewish Washington
For a complete listing of events, or to add your event to the JTNews calendar, visit calendar.jtnews.net. Calendar events must be submitted no later than 10 days before publication. and express your opinions in an informal and safe environment. Different topics each month with optional pre-reading materials available. To receive the topic and reading materials in advance, email [email protected]. This class repeats on October 3, November 7, and December 5 at 7 p.m. $5 per session payable at the door. At Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue. 7–8 p.m. — Level 1 Beginner Hebrew

Rabbi Jill Levy at [email protected] or 206-232-8555 or www.h-nt.org Introduction to Hebrew. Through May 28. $150 members/$200 non-members. Register online. At Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation, 3700 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island. values in relation to high-profile issues in today’s news. Bring a lunch or purchase one at Crossroads Food Court. Free. At 15600 NE 8th St., Bellevue. 6–8 p.m. — Welcome, David Bunis!

Lauren Spokane at [email protected] or 206-543-0138 or davidbunis.eventbrite.com Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ladino and Jewish languages expert David Bunis will spend the academic year at the University of Washington as a Schusterman Visiting Professor of Israel Studies. At Hillel at the University of Washington, 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle. 7–9 p.m. — NYHS Open House for Prospective Students and Families

Melissa Rivkin at [email protected] or 206-232-5272, ext. 515 or www.nyhs.net Northwest Yeshiva High School is the Pacific Northwest’s premier independent, college preparatory, dual-curriculum Jewish high school. Meet the teachers, alumni and students and learn about the program. Free. At Northwest Yeshiva High School, 5017 90th Ave. SE, Mercer Island.

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206-388-0839 or www.sjcc.org Each day features a theme, plus swimming, playing in the gym, and arts and crafts. Rockstar showdown: Music, air guitar, and costume contests. SJCC members $50, guests $60. At the Stroum JCC, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.

Candlelighting times September 27.................. 6:40 p.m. October 4......................... 6:26 p.m. October 11........................6:12 p.m. October 18....................... 5:59 p.m. Friday

Saturday

6 p.m. —Simchat Torah Shabbat

Elizabeth Fagin at [email protected] or 206-527-9399 or betalef.org Dance with the Torah and celebrate Shabbat. Catered Shabbat dinner (for a nominal fee) followed by community worship and learning. Service begins at 7:30 p.m. At Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle. 7–11 p.m. — SJCC-SJFF Outdoor Film ‘Renewal’

Pamela Lavitt at [email protected] or 206-3880832 or www.seattlejewishfilmfestival.org Installation with daily screenings of the documentary “Renewal,” eight short films about faith traditions and the environment, on the side of the building from a sukkah. Runs through September 29. Free. At Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave., Seattle.

27 September

Thursday

6 p.m. — Make Your Own Challah

Kim Lawson at [email protected] or 206-388-0823 or www.sjcc.org Learn how to prepare dough and braid and form the perfect loaf. Take home a beautiful challah. Schmooze and sip wine with friends while the dough rises. SJCC members $8, guests $12. At the Stroum JCC, 2618 NE 80th St., Seattle.

3 October

Rabbi Danny Landes Shabbaton

[email protected] or www.minyanohrchadash.org Rabbi Landes will speak on “Sages in Collision,” about rabbinic figures and how their relationships were filled with tension, polarity and love. For exact times check the website. Contact for Shabbat hospitality. At Minyan Ohr Chadash, 6701 51st Ave. S, Seattle.

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Sunday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

5–10 p.m. — SJCC Parents Night Out: Wacky Tacky

Daliah Silver at [email protected] or 206-388-0839 or www.sjcc.org A night of games and neon colors, including glow stick gaga and crazy costumes. Includes dinner. SJCC member $30, sibling $15. Guests $40, sibling $20. At the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.

28 September

1 p.m. — LTS and Freshman Shabbaton Weekend

Ari Hoffman at [email protected] or 206-295-5888 or seattlencsy.com Leadership training seminar to prepare Jewish teens for challenges they may face in and beyond high school. This year, 9th graders are invited to attend. In Vancouver, B.C. Contact for location and details.

4 October

Sunday

Sunday

4–6:30 p.m. — Friendship Circle Volunteer Kick-Off

Friendship Circle Volunteer Kick Off Event 2013 at [email protected] or 206-374-3637 or www.friendshipcirclewa.org With educational training, prizes, food and more. At the Stroum JCC, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.

29 September

Tuesday

6 p.m. — ‘In the Land of Rain and Salmon’

Lori Ceyhun at [email protected] or 206-774-2250 or www.wsjhs.org Washington State Jewish Historical Society and Book-It Repertory Theatre present this staged reading based on the experiences of Washington’s Jewish pioneers and early community between the years of 1880 and 1920. At the Redmond Public Library, 15990 NE 85th St., Redmond.

1 October

9:30–10:30 a.m. — Introduction to Judaism

Shelly Goldman at [email protected] or 425-603-9677 or www.templebnaitorah.org Explore the 10 essential concepts of the Jewish experience through traditional and modern texts: God, Torah, Israel, mitzvot, holiness, repairing the world, afterlife, prayer, love, and community. Taught by Rabbi James Mirel. $5 per session payable at the door. At Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue. 1:30–3:30 p.m. — WSJHS Annual Meeting

Lisa Kranseler at [email protected] Featuring a Humanities WA speaker on “Why Culture Matters.” At Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle. 6:30–9:30 p.m. — ADL Centennial Dinner

[email protected] or 206-448-5349 ADL commemorates 100 years of ensuring fair treatment for all. Attend this gala dinner and “Imagine a World Without Hate.” At the Museum of History and Industry, 860 Terry Ave. N, Seattle.

6 October

10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. — Hindu Beliefs

Ellen Hendin at [email protected] or 206-461-3240 or www.jfsseattle.org Shelly Krishnamurty will share the most important tenets of the Hindu religion. Part two, on October 31, will deal with Hindu customs. At Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue. 5–9 p.m. — AJC Seattle Advocacy in Action Annual Community Reception

Becki Chandler at [email protected] or 206-622-6315 or www.ajcseattle.org Wine and light dinner, with guest speaker Bret Stephens, Wall Street Journal deputy editorial page editor, moderated by University of Washington communications chair David S. Domke. RSVP required by October 1. RVSP for location. 6 p.m. — Make Your Own Challah

Kim Lawson at [email protected] or 206-388-0823 or www.sjcc.org Same class as on October 3. At the Stroum JCC, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island. 7:30–8:30 p.m. — Crash Course in Hebrew 1

Rabbi Avrohom David at info@seattlekollel. org or 206-722-8289 or seattlekollel.org Free class offered in conjunction with the National Jewish Outreach Project. At Island Crust Café, 7525 SE 24th St., Mercer Island.

10 October

Friday

Wednesday

12–1:30 p.m. — Israel Current Events

Shelly Goldman at [email protected] or 425-603-9677 or www.templebnaitorah.org Come explore the facts, consider different views,

2 October

Wednesday

12–1:30 p.m. — Lunch and Learn

Shelly Goldman at [email protected] or 425-603-9677 or www.templebnaitorah.org Drop-in discussion group led by Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg on messages from Torah and Jewish

9 October

6 p.m. — ‘Go Wild’ – A Night to Celebrate Larry Broder

Charlene Polyansky at [email protected] or 206-315-7389 or tdhs-nw.org Honor Larry Broder’s 20 years of service to Temple De Hirsch Sinai and his retirement. Rock Shabbat service at 6 p.m., “Go Wild” dinner at 7 p.m. RSVP required to dinner. Donations in honor of Larry can be made to TDHS’s High Holy Days Annual Campaign. At Temple De Hirsch Sinai, 1441 16th Ave, Seattle. 9:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. — SJCC School’s Out Camp: Rockstar Showdown

Daliah Silver at [email protected] or

11 October

9:30–11 a.m. — Level 3 Intermediate Hebrew

Rabbi Jill Levy at [email protected] or 206-232-8555 or www.h-nt.org Taught by Janine Rosenbaum. Through June 15, 2014. For complete list of dates, more information, and to register, please look online. $200 members/$250 non-members. At HerzlNer Tamid Conservative Congregation, 3700 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. — Level 2 Advanced Beginner Hebrew

Rabbi Jill Levy at [email protected] or 206-232-8555 or www.h-nt.org Taught by Janine Rosenbaum. Through June 15, 2014. For a complete list of dates, more information, and to register, please look online. $150 members, $200 non-members. At HerzlNer Tamid Conservative Congregation, 3700 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island. 12:15–1:15 p.m. — Why Be Jewish

Rabbi Jill Levy at [email protected] or 206-232-8555 or www.h-nt.org Taught by Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum. An introduction to Jewish ideas, practices, and history. Through May 11, 2014. See website for registration information and complete list of dates. $100 per person, $150 per couple. At Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation, 3700 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island. 12:30–3:30 p.m. — Walk With Friendship

Erica Newman Nash at [email protected] or 206-374-3637 or www.walkwithfriendship.com Walk together to create awareness, solidarity, and support for children with special needs and their families. At Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave. SE, Mercer Island.

13 October

Monday

10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. — Behind the Scenes of the Pacific Northwest Ballet

Ellen Hendin at [email protected] or 206-461-3240 or www.jfsseattle.org The Pacific Northwest Ballet School is one of the top three ballet training institutions in the U.S. Tour with a docent, go behind the scenes, and observe a dance class. $5 non-refundable docent fee. At Pacific Northwest Ballet, 301 Mercer St., Seattle.

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Lifecycles
Bar Mitzvah

Abraham Raphael Karp Bobroff
Abraham will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on September 28, 2013, at Congregation Beth Shalom in Seattle. Abraham is the son of Harold Bobroff and Yonah Karp of Seattle and the brother of Hannah Ruth and Nora Rayna. His grandparents are Ira Karp of Palo Alto, Calif., and the late Pamela Olsted Bobroff, the late Arthur Bobroff, and the late Laenu Adeliliah Greenberg Karp. Abraham is a 7th grader at Billings Middle School. He enjoys Kendama, cooking, Minecraft, chess, running, tennis, and skiing. For his mitzvah project, he assists with dinners for the Lake City Homeless Program.

Bar Mitzvah

Ozi Shalom Ze’ev Goldstein
Ozi will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on September 28, 2013, at Temple B’nai Torah in Bellevue. Ozi is the son of Rabbis Seth Goldstein and Yohanna Kinberg of Olympia and the brother of Erez. His grandparents are Alan and Karen Goldstein of Pomona, N.Y., Chaya Kinberg of Bellevue, and the late Rabbi Myron Kinberg. Ozi is a 7th grader at Jefferson Middle School in Olympia. He enjoys cooking, playing video games, dogs, movies, and art. For his mitzvah project, Ozi volunteered with Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and the Thurston County Food Bank.

Obituary

Libby (Goldfarb) Epstein May 27, 1924–September 15, 2013
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister-in-law, and friend to many in the Jewish and general community, Libby passed away in her home September 15, 2013. This past July Libby experienced the great joy of accompanying her grandson Matt down the aisle at his wedding; she fully expected to participate in the wedding of her grandson Marcus later in September. This marks the fifth generation of the Goldfarb and Epstein families residing in Seattle. Born in Seattle to Fanny (Feygel) Weinstein of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Romanian immigrant Mike (Mikael) Goldfarb, on May 27, 1924, Libby grew up in the Central District, then the heart of the Jewish neighborhood. During High Holidays, Libby would stroll with her friends from synagogue to synagogue, visiting and socializing. She was enrolled in the nearby Talmud Torah for religious instruction. Her grandparents, Joshua and Libby Weinstein, were members of Bikur Cholim Synagogue and are buried in the old Bikur Cholim Cemetery. Libby’s two older brothers, Kiva and Itzy Goldfarb, preceded her in death. After graduating from Garfield High School in 1942, Libby met Herb Epstein. Their ensuing marriage was an enduring and loving relationship that successfully intertwined business and home, only ending 58 years later with her husband’s death in 2002. Since Libby’s and Herb’s parents lived in the Central District, they provided a close-knit family that celebrated simchas and lifecycle events together. Libby also had many Sephardic friends and adopted the cuisine: Quajado became one of her go-to dishes for family cooperative dinners. As business partners, Libby worked by her husband’s side, often handling the front end of the business, Mirrolike Photo Service and later Film Stop. She fully participated in business decisions and was respected — sought after — for her common sense. Known and admired for the effusive greeting when customers, new and old, walked in the door, Libby was a cornerstone of the company. The couple’s two sons, Steve, born in 1945, and Gene, born in 1948, grew up in the family business. At its

height, Film Stop consisted of five one-hour processing labs and five portrait studios around the Seattle metro area. Besides working hard in the business, Libby entertained at home, hosting card games and social events for friends and extended family (who were often the same). As the business grew, she and her husband attended industry conventions and vacationed in Europe and the Middle East. She enjoyed local culture: Matinees at Seattle Pops, Seattle Rep and Village Theatre, and attended first-run films. Shopping at Nordstrom with her granddaughter was a favorite activity, for Libby was a fashionable dresser; in later years, a chai latte from Starbucks at the south end of Mercer Island became an expected afternoon ritual. She enjoyed dining out and expected good service. A few weeks before her death, she thoroughly enjoyed a meal at a local Persian restaurant and insisted on staying for the entertainment. Libby will be much missed by her friends in the Group Fitness program at the Stroum JCC, which she faithfully attended for many years. She participated in the plethora of senior programs and luncheons offered by the community and was a member of City of Hope. Libby and her husband held memberships at Herzl-Ner Tamid and Temple De Hirsch Sinai. The family lived in the Seward Park area before Libby and Herb bought a home on Mercer

Island’s south end in the 1960s. Libby leaves her sons Steve (Charlene), Gene (Linnea), grandchildren Marcus, Marnie, Matt and Margaret, sisters-in-law Irene Epstein and Muriel Epstein, many nieces, nephews, cousins and so many friends who were touched by her generosity, brilliant smile and innate ability to make every person in her path feel special. Libby also leaves her beloved Yorkie, Bella. Burial services were held at Herzl Memorial Park on September 18. Please make donations in memory of Libby Epstein to the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, Stroum Jewish Community Center, Group Health Foundation, or the charity of your choice. May her memory be a blessing.

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Join the Holocaust Center Thursday, October 31st, 2013 The Westin Seattle 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Come early for exhibits and coffee in the Comcast Green Room 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. The Holocaust Center proudly presents the Voices for Humanity Award to Laurie Warshal Cohen and Mike Cohen for their dedication to the Holocaust Center, and to Comcast for their extaordinary commitment to the Center’s work.

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IMAX provides a breathtaking cinematic journey to ‘Jerusalem’
Dikla Tuchman JTNews Correspondent
Despite the expense and the long travel time, most people consider Israel a place they’d love to visit. The historical significance of the country is enough to woo most anyone, regardless of cultural or religious backgrounds. It’s no surprise, then, that National Geographic would find Jerusalem worthy of its newest IMAX short film, simply titled “Jerusalem.” With over 5,000 years of history to cover in the 45-minute film, “Jerusalem” took writer/ director Daniel Ferguson and his crew five years and 15 trips to the holy city to complete. The film captures some of the most impressive city views and unique footage to ever appear on screen. It took nearly three years of wrestling with the Israeli government to even receive permission to fly over Jerusalem (a strict no-fly zone) in order to take panoramic shots of the city from above. Narrated by British TV and film star Benedict Cumberbatch, “Jerusalem” works its way from the broader significance of the city throughout history, then narrows to life within the walls of the Old City. The film illustrates how this land, comprised of less than a square mile, has been the cradle of civilization and held up as the holiest place in the world for the vast majority of the religious population on earth. The film follows three young women of the same age — Jewish, Muslim and Christian and virtually indistinguishable in ethnicity — living in Jerusalem. The Jerusalem US LP personal stories of these girls, interwoven with the

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“Jerusalem” premieres on the West Coast Friday, Sept. 27 at the Pacific Science Center’s Boeing IMAX. For ticket information and show times visit www.pacificsciencecenter.org/ IMAX-Theaters/Shows/Jerusalem.

Revital Zecharie, one of the three women featured in “Jerusalem.”

historical, scientific and religious story the city has told over thousands of years, creates an intimacy that is second only to running your hands along the stones of Damascus Gate. “Jerusalem” does not attempt to connect to the cultural struggles, study the socio-political reality of the country as a whole, or give an in-depth historical account of the city. Rather, for anyone who has been to Jerusalem, in 45 minutes the film manages to recreate a slice of that vibration, that indescribable feeling that washes over you upon approaching the Western Wall for the first time. For those who have never been, it certainly does a better job than your typical film from the Israel Ministry of Tourism, though the goose bumps are surely IMAX-specific. On the small screen this film would lose much of its allure. Describing Jerusalem through anecdotes does not to do justice. See “Jerusalem” and let National Geographic capture its essence for you.

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