Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle: Newsletter

We're on Our Way!
The 2004 Community Campaign is in full swing, with over $1,000,000 raised toward the $7,000,000 goal! The Lion of Judah Lunch and Major Gifts Dinner were big successes, and we are looking forward to monthly phonathons, the Community Campaign Dinner with William Safire, the YLD-Main Event, and Connections with Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Thanks to all the volunteer solicitors for their hard work on the Campaign and to all the donors who have pledged so generously so far! MAKE YOUR PLEDGE ONLINE NOW!

Where the Money Goes - Cleaning the Apartment Building She's Been Living in for Over 30 Years
By Danielle Cohen, Federation Correspondent
At dawn, Sofia gathers a pail, a pair of rubber gloves, and a few worn rags. Then she goes to work, mopping the 10 floors and 224 stairs of her apartment building in her Jewish Buenos Aires neighborhood. Working as a custodian is new to Sofia, who has tried to hold on to some of life¹s comforts. She still has the same long burgundy nails and fire red-dyed hair she used to wear when attending classical music concerts. READ MORE

Lecture and Booksigning with Letty Cottin Pogrebin
The Women's Division is proud to host an evening with Letty Cottin Pogrebin, noted author and founding editor of Ms. Magazine. The event will take place on Sunday, November 16 at 7:30 pm at Herzl-Ner Tamid. Ms. Pogrebin will speak about her life and work as both a feminist and an advocate for Jewish women. FULL STORY

Shop Israel has Returned!
Come buy great Israeli merchandise, from fine art, to Judaica, to CD's, videos, t-shirt and backpacks. The merchants themselves will be here, so not only will you get to purchase Israeli goods and help the Israeli economy, you will get to share stories of life in Israel today with Israelis. Don't miss this!! Pass the word!! Email us at israel@herzl-ner-tamid.org if you are interested in participating in this event. We need your help!!! READ MORE

Networking with a Twist
B&P (Business & Professional Women of the Jewish Federation) announce the first forum of the season, an evening of networking at the new Pacific Place location of the Twist Gallery on November 23 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Twist, which sells artist-made objects for everyday life, will not only host the event, but will also donate 10% of the proceeds from any sales which take place that evening. Cost for the event is $18, which includes wine and hors d'oeuvres. For more information or to register, email women@jewishinseattle.org or call (206) 774-2219. READ MORE

Thursday, December 4th - An Evening with William Safire
Please join us as the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle kicks off its 2004 Community Campaign with dinner and a thought-provoking address by William Safire, noted New York Times columnist. Mr. Safire, a political columnist, also writes "On Language" which has appeared in the New York Times Magazine since 1979. Safire brings to his columns not just the background of a journalist, but the unique and wide-ranging experience of a television producer, political speechwriter, historian and intimate of movers and shakers on the world scene. This event will be held at the Westin Hotel in downtown Seattle.
A minimum gift of $1,500 to the 2004 Community Campaign is required to attend (or $1,000 for members of the Ben Gurion Society). For more information, please contact Pam Waechter at (206) 774-2259 or pamw@jewishinseattle.org. FULL STORY

For more information about other Jewish community events, please check out our Community Calendar!

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