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Whither the Jewish Federation?
Rabbi anson LaytneR special to Jtnews
Although the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle’s new allocations model has broadened the breadth of beneficiaries, it also presented a dilemma: More mouths around the table to feed but less food — money — to offer each maw. Consequently, while new groups were added into the mix of recipients, a number of longtime beneficiary agencies such as Jewish Family Service, the Stroum Jewish Community Center and Hillel at the University of Washington saw serious reductions in their allocations. Some, such as the Anti-Defamation League, got a token amount, or in the case of the American Jewish Committee, nothing at all. In Fiscal Year 2012, the Federation received 207 letters of intent. It passed 97 applications on to the second round and, after a review process, its Planning and Allocations Committee allocated a total of $2,358,573 to 43 programs and projects. This at a time when, according to the JTNews (“Where the money’s going,” June 8, 2012), the campaign closed at just above $4.8 million — slightly lower than last year’s campaign, which itself was lower than the 2011 Fiscal Year. (This also means that the Federation will spend approximately $2.4 million on its own administration and programs.) While Federation’s professional and lay leaders express confidence in the new allocations model and hope for increased donations in the coming year, the apparently abrupt resignations of two key Federation leaders — CEO Richard Fruchter and vice president for planning and community services Amy Wasser-Simpson — suggests that the situation is other than rosy. Even prior to the economic downturn, Federation’s annual campaign was, at best, flat, and in recent years it has been in decline. Add to this an organizational culture that is seriously flawed. Ever since Murray Schiff was compelled to retire in the mid-1980s, the Federation leadership has chewed its way through four executive directors. This suggests an organization in serious trouble. That two of its top professional leaders have resigned almost simultaneously — even if for personal reasons — begs the question: If the Federation has been in organizational crisis for many years, perhaps the fault is not solely that of its professionals and they alone should not bear the brunt of the blame? Although the buck does stop with the professional staff, perhaps some of the lay leadership of the Federation ought to consider resigning as well. Right now the Federation has another interim director and a search committee of lay leaders has begun its work. Unfortunately, some of the same people who, the best of intentions notwithstanding, have helped bring the Federation to its current point of crisis also have been appointed as part of the team to recruit a new CEO. This may ensure continuity, but it also means it is highly likely that the new CEO will continue leading the organization down a troubled path. Without a radical change of direction, history is bound to repeat itself. Perhaps something even more radical is called for to remedy this situation. The Federation stands at a crossroads. If its leadership chooses, it can behave like any other non-profit organization and continue down the path of self-perpetuation without significant change in direction. That is its prerogative, and there is no reason why it cannot become yet one more Jewish non-profit like all the others. But the Federation has always claimed to be the Jewish community’s central address, which means that it sees itself as acting on our behalf. If this is so, then the Federation owes it to its general constituents — the Jewish community — to engage us in a frank discussion about its vision and mission. There was a time, between the end of World War II through the period of Soviet and Ethiopian aliyah to Israel, that the Federation concept resonated and worked well. In more recent years, and not just in Seattle, Federations have struggled to maintain a sense of purpose. Many, our own included, sought to bolster domestic allocations and spending on their own programs when the needs of Israel and world Jewry were less urgent. Speaking personally, I think we need to re-form the Federation. The Federation does some wonderful work and this needs to continue, but there are so many accretions to its original mission that, like barnacles, they weigh down and could even sink the Federation vessel. Furthermore, since almost every Jewish organization today has its own fundraising department,
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What the Jewish Federation looks like today
“Whither the Jewish Federation” raises several critically complex questions and offers insightful inquiry. But it hasn’t been “business as usual” at the Federation — quite the contrary. A closer look reveals an institution where tectonic shifts are transforming how we do business. It highlights the dilemma between continuing financial support for established, legacy organizations while at the same time seeding innovation and growth among our newest community organizations. Indeed, we are at a crossroads. The Federation is undergoing significant changes. These changes are reflected in the priorities and requests for support from new organizations and increased participation by a broad range of community members. Complementing this new energy is an active board, among whose members more than half are new within the past five years. The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle has transformed itself into a vibrant, forward-looking organization. We abandoned an antiquated funding and fundraising model with isolated decisionmaking that prevented broad community involvement and creativity. This model worked in the 1980s but today we are revitalized and committed to a new democracy of ideas. Driving this transformation over the past three years were nearly 150 community stakeholders who participated in goal setting, community-wide forums, and town halls. Along with Federation professional and lay leaders, it was these community members who identified community goals, determined funding priorities, and evaluated funding requests. Through this process the Federation collaborated with more segments of the community than ever before. It is uncertain how the state of the economy will affect fundraising, but what is certain is that we have new leadership, creativity on the ground, new voices being heard, and innovation being funded. History is not repeating itself at Seattle Federation — we respectfully disagree. The significant change demanded by our diverse community has arrived. Our new funding model is designed to foster creativity and innovation, without being burdened by historical allocations to a limited number of beneficiary organizations. We have responded to donors’ desire for choice and have added value like never before. Donors now have assurance that their gifts will go to support their passions, including organizations that previously were not beneficiaries of the community campaign. We are not going backwards to the “basics” of an old model. In the new democracy of ideas, what matters is the quality of ideas and how they foster dynamic expressions of Jewish life. Gone are the days when funds flowed according to legacy budgets or the influence of a subset of the community. Through ongoing and continuous self-examination, the Federation has streamlined its operations and mission, reduced overhead, and eliminated programs not central to its mission. There is already momentum for change. We are fortunate that interim CEO Nancy Greer and executive vice president David Chivo provide exceptional managerial, strategic, and operational talent at the helm. New thinking expands beyond the funding model itself as we explore additional approaches to stimulate innovations in Seattle’s Jewish communal life. With any new course there are risks and fears. It is understandable that some in our community are concerned about the future. Nevertheless, the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is taking some of the boldest and most innovative steps in the nation to respond to the new Jewish philanthropic landscape. Although some results will quickly surface, it will take time to observe the full impact.  As Victor Frankl wrote, “When we are no longer able to change a situation — we are challenged to change ourselves.” We invite you to join us in challenging ourselves; let us know what you are passionate about — volunteerchallenge@ jewishinseattle.org.
The executive committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle: Carl Bianco Dave Ellenhorn Ron Leibsohn Celie Brown David Stiefel Shelley Bensussen Corey Salka Jerry Anches Steve Loeb Dan Lowen Naomi Newman Zane Brown Jr.

JTNews hopes the points brought up in both of these columns inspire discussion and action. We encourage our community to write letters regarding the issue, which we will print in future issues of JTNews. You may address your letters to [email protected].
“Israel needs to be moving out of the docket of always being cast as the victimizer, having been cast as the accused, to becoming the plaintiff-claimant in the international process.” — Internationally recognized human-rights attorney Irwin Cotler, who will be speaking at the annual StandWithUs Northwest dinner. See the story on page 25.

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tHE rabbI’S turn

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Rabbi Rick HaRkavy congregation bet chaverim
Picture your grandparents. Try to visualize them. Now try to picture your great-grandparents. Try to visualize them wherever they came from and, if you can, set them in a synagogue. Imagine them singing while holding the Torah scroll in their arms during Simchat Torah. Now go back a generation — to your great-great-grandparents. You probably have not even seen pictures of them. But try to imagine what they looked like and imagine, if you can, them speaking to you and you to them while sitting in a sukkah. And now go all the way back to your great-great-great grandparents. That would take you back to the late 18th century. Imagine them listening to the sound of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah. And now go even further back and imagine your ancestors who might have lived in the 17th century in Poland, or the 16th century in Germany, or the 14th century in Spain, or the 8th century in Babylonia, or 2,000 years ago in the land of Israel. And now, go back further to the days of Jeremiah the prophet, and, holding the hand of a great-great ancestor, you see Jerusalem in flames. And now further, to the days of King Solomon, you are standing in the courtyard of the Temple in Jerusalem listening to the high priest on Yom Kippur. And now further: You are hot and tired. The sun is beating down on you. You are standing with your family at the foot of a hill just east of the Jordan River. You want to cross over the river into the Promised Land, but your ancestors tell you that Moses wants to deliver a message to the entire people before they cross over to take possession of the land promised to God. You look at your ancestors and you see they are crying. You ask why, and they explain that Moses said he will not be able to cross the Jordan River with you, but that, after delivering his last message, he will climb up the mountain and die. Thousands of people crowd in around you, and it is absolutely silent. You clutch the hands of your ancestors, and you listen to the voice of Moses. He calls on both the heaven and the earth to hear his words, to be his witness. Moses urges the people that in the new land they must establish a just society based upon the teachings of the Torah, and that it is the responsibility of each Jew to hand the Torah down from generation to generation. Moses is concerned that the teachings of Judaism should never be forgotten by his fellow Jews. Jews who fail to transmit the teachings of the Torah will break the chain of tradition and will preclude future generations of Jews to be connected with our ancestors who stood before Moses. Now imagine your descendants, your grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and imagine them being linked with your ancestors. The best way to remember and to honor our ancestors is to study Torah. I am convinced that the Jewish people survived because of the Torah, and frankly, I building from the ground up, securing buy-in from all the significant stakeholders in our community, from major donors to major beneficiary agencies, and from small donors and newly funded or unfunded organizations, so that once an old/new role for the Federation has been agreed upon, everyone will have a real do not understand why many Jews refuse to study it. Those who criticize it as antiquated and outdated have never seriously studied Torah. Trust me, the Torah is more than a book of cute stories. Our family’s history, the Torah, is the number one bestselling book of all time. We should be proud of that fact. We have a moral obligation to study Torah and to teach Torah to our children. Our failure to do so could disconnect our descendants from our ancestors. When so many generations of Jews died in order to preserve the Torah, do we want to be known as the generation that discarded the Torah? Recently I had a dream. In my dream, I walked into the sanctuary for services and it was packed with people. I greeted everyone with “Chag sameach…Happy High Holidays.” One person turned to me, with a puzzled look, and said to me, “Rabbi, it is not the High Holidays, we’re here to study Torah.” Like I said, it was a dream. Please do not break the chain of tradition that links our ancestors with our descendants…please study the Torah. stake in its future success.
Rabbi Anson Laytner has worked for the Jewish Federation, American Jewish Committee, Congregation Kol HaNeshamah, Kline Galland Hospice and Jewish Family Service, among other organizations during his 30-year career in Seattle.

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perhaps the concept of centralized giving and allocating needs re-examination. I think that what is needed is a series of open-ended conversations in which all parts of our community could talk about the Federation’s future — and more

significantly, to have a real say in that future. If the Federation belongs to the people, then the people should play a serious role in shaping the Federation’s future direction and in choosing the leadership that would implement that vision. Now is the time for us to consider taking the Federation back to basics and

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Stumping for Romney
Nationally syndicated talk show host Michael Medved gave tips to members of the local chapter of the Republican Jewish Coalition on getting out the vote.

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Kitó guzanos de la boka. He took worms out of his mouth.

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Though they are not, at least for now, considered legally married, many same-sex couples in our state have had Jewish weddings, complete with the ketubah, the Jewish marriage contract. Many of these works of art will be on display for a single event.

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The children of Norman and Shirley Rosenzweig, one of Congregation Beth Shalom’s founding families, have created an annual Sukkot luncheon to commemorate their parents’ dedication.

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Bestselling author and investigative journalist Edwin Black comes to Seattle next month to talk about his continued revelations about the relationship between IBM and the Third Reich.

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One of Canada’s leading legal minds, Irwin Cotler, comes to Seattle next month to talk about the campaign of delegitimacy against Israel and the growing feud with Iran.

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Thursday, October 11 at 7 p.m. Community of Mindful Parents founder Yaffa Maritz and Mary Grace Lentz of the Seattle Jewish Community School will lead an interactive evening designed to help parents cultivate intentional and present parenting skills and reduce stress. Maritz is the clinical director of Listening Mothers and Reflective Parenting. Community of Mindful Parents and SJCS developed this event to combine Maritz’s philosophy and Lentz’s practical use of mindfulness. At the Seattle Jewish Community School, 12351 Eighth Ave. NE, Seattle. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This event is free. For more information or to register, contact community@sjcs. net or 206-522-5212, ext. 300.
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these nine women attended the international Lion of Judah Conference in new York from September 10-12 to participate in conferences on topics of importance to the Jewish world. one member of the delegation, iantha Sidell, accepted the Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland award, which honors women from across the country who have set high standards for philanthropy and volunteerism in their communities. From left to right, front row: iantha Sidell, Vicky garfinkle, Liz davis, Michele rosen, Shelley Bensussen. Back row: Celie Brown, naomi newman, helene Behar and Lorna isenberg.

Wednesday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the National Council of Jewish Women and facilitated by Seattle section board member Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg, this evening of learning will explore the evolution of the concept of marriage within Judaism, and how traditional marriage relates to today’s issue of marriage equality. At the Summit at First Hill, 1200 University St., Seattle. For more information or to register, contact Emily at [email protected]. To fulfill the commandment of eating in the sukkah, look no further than localsukkah. org. This compilation strives to list as many sukkot as possible around the world so Jews can find one to sit in no matter where they are during the Sukkot holiday. The free service is open to all Jews and intends to promote achdut, or Jewish unity. To include a sukkah on the list, contact [email protected].

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Jewish republicans work to get out the vote
tim kLass Jtnews correspondent
As a veteran syndicated talk show host, Michael Medved has no illusions that enough fellow Seattle-area Jews can be persuaded to reject President Obama to swing Washington State for Republican Mitt Romney. Instead, in a Republican Jewish Coalition fundraiser that drew about 70 supporters to the Stroum Jewish Community Center on Mercer Island, he appealed for volunteers to help staff GOP phone banks targeting voters in swing states, in particular Ohio and Florida. “If you know anybody who is undecided or even just open to considering [Romney] in those states…friends, family, anyone who might have even the slightest doubt or may be the slightest bit openminded…give them a call,” Medved said. He was introduced by Dan Sytman, a former talk show host and producer, who conceded, “I know a lot of people here are discouraged because Washington is a very blue state.” Sytman produced Medved’s show for seven years, and is currently state attorney general Rob McKenna’s deputy director of communications. Medved stumped for McKenna, who is running for governor, during the hourand-a-half fundraiser on Sept. 13. McKenna’s opponent for governor, his Hollywood work led to an interview with radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh and eventually an invitation to host his own three-hour daily show in Seattle. The Michael Medved Show airs on 200 stations and according to industry estimates is heard by more than 4.5 million people nationwide. During the fundraiser he promoted, sold and signed copies of three of his most recent books — tiM Klass “The 5 Big Lies About American radio talk show host Michael Medved asks republican Business,” “The 10 Big Lies About America,” and “Right Turns,” which Jewish voters to get out the vote — in swing states. describes his switch from liberal to conservative after six weeks as an aide to Congressman Jay Inslee, has been “one Congressman Ron Dellums in the early of the least supportive white members 1970s. of Congress” on Israel, albeit less hostile Romney is an especially good fit for than members of the Black Congressional American Jews because of his Mormon Caucus, Medved said. religion and his support for Israel — “the Medved, 63, was born in Philadelphia, central issue for most Jewish people” grew up in Southern California, earned a — and for the government of Benjamin bachelor’s degree with an American hisNetanyahu, Medved said. tory major at Yale University, and for a “He really does, in his daily life, live by year was a law school classmate of Bill and Torah values,” he said of Romney. Hillary Clinton at Yale. He dropped out to “Mormons have been Zionists from the work in politics, initially for liberal Dembeginning,” he said. “Mormons teach love ocrats, then went on to write 11 books, a for the Jewish people.” number of movie and TV screenplays and To support Obama’s Israel policies scores of movie reviews. and his refusal to set a deadline for Iran to Following a political turn to the right, renounce and cease efforts that could lead to a nuclear capability, Medved said, “you have to believe that the American State Department knows better what is best for Israel than the overwhelming majority of Israelis.” Moreover, electing Romney would match a long-term trend in which “Israel has moved decisively to the right” politically and economically, he said. Economically, that shift has boosted Israel’s economy while the U.S. remains in the doldrums, he asserted. In response to a question about ways to convince more Jews to vote for Romney, Medved suggested asking, “Do you really want a president who is anti-business?” He did say Romney was initially slow to produce a coherent domestic policy package, producing a 59-point plan and only later consolidating it to five points. “Nobody reads a 59-point plan,” Medved said. “The message has to be crystal clear.” He dismissed the notion that Jews should stick with the Democrats because of the growing involvement and influence of evangelical Christians in the Republican Party during the past three decades. Today’s evangelicals are far more likely to support Israel than to proselytize Jews and are much less prone to advocating or supporting anti-Semitism, he said.

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GREATER SEATTLE Chabad House 206/527-1411 4541 19th Ave. NE Bet Alef (Meditative) 206/527-9399 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle Congregation Kol Ami (Reform) 425/844-1604 16530 Avondale Rd. NE, Woodinville Cong. Beis Menachem (Traditional Hassidic) 1837 156th Ave. NE, Bellevue 425/957-7860 Congregation Beth Shalom (Conservative) 6800 35th Ave. NE 206/524-0075 Cong. Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath (Orthodox) 5145 S Morgan St. 206/721-0970 Capitol Hill Minyan-BCMH (Orthodox) 1501 17th Ave. E 206/721-0970 Congregation Eitz Or (Jewish Renewal) Call for locations 206/467-2617 Cong. Ezra Bessaroth (Sephardic Orthodox) 5217 S Brandon St. 206/722-5500 Congregation Shaarei Tefilah-Lubavitch (Orthodox/Chabad) 6250 43rd Ave. NE 206/527-1411 Congregation Shevet Achim (Orthodox) 5017 90th Ave. SE (at NW Yeshiva HS) Mercer Island 206/275-1539 Congregation Tikvah Chadashah (LGBTQ) 206/355-1414 Emanuel Congregation (Modern Orthodox) 3412 NE 65th St. 206/525-1055 Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation (Conservative) 206/232-8555 3700 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island Hillel (Multi-denominational) 4745 17th Ave. NE 206/527-1997 Kadima (Reconstructionist) 206/547-3914 12353 8th Ave. NE, Seattle Kavana Cooperative [email protected] K’hal Ateres Zekainim (Orthodox) 206/722-1464 at Kline Galland Home, 7500 Seward Park Ave. S Secular Jewish Circle of Puget Sound (Humanist) www.secularjewishcircle.org 206/528-1944 Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation (Orthodox) 6500 52nd Ave. S 206/723-3028 The Summit at First Hill (Orthodox) 1200 University St. 206/652-4444 Temple Beth Am (Reform) 206/525-0915 2632 NE 80th St. Temple B’nai Torah (Reform) 425/603-9677 15727 NE 4th St., Bellevue Temple De Hirsch Sinai (Reform) Seattle, 1441 16th Ave. 206/323-8486 Bellevue, 3850 156th Ave. SE 425/454-5085 SOuTH KING COuNTy Bet Chaverim (Reform) 206/577-0403 25701 14th Place S, Des Moines WEST SEATTLE Kol HaNeshamah (Reform) 206/935-1590 Alki UCC, 6115 SW Hinds St. Torah Learning Center (Orthodox) 5121 SW Olga St. 206/938-4852 WAShinGTon STATE AbERdEEn Temple Beth Israel 360/533-5755 1819 Sumner at Martin bAinbRidGE iSLAnd Congregation Kol Shalom (Reform) 9010 Miller Road NE 206/855-0885 Chavurat Shir Hayam 206/842-8453 bELLinGhAm Chabad Jewish Center of Whatcom County 102 Highland Dr. 360/393-3845 Congregation Beth Israel (Reform) 2200 Broadway 360/733-8890 bREmERTon Congregation Beth Hatikvah 360/373-9884 11th and Veneta EVERETT / EdmondS Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County 2225 100th Ave. W, Edmonds 425/967-3036 Temple Beth Or (Reform) 425/259-7125 3215 Lombard St., Everett FoRT LEWiS Jewish Chapel 253/967-6590 Liggett Avenue and 12th iSSAquAh Chabad of the Central Cascades 24121 SE Black Nugget Rd. 425/427-1654 oLympiA Chabad Jewish Discovery Center 1611 Legion Way SE 360/584-4306 Congregation B’nai Torah (Conservative) 3437 Libby Rd. 360/943-7354 Temple Beth Hatfiloh (Reconstructionist) 201 8th Ave. SE 360/754-8519 poRT AnGELES And SEquim Congregation B’nai Shalom 360/452-2471 poRT ToWnSEnd Congregation Bet Shira 360/379-3042 puLLmAn, WA And moScoW, id Jewish Community of the Palouse 509/334-7868 or 208/882-1280 SpokAnE Chabad of Spokane County 4116 E 37th Ave. 509/443-0770 Congregation Emanu-El (Reform) P O Box 30234 509/835-5050 www.spokaneemanu-el.org Temple Beth Shalom (Conservative) 1322 E 30th Ave. 509/747-3304 TAcomA Chabad-Lubavitch of Pierce County 2146 N Mildred St.. 253/565-8770 Temple Beth El (Reform) 253/564-7101 5975 S 12th St. TRi ciTiES Congregation Beth Sholom (Conservative) 312 Thayer Drive, Richland 509/375-4740 VAncouVER Chabad-Lubavitch of Clark County 9604 NE 126th Ave., Suite 2320 360/993-5222 [email protected] www.chabadclarkcounty.com Congregation Kol Ami 360/574-5169 www.jewishvancouverusa.org VAShon iSLAnd Havurat Ee Shalom 206/567-1608 15401 Westside Highway P O Box 89, Vashon Island, WA 98070 WALLA WALLA Congregation Beth Israel 509/522-2511 WEnATchEE Greater Wenatchee Jewish Community 509/662-3333 or 206/782-1044 WhidbEy iSLAnd Jewish Community of Whidbey Island 360/331-2190 yAkimA Temple Shalom (Reform) 509/453-8988 1517 Browne Ave. [email protected]

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Alana Antique & Estate Jewelry .................................................................... 9 Bear Creek Country Club .............................................................................. 17 Ben Bridge Jeweler ...................................................................................... 14 Cast Iron Studios .......................................................................................... 17 Catering by Phyllis ........................................................................................ 22 Chihuly Garden & Glass ............................................................................... 13 Cinema Books ............................................................................................... 22 Dani Weiss Photography .............................................................................. 12 Dooz 4 Kidz .................................................................................................... 20 Edgewater ......................................................................................................11 Embassy Suites............................................................................................. 21 Emmanuel’s Rug ........................................................................................... 13 Fairmont Olympic Hotel ............................................................................... 10 FareStart ........................................................................................................ 18 Four Seasons Hotel......................................................................................... 8 Fremont Jewelry Design .............................................................................. 12 Greatest of Days ........................................................................................... 21 Herzl-Ner Tamid Judaica ............................................................................... 22 Hotel 1000 ..................................................................................................... 10 Kaspars Events & Catering .......................................................................... 20 Lawrence the Florist ..................................................................................... 13 The Lice Clinic ............................................................................................... 22 Lynn’s Bistro .................................................................................................... 8 Madison Park Café Catering ........................................................................ 12 MaMo Jewelry Design ................................................................................... 9 Menashe & Sons Jewelers .......................................................................... 20 Onionskin Design.......................................................................................... 12 Pedersen’s ..................................................................................................... 22 Pogacha ......................................................................................................... 22 Radio DJ Parties ............................................................................................ 20 Redmond Marriott ........................................................................................ 12 The Ruins....................................................................................................... 17 Seattle Bride/Robinswood House ................................................................ 21 Shawn’s Kugel ............................................................................................... 22 Sheraton Seattle ........................................................................................... 20 Simcha Fair.................................................................................................... 12 Snoqualmie Ridge ........................................................................................ 21 Sparkll ............................................................................................................ 22 Temple B’nai Torah........................................................................................ 14 Temple De Hirsch Sinai .................................................................................. 8 Tibbetts Creek Manor ....................................................................................11 Tulalip Casino ................................................................................................ 13 Washington Athletic Club............................................................................. 16 Waterways Cruises ....................................................................................... 16 Woodland Park Zoo ........................................................................................ 9

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Alana: Antique & Estate Jewelry

At Alana, their jewelry has a genealogy all its own. Their extensive collection spans from 1800 to the present, including hundreds of fabulous diamond engagement rings. “People come to Alana’s to find something different, ” says owner Alana Fornoni. “They don’t want something someone picked out of a catalogue or something all their friends have. They also would like to know the story behind the piece. ” Alana is happy to share that story, if she knows it. But she has observed that most people inherit a piece of jewelry with no idea who owned it originally or what it’s worth. With her expert eye and years of experience, Alana recognizes quality when she sees it and can usually tell the owner when their jewelry was made and its market value. For more information about Alana: Antique & Estate Jewelry, visit www. alanajewelry.com. The website has extensive photographs of inventory and pricing.

attribute Ben Bridge’s longevity and success to the company’s commitment to quality and customer service. “We want our customers to feel confident with every selection, ” explains Ed Bridge, “that’s why Ben Bridge has more Registered Jewelers and Certified Gemologists than any other jeweler in the country. ” Though celebrating its centennial, Ben Bridge is still growing. This includes opening a second store at Bellevue Square — one dedicated to the wildly popular jewelry line Pandora, and relocating a very successful Ben Bridge Jeweler in Alaska’s retail district in downtown Anchorage. As they look to the next 100 years, the Bridge family knows one thing will never change: Ben Bridge is dedicated to being your personal jeweler. Visit www.benbridge.com.

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Cast Iron Studios

Located amid the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Bear Creek’s lovely wooded setting is the idyllic location for your outdoor wedding. Close to Seattle yet far from the hectic pace of the city, Bear Creek is one of the most unique places to get married in Washington. Whether you are planning an intimate affair or a gala for 200 guests, you will have all the elements you need to make your special day perfect. From its stunning ballroom to the tented terrace that overlooks the golf course, the pristine wooded location is ideal for a romantic wedding ceremony and abundant photo opportunities. Your wedding can be customized with rows of white wedding chairs, a floral archway, and a white aisle runner. Inside the newly renovated clubhouse, you’ll find banquet rooms that feature breathtaking panoramic views of the reflecting lakes and illuminated fountains. At 13737 202nd Ave. NE, Woodinville, WA 98077 Contact 425-883-4770, ext. 230 or . [email protected].

Located in the heart of downtown Bellevue, Cast Iron Studios offers the Eastside a new, exciting, flexible space ideal for rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, and more. Upon entering the large metal doors you are greeted with a dramatic staircase that winds down into an inviting urban retreat. Features include high ceilings, reclaimed wood, 15-foot bar with zinc top, and hand-crafted metal details in a vintage industrial setting. X Page 11

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Celebrates a century of service In 1912, a personal jeweler opened a family-run store in downtown Seattle. One hundred years later, Ben Bridge is still a family-run business, but one that has grown to over 70 stores. Today, Ben’s grandsons, Ed and Jon Bridge, manage the company. They

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Same-sex ketubah exhibit raises awareness for upcoming vote
emiLy k. aLHadeff associate editor, Jtnews
Rachel Smith-Mosel’s ketubah, or Jewish marriage contract, features two intertwining trees. “I think that’s what a marriage is,” she explains. “Deep roots, strong and tall as a tree.” But Smith-Mosel is not technically married, even though she and her partner, Sandy Mosel, have had three weddings and have four children. “I get to carry a little plastic card that says I’m a domestic partner,” she laments. “It’s really ridiculous.” Smith-Mosel’s ketubah is one of 13 same-sex ketubot (plural of ketubah) on display for one night at the Linda Hodges Gallery on October 4. “Equal Vows: Same-Sex Ketubot in Washington State” is the only known exhibition of same-sex ketubot. Organized by the Jewish Marriage Equality Coalition — 25 organizations and synagogues working to legalize same-sex marriage in Washington State — the event aims to raise awareness leading up to the Referendum 74 vote this November. If approved, same-sex marriage will be legalized. “We had planned a march in Olympia on February 16,” says David Jacobson, organizer and curator of the event. “It occurred to me, What could we do to make Jewish members of this march stand out? It struck me that ketubot are really a visual statement of what same sex couples mean to each other.” The march never happened (Gov. Chris Gregoire signed the marriage equality bill into law Feb. 13), but, says Jacobson, “It became apparent that there would be a referendum contesting the law, at which point we decided, What if we had an exhibit of these ketubot, since we didn’t have a place to march anymore?” In addition to the same-sex ketubot, the courtesy daVid Jacobson exhibit will hold three the ketubah of david gross and Marc Fenstermacher (now Jacobson), opposite-sex ketubot, designed by paper-cut artist debra Band, reflects the Baal Shem tov’s including that of Wash- idea that “when two souls find each other, a single brighter light goes ington State Rep. Reuven forth from their united being.” Carlyle (D-36th). The and money in the event of divorce. gallery will also feature the couples’ stoAround the 16th century, Jews of Sepries with photos, a slideshow and descriphardic and Oriental lands began decorattive panels. “It’s not only the artwork that ing their ketubot. According to Sharon speaks, but the whole story,” says Jacobson. Liberman-Mintz, curator of Jewish art at Although the first Jewish marriage conthe Jewish Theological Seminary in New tract dates back to the 5th century BCE, York, decorated ketubot flourished “probathe ketubah emerged in the first centuries bly because the text was so stratified.” It was of the Common Era to protect women in a way to make a staid legal document pertheir marriages and ensure that husbands sonal. But by the 19th century, decorated provided food, clothing, sexual relations

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“Equal Vows: Same-Sex Ketubot in Washington State” takes place Thurs., Oct. 4, 5–8 p.m. at the Linda Hodges Gallery, 316 First Ave., Seattle. For more information visit jewishmarriagecoalitionwa. wordpress.com/equal-vows.

ketubot had diminished in popularity. Then came the 1970s. “In the ’70s there was a whole backto-the-earth movement,” says LibermanMintz. “The Jewish Catalog” came out, and “it was very crunchy, touchy-feely,” she says. “There was this reinterest in personalizing and making it your own.” In the days since, myriad alternative ketubah texts — from egalitarian to interfaith — have emerged. “It’s a commitment document,” says Liberman-Mintz. “The spirit is the same even if the text isn’t.” She also points out that the word ketubah translates to “that which is written.” That potentially leaves a lot of room for interpretation. “The tradition of Judaism has found a way to show the commitment of people in
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From start to finish, their event planning team and attentive staff is dedicated to providing a one-of-a kind experience with the end goal being the perfection of your special event. Capacity for Cast Iron Studios is 200 seated, and up to 250 for standing receptions. For groups of up to 500 people, a full buyout of “The Corner” (including Cast Iron, Purple, and Lot No. 3) can be arranged. All spaces are connected internally. More information can be found at castiron-studios.com, or contact the Event Planning Team at 206-838-3853 or [email protected].

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Catering By Phyllis

Tasteful catering for memorable events. Catering by Phyllis has catered for your best friends. They are available for all your special occasions, parties, Shabbat dinners, and holidays. Kosher and Va’ad-approved cuisine available on request. Contact Phyllis at 206-283-0480 or phyllisrosen@ earthlink.net or visit www.phyllisrosencatering.com

Chihuly Garden and Glass

Dani Weiss has traveled the world perfecting her skills as a photographer and building a portfolio of her specialty: People and places. Portraits, weddings, B’nai Mitzvah, anniversaries, and family reunions are captured by Dani in a true-tolife documentary style. Dani has been a professional photographer since 1987 In . addition to family celebrations photography, she shoots portraits and works freelance for several publications. Dani recently won JTNews’s Best of Everything for the sixth year in a row and was just voted the Brides Choice Award on Wedding Wire for the third year in a row. She holds a degree in Fashion and Commercial Photography as well as Photojournalism. She is currently involved with the Seattle Professional Photographers Association and the Greater Seattle Business Association. Contact her at www.daniweissphotography.com or 206-760-3336.

The drama is in the space, not in the planning. Located at Seattle Center next to the iconic Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass offers a truly spectacular backdrop for your wedding. The striking Glasshouse, and its suspended glass sculpture in a palate of orange, red, yellow and amber, is the perfect setting for evening ceremonies and receptions. Surrounded by lush gardens with bright glass installations illuminated against the night sky, it is sure to be an evening to remember. To start planning your day, please call 206-905-2180 or email events@ chihulygardenandglass.com.

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Cinema Books

Cinema Books is the film bookstore of the Northwest. Collections include biographies of movie stars and directors, glamorous picture books of Hollywood, posters, stills and cards of the stars, and technical filmmaking books for the novice or professional. They also carry criticism and reference film books to lead you to movies you may have missed. Call 206-547-7667 or visit www.cinemabooks.net.

With a combined 60 years of experience in the industry, Dooz stylists know kids’ hair. With toys, prizes, games, books and bubbles, Dooz knows fun. They offer special occasion styling and packages designed to make your little ones shine. From simple princess buns to intricate up-dos and nail art, they have the looks to match any occasion. Dooz doesn’t just help you prepare for special moments — they help create them, too. They offer birthday parties and custom party packages for all age groups. Come to them for on-site celebrations in their fully staffed party pod, or they can bring the party to you. Nail art, up-dos, fun crafts and custom gift bags are all part of the Dooz party experience. Have something else in mind? They can customize to match your vision for your child’s special day. Open seven days a week. They Dooz, do you? Located at Bellevue Square Mall, 3rd floor. Call 425-747-3669 or visit www. Dooz4Kidz.com.

ibbetts Creek Manor

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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Celebrate the vision you have always imagined, with a stunning backdrop of majestic mountains, glistening water and velvety-pink sunsets. With the shimmering city or beautiful Elliott Bay as you set, and beautifully designed interiors as your stage, gather your friends and family for an intimate or grand occasion. From urban fairytale weddings to festive bridal showers to dramatic rehearsal dinners and post-wedding brunches, the iconic Seattle hotel promises you and your guests an unforgettable memory. The Edgewater, Seattle’s only waterfront hotel and illustrious urban retreat, immerses you in the warmth and wonder of the classic Pacific Northwest experience. The elegant Olympic Ballroom, encircled by floor-to-ceiling windows, provides panoramic views for your wedding ceremony, wedding reception or special dinner. The Edgewater’s staff of wedding experts and professional catering services team pays the utmost attention to every detail to make sure your wedding dreams come true. For more information call 206-269-4557 or email [email protected].

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Emmanuel’s Fine Rug & Upholstery Specialists

They’ve been cleaning rugs, carpets, furniture and fine Orientals for more than 103 years. You can count on them! Highest-quality carpet cleaning, custom inplant rug washing, rug repair and blind and upholstery cleaning. They specialize in Oriental care, repair and mending and restoration. Emmanuel’s is the place to go for consigned new and antique Orientals, rug sales and appraisals, as well as on-site carpet cleaning and maintenance. Fifteen percent off all in-home services and 30 percent off all cash-and-carry cleaning services. Gift certificates available. For more information call 206-322-2200, fax 325-3841, or visit www.emmanuelsrug.com.

Embassy Suites Bellevue

Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, anniversary, Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah, Embassy Suites Bellevue can help make your special day a dream come true, featuring a beautiful six-story garden atrium with lush tropical plants, river and cascading waterfalls, elegantly appointed ballrooms, delicious food, and two-room suites for your overnight guests. Choose one of their pre-planned menu options, or

Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Generations have celebrated their nuptials at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle’s most celebrated social address for over 85 years. An award-winning culinary team and inspired service staff will turn special moments into lasting memories for you and your guests. Every detail will be looked after with the utmost experience and care with Seattle’s most seasoned staff. From the spectacular Spanish Ballroom

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to the lovely, light filled Garden, The Fairmont Olympic offers stunning ceremony and reception spaces, divine accommodations, world-class amenities and a host of complimentary services all in one memorable location. They are pleased to announce “Say Yes and Get the Dress” — reserve your wedding at the Fairmont Olympic and receive your choice of stunning Luly Yang wedding dress as their gift (based on a catering minimum, some restrictions apply). Email [email protected] or call the catering department at 206-621-1700 for more details.

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FareStart

FareStart is a culinary job training and placement program for homeless and disadvantaged individuals. Over the past 20 years, FareStart has provided opportunities for nearly 6,000 people to transform their lives, while also serving over 5 million meals to disadvantaged men, women, and children. Every day, men and women transform their lives in the adult program, which includes culinary training, life-skills classes, housing, food, clothing, counseling, and other support services to assist FareStart students as they change their lives. A weekly highlight for the FareStart community is Thursday Guest Chef Night, held at the FareStart Restaurant at 7th & Virginia in downtown Seattle. Every Thursday night, a different guest chef works with FareStart students to prepare a delicious three-course meal for just $29.95. All proceeds from Guest Chef Night support FareStart’s job training programs. For a calendar of upcoming chefs and for more information, visit www.farestart.org.

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle offers a chic and intimate setting for your special day. Enjoy imaginative cuisine, meticulous attention to detail, and floor-to-ceiling views of Elliott Bay and the surrounding peaks from the city’s premier ballroom. Ease the worry of wedding planning with specially conceived wedding packages, or let these package details spark your imagination to custom design your occasion. Whichever you choose, Four Seasons wedding specialists are ready to offer expert assistance — allowing you to anticipate your special day with pleasure and confidence. The hotel has a full-service spa with couples’ treatment room, 147 guest rooms, including 13 suites, and impeccably intuitive service to make your wedding magical. Whether you dream of a grand gala or an intimate gathering, they invite you to explore all the possibilities For more information, call 206-749-7000 or visit www.fourseasons.com/seattle.

Fremont Jewelry Design

Fremont Jewelry Design is a small, comfortable, boutique-like shop where there is true passion when it comes to designing and creating jewelry. It flows from owner Lisa Magetteri’s desire to make her customers’ jewelry dreams come true. Design elements are drawn from customers’ ideas as well as her own sense of style. The heart of the business is in listening and understanding you to create the perfect piece. Other services offered are jewelry/watch repairs, engraving, appraisals, pearl/bead restringing and a unique retail selection.

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Visit Frement Jewelry Design, where ring cleanings are always free and happy occasions are what it’s all about! Call 206-547-5551 or visit www.fremontjewelrydesign.com.

Greatest of Days

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 that matches 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.

accommodations redefine the luxury experience. Hotel 1000 offers distinctive amenities, anticipative service, and a customized experience tailored to any occasion. Located at 1000 First Avenue 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 for more information.

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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 noon–3:30 p.m. and some Sundays 10 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Also open by appointment for your convenience. Call 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.

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’s 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 contact 206-298-0123 or [email protected].

Lawrence the Florist

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Hotel 1000 in downtown Seattle opened in June 2006 and features 120 luxury guest rooms, BOKA Kitchen + Bar, Spaahh and The Golf Club. At Hotel 1000, genuine and personalized service, leading-edge technology, and intimate yet spectacular

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 and awardwinning 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 of 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.

My Big Fabulous Jewish Gay Wedding
Temple B’nai Torah & Temple De Hirsch Sinai present a free class for planning your wedding.

Sunday Oct. 14, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
at The Sorrento Hotel, 900 Madison St., Seattle This class will be led by Rabbis’ Yohanna Kinberg and Aaron Meyer. This free class is open to all LGBTQ couples who plan to have a Jewish wedding. We will explore the tradi onal ceremony and crea ve ways to adapt it just for you. Interfaith couples are welcome. Light dinner will be served. This program is made possible by a grant from The Jewish Federa on of Greater Sea le & The Sorrento Hotel
Next Event:
Birth Rituals Sunday, November 18 5:00 p.m. Loca on: Temple B’nai Torah

RSVP to [email protected]

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Lynn’s Bistro

An intimate French restaurant set in the heart of Kirkland. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Also enjoy the fixed-price menu: Three courses for $30. Offering a range of catering options from intimate dinner parties to large galas. The restaurant is available for private functions, business meetings, baby showers, rehearsal dinners and more. Lynn’s also offers specialty holiday menus for Passover and Rosh Hashanah. Located at 214 Central Way, Kirkland or call 425-889-2808.

Madison Park Café Catering

By Karen Binder, formerly of the Madison Park Café. Full-service professional catering for all life passages in the Jewish community for over 32 years. Let Madison Park Café Catering help you plan and enjoy your Bar/Bat Mitzvah, wedding, rehearsal dinner, special occasion or any other simcha. Providing delicious, seasonal food, professional service, 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].

MaMo Jewelry Design Ltd.

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eddings at the wac. where every moment reflects your unique style.

Ma Mo Jewelry Design is an independently owned jewelry store that focuses on design, quality, and craftsmanship. Specializing in custom design, Ma Mo creates unique and original pieces to suit your personal style in platinum, 14–24-karat gold, silver, diamonds, fine-colored gemstones and pearls. They also do repairs and restorations, pearl stringing, and appraisals. Ma Mo is a secondgeneration jeweler and is going on 10 years in its current location. They are open Tuesday–Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday. For more information, contact 206-525-4653, [email protected], or visit www.mamojewelry.com.

Dine and dance with friends and family surrounded by traditional elegance and our signature, personalized service. Every desired detail, from catering to cake to cocktails, expertly handled at your request. The memories of a lifetime guaranteed with your wedding celebration at the Washington Athletic Club.

The Marriott Redmond Town Center

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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 inf ormation, contact 425498-4040 or [email protected], or visit www.Marriott.com/seamc.

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Cast Iron Studios offers the Eastside a new, exciting, flexible event space—ideal for weddings, rehearsal dinners, bar and bat mitzvah parties, large corporate events, and more.

Located in the heart of downtown Bellevue, the space also serves as the home base for Purple, Barrio, and Lot No. 3’s expanded offsite catering services.

The new space enables us to offer an ongoing series of workshops covering everything from food and wine pairing to making the perfect chocolate mousse.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT ONE OF OUR EVENT PLANNERS AT 206.838.3853 OR EMAIL [email protected].

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Menashe & Sons Jewelers

Menashe & Sons is a full-service store featuring a large estate jewelry department, custom design jewelry, and a complete repair department for clocks, watches, and jewelry. The store has a G.I.A. gemologist on staff for a full appraisal service. It also has one of the largest diamond engagement inventories in the city of Seattle. Menashe & Sons specializes in one-of-a-kind custom jewelry pieces featuring oriental jade, Tahitian pearls, fine emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and tanzanite. For honest, professional service call 206-932-4272 or visit www.menasheandsons.com.

Onionskin Design

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

Pedersen’s


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

Pogacha

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Pogacha of Issaquah is a casual fine-dining restaurant nestled in Issaquah with easy access from I-90. They pride themselves on their fresh, delicious food, exceptional service, and friendly neighborhood atmosphere. Pogacha has two private dining rooms and full-service catering, and they are delighted to provide personalized event planning with their friendly Pogacha touch. They offer Northwest cuisine with an Adriatic flair. All of the food is made from scratch, using only the freshest ingredients. For questions or information, contact event dining manager Sarah Barnes at 425-392-5550 (office), 425-269-2616 (cell) or [email protected]. For catering contact Justin McMartin at 425-894-7441.

Radio DJ Parties

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It’s a celebration of a new beginning, the start of a happy future — and with FareStart, your lifetime commitment changes lives. From ceremonies and receptions to rehearsal dinners and showers, every dollar helps fund job training and support for disadvantaged people in our community. Say ‘I do’, and make a difference…all in delicious style. Contact our experienced team to learn more about our onsite and offsite catering opportunities.

Radio DJ Parties is your ultimate party experience! Every wedding and Bar/Bat Mitzvah party starts with a great MC such as MC Understanding. When you add the most entertaining motivational party dancers from America’s Best Dance Crew and top it off with the award-winning and world-famous DJ SUPERDAVE — WOW! You’ve got an amazing simcha celebration! Good Music Entertainment is just the beginning. Radio DJ Parties offers you exclusive extras that will make your party stand out, including free photo booth service. Email [email protected], visit www.radiodjparties.com or call 206-579-7793.

Robinswood House

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 occasion 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.

The Ruins

The Ruins is a private dining club with catering facilities open to the public. It is one of the most unique venues in the country. The founder and creator, Joe McDonnal, built a mansion inside of a warehouse with landscaped gardens and four beautifully appointed rooms. The rooms used collectively can accommodate up to 160 for a seated dinner, or 250 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.

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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

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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.

Be Like the Etrog
by Deborah Manber Kupfer

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 smokefree 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.

Sparkll Invitations

Sparkll draws their inspiration from their clients themselves. At Sparkll, your event is singular. Their custom designs reflect the uniqueness of your event, your style and your personalities. Tap into their creativity for your ideal invitation suite. Mention this ad and receive a 10 percent discount. Contact 206-388-8817 or [email protected].

Temple B’nai Torah and Temple De Hirsch Sinai

My Big Fabulous Jewish Gay Wedding Sun., Oct. 14, 2012 at the Sorrento Hotel, 900 Madison St., Seattle. Temple B’nai Torah and Temple De Hirsch Sinai collaborate for a Jewish wedding three-part series class. In this second class, led by rabbis Yohanna Kinberg and Aaron Meyer, the focus will be on LGBTQ couples who plan to have a Jewish wedding. They will explore the traditional ceremony and creative ways to adapt it just for them. This free class is open to all. Interfaith couples welcome. Light dinner will be served. This program is made possible by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle and The Sorrento Hotel. The next class will be a birth rituals class on Nov. 18. Contact [email protected] or 425-603-9677 to register.

The holiday of Sukkot is commemorated using four plants: the willow, the myrtle, the date palm, and the citrus fruit called the etrog, Each is used to embody the actions of a certain kind of person. While each merits acknowledgement, the etrog is clearly defined as the ideal. This week, be like the etrog.
ACROSS 1 Milkshake variant 5 Like a chimney sweep’s outfit 10 Angel’s accouterment 14 Cookie that celebrated its centennial in 15 Radii neighbors 16 Twin brother of Jacob 17 Like a person symbolized by the willow, 20 21 22 23 24 25 33 34 35 36 37 39 40 41 42 43 47 48 49 52 54 57 60 61 62 63 64 65 DOWN 1 Many PTA members 2 Environs 3 Go first 4 2,000 pounds 5 Romney campaigner John who served as 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 18 19 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 37 38 39 41 42 44 45 46 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 58 59

Temple De Hirsch Sinai

Becoming a member is one way to ensure your wedding sets you up for life. None of us are born knowing how to be a good spouse or partner. Many of us assume that because we know and love someone well enough to get married, we don’t really need any extra help. But there are certain things you can do that will ensure you begin your lives together with the necessary tools to ensure a lifetime of happiness. Are you thinking about getting married? Temple De Hirsch Sinai members plan their once-in-a-lifetime experience with Temple’s warm and caring rabbis. Planning includes in-depth couples counseling and ceremony planning that is highly personal and unique. More importantly, couples who join Temple prior to getting married begin their new lives surrounded and embraced by a large welcoming community. Your relationship is special. You have a vision of what your wedding will look like, what your future will feel like, and what your Jewish connection will be. Temple De Hirsch Sinai can help you realize all of your wedding goals. Temple has special young adult membership rates. For more information contact Janet at [email protected] or 206-315-7471.

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Tibbetts Creek Manor

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, 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

which has neither taste nor smell Pathetic Doesn’t sing singly Know the ___ A ridiculously long time Six-Day War weapon Like a person symbolized by the myrtle, which has a good smell but is inedible “Haste makes waste” or “He who hesitates is lost” Match divisions, at Wimbledon Mangy mutt Prevalent White house? Ice cream float ingredient Trike rider Trouble spots for a teen? Loafer bottoms Like a person symbolized by the date palm, which is edible but has no smell Surreal ending? Give off Rhombus, for one Dog-___ pages It’s a welcome site? Like a person symbolized by the etrog, which has a good taste and smell Hertz rival How a box may be tipped Smidgen Vegetarian’s no-no Walks into a river Skunk’s defense mechanism

TLC The Lice Clinic

TLC The Lice Clinic is here to help you get rid of lice — now, today. The medical device they use has successfully treated over 10,000 cases of lice in the U.S. and treatments are guaranteed for four weeks. No chemicals, no oils, set pricing, house calls available. Call 1-888-438-1677 .

George H.W. Bush’s Chief of Staff Firstborn “Don’t bet ___” Price indicators Kyoto cash Worthy of great praise “Immediately!” Highway division An inning has three per side Maker of Acrobat and Photoshop Rice-shaped pastas Advantage “Do ___ others...” Vehicles raced by Mario and friends Figure of speech such as 41-Down Economic treaty enacted under Clinton Speck of land Morpheus’s protégé in The Matrix Reason for a food recall, perhaps David and The Thinker, for example Oscar the Grouch’s favorite stuff SALT subject Wildebeest Having lots of give Befuddled Playground fixture with a ladder Most ready for harvesting Tranquil Corrects Emulated Michael Phelps Queen’s residence Himalayas’ home ___ Krabappel (Bart Simpson’s teacher) Like fine wine or fine cheese Frame of mind Motor vehicle Romanov ruler “Immediately!” City that will host the next World Cup and Summer Olympics

Answers on page 31 © 2012 Eltana Wood-Fired Bagel Cafe, 1538 12th Avenue, Seattle. All rights reserved. Puzzle created by Lone Shark Games, Inc. Edited by Mike Selinker and Mark L. Gottlieb.

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TPC Snoqualmie Ridge

TPC Snoqualmie Ridge is one of the most recognized and highly regarded wedding facilities in the Northwest. With breathtaking views of Mount Si, the Cascade Mountains, and their championship golf course, parties of up to 300 people can enjoy a premier wedding experience that will leave them with lasting memories. The complimentary on-site wedding coordinator, personal day-of wedding attendant and their newly remodeled bridal suite help make the big day as relaxed and stressfree as possible. TPC Snoqualmie Ridge offers a first-class professional service team as well as an award-winning culinary team that can cater to all tastes and preferences. For more information on having your wedding at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, please call 425-396-6024 or visit www.tpcsr.com.

Tulalip Resort Casino

The Oasis Pool’s lush garden setting and waterfall create a one-of-a-kind setting for your special day. A grand staircase leading down from the private Bridal Lounge is perfect for a bride’s glamorous entrance to the ceremony and provides a unique backdrop for creating lasting memories. After the wedding ceremony a variety of reception rooms are available for a sitdown dinner and reception, including the elegant Orca Ballroom, which at 15,000 square feet is the largest north of Seattle. Their event staff will provide a customized menu ideal to suit your specific needs.

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.
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As part of Tulalip Resort Casino’s wedding experience, guests can stay in one of 370 guestrooms, including numerous specialty suites, or relax and rejuvenate at the full-service T Spa. Located approximately 30 miles north of Seattle, Tulalip Resort Casino offers a wedding destination that every guest can enjoy. For more information visit www.TulalipResort.com or call 866-716-7162.

Weddings at the WAC

Elegant. Personalized. Timeless. Plan your all-inclusive wedding at the Washington Athletic Club, a historic landmark in the heart of downtown Seattle. Contemporary elegance and tradition define the Club. The WAC provides everything you need for a seamless day of romance, celebration and tradition. The Crystal Ballroom can accommodate up to 200 guests, while other rooms offer more-intimate settings for smaller groups. Whether you want guests to dance all night or enjoy an elegant dinner, or both, they can turn an event into a distinctive experience. A full-service day spa and 109-room inn offer room for all your guests. Make it a weekend and stay in one of their seven suites. Enjoy water and city views on your first night of marriage. Wedding packages are available and personalized with your contract. Evening parking included for guests in the WAC Garage. Make the Washington Athletic Club the choice for your special day. It would be their pleasure to assist you. For more information please contact [email protected] or 206-464-3050.

commitment ceremonies, 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 fullservice 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

Waterways Cruises and Events

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 animal, the zoo offers 17 unique venues to host your Bar/Bat Mitzvah, holiday party, picnic, meeting, wedding, family reunion or birthday party. Funds generated by your event help support the zoo’s quality animal care, education programs, and field conservation projects to help preserve wildlife species and habitats in the Northwest and around the world. For more information contact [email protected] or 206-548-2590, or visit www.zoo.org.

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,

Suite Simcha

 Beautiful banquet and meeting space, accommodating events of up to 500 guests  Extensive catering menu selections with special requests available  Six story atrium featuring lush tropical plants and waterfall  240 spacious two-room suites  Complimentary full cooked-to-order breakfast and evening reception daily  Complimentary parking  Premier location to Eastside synagogues and easy I-90 access

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the family rosenzweig celebrates Sukkot
emiLy k. aLHadeff associate editor, Jtnews
Saturday, October 6 will mark the first annual Congregation Beth Shalom Sukkot lunch honoring the memories of Norman and Shirley Rosenzweig, founding members of the Conservative synagogue. In 1956, Norman and Shirley Rosenzweig and their three children, David, Michele and Betty, moved from Omaha, Neb. to Seattle. In the late 1960s, realizing a need for a Conservative Jewish presence in the city’s Northend, the Rosenzweigs and three other families set out to establish a community. Within a couple of years, the nascent community, which offered services and education for children from nursery school to high school in a church, outgrew its space. Today, Congregation Beth Shalom serves 415 families at its location in the Wedgwood neighborhood. “It’s pretty amazing to see how it’s grown,” said David Rosenzweig. “It’s a pretty vibrant crowd.” David Rosenzweig said that by creating the Sukkot lunches, he and his family could honor their parents and draw attention to the synagogue’s growth. Norman served three terms as the congregation’s president between 1968 and 1985, and also acted as a lay leader, delivering hundreds of sermons. Shirley prepared onegs, kiddushes and bake sale fundraisers, and the couple, David said, perpetually welcomed and hosted newcomers. David found a testimony of his father’s praising Shirley’s behind-the-scenes endurance: “She headed the kitchen committee, conducted bake sales, catered dinners, took and made phone calls for me, hosted meetings, and took care of the kids while she and they spent many nights alone while I was off at meetings,” Norman wrote. “One could not point to offices held or awards received, but without her serving there would be neither offices nor awards.”

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The first annual Norman and Shirley Rosenzweig Sukkot lunch will take place at 12:15 p.m., immediately after Shabbat morning services, at Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle. No charge, RSVP not necessary.

“My two sisters and I were trying to think of some way to have a memorial for my parents, and we really…wanted to come up with something living,” David said.
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Wednesday, October 10 at 7 p.m. Broadway Musicals with Dr. Theodore Deacon Lecture Through this six-part lecture series, Dr. Theodore Deacon will examine the influence of Jewish composers and lyricists on Broadway musicals, from the early teens through the 1970s. The first talk looks at the pivotal role of the Marx Brothers in renovating vaudeville into what is now recognized as “the Broadway musical.” Deacon also explores Irving Berlin’s crucial part in launching musicals. Sponsored by Seattle Jewish Seniors and supported by the Heinz Schwarz Fund. At Temple Beth Am, 2632 Northeast 80th St., Seattle. RSVP to 206-525-0915.

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these relationships, which were obviously not enshrined in the Bible as originally written, but there has been enough flexibility in the tradition and room to make these relationships special and enriched by our long history,” says Jacobson. “I think that’s really beautiful.” “The people that have a custom-made ketubah, sometimes they tell me [it is] the most important thing in the preparation of their marriage,” says Gina Jonas, a local calligrapher who designed a ketubah for Gretchen Todd and Julie Tarday. “It’s a living process. It’s a creative process.” For Todd and Tarday, she says, “When we came to the signature block…they would put ‘bride and bride.’ They got so excited that they could write that. That’s what I remember being very fun for them.” “Equal Vows” is a “creative and beautiful way to promote the idea that mar-

riage is marriage,” says Marcia Ventura, whose ketubah will be on display. She and her partner, Wendy Hueners, view their ketubah as their wedding certificate. But, like Rachel Smith-Mosel, Hueners sees her love story as bittersweet. Since Ventura is the biological mother of their son, “I have to go through the process of adopting him,” she says. “It’s expensive and it’s time consuming and it’s ridiculous.” Smith-Mosel and Sandy Mosel have fought for same-sex rights, and last year Mosel and their son testified before the state legislature. In addition to a Canadian wedding, the couple married in California before Proposition 8 was overturned. “We’re kind of in this weird limbo,” says Smith-Mosel. “The minute you get to Washington it’s as good as toilet paper.” Their ketubah incorporates their children’s names, as well as a meaningful line: “I saw her, she smiled, and I knew.” SmithMosel says she has the image tattooed on

Opening Friday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” Theater “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” tells the story of Raja, teacher to thousands of Jewish children in the Terezìn concentration camp during World War II. More than 15,000 children passed through the gates of the camp. Raja lived through it all, teaching the children when there was nothing to teach with, giving them hope when despair should have prevailed. At the Studio East Mainstage Theater, 11730 118th Ave. NE, Suite 100, Kirkland. Tickets are $14 adults/$12 under 21 and seniors. Opening night gala tickets are $18 and include hors d’oeuvres before the show and dessert at intermission. Contact 425-820-1800, ext. 102 for ticket information.

Friday, October 5 “Birth is a Beginning: A Jewish Year” Art Unveiling Seattle artist and Temple Beth Am congregant Gary Faigin will unveil a 16-foot-long mural in the lounge of the K’hilah Center of Temple Beth Am, after three years of research and six months of painting. Rich imagery and familiar symbols in the three panels take viewers through the cycle of life from birth to death, the cycle of nature transitioning through the four seasons and the lunar calendar, and across the year-long cycle of Jewish festivals. At Temple Beth Am, 2632 NE 80th St., Seattle.

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JoeL magaLnick editor, Jtnews
You have undoubtedly heard of IBM. The 100-year-old company pioneered computing as we know it today, and its complex systems run everything from transit networks to entire governments. But the company has a dark history, one that investigative journalist Edwin Black will be speaking about next month as a guest of the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center. “I’m coming out to Seattle to present the latest discoveries and developments in the case against IBM’s conscious program of co-planning the Holocaust with the Third Reich,” Black told JTNews. From identifying Jews to placing them in ghettos to extermination, Black’s 2002 book, “IBM and the Holocaust: The Strategic Alliance Between Nazi Germany and America’s Most Powerful Corporation,” which he re-released earlier this year with new documentation and photos, discusses Big Blue’s six-phase program to eliminate Europe’s Jews. “They would juxtapose all the physical and work requirements against all the work requirements of the Third Reich,” Black said. Using machines named for Herman Hollerith, inventor of the electronic tabulating machine, the program would move Jews “back and forth across the continent, matching slave Jews with slave labor, and then they were worked to death. Once they would no longer render service, they would be exterminated.” Some of these new images show the Hollerith punch cards designed
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Edwin Black will speak on “IBM and the Holocaust” at the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center’s Voices for Humanity luncheon on Mon., Oct. 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the Westin Hotel, 1900 5th Ave., Seattle. Register online for this event or for an accredited CLE at 2:30 p.m. at the Westin at www. wsherc.org or 206-774-2201. On Wed., Oct. 16, at noon he will speak at Pacific Lutheran University’s Anderson University Center, Regency Room 203. Free. Contact PLU’s Holocaust Program at 253-535-7595. At 6:30 p.m. he will speak at Temple De Hirsch Sinai, 1441 16th Ave., Seattle.

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international human rights attorney talks israel
While Syria continues to slaughter its own people, and Iran races toward a bomb-grade level of uranium enrichment, one of the world’s most sought after and staunchly liberal international human rights lawyers will be the guest of StandWithUs Northwest on October 14 to make his case in defense of Israel, and refute claims by international human rights groups that the Jewish State is really the problem in the Middle East. The Hon. Dr. Irwin Cotler, noted for defending high-profile prisoners of conscience like Nelson Mandela in South Africa and Natan Sharansky and Andrei Sakharov in the former Soviet Union, is a McGill University scholar and professor of constitutional and comparative law elected to the Canadian Parliament in 1999. He intends to explain why international human rights laws do not support the notion that Israel is the racist, apartheid, and Nazi-like state its detractors allege. “Israel has been the object of delegitimization since its inception,” Cotler told JTNews from his office in Mount Royal, Quebec. “The real issue is what I call the laundering of delegitimization [of Israel] under all the public values, and under all the humanitarian values, such that Israel is held out to be the enemy of all that is good, and the repository of all that is evil under the protective cover of the United Nations.” Framing his approach in a more legal
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context, Cotler said it’s time to take back the narrative and the initiative in the sometimes-bitter divide between Israel’s advocates and its critics. “Israel needs to be moving out of the docket of always being cast as the victimizer, having been cast as the accused, to becoming the plaintiff-claimant in the international process.” The event is StandWithUs’s 2012 annual community reception, when the local chapter of the Israel advocacy educational organization will also update the greater Seattle Jewish community on its yearly activities. Regional director Robert Jacobs hopes in Montgomery, Ala. “In those early years we all had to pitch in,” he recalled. “We were all in high school or college.” Today, Beth Shalom serves a vibrant community of young adults, a rarity in synagogue life. “That kind of spirit of Beth Shalom has stayed,” David said.

Seattleites will turn out to listen to Cotler, who can talk about Israel and its policies not only from a human-rights perspective but also from a justice and fairness point of view. “In addition to the traditional supporters of Israel,” said Jacobs, “we’re hoping Mr. Cotler will attract people who, because they’ve heard so much negative coverage of Israel and so much one-sided hyperbole, now say they are ‘conflicted’ about Israel. He, better than almost anyone else, can make the case for Israel as a defender of human rights in the Middle East.” Cotler will identify five key areas where he believes there is a clearly irrational application of international law and where what he calls the “laundering” of the facts is most evident: The United Nations; under international law portraying Israel as the violator; under the struggle against racism and Nazism; and under the cover of human rights. “Human rights have emerged as the new secular religion of our time,” Cotler said. “If you can posit Israel as the major human rights violator of our time, then Israel becomes the new anti-Christ of our time. I take the issue of Iran to be an international justice issue, maybe the major international justice issue on the agenda today, because Iran today constitutes a clear and present danger to international peace and security.” Cotler intends to “flip the script” and

show how Iran is a serious violator of international law by continuing to obscure its nuclear enrichment program, inciting genocide against Israel — an act prohibited under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide — being a leading sponsor of international terrorism, and suppressing and murdering its own people. “Iran is engaged in widespread and systematic violation of the rights of its own citizens,” Cotler said. “That is tantamount to crimes against humanity.” Moreover, perhaps the more serious violator in the region, Syria, added Cotler, has been systematically killing its citizens using the “depravity pattern” repeatedly exhibited by dictators while the world looks on. “Syrian forces lay siege to a city, and begin with cutting off the water supply and electricity,” said Cotler, “then begin with indiscriminate bombardment using fighter aircraft, then move in with tanks and artillery, continuing the bombardment but at closer range, and then the gangs move in and engage in the wanton slaughter of families and civilians. “This depravity pattern has been going on month after month, horror after horror,” he said. “The international community intervened in Libya when even less than 1,000 were killed. We’ve had more than 25,000 killed…and still no intervention.”

“We thought, a good way would be to do this luncheon every Sukkot on Shabbat,” he added, “because they always opened their homes.” David and his sister, Michele Zukor, live in the Seattle area, and Betty Ziri lives

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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. Jewish entrepreneur Joseph Gottstein and his dream of bringing horse racing back to Washington State. $15/single ticket, $25/pair. At the Majestic Bay Theatre, 2044 NW Market St., Seattle. [email protected] or 425-603-9677 or www.templebnaitorah.org Taught by Rabbi Jim Mirel. The class will explore the 10 essential concepts of the Jewish experience, including God, Torah, Israel, mitzvot, kedusha (holiness), tikkun olam (repairing the world), olam haba (afterlife), tefilah (prayer), ahava (love), and kehilah (community) through the use of traditional and modern texts. $5 each class. At Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue. 9:30–10:55 a.m. — hebrew aleph (beginning hebrew)
Shelly Goldman at [email protected] or 425-603-9677 or www.templebnaitorah.org Become more confident at services. Taught by Rona Frank. No previous experience necessary. Purchase “Aleph Isn’t Tough” through Amazon.com and bring to the first class. Advance registration and advance payment required. $80 for entire series. At Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue. 6:30–9 p.m. — Klezmer and chocolate
John Huffstetler at [email protected] or 206-3657770 or www.musicofremembrance.org Chocolate tasting, wine and great music in support of Music of Remembrance with “clarinet goddess” Laura DeLuca and her klezmer band. $50 in advance, $60 at door. At Theo’s Chocolates, 3400 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle.

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SJCS, in partnership with PJ Library Seattle, presents stories, songs, and an activity with Shoshana Stombaugh on the second Friday of almost every month. Everyone is welcome. Free. At the Seattle Jewish Community School, 12351 Eighth Ave. NE, Seattle. 12 p.m. — leadership training shabbaton
Ari Hoffman at [email protected] or SeattleNCSY.com Leadership training Shabbaton for high school-aged teens. At Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath, 5145 S Morgan St., Seattle.

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Aaron Meyer at [email protected] Connect to Jewish life through prayer, community, and food. At Temple De Hirsch Sinai, 1441 16th Ave., Seattle.

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7:30 p.m. — simchat sukkot
Ellen Naor at [email protected] Homeless to Renter annual benefit, featuring wine, light refreshments, music, and guest speaker Liz McDaniel, family services coordinator of Mary’s Place Shelter for women and children. $18/person, $36/ family. At Temple Beth Am, 2632 NE 80th St., Seattle.

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Wednesday

12–1:30 p.m. — israel current events
Shelly Goldman at [email protected] or 425-603-9677 or www.templebnaitorah.org Explore facts, consider views and express opinions in an informal and safe environment. October’s topic is “refugees.” Led by Nevet Basker on the first Wednesday of the month. Optional pre-reading materials available. During the fall, classes will repeat on Oct. 4, Nov. 8, and Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. $5 each class. At Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue. 6–7:30 p.m. — aipac young professionals network Kickoff
AIPAC Seattle Office at [email protected] 2012–2013 YPN kickoff featuring Eric Danko, AIPAC Lobbyist. Free. At Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Ave., Seattle. 6–9 p.m. — ncsy sukkah party
Ari Hoffman at [email protected] or SeattleNCSY.com An ice cream and dessert buffet catered by Dahlia Amon, plus cotton candy, slushies, and a bouncy house. At Congregation Ezra Bessaroth, 5217 S Brandon St., Seattle. 7–9 p.m. — WsJhs presents: a night at the Movies
Lori Ceyhun at [email protected] Exhibits and a screening of “The Miracle Strip: A Story of Longacres Race Track,” the story of local

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8:30 a.m. — Jewish day school open house
Amy Adler at [email protected] or 425-460-0260 or www.jds.org Prospective or interested families can tour the JDS campus and learn about the preschool–8th grade program. At Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle, 15749 NE Fourth St., Bellevue. 5:30–7 p.m. — sukkot shabbat dinner
Kim Lawson at [email protected] or 206-388-0823 or sjcc.org Eat in the sukkah, listen to stories, sing, and learn about Sukkot traditions. Vegetarian pizza, salad, fruit and a dessert served. Recommended for families with children up to grade 5. Make s’mores in the SJCC Kesher Community Garden, weather permitting. $10/adults, $5/children up to 13, under 2 free. At the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island. 6 p.m. — pizza in the hut
Rachel Nemhauser at [email protected] or 425-603-9677 Shabbat service and then pizza, salad, crafts, and more in the sukkah. Contact the office for menu details. RSVP by Oct. 1. $7/adults 13-plus, $5/kids 6-12, under 5 free. At Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue.

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Rabbi Alyjah Navy at [email protected] or www.kabbalahcommunity.org Kabbalah insights and techniques for spiritual healing, enhanced intimacy, abundance, inner joy and purpose in life. No prior study needed. $40 per workshop. At Vashon Intuitive Arts, 17331 Vashon Hwy. SW, Vashon. 6:30–9 p.m. — Wisdom of the heart spiritual singles celebrations
Rabbi Alyjah Navy at [email protected] or www.kabbalahcommunity.org Meet new friends, relax, meditate and enjoy a taste of intimacy through sharing personal insights about stuff that matters. $20 per celebration. At Vashon Intuitive Arts, 17331 Vashon Hwy. SW, Vashon.

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12–1 p.m. — beyond the bible: Jewish text study
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Shelly Goldman at [email protected] or 425-603-9677 or www.templebnaitorah.org Inspired by the book “Moses on Management,” Rabbi Kinberg and guest teachers will lead professionals through a four-week course exploring 18 powerful lessons on leadership from the lives of biblical leaders and value-based teachings from the ancient rabbis. Workshops held on October 13 and 27, November 10 and 24. Register via email. Class is limited to 18 people. Free. At Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue.

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Lauren Simonds at [email protected] or 206-801-0902 or standwithus.com/northwest Featuring kosher appetizers, Israeli wines, and keynote speaker Irwin Cotler, former attorney general of Canada and leading international human rights attorney. $75. At Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave. (at Seneca), Seattle. X Page 31

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the world, working in libraries and archives trying to find any damning needle in the haystack. “There are probably millions and millions of frames [of microfilm] at the National Archives that have never been looked at or placed into perspective,” Black said. He also came across more than 60,000 of the Hollerith punchcards at Auschwitz, “but they didn’t know what they were used for,” Black said. “Most of the historians who had approached the topic were from the cotton paper age and they didn’t understand the technology.” In the time between the first and second releases of “IBM and the Holocaust,” Black worked with the Bavarian

State Police, as well as with the U.S. and German governments to get access to many of these documents. Of everything he and his team sifted through, the majority may never reach the public eye. “I was only able to publish a fraction of the documents that I had,” he said. Black said the documents he plans to show during his visit to Washington State — in addition to the Holocaust Center luncheon he also will speak at Temple De Hirsch Sinai and at Pacific Lutheran University to teach a CLE for attorneys, — “will be extremely shocking, and the documentation will be inescapable. “I’m coming to the seat of modern information technology: Microsoft,

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Now a member of Temple If you’ve been to a San De Hirsch Sinai in Bellevue, Francisco Giants FootMatt says he’s busy “raisball game in Candleing two Jewish boys, which is stick Park, then you’ve heard going to be a lot of fun.” Matt Crevin’s voice as he calls the plays in the stadium. “I’m up in the press box,” “It’s like an addiction,” he explains. “I’m the voice up says Seattle attorney there.” Harvey Grad. Matt riffed on that partThat would be the Wheels time professional sideline of Love fundraising bike ride when he named his business, he’s done in Israel for nine Voice of the Box, which he Member of years. The ride benefits ALYN started a few years ago. As a the Tribe Hospital, Israel’s only pediatconsultant and career coach, ric and adolescent rehabilitahe helps college students and young adults tion facility for children with a wide range enter sports careers, not as players, but of congenital and acquired conditions, in the panoply of jobs working with and from cerebral palsy to accident or terror around professional athletes. It is “the injuries (www.alynride.org). hidden side of sports,” he says, working in “It’s kind of hard to explain,” he conteam organizations and in clothing, nutritinues, “especially to people who have seen tion, marketing and more. While he grew up in the East Bay area of San Francisco and attended San Jose State, Matt comes with local cred. His courtesy Matt creVin dad Larry grew Matt Crevin, the voice of up in Seattle and the giants, among other attended Temple De Hirsch (preprofessional pursuits. Sinai), Garfield High and the University of Washington. “It’s funny that I am in my father’s hometown,” he says. Matt’s career reads like a guide to what he now teaches others. Twenty years ago he started with an unpaid internship at the Giants. That turned into a paying PR job, which turned into corporate jobs at FedEx and Microsoft, which landed him in the Seattle area. courtesy harVey grad During those years he started interharvey grad does his israel rides on two small viewing people in sports as a hobby, vidwheels and a bike that folds. eoing interviews and posting them on the web. As those generated interest, people in me peeled off the street” after two bike that field began asking for help and advice. accidents. “I had a parallel career,” he says, and Harvey, 64, has done at least part of the his interest in corporate life began to wane. multi-day November ride for the past nine “My light bulb finally” went on. With his years, except the year he broke his femur qualifications in sales and marketing he and convinced his son Ben to ride instead launched the business. of him. “What makes this fun for me,” is comThere are three events. Harvey does the bining “real world, practical, fresh insight” road ride, about 20 to 40 kilometers a day with “20 years of sports industry knowlwith fewer hills than either the “road chaledge and connections,” he says. lenge” or the off-road ride. Those are done Matt recently published a book, “Get in by “elite riders. I am a sort of lite rider,” the Game.” Information is at his website he joked in an email. On the final day, up (www.voiceofthebox.com), where you’ll to 600 bikers ride up the hill to the Jerusaalso find career tips and some of those lem hospital, where they are greeted by the video interviews. He’s developing a radio patients and staff. show, “Beyond the Game,” which can be “We wait to see them and they look forheard at www.spreaker.com, and he often ward to all of us showing up,” Harvey says. speaks publicly and attends career fairs.

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11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. — eighth annual Voices for humanity luncheon
Dee Simon at [email protected] or 206-774-2201 or www.wsherc.org Come at 10:30 a.m. for coffee, exhibits and interactive displays. Featuring keynote speaker Edwin Black, author of “IBM and the Holocaust.” Suggested minimum donation of $180. At The Westin Seattle, 1900 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 2:30–4:30 p.m. — continuing legal education: ibM, the holocaust, and the ethics of technology in the 21st century
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Accredited Continuing Legal Education seminar presented by Edwin Black. Black ties the relationship between IBM and Nazi Germany to an exploration of ethical practice and corporate responsibility in contemporary life. Two general CLE credits. $50. At The Westin Seattle, 1900 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 7–9 p.m. — back to school 5773
Dena Kernish at DenaK@JewishInSeattle. org or 206-774-2279 or www.JewishInSeattle. org/educators Facilitated by Diana Ganger, this back-to-school professional development session will focus on building a joyful classroom environment. JTC and STARS credit available. Clock hours available for participation in two or more sessions with Ganger. For educators in early childhood settings,

supplementary schools and day schools. Free. At the Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle, 15749 NE Fourth St., Bellevue. 7:15–9 p.m. — “yossi” (2012)
Leonid Orlov at [email protected] or 206-861-8784 or www.jfsseattle.org Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival and JFS present a sequel to “Yossi & Jagger” (2003) by acclaimed Israeli director Eytan Fox. Tickets on sale at threedollarbillcinema.org. At The Egyptian Theater, 805 East Pine St., Seattle.

A 1987 Seattle-to-Portland (STP) ride got him started on long distance riding. The Cascade Bicycle Club’s STP, and other similar rides, often involving 100plus miles a day, continue to be part of his training. Although he says he first attempted the ALYN ride in 2004 for adventure and chesed (kindness), he got hooked on the cause and the kids in the hospital. He became a board member of American Friends of ALYN Hospital last year, and

he has built connections both locally and around the world. “I have made incredible friendships,” he says. “I could list so many people who I keep in touch with and each trip to Israel is still magical.” The hospital is “a feat of peace,” he says. Funds raised by the ride pay for extra therapists for the kids, who come from all over Israel and the territories. There’s a lot of information about the hospital at www.alyn.org, and you can help Harvey with fundraising at www. WOLUSA.org/HarveyGrad.

Sam Perlin, director of Camp Solomon Schechter, gives a shofar-blowing demonstration to the kids in the gan at the Seattle Jewish Community School.
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