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"The Situation in Israel - A Look Ahead" - Town Hall with Israeli Consul General Yossi Amrani
Please join us November 5 at 7:30 pm at Temple De Hirsch Sinai for an informative evening with Consul General Yossi Amrani to discuss the current situation in Israel. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call Samuel Levy at (206) 774-2217 or email saml@jewishinseattle.org. 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

Connections 2004
Mark your calendars for Connections 2004. Sunday, February 1, 10:00am Sheraton Hotel and Towers. Featuring Contemporary Relationship Expert and Jewish Advocate, Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Contact Pam Waechter at (206) 774-2259 or email pamw@jewishinseattle.org for more information. READ MORE

Federation Leaders Receive Briefing from Sen. Maria Cantwell
Jewish community leaders gathered on Tuesday October 7th at the Federation offices to receive a briefing from Sen. Maria Cantwell about her recent trip to Iraq, Israel and Turkey. The meeting was led by Dr. Michael Spektor. (Back two Rows (left to right): Dr. Fred Tobis, Ron Leibsohn, Steve Loeb, Lucy Pruzan, Don Stark, Frankie Loeb, Dr. Michael Spektor, Althea Stroum, Senator Maria Cantwell, William Goldberg, Barry Goren, Howard Sibelman, Rick Harkavy, Herb Pruzan, Carol Gown, Rob Spitzer. Front Row: Deborah Rosen, Kathleen Spitzer, Tana Senn)

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