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People make their own decisions theyre adults but the reality is that people dont have information to make decisions. Author Doron Kornbluth, a rabbi from Jerusalem who spoke in Seattle last month about the growing trend of cremation among Jews. See the story on page 7.
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The authors of the anthology Stories from the Summit, and their two instructors, Carol Starin and Cindy Muscatel, fourth and fifth from the right.
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Fifteen years after meeting Rabbi Doron Kornbluth on a teen trip to Israel, Emily K. Alhadeff sat down with him in Seattle to talk about his latest research on burial and cremation.
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Author Ellen Cassedy talks about her journey to her ancestral Lithuania, and what she hopes posterity will take away from her book about it.
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The Seattle Jewish film festival turned 18 and moved out of its parents house this year. What does the beloved festival have in store when it opens March 2?
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From The Jewish Transcript, February 11, 1976. In his first stint as prime minister, Yitzhak Rabin spent four days in Washington, D.C. to meet with dignitaries and government officials that included Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, left, and President Gerald Ford. Rabin, center, was hosted by his countrys ambassador to the U.S., Simcha Dinitz, right.
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In the Remember When photo from the Jan. 25, 2013 issue, the associated caption stated the former Temple Bnai Torah building had been sold to the group Toward Tradition. The building was in fact sold to a Mercer Island church, which allowed Temple Bnai Torah to make use of the facility until its Bellevue building was completed. JTNews regrets the error.
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Jewish kids and special fruit unite: SHA hosts interschool Tu BShevat celebration
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Kids like pomegranates. Especially Rosie, a 4th-grade student at the Menachem Mendel Seattle Cheder. So when MMSC teamed up with Seattle Hebrew Academy and three other Seattle Jewish day schools to celebrate Tu BShevat the Jewish New Year for trees Rosie was excited. But I like all the fruits, she made clear. On January 24, SHA hosted the interschool 4th- and 5th-grade Tu BShevat celebration with MMSC, Torah Day School, the Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle, and the Seattle Jewish Community School. Students engaged in a host of interactive activities throughout the morning to learn about the holiday. They went on nature walks, played Tu BShevat Jeopardy, made Tu BShevat table centerpieces, and played Tu BShevat Pictionary on a smart board. Students also learned about Israel, the blessings said over fruit, the environment, and about the holiday itself. Tu BShevat, the 15th of the month of Shevat on the Jewish calendar, marks the new year for the trees. The holiday falls at this time of year because the earliest blooming trees in Israel emerge from winter hibernation and begin a new fruitbearing cycle. Furthermore, in ancient times the date was important for determining the age of trees so as to calculate the proper time of tithing produce. The Torah references seven fruits, or species, special to Israel: Wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives and dates. Therefore, it is customary on Tu BShevat to eat these fruits. At lunchtime, the students participated in a Tu BShevat seder, with opportunities to sample the seven special fruits. They also ate ice cream and sang songs together. While Tu BShevat is a somewhat obscure holiday, the concept of a spiritual seder around the seven species was begun by Kabbalists in the 16th century and has become a popular custom. School staffers said the goal was for Jewish kids in Seattle to make friends with each other, regardless of their respective schools. SHA acquired the money for these events by securing a grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. Since then, the schools plan to continue interschool events. Earlier in the year, students met for an outdoor education week. Theres nothing better than bringing Jewish children together. Its a wonderful thing, said Chaya Elishevitz, programs coordinator at MMSC. It was a very well-organized and well-done event. Its a special experience to see the Jewish schools come together. Its cool for the kids. The students said they appreciated the day, too, because it expanded their awareness. Basically, it shows what other schools are like and whats good about other schools, said Sam, a 4th-grade student at SJCS.
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Above, Seattle Hebrew Academy student Sammy makes shish-kabobs with Susan De Jan Matalon, SHAs kindergarteneighth grade office manager for the citywide Tu BShevat seder. Students from all of the day schools made Tu BShevat projects, such as flower pots, at the event.
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lowering your cholesterol, knowing your family history of heart disease, staying active, losing weight and eating healthfully. Eating healthfully will have multiple benefits. A diet rich in a variety of vegetables and fruits, lean proteins, healthy fats and whole grains can be a great defense against the onset of high cholesterol, high blood pressure and heart disease. The AHA recommends that an adult consuming 2,000 calories daily should aim for: Fruits and vegetables:At least 4.5 cups a day. Fish (preferably oily fish, like salmon):At least two 3.5-ounce servings a week. Fiber-rich whole grains:At least three 1-ounce servings a day. Nuts, legumes and seeds:At least 4 servings a week, opting for unsalted varieties whenever possible. If you would like to support QFCs Charity of the Month, Go Red for Women, please hand a donation card to your checker, or drop your spare change in the checkstand coin jar. Thank you for supporting this great cause.
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When you see The Music Man at Seattles 5th Avenue Theater (starting Feb. 7), keep your eye on 9-year-old Jasmine Harrick. The North Seattle resident plays Gracie Shinn in her first professional stage production. Getting the part first involved an open audition with 400 other kids, plus two callbacks, a process that took so long she was sure she wouldnt get the role. I was really surprised, she says.
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I ended my interview with Adam Gold craving Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixins. The long-time Woodinville resident and I talked turkey, specifically about Gobble, his all-turkey-all-the-time restaurant in the Woodgate Mall there. Gobble opened just in time for Thanksgiving last year, and though you can always get turkey with trimmings, Adam says its about more than just that holiday. For those who arent into [Thanksgiv-
When you come near a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it! said the scholar Maimonides. The sister city effort proclaims peace between cities in far-off lands, opening trade and building bridges. Seattle has 21 sister cities around the world, of which nine are located in this puzzle. Theyre just waiting for you to visit them.
ACROSS 1 O, GQ, or YM 4 In Hollywood, they often have hearts of gold 11 Injured, as a knee 14 Hi-tech address 15 Defeat in a joust 16 On the Beach actress Gardner 17 To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper 18 Kenyan sister city of Seattle 19 Crackpot 20 Bday, for one 22 Indubitably! 23 Soup server 25 French sister city of Seattle 27 Irish sister city of Seattle 28 Israeli sister city of Seattle 32 Like 1933 Gold Double Eagle coins 35 Member of the Mongol Empire 36 March Madness org. 40 ___ You There, God? Its Me, Margaret 41 God bless us, every one! proclaimer 43 Move like a bunny 44 Oft-repeated lyric in My Boyfriends Back 46 Weapon carried by many on Bilbos 47 49 51 53 54 55 57 61 64 66 67 69 70 71 72 73 74 DOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 21 24 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 37 38 39 41 42 45 48 50 52 55 56 58 59 60 62 63 65 68
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Nine-year-old Jasmine Harrick, sitting front and center, is part of the cast of the 5th Avenue Theatres production of Music Man.
Answers on page 13 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.
Jasmine started acting lessons when she was 5 and this is the third musical shes appeared in. She played Annie in drama school Broadway Bounds production last year, and this past summer her whole family mom Deb, dad Tod, and sister Eliana were in Kitsap Forest Theaters production of Fiddler on the Roof. As the representative Jews in the cast, we were the rabbinical consults for the director, Deb says. Jasmines favorite parts of Music Man so far are the dances for Shapoopie and 76 Trombones, and her favorite song is Iowa Stubborn (me, too!). Jas, as her family calls her, took up tap dancing this year, and in her free time she enjoys climbing just about anything, and, she adds, I really love art. As a homeschooled student, Jasmine has an easier time fitting her schoolwork into the demanding rehearsal schedule than the other kids in the production, including Josh Feinsilber, who was featured in this column in November. The Harricks are members of Temple Beth Am, but as Deb teaches at Kadima, the sisters go to religion school there. We have a rich Jewish life in our home, says Mom, and, no surprise, were always singing.
ing], were doing a whole Italian thing, he told me the week we spoke. Yesterday we did a turkey cacciatore, and a turkey osso bucco sold out quickly. Its all, he says, about the bird. Whole Foster Farms birds, provided by Costco, are slow roasted on-site daily and are the basis of most of what is served there, which depends on the day and either Adams or the chefs whim. Diners order at the counter, watch their meals prepared, then sit at communal farmhouse-style tables. Turkey sandwiches are a permanent fixture, and Adam spoke glowingly of the turkey potpie made on premises, and the delectable desserts, including chocolate cake, bread pudding and, of course, pumpkin pie. Adam does like to cook view his YouTube cooking videos at the restaurant site www.gobblerestaurant.com but hes discovered that restaurant ownership is about much more than food. The day we spoke he was working on an employee manual, 86 pages of bureaucratic fun, he says. The experience has been an adventure and an education. The Southern California native moved to the Northwest about 30 years ago because he liked the seasonal weather. A former marketing executive, he worked in
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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. or 206-524-0075 Service, Jewish art projects, cookies, and Jewish music. Special guests from Mad Science Shows will teach about the principles of air and pressure. Free. RSVP requested. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle.
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Ellen Hendin at endlessopps@jfsseattle.org or 206-861-3183 or www.jfsseattle.org David Williams, writer and geologist, examines the rocks and stones you pass daily and makes connections between local buildings, structures, and the stone theyre made from. At Temple De Hirsch Sinai, 1441 16th Ave., Seattle.
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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 kavanaseattle@gmail.com Khal Ateres Zekainim (Orthodox) 206/722-1464 at Kline Galland Home, 7500 Seward Park Ave. S Mitriyah (Progressive, Unaffiliated) www.mitriyah.com 206/651-5891 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 Bnai 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 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. 206/643-5353 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 / LynnWood Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County 19626 76th Ave. W, Lynnwood 425/640-2811 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 Bnai Torah (Conservative) 3437 Libby Rd. 360/943-7354 Temple Beth Hatfiloh (Reconstructionist) 201 8th Ave. SE 360/754-8519 poRT AnGELES And SEquim Congregation Bnai 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 Rabbi@ChabadClarkCounty.com 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. yakimatemple@gmail.com
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children ages 0-5). Purim carnival. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle. 123 p.m. sJCC Annual purim Carnival
Zach Duitch at ZachD@sjcc.org or 206-232-7115 or www.sjcc.org Carnival games, prizes, dancing, and music. Purchase tickets for carnival games. Free. At the Stroum JCC, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island. 35 p.m. purim Celebration for people of All Abilities
Marjorie Schnyder at familylife@jfsseattle.org or 206-861-3146 or www.jfsseattle.org Accessible community-wide celebration with music, activities and a special Purim spiel. All ages welcome. Contact by Feb. 17 to discuss special accommodations. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle. 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. under the sea purim Carnival
Rachel Nemhauser at rnemhauser@templebnaitorah.org or 425-603-9677 or www.templebnaitorah.org Celebrate Purim dressed as your favorite sea creature. For ages 3-12. Free. At Temple Bnai Torah, 15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue.
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Ellen Cassedy will address the Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State on Mon., Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island. Free for members/$5 nonmembers. On Tues., Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. she will speak at the University Bookstore, 4326 University Way NE, Seattle. Free.
By writing this book and speaking about it, she said what I do today is make sure I dont have to make that decision. She said she hopes for a world where people can stand up in the face of injustice without jeopardizing ourselves. Cassedy doesnt challenge Lithuanians. She asks some gentle questions and observes some brave souls a minority of Lithuanians who pose these questions to their fellow Lithuanians. In that country, currently dominated by right-wing nationalist politics, Cassedy feels its important to talk to those who are engaged in what she called good-heartedfragile initiatives of getting their society to talk about the Holocaust.
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beautiful University of Washington campus, the Burke offers a wide array of outdoor photo opportunities, from totem poles to cherry blossoms and historic buildings on the Quad. The lobby and other event spaces feature beautiful, quirky, and fascinating treasures. Whatever your vision and budget, the Burke Museum provides a variety of reception spaces that will have your guests talking about your big day for years to come. For more information, contact them today at useburke@ uw.edu, 206-221-7083, or visit their website at www.burkemuseum.org/rentals.
In 1912 a personal jeweler opened a family-run store in downtown Seattle. Over a hundred years later, Ben Bridge Jeweler is still a family-run business, but one that has grown to more than 70 stores. Today, Bens grandsons Ed and Jon Bridge manage the company. They attribute Ben Bridges longevity and success to the companys commitment to quality and customer service. We want our customers to feel confident with every selection, explains Ed Bridge. Thats why Ben Bridge has more Certified Gemologists than any other jeweler in the country. Even after 100 years, Ben Bridge is still growing. This includes opening multiple stores dedicated to the wildly popular jewelry line, Pandora. 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. Find locations at www.benbridge.com.
Envision your wedding dancing among dinosaurs? Or surrounded by beautiful gemstones and works of art from around the globe? For those looking for an elegant event with a twist, the Burke Museum is the perfect place for unique and memorable weddings. Located on the
Dani Weiss has traveled the world perfecting her skills as a photographer and building a portfolio of her specialty: people and places. Portraits, weddings, Bnai Mitzvah, anniversaries, and family reunions are captured by Dani in a true-to-life 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 the JTNews Best of Everything Readers Choice survey for the 6th year in a row and has won the Brides Choice Award on Wedding Wire two years 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 206-760-3336 or www.daniweissphotography.com.
Create a lifetime of memories at Seattle Art Museum. When you host your wedding celebration at one of SAMs three stunning locations, you offer your guests an extraordinary experience: from light-filled contemporary spaces, to historic Art Deco architecture, to breathtaking views of Seattles waterfront. Let our imaginative team inspire you and assist with creating a truly unique and artful event. 206.654.3140 facilities@seattleartmuseum.org
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Distinctive Design Florist is a Seattle-based floral and event design service that creates exquisite floral designs for weddings, parties and corporate events. It is their one-of-a-kind design to fit the clients vision, style, and special day that keeps them coming back for more! Distinctive Design delivers beauty and service beyond flowers. They also offer a wide selection of rental and decor accessories for table centerpieces, ceremonies, receptions and parties. They are able to meet all of your event requirements just ask, and they will make it happen! A family-owned and operated business, Distinctive Design has a combined total of 50-plus years in the floral industry. This business was conceived in 2000 with the goal of using years of experience and creativity to exceed clients dreams and visions in creating a memorable occasion. Contact 206-714-6776 or anna.b1@earthlink.net, or visit www.DistinctiveDesignFlorist.com.
Their wedding gifts are not limited to Judaica! Included in their wide array of offerings are shadowbox picture frames, which are also a big hit. As pictured in this issue of JTNews (on page 22), these lovely picture frames offer sentiments that come from the heart. Come visit them at one of their five locations in Seattle or Bellevue. Or, if you have a ticket to fly, you can visit them at one of their two locations in the Central Terminal of SeaTac. Friend Fireworks on Facebook and let them know what you have brought home from Fireworks! If you have questions, give them a jingle at 425-688-0933 or visit them online at www.fireworksgallery.net.
Hotel 1000
Hotel 1000 in downtown Seattle opened in June 2006 and features 120 luxury guest rooms, BOKA Restaurant + BAR, Spaahh and The Golf Club. At Hotel 1000, genuine and personalized service, leading-edge technology and intimate yet spectacular accommodations redefine the luxury experience. Hotel 1000 offers distinctive amenities, anticipative service, and a customized experience tailored to any occasion. Located at 1000 First Ave. at the corner of Madison Street, Hotel 1000 is steps from the waterfront along Elliott Bay, and conveniently centered between Pike Place Market, Seattle Art Museum, the business district, and lively and historic Pioneer Square. Call 206-957-1000.
Theyve been cleaning rugs, carpets, furniture and fine Orientals for more than 103 years. You can count on them! Highest-quality carpet cleaning, custom in-plant rug washing, rug repair and blind and upholstery cleaning. They specialize in Oriental care, repair and mending and restoration. Emmanuels 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.
Fireworks Galleries
Thank you all very much for, once again, naming Fireworks Galleries best independent gift store! Their goal is to offer items that will delight. Whatever your occasion, or if you are simply treating yourself, Fireworks aims to provide you with a treat that is unexpected and inspirational. They are constantly seeking out new Judaica that reflects their quirky yet sophisticated nature and have some new menorah offerings as well as mezuzot. They have had couples register for their impending weddings and later gushed over their Judaica gifts from Fireworks.
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You will remember your special day for the rest of your life, so choosing the right partners to help you is an important decision. The team at Kaspars Special Events and Catering, with more than 22 years of experience and a reputation for excellence, will support you through the entire planning process, including venue selection, menu creation, ceremony, and reception planning, ensuring you are stress-free. Family owned and operated, Kaspars passion is to provide creative, fresh cuisine and superior service at a reasonable price. They cater to groups of all sizes, both within Kaspars as well as at off-site locations, including private homes. Whether you are entertaining a few or a few hundred guests, the elements for success are the same: Superb fare, impeccable service, the proper ambience, and the right caterer! Kaspars Special Events and Catering has it all. Visit www.kaspars.com or call 206-298-0123 or fax 206-298-0146.
We like to think of our guests as friends visiting from out of town. Give your guests a suite experience at Larkspur Landings all-suite hotel in Bellevue. Their hotel is conveniently located near local synagogues and provides an ideal place to stay for families visiting from out of town for Bar or Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, or other social events. Let your guests enjoy their comfortable FeatherBorne beds, complimentary healthy-start breakfast each morning, and full in-room kitchens. Group rates are available. Contact sales and catering coordinator Megan Frodge at 425-201-1262 or mfrodge@larkspurhotels.com.
Imagine your special day aboard a beautifully appointed yacht, with ever-changing views of Seattles skyline, surrounded by sparkling water and the scenic shorelines of Lake Union and Lake Washington. Waterways Cruises offers full service catering, event planning, a variety of wedding packages and elegant venues for receptions, rehearsal dinners, post-wedding brunch and other bridal events.
Ralph Maimon has practiced in greater Seattle for 40 years, graduating from Garfield and the University of Washington (BA Political Science and Law School). Now, in the convenient Eastlake neighborhood, he helps clients in a myriad of legal areas including preparing wills, trusts, and financial and health care powers of attorney. Without proper estate planning, an estate will be distributed according to statutes, likely to be contrary to what the client wants. He collaborates with financial planners and tax accountants to make sure your estate plan is effective and a good fit. Law office of Ralph Maimon, P.S., 2825 Eastlake Avenue E, Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98102. Contact 206-323-0911, 206-323-0915 (fax) or rmaimon@maimonlaw.com.
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Marianna Trio
For all your special occasions, weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and all your other simchas. Jewish and world music. Traditional and contemporary. Dance and concert. Many years of experience in all types of music. For more information about their music trio, please call 206-715-8796 or visit www.mariannagroup.com.
Pedersens
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 206-749-5400 or visit www.pedersens.com.
Personalized service is just a phone call away. Racheli knows the importance of feeling at home. She is an expert in relocation and will help make the move as seamless as possible. As your realtor and trusted advisor, she will be there every step of the way to find your dream home. Whether you are buying your first home, selling your home or looking for an investment property or rental property, Racheli Ronen is committed to providing you with superior service to reach your goals! Your choice for realtor and trusted advisor, call or email Racheli Ronen today for more information at 425-908-0375 or rachelironen@johnlscott.com.
Pogacha
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 sarah@pogacha.com. For catering contact Justin McMartin at 425-894-7441.
Located among the gorgeous scenery of Redmond, the Redmond Marriott Towncenter has everything to celebrate the perfect Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Surround your loved one and all your special guests in the welcoming warmth of its beautifully decorated reception areas. With more than 10,000 square feet of flexible space, youll have the ideal venue to host an intimate affair for your closest family and friends to a grand gathering for everyone to enjoy. Allow their Marriott-certified event professionals to help you create the day, from the dcor to finding the right photographer to setting the menu to your exact desires. Theyll be on hand to make sure every detail is covered and everything runs exactly as you wish. Sit back, relax and let them set the stage for a day your loved one, and all your special guests, will treasure forever. Mazel tov! Call 425-498-4040 or visit redmondmarriott.com today. www.mariannagroup.com
The Ben Bridge Signature Diamond pendant with a 1/6 ct. center diamond in beautiful 14K white gold.
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Love is an art Planning the perfect event is, too. Planning a summer wedding? Create a lifetime of memories at Seattle Art Museum by hosting your event at one of SAMs three unique locations: Seattle Art Museum Downtown, Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park, or the Olympic Sculpture Park on the Seattle waterfront. Easily transformed to reflect your personality and vision, SAMs exquisite views and stunning interiors will make your next event a masterpiece. As the exclusive caterer of the Seattle Art Museum, TASTE Events will work with you to design a custom menu, serving fresh, local and sustainably farmed ingredients. Let their creative team inspire you and assist with creating a truly unique and artful event. For more information contact SAMs facilities marketing manager at 206-654-3140 or email facilities@seattleartmuseum.org.
a memorable event that reflects your taste and honors your tradition. Catering sales department: Contact the sales administrative assistant at 206-256-1022 or Jennifer.Stiles@marriott.com.
The Ruins
The Ruins is a private dining club in Lower Queen Anne with catering available to the public. The founder and creator, Joe McDonnal, built a mansion inside of a warehouse with a small garden area and four beautifully appointed rooms. The rooms used collectively can accommodate up to 150 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-RUIN or visit www.theruins.net.
Located on the picturesque Seattle Waterfront in the heart of Emerald city, the Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel is the ideal location to celebrate your special day. Take advantage of their outdoor patio for ceremonies and receptions, perfect for 150, or celebrate in style in the elegant state-ofthe-art ballroom with seating for up to 500 guests. Their experienced staff is committed to authenticity, working with their certified Marriott wedding professionals to plan every detail, from securing the perfect photographer to developing and executing your menu. And, since theyre located just two blocks from Pike Place Market, they have the resources to deliver a carefully crafted farm-to-table culinary experience. In addition, they can accommodate all kosher needs. So, sit back, relax and let them provide everything to set the stage for
Shawns Kugel
Shawns 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,Bnai Mitzvah, and other lifecycle events. Shawns Kugel has released four CDs, with the latest being Odyssey. Check out Shawns 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.
Discover true comfort as if you were at home. Sheraton Seattle Hotel will make any event youre envisioning a reality. A multiple winner of the prestigious Gold Key and Pinnacle awards, the hotel offers comprehensive meeting and destination planning along with
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eddings at the WAC. Where every moment reflects your unique style.
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.
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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 Seattles financial and business district and exciting entertainment attractions. Sheraton Seattle is more than just a meeting place its 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 nights sleep awaits you between the crisp sheets of the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed. Visit www.sheraton.com/Seattle for more information.
modate 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 tibbetts@ci.issaquah.wa.us www.issaquaheventsites.com
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 info@sparkll.com.
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 accom-
Tulalip Resort Casino, a AAA four-diamond resort just outside of Seattle, is not just a luxury resort experience. Its a cultural journey, from the hand-carved, 25-foot house posts that greet guests to the artwork of native coastal Salish people that adorn the walls of the guest and meeting rooms. The propertys 12-story hotel features 370 spacious and elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites that welcome guests with majestic floor-toceiling windows, gorgeous Italian tile, and sleek granite countertops. Standard amenities include 47 HD televisions, premium pillowtop beds, fullsized makeup vanities, large CouRTesy TulAlip ResoRT CAsino
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Comfortable featherborne beds Complimentary breakfast Complimentary high speed internet fitness Center & Whirlpool 24-hour business Center in room dVd & Cd players Group rates available
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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walk-in showers with three body sprays, 24-hour room service, and complimentary local calls and Wi-Fi. Tulalip Resort Casino offers extraordinary value to meeting planners with more than 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Options range from the 15,000-squarefoot Orca Ballroom to several breakout rooms. Each meeting space is equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, high-lumen LCD projectors, and drop-down screens. Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip, WA 98271. Contact 360-7166570, 360-716-6509 (fax), or sales@tulalipresort.com, or visit www.tulalipresort.com.
W Seattle
W Seattle vows to make your day the ultimate celebration with an array of packages to commemorate a proposal, wedding, honeymoon or anniversary. Situated in the heart of downtown Seattle, the stylish and contemporary 26-floor W Seattle offers 415 deluxe guestrooms, including nine suites, and features Bliss Spa Sink-side Six bath and body products, signature pillowtop beds, goose-down duvets, and a plush window banquette perfectly framed to reflect city views. As a perfect backdrop to your nuptials, the hotel recently underwent an exciting renovation of its Living Room, event spaces and added a new restaurant and bar, TRACE, for a fresh, urban dining experience. Plan your wedding day at W Seattle and youll receive bonus SPG Points (Starwood Preferred Guest) to use toward a romantic rendezvous from more than 1,000 hotels and resorts worldwide. Please contact W Seattles wedding specialist, Kristin Newton, catering sales manager, at kristin.newton@whotels.com or 206-264-6113.
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 catering@wac.net or 206-464-3050.
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.
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Waterways beautifully appointed yachts offer unique venues for weddings, 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 full-service catering. Contact their event planners to schedule a tour of Waterways yachts! Call 206-2232060 for your event proposal or visit www.WaterwaysCruises.com for more information.
Woodland Park Zoo, one of Seattles 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 zoos 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 groupsales@zoo.org or 206-548-2590, or visit www.zoo.org.
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Kol Haneshamah is a progressive and diverse synagogue community that is transforming Judaism for the 21st century.
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The premiere Reform Jewish camping experience in the Pacific Northwest! Join us for an exciting, immersive, and memorable summer of a lifetime! 425-284-4484 www.kalsman.urjcamps.org
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To merchants who have accepted Visa and MasterCard at any time since January 1, 2004: Notice of a 6+ billion dollar class action settlement.
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Notice of a class action settlement authorized by the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York. This notice is authorized by the Court to inform you about an agreement to settle a class action lawsuit that may affect you. The lawsuit claims that Visa and MasterCard, separately, and together with banks, violated antitrust laws and caused merchants to pay excessive fees for accepting Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards, including by: Agreeing to set, apply, and enforce rules about merchant fees (called default interchange fees); Limiting what merchants could do to encourage their customers to use other forms of payment through, for example, charging customers an extra fee or offering discounts; and Continuing that conduct after Visa and MasterCard changed their corporate structures. The defendants say they have done nothing wrong. They say that their business practices are legal and the result of competition, and have benetted merchants and consumers. The Court has not decided who is right because the parties agreed to a settlement. On November 27, 2012, the Court gave preliminary approval to this settlement.
THE SETTLEMENT
Under the settlement, Visa, MasterCard, and the bank defendants have agreed to make payments to two settlement funds: The rst is a Cash Fund a $6.05 billion fund that will pay valid claims of merchants that accepted Visa or MasterCard credit or debit cards at any time between January 1, 2004 and November 28, 2012. The second is an Interchange Fund estimated to be approximately $1.2 billion that will be based on a portion of the interchange fees attributable to certain merchants that accept Visa or MasterCard credit cards for an eight-month Interchange Period. Additionally, the settlement changes some of the Visa and MasterCard rules applicable to merchants who accept their cards. This settlement creates two classes: A Cash Settlement Class (Rule 23(b)(3) Settlement Class), which includes all persons, businesses, and other entities that accepted any Visa or MasterCard cards in the U.S. at any time from January 1, 2004 to November 28, 2012, and A Rule Changes Settlement Class (Rule 23(b)(2) Settlement Class), which includes all persons, businesses, and entities that as of November 28, 2012 or in the future accept any Visa or MasterCard cards in the U.S.
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TO ASK FOR PAYMENT To receive payment, merchants must ll out a claim form. If the Court nally approves the settlement, and you do not exclude yourself from the Cash Settlement Class, you will receive a claim form in the mail or by email. Or you may ask for one at: www.PaymentCardSettlement.com, or call: 1-800-625-6440. FOR MERCHANTS Merchants will benet from changes to certain MasterCard and Visa rules, which will allow merchants to, among other things:
Charge customers an extra fee if they pay with Visa or MasterCard credit cards, Offer discounts to customers who do not pay with Visa or MasterCard credit or debit cards, and Form buying groups that meet certain criteria to negotiate with Visa and MasterCard. Merchants that operate multiple businesses under different trade names or banners will also be able to accept Visa or MasterCard at fewer than all of the merchants trade names and banners.
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Members of the Rule Changes Settlement Class are bound by the terms of this settlement. Members of the Cash Settlement Class, who do not exclude themselves by the deadline, are bound by the terms of this settlement whether or not they le a claim for payment. Members of both classes release all claims against all released parties listed in the Settlement Agreement. The settlement will resolve and release any claims by merchants against Visa, MasterCard or other defendants that were or could have been alleged in the lawsuit, including any claims based on interchange or other fees, no-surcharge rules, no-discounting rules, honorall-cards rules and other rules. The settlement will also resolve any merchant claims based upon the future effect of any Visa or MasterCard rules, as of November 27, 2012 and not to be modied pursuant to the settlement, the modied rules provided for in the settlement, or any other rules substantially similar to any such rules. The releases will not bar claims involving certain specied standard commercial disputes arising in the ordinary course of business. For more information on the release, see the settlement agreement at: www.PaymentCardSettlement.com.
AND OPTIONS Merchants who are included in this lawsuit have the legal rights and options explained below. You may:
You will receive a claim form in the mail or email or le online at: www.PaymentCardSettlement.com. from the Cash Settlement Class (Rule 23(b) (3) Settlement Class). If you exclude yourself, you can sue the Defendants for damages based on alleged conduct occurring on or before November 27, 2012 on your own at your own expense, if you want to. If you exclude yourself, you will not get any money from this settlement. If you are a merchant and wish to exclude yourself, you must make a written request, place it in an envelope, and mail it with postage prepaid and postmarked no later than to Class Administrator, Payment Card Interchange Fee Settlement, P.O. Box 2530, Portland, OR 97208-2530. The written request must be signed by a person authorized to do so and provide all of the following information: (1) the words In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation, (2) your full name, address, telephone number, and taxpayer identication number, (3) the merchant that wishes to be excluded from the Cash Settlement Class (Rule 23(b)(3) Settlement Class), and what position or authority you have to exclude the merchant, and (4) the business names, brand names, and addresses of any stores or sales locations whose sales the merchant desires to be excluded. Note: (Rule 23(b)(2) Settlement Class). . The deadline to object is: . To learn how to object, see: www.PaymentCardSettlement.com or call 1-800-625-6440. Note: If you exclude yourself from the Cash Settlement Class you cannot object to the terms of that portion of the settlement. For more information about these rights and options, visit: www.PaymentCardSettlement.com.
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For more information about this case (In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation, MDL 1720), you may: Call toll-free: 1-800-625-6440 Visit: www.PaymentCardSettlement.com Write to the Class Administrator: Payment Card Interchange Fee Settlement P.O. Box 2530 Portland, OR 97208-2530 Email: info@PaymentCardSettlement.com Please check www.PaymentCardSettlement.com for any updates relating to the settlement or the settlement approval process.
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Care Givers
HomeCare Associates A program of Jewish Family Service 206-861-3193 www.homecareassoc.org Provides personal care, assistance with daily activities, medication reminders, light housekeeping, meal preparation and companionship to older adults living at home or in assisted-living facilities.
Counselors/Therapists
Jewish Family Service Individual, couple, child and family therapy 206-861-3152 contactus@jfsseattle.org www.jfsseattle.org Expertise with life transitions, addiction and recovery, relationships and personal challenges all in a cultural context. Licensed therapists; flexible day or evening appointments; sliding fee scale; most insurance plans.
Financial Services
Hamrick Investment Counsel, LLC Roy A. Hamrick, CFA 206-441-9911 rahamrick@hamrickinvestment.com www.hamrickinvestment.com Professional portfolio management services for individuals, foundations and nonprofit organizations.
Dentists
Toni Calvo Waldbaum, DDS Richard Calvo, DDS 206-246-1424 office@cwdentistry.com Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry Designing beautiful smiles by Calvo 207 SW 156th St., #4, Seattle
Solomon M. Karmel, Ph.D First Allied Securities 425-454-2285 x 1080 www.hedgingstrategist.com Retirement, stocks, bonds, college, annuities, business 401Ks.
Photographers
Dani Weiss Photography 206-760-3336 www.daniweissphotography.com Photographer Specializing in People. Children, Bnai Mitzvahs, Families, Parties, Promotions & Weddings.
Funeral/Burial Services
Congregation Beth Shalom Cemetery 206-524-0075 info@bethshalomseattle.org This beautiful new cemetery is available to the Jewish community and is located just north of Seattle.
Newman Dierst Hales, PLLC Nolan A. Newman, CPA 206-284-1383 nnewman@ndhaccountants.com www.ndhaccountants.com Tax Accounting Healthcare Consulting
Senior Services
Hyatt Home Care Services Live-in and Hourly Care 206-851-5277 Care@HyattHomeCare.com www.HyattHomeCare.com Providing adults with personal care, medication reminders, meal preparation, errands, household chores, pet care and companionship. References and discounts available.
College Placement
College Placement Consultants 425-453-1730 preiter@qwest.net www.collegeplacementconsultants.com Pauline B. Reiter, Ph.D. Expert help with undergraduate and graduate college selection, applications and essays. 40 Lake Bellevue, #100, Bellevue 98005
B. Robert Cohanim, DDS, MS Orthodontics for Adults and Children 206-322-7223 www.smile-works.com Invisalign Premier Provider. On First Hill across from Swedish Hospital.
Warren J. Libman, D.D.S., M.S.D. 425-453-1308 www.libmandds.com Certified Specialist in Prosthodontics: Restorative Reconstructive Cosmetic Dentistry 14595 Bel Red Rd. #100, Bellevue
Hills of Eternity Cemetery Owned and operated by Temple De Hirsch Sinai 206-323-8486 Serving the greater Seattle Jewish community. Jewish cemetery open to all preneed and at-need services. Affordable rates Planning assistance. Queen Anne, Seattle
Insurance
Eastside Insurance Services Chuck Rubin and Matt Rubin 425-271-3101 F 425-277-3711 4508 NE 4th, Suite #B, Renton Tom Brody, agent 425-646-3932 F 425-646-8750 www.e-z-insurance.com 2227 112th Ave. NE, Bellevue We represent Pemco, Safeco, Hartford & Progressive
Linda Jacobs & Associates College Placement Services 206-323-8902 linjacobs@aol.com Successfully matching student and school. Seattle.
Michael Spektor, D.D.S. 425-643-3746 info@spektordental.com www.spektordental.com Specializing in periodontics, dental implants, and cosmetic gum therapy. Bellevue
Seattle Jewish Chapel 206-725-3067 seattlejewishchapel@gmail.com Traditional burial services provided at all area cemeteries. Burial plots available for purchase at Bikur Cholim and Machzikay Hadath cemeteries.
Jewish Family Service 206-461-3240 www.jfsseattle.org Comprehensive geriatric care management and support services for seniors and their families. Expertise with in-home assessments, residential placement, family dynamics and on-going case management. Jewish knowledge and sensitivity.
College Planning
Albert Israel, CFP College Financial Aid Consultant 206-250-1148 albertisrael1@msn.com Learn strategies that can deliver more aid.
Wendy Shultz Spektor, D.D.S. 425-454-1322 info@spektordental.com www.spektordental.com Emphasis: Cosmetic and Preventive Dentistry Convenient location in Bellevue
The Summit at First Hill 206-652-4444 www.klinegallandcenter.org The only Jewish retirement community in the state of Washington offers transition assessment and planning for individuals looking to downsize or be part of an active community of peers. Multi-disciplinary professionals with depth of experience available for consultation.
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Friday, February 8 and Saturday, February 9 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Todd Glass Comedy Todd Glass is a veteran entertainer who has earned the unanimous respect of his peers, praised by superstars like Sarah Silverman and Louis CK and beloved by hip comedy fans. He had guest appearances on such shows as ABCs Home Improvement, NBCs Friends, and HBOs Mr. Show. His podcast, The Todd Glass Show, is one of the most chaotic, consistently funny listens on the Internet. At the Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St., Tacoma. Ticket prices vary from $10 to 15 and can be purchased at tacomacomedyclub.com/shows. cfm. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show and at 10 p.m. for the 10:30 show.
Sunday, February 10 at 7 p.m. New Voices in World Jewish Music: Galeet Dardashti Concert The University of Washington Stroum Jewish Studies Department presents the second of three New Voices in World Jewish Music concert-talks. Descended from great musicians, Middle Eastern vocalist and composer Galeet Dardashti is the first woman to continue her familys tradition of distinguished Persian and Jewish musicianship. She will talk with Jessika Kenney, vocalist, composer, and Cornish College of the Arts faculty member. At the UW School of Music, Brechemin Auditorium, Seattle. The concert is free, but you must reserve your ticket through eventbrite.com. The last concert sold out, so book early. For more details, contact Lauren Spokane at jewishst@uw.edu or 206-543-0138 or visit jewdub.org/newvoices.
Saturday, February 23 at 2 p.m. Madeleine Albright: Prague Winter Lecture Madeleine K. Albright served from 1997 to 2001 as the 64th Secretary of State of the United States and was the first woman to hold that office. Now a chair of global strategy firm Albright Stonebridge Group, Albright has also written a new book, Prague Winter: A Personal Story of Remembrance and War, 1937-1948. In this historical account, she sheds light on events that helped shaped her early life. Before Albright turned 12, her life was shaken by the Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia her birth country along with the Battle of Britain, the near-total destruction of European Jewry, the Allied victory in World War II, the rise of Communism, and the onset of the Cold War. Through Albrights experiences, and those of her family, Prague Winter provides a harrowing yet inspiring lens through which to view the most turbulent years in modern history. At Town Hall, Great Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. Admission is free; no tickets required.
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the television industry on production and market research and spent a lot of time on airplanes. After working for the Food Network, I got tired of telling people what to cook and tried to do it myself, he says, and gave catering a shot. People would say, You ought to open a restaurant, so he did. When hes not working at the store, he does enjoy cooking for family and friends, and spending time with his kids,
ages 20, 16 and 13. And no, they dont work at the restaurant.
At Congregation Beth Shalom a few weeks ago I found myself talking to two people about whom I had made errors in this column. The first has already been corrected on the contents page of a previous issue, but winemaker Stan Zeitz pointed out that Id made him a World War II, rather than a Vietnam War, veteran. Im not that old! he said. And I meant no slight to his wife, Nancy, and his daughter, Deb Lawson, or any other friends or family members, all of whom spend many hours helping when the grapes come in!
Habonim Dror Camp Miriam, on Gabriola Island, BC, is a fun place where my child was engaged in learning along with the usual camp activities. With an emphasis on sharing and social responsibility, the staff develops creative learning experiences about social justice, Israel, Jewish history, Hebrew, and Jewish values. The program is enhanced with swimming in the pool, beachcombing, sports, arts and crafts, music, Israeli dancing, special days, and overnight hikes. Children completing grades 29 have a Jewish camping experience that affects the rest of their lives! More information: 604-266-2825 or camp.miriam@gmail.org.
Turn your students love of video games, animation, and technology into a life-long passion for learning. DigiPens ProjectFUN Youth Programs engage students in the arts and sciences by teaching them the tools and techniques of todays high-tech careers. Workshops offered in the summer at their Redmond campus. Learn more at projectfun.digipen.edu.
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for a grant, please visit jewishinseattle.org/rsttimecampers. Or, contact Annie Jacobson at the Jewish Federation, 206.774.2243 or anniej@jewishinseattle.org. Jewish overnight camp will be a transformative experience for your child. Please act today!
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Itzhak Perlman performs with Rohan De Silva on Tues., Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. Visit www.seattlesymphony.org for tickets.
able. But a traveling klezmer band could show up, wedding or no wedding, play, and move on. Hard to carry a piano around with a band like that, although the fiddler might show up with a keyboard player strong enough to hold up an accordion. So while Bach composed and performed at magnificent organs installed in imposing buildings, and Mozart developed his genius at delicate harpsichords available in every royal patrons household, the fiddlers whose names we will never know developed certain music to delight people longing for the comfort of a home. Portability is one thing. The comfort of familiarity is another. The sound of the violin is the closest instrumental sound to the human voice, as both Marcus and my own music theory teacher, Sandra Layman, remind me. Steeped in fiddle playing from klezmer to Romanian, Greek, Turkish and Hungarian, Laymans album Little Blackbird still startles me with how these four little strings can imitate the expressions of the human vocal cords.
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The violin can get close to the krechts, that catch in the throat that American country music also uses, and microtones of the voice, says Layman. Of course, she adds, the voice was especiallyimportant because of its preeminence in synagogue services. Oh, and the voice is usually portable, too. As Marcus puts it, The voice and the violin so alike and so revered in the Jewish tradition infuse the heart with fire and magic. Well, yes, and even with humor. Once upon a time, no less an American Jewish musical wit than George Gershwin had fun with the predominance of Jews among the star violinists of his time. In a 1921 song called Mischa Jascha Toscha Sascha, George and lyricist brother Ira tossed off lines like, Were not highbrows, were not lowbrowswere He-brows from the start. Those lines got laughs at parties particular the heady ones attended by these very virtuosos Mischa Elman, Jascha Heifetz, Toscha Seidel, and Sascha Jacobson all Russian-born marquee names of the day. (Hear it in a classic recording by a cheekily named group, The Funnyboners, on a CD set called From Avenue A to the Great White Way: Yiddish and
American popular songs, 1914-1950.) Which brings us, once again, to Itzhak Perlman, playing Benaroya Hall on Feb. 19, with just about 200 tickets left to go toward a sellout of a hall that holds 2,481 people. And its not even with the whole Seattle Symphony: Its a recital! Just one fiddler with one pianist. Despite Perlmans delight in his late-career roots music experiments with the Klezmatics, Andy Statman, and the Klezmer Conservatory Band the In the Fiddlers House projects Perlman in recital remains close to his own personal musical roots. Hell play Beethoven, Franck, and a phenomenal virtuoso showpiece by Fritz Kreisler, the guy the Gershwins song calls Dear Old Fritz. And not to be forgotten is this: Perlman is a sabra, born in 1945 in Tel Aviv. One of the great Jewish heroes of the baby boomer generation, hes teaching, conducting, and performing not just great music, but a great message. A mensch like this sings out to the world in a voice that feels like the best, and most comforting, of the land that we call home.
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to our finest science, economics, law and government students, Jewish or not, with or without religious belief, to learn and master this powerful tool. Im not talking about a superficial overview or an academic survey class. The goal is not to be able to talk about Talmudic methods, but rather to acquire an entirely new modality of thinking, a true working knowledge.
Lets also try to engage our finest yeshiva scholars, with lifetimes spent already honing these skills, in real-world issues. Not only would that be a significant step in healing divisions within our people, it just might, from an unexpected direction, rekindle the fire that will allow us, once again, to become that light unto the nations.
Rabbi Harry Zeitlins Torah thoughts can be found at rabbizeitlin.wordpress.com.
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Her message to genealogy groups is not different than her message to the general public, said the author. I talk about how my own genealogy journey morphedin this larger exploration and I draw ties to what were after as genealogists and what I discovered, she said. It gives you respect of the lives of ordinary people.
For some, the enormity of the Holocaust and the right-wing nationalism that you find in Lithuania today...is overwhelming, Cassedy said, and she respects those who speak out about the issue. However, she prefers to shine a spotlight on the good things that are happening there, she said, and ask people to be sophisticated enough to see that things are complicated.
Learn more at www.ellencassedy.com.
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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago performs on Sat., Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. Tickets cost $25-$40. Visit www.stgpresents.org for tickets and information.
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Each of the two dance pieces on the touring repertoire was created specifically for Hubbard Streets repertory and touring company, which, like Batsheva, brings forth new works that typically stretch the audience perhaps as much as the dancers themselves. Hubbard Street is known for an emphasis on Pilobolusstyle movement, agile physicality, and for commissioning choreography from internationally recognized artists outside the
company. Though designed by two Israelis affiliated with the same contemporary dance company, the two pieces [we are presenting in Seattle] are very different from one another, said Hubbard Street dancer Penny Saunders via phone from Chicago. They are enthralling...Batsheva Dance Company is known consistently for pushing the envelope. Saunders has been a member of Hub-
bard Streets touring company since 2004. [This is] the first time we focused on this area of the world, she said of Israels company. We just recognized they were doing incredible work. The first piece, THREE TO MAX, is a collage of past works created by Naharin over the past decade. The Hubbard Street website cites Naharins Gaga method of movement. Part of the method involves covering studio mirrors to let dancers observe and analyze multiple moves at once. We are aware of the connection between effort and pleasure, Naharin explained. In conjunction with her co-creator Behar, Eyal developed Too Beaucoup, meaning too, too much, which aims to manipulate and replicate precise, robotic movement that offers a sense of watching a 3-D video. Saunders said the dance company has a lot of moving parts: The school side, intensive programs, the dance hub [which includes] the main touring company and the junior company Hubbard Street Dance 2, the education outreach, and the school shows. Some of the outreach includes being active in Chicago Public Schools and bringing in youth dancers. Younger dancers are a catalyst, Saunders said. The Seattle performance is supported in part by the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest. The Jewish community in Chicago has already seen these works, Saunders said, including the citys mayor, Rahm Emanuel, a former dance student who will be honored by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago this spring for his support of the arts. Next on its West Coast tour the company performs at Portlands Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on February 13. The close-knit, 18-member dance company tours year-round; the West Coast tour started in Scottsdale and performed in Berkeley and Arcata, Calif. prior to Seattle. Art and dance are necessary for life and give richness, Saunders said. Come with an open mind. The specific performance will be eclectic, engaging and forward thinking. Viewers are bound to be surprised.