Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle: Newsletter

We Remember
Today the Jewish Federation remembers those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We mourn for their families as well as the families of those killed in the terrorist attacks in Israel, in recent days and throughout the past three years of the intifada. We stand in solidarity with the people of Israel, with the American soldiers in the Middle East and the victims of terror around the world. As we approach Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, we pray for peace.

Khabarovsk Jewish Kindergarten "Yeladim"
The Jewish kindergarten in Khabarovsk, the first of its kind in Far East Russia, with generous support from a Seattle Federation Mission -- the inaugural US community mission to Siberia -- opened its doors to 15 Jewish children in 1999. A year later, one more group was opened, and today 35 children from 2.5 years old to 7 years attend. The Jewish kindergarten in Khabarovsk, the first of its kind in Far East Russia, with generous support from a Seattle Federation Mission -- the inaugural US community mission to Siberia -- opened its doors to 15 Jewish children in 1999. A year later, one more group was opened, and today 35 children from 2.5 years old to 7 years attend. FULL STORY

Justice at Dachau: The Trials of an American Prosecutor
The Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center and The Seattle University School of Law with co-operation from the Cardozo Society of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle present, Joshua M. Greene, author of "Justice at Dachau: The Trials of an American Prosecutor," September 16, at Seattle University. CLE lunch for Attorneys, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and an evening lecture and dessert reception from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. FULL STORY

Hebrew High 9th Grade Orientation
Join us September 17th, 7-9 pm at the Mercer Island JCC and meet other students and faculty, learn more about the school, register in-person for the courses of your choice, figure out what Hebrew High is all about and HAVE FUN!
There will be a special program for parents featuring Carol Oseran Starin, director of the Jewish Education Council, who will speak about optimizing the Jewish High School Experience. FULL STORY

The Maimonides and Cardozo Societies Host Edwin Black, Monday, September 22, 2003
The Maimonides and Cardozo Societies of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle invite all physicians, dentists, lawyers and judges to join us for dinner and a thought-provoking evening with award-winning investigative journalist Edwin Black, author of War Against the Weak. Black has investigated HMOs, the homeless, the Jonathon Pollard spy scandal, Microsoft antitrust activities, the abduction of journalist Terry Anderson and more. His latest book chronicles the gripping story of America's decades-long campaign to create a white, Nordic master race through a sham science called eugenics. FULL STORY

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 7:00 pm at a location to be announced. Ms. Pogrebin will speak about her life and work as both a feminist and an advocate for Jewish women. FULL STORY

2003 Leadership Mission to Israel and the GA
Chaired by Drs. Michael and Wendy Spektor
November 12-20, 2003
Join us for this important show of solidarity - join us on our next mission to Israel. This is no ordinary mission to Israel; this mission will include attendance at the International General Assembly (GA) of Jewish Federations in Jerusalem. This is a historic event, happening at a critical time - Israel needs you. Join Us. Participation in the mission requires a minimum gift of $1500 to the 2004 Community Campaign.
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