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UPDATE
January 12, 2012 / 17 Tevet 5772
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CONTENTS: Click on any item to go to it. FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS, DO SCROLL DOWN PAST THE KADIMA NEWS.
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Rosh Chodesh gathering for Teen Girls, January 14th
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Rally and March
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"Introduction to Kabbalah" four-hour course at Kadima House starting on January 22, 4 pm
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East by Northwest -- A Day of Learning for Reconstructionists of the Pacific Northwest, January 29th
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NEW Pre-K class! Enrollment is open!
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Save the date!
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Kadima Sundays & Mondays schedules
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Snow & ice procedures
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Enroll in Sunday School, Hebrew School, or Pre-K class
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Shabbat service, February 4, 10 am, Kadima House
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Kadima and WTP are on Facebook
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How to donate to Kadima
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Kadima Calendar
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Do your shopping on line - Kadima receives a percentage of each sale!
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Rosh Chodesh Gathering for Teen Girls Saturday, January 14, 3 - 5 Please contact Sharron Lerner, Education Director, for more information.
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MONDAY, JANUARY 16
Workshops, 9:30 - 11 am - Garfield High School
Rally, 11 am - 12:30 pm - Garfield High School
March, 12:30 pm (new time this year) - Garfield High School to Federal Building via Union and Madison Streets
This year's theme is 30th Anniversary Celebration: Recapturing MLK Jr.'s Revolutionary Spirit! Garfield H.S.'s address is 400 23rd Ave, Seattle. Link.
If you want to march with Kadima's banner, please contact Kathy Gallagher.
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Kadima presents: INTRODUCTION TO KABBALAH
A Two-Session, Four-Hour Course Taught by Jeremy Alk, MAJE
Everyone is invited to attend
Begins on January 22, 4 pm
Register by email to office@kadima.org.
Session I - January 22, 4-6 pm, at Kadima House
What is Kabbalah and what is not Kabbalah?
Why is it important? Why is it important to the Jewish people?
What do you need to know before you delve into Kabbalah?
Session II - Date to be determined at first session
What is the methodology for the study of Kabbalah?
What are the major concepts and principles of Kabbalah?
How do you connect with the teachings of Kabbalah?
What are the applications that can be made to our daily lives?
Cost
By sliding scale donation. Suggested donation: Kadima members $10 per class; not Kadima members $20 per class. Jeremy Alk
A Jewish educator for over thirty years, Mr. Alk is a Master's Degree recipient in Jewish Education from Hebrew Union College in Los Angeles, the seminary of the Reform Jewish community.
Mr. Alk currently teaches adult education at Congregation Beth Shalom and has been a featured instructor at the community-wide Torahthon held at Herzl-Ner Tamid Congregation. He teaches religious school at Temple Beth Or in Everett. He also tutors privately adults and kids all over King and Snohomish Counties. He has taught for the Kadima School in the past and officiated as a Madrich at many of Kadima's Bar and Bat Mitzvah ceremonies.
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East by Northwest: A Jewish Perspective on Place and Community in the Northwest
A Yom Iyyun (Day of Learning)
Sunday, January 29, 9 am to 4:30, in Portland ♦ Find more information about the Yom Iyyun, including workshop titile and the schedule, at East by Northwest ♦ All registration is online (unless you are receiving a scholarship, in which case Kadima will forward your registration)
You are invited and encouraged to join with Jews across the Pacific Northwest who will gather for a Yom Iyyun -- a Day of Learning -- co-sponsored and organized by the five Jewish Reconstructionist congregations and havurot in Oregon and Washington. This educational and community event will be held at Havurah Shalom in Portland on Sunday, January 29, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This Day of Learning will explore different aspects of "place" in the lives, practices, and communities of North American Jews. Rabbi Dan Ehrenkrantz, president of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, will give the keynote address, entitled, When We Talk About Israel, What Are We Saying? Following the keynote are morning and afternoon workshops and discussion groups with Northwest rabbis, scholars, and lay leaders. SCHEDULE 9 am - Coffee & Registration
9:30 - Welcome and Shach'rit services
10:00 - Keynote by R. Dan Ehrenkrantz, When We Talk about Israel, What Are We Saying?
10:45 - Morning workshops: A. Portnoy's Mother's Complaint: Jewish Gender Dislocations in North America, R. Jane Rachel Litman
B. I Didn't Want My Mouth Should Be Full: Issues of Aging and the Jewish Community, David Fuks
12:15-1:00 - Lunch
1:00 - 2:!5 - Early Afternoon Workshops
A. What Place in Our Lives for this Place Called Israel: A Discussion about the Ideas, Symbols, and Realities of Israel for 21st Century Reconstructionist Jews, R. Dan Ehrenkrantz, R. Yitzhak Husbands-Hankin, and R. Joseph Wolf, moderated by Randi Brenowitz - Part One B. Northwest: Jewish Life and Immigration in British Columbia, Simon Goldenberg 2:30-3:45 - Late Afternoon Workshops A. What Place in Our Lives for this Place Called Israel: A Discussion about the Ideas, Symbols, and Realities of Israel for 21st Century Reconstructionist Jews, R. Dan Ehrenkrantz, R. Yitzhak Husbands-Hankin, and R. Joseph Wolf, moderated by Randi Brenowitz - Part Two
B. East: Place, Person and Piety in Jewish Morocco, Dr. Oren Kosansky
4:00-4:15 - Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up The day will start with a morning service led by our local rabbis, and morning coffee and snacks and a sack lunch will be provided. View the schedule. Find more information at the East by Northwest website. There you will also find the day's complete schedule, photos and biographies of our presenters, summaries of their planned presentations, and downloadable handouts. If you plan to travel to Portland the night before, several families from Havurah Shalom are ready to welcome you as their guests on Saturday night. When you register, check the box to indicate that you would like "home hospitality." Kadimaniks and friends can carpool with Michael Blum, who plans to head to Portland late Saturday morning; or with Richard Ginnis, who intends to head south at around 6:00 p.m. Childcare is available at no cost; just check that box when you register. The registration fee is $25 for adults and $15 for students. If you need a scholarship, please contact the Kadima office. All registration is online (unless you are have received a scholarship, in which case Kadima will forward your registration).
Be sure to join us for what promises to be a stimulating, community-building, and very enjoyable day of praying, singing, and studying together.
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Enrollment is OPEN ♦ Come Join Us
NEW Pre-K class!
For children 4-5 years old. Developing Jewish identity and kindergarten readiness skills.
For single-parent families, interfaith parents, same-sex parents...for all parents raising Jewish children.
This Pre-K program will serve as an introduction to Jewish songs, stories, traditions, and progressive Jewish values.
The Kadima Pre-Kindergarten meets Sundays, twice monthly, 10:00 a.m. - noon at Kadima House.
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SAVE the Date! February 12, 2012 Kadima annual community meeting and election February 22-29, 2012 Kadima's Women's Torah tours the Bay AreaKadima's Women's Torah will be the centerpiece of a week of study and celebration at Jewish congregations and community organizations in San Francisco, Lafayette, Cotati, Berkeley, and Palo Alto. All are welcome!
Spring 2012
Kadima gala auction/dinner
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Kadima Sundays and Mondays Sundays (10 am to noon) January 22 February 5 & 12 Mondays January 23 & 30 February 6, 13, 27 Hebrew (5th grade) - 4:45-5:45 Hebrew 1 - 5:30-6:30 Hebrew (6th grade) - 5:45-6:45 B'nei Mitzvah - 7:00-8:00. |
SNOW PROCEDURES
Baby, it's cold outside! Snow Procedure for Sunday Mornings
Snow, ice, or inclement weather closure for Sundays: If you would not drive on the roads, you can bet that school is closed. Safety is first. Kathy will put a message on the Kadima answering machine, (206) 547-3914, and on the website.
Monday Hebrew and B'nei Mitzvah Classes Snow/Ice Procedure In the event of snow or inclement weather this is our Monday procedure: If it is snowing outside -- stay home, stay off the roads. Because these are late afternoon and evening classes, if roads are icy or likely to freeze we will not have classes.
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PRE-K, SUNDAY SCHOOL, HEBREW, AND B'NEI MITZVAH PROGRAM Download an Enrollment and Membership Registration form. KADIMA OFFERS... MODERN CONVERSATIONAL HEBREW CLASSES For 3rd-8th grades. TWICE MONTHLY SUNDAY CLASSES FOR GRADES K-7 AND A B'NEI MITZVAH PROGRAM Visit Kadima's website for more information about our Sunday School and B'nei Mitzvah program, or contact Sharron Lerner, Education Director, at slerner@kadima.org, or the office at (206) 547-3914. A PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM For children 4-5 years old. Developing Jewish identity and kindergarten readiness skills. For single-parent families, inter-faith parents, same-sex parents...for all parents raising Jewish children. This Pre-K program will serve as an introduction to Jewish songs, stories, traditions, and progressive Jewish values. The Kadima Pre-Kindergarten meets Sundays, twice monthly, 10:00 am- noon. at Kadima House. View Pre-K flyer. Contact Sharron Lerner for more information. |
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Shabbat morning service
Saturday, February 4, 10:00
Kadima House
Community spirit, song, and thoughtful discussion
Parshah Beshalach - Exodus 13:17-17:16
The celebration of Shabbat includes a potluck: Dairy/vegetarian (scaled fish okay).
RSVPs are helpful but not required: office@kadima.org or
(206) 547-3914. Please let us know if you will need child care.
Kadima House 12353 8th Ave. NE
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Be sure to 'like' Kadima and the WTP on Facebook. Kadima is on Facebook. 
The Women's Torah Project is on Facebook.
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Seattle's premiere progressive Jewish Community integrates celebration, study, and work for social justice, through programs, holidays, Shabbatot, education for all generations, activism for a just, peaceful and healthy world, and many avenues to a warm Jewish community. Think of Kadima as your "Jewish Salon," a comfortable setting for the free exchange of ideas and experiences!
Kadima's Women's Torah Project has completed the first Torah in history to be scribed and completely embellished by an international community of women.Kadima is a co-founder of the Middle East Peace Camp for Children. 2012 MEPC dates: July 9-13!
Contact Kadima!
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Make Kadima House a sanctuary filled with learning, celebration, activism, spirit and warm community!
HOW TO DONATE
Donate via NetworkForGood.org, where Kadima is a non-profit client, and you can sign up to make a donation monthly -- easy on the pocketbook! · Send a check: Kadima, 12353 8th Ave. NE, Seattle WA 98125 · Call the office, (206) 547-3914, with credit card info · Members may call to add a donation to their account.
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KADIMA CALENDAR |
Rosh Chodesh Gathering for Teen Girls
January 14, 3-5 pm
Sunday School
January 22, 10 am
Kabbalah Classes with Jeremy AlkJanury 22, 4-6 pm. Date of 2nd class TBD at first class
Washington & Oregon Reconstructionists Meeting in Portland for Day of Learning January 29 Shabbat Morning Service February 4, 10 am Kadima Community Meeting & Board Election February 12, 10:15 am
Women's Torah to visit Bay Area February 22-29
Regarding Rosh Chodesh for Teenage Girls. please contact Sharron Lerner. Regarding leading, attending, chanting Torah and/or helping with Shabbat services, contact the Kadima office.
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JEWISH COMMUNITY EVENTS
If an event title is underlined you can click on the title to open a link to more information. Jacob Friedman Holocaust Writing & Art Contest 2012
Deadline - March 16. Early submissions encouraged. Entries must be postmarked by March 16th. Open to students in grades 5-12 in WA, OR, ID, and AK. Contest Guidelines.
Here is a link to the video, "Uganda Torah Project - Jewish Community in Uganda":
www.jattitude.net/en/uganda-torah-project-jewish-community-in-uganda/
Job Opportunity at the Washington State Jewish Historical Society: Research and Writing Associate
The Instant Replay committee is looking for a very part-time research and writing associate. The ideal candidate will be tech savvy, a team player, organized, a strong writer, interested in and connected to the Jewish community and willing and able to travel. This person will conduct interviews with and about sports figures and the history of Jews in sports around Washington state, and will be required to spend time working with the Archives, in libraries and with the local newspapers to collect information. For a more detailed description and to inquire, contact Emily.
Saturday, Jan. 14 · 1 - 2:30 pm · Congregation Eitz Or (UUC Knatvold Room)
Torah Study Led by Reb Arik Labowitz on the Song of Songs - Longing for the Divine Lover
Mystics of all spiritual traditions speak of God in the language of a lover. The prime example of this relationship in Judaism is demonstrated in the Song of Songs. The early rabbis debated as to whether the Song of Songs would be included in the biblical canon, given the poem's erotic nature paired with its reputation of being sung in the local taverns. Nevertheless, Rabbi Akiva taught, "the whole Torah is holy, but the Song of Songs is the Holy of Holies." In this class we will take a close look at this stunning and multifaceted text. We will explore the topic of Divine Lover as it is manifest in our own tradition and other mystical traditions as well. Contact rebeccajcrichton@gmail.com. Eitz Or events are fragrance free.
Sunday, Jan. 15 · 1 pm · SJCC Mercer Island campus
A chance to hear Grammy-nominated and noted Klezmer clarinetist and bluegrass/jazz mandolinist Andy Statman. Out west from Brooklyn, current UW Artist-in-Residence Statman blends Chassidic melodies, fusing Klezmer, bluegrass and jazz. He will play a sample from his 20+ albums and answer questions about his career and music. Critically acclaimed Old Brooklyn is his latest recording. SJCC members, students and seniors $10/ General admission $15. Seating is limited; reservations recommended. Register here. More about Andy Statman here.
Endless Opportunities: A community-wide program of free educational, social, recreational and volunteer activities for adults age 60+
Thursday, Jan. 19 · 10:30 - Noon · Temple B'nai Torah (15727 NE 4th St, Bellevue)
Emily Keeler Alhadeff, Assistant Editor of the JT News, joined the American Joint Distribution Committee and JConnect's trip to Khabarovsk along with other young adults from the Seattle area. She and her friends will share why they went and what they discovered about Jewish identity in the Russian Far East. What does the Jewish community look like? What challenges do they face for their survival? RSVP to Ellen Hendin by Thursday, January 12, (206) 861-3183 or endlessopps@jfsseattle.org.
Endless Opportunities, A community-wide program of educational, social, recreational and volunteer opportunities for adults age 60+
Thursday, Jan. 26 · 10:30 - Noon · Temple De Hirsch Sinai Foyer (1441 16th Ave, Seattle)
Jack Hamann, author of On American Soil: How Justice Became a Tragedy of WWll, will discuss his book which explores an "epic struggle between truth and justice." African-American soldiers at Fort Lawton were accused of and court-martialed for rioting and lynching an Italian POW. They endured the largest and longest Army court-martial of World War ll, changing their lives forever. Six decades later, the discovery of top secret documents in the National Archives led to a verdict reversal and an unprecedented apology from the US Government. RSVP to Ellen Hendin by Thursday, January 19, (206) 861-3183 or endlessopps@jfsseattle.org.
Saturday, Jan. 28 · 2 pm · Good Shepherd Center, Seattle
Presented by Music of Remembrance. Music exploring Jewish folk tales. FREE.
Sunday, Jan. 29 · 11 am - 1 pm · Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Jewish Federation's Connections 2012:
Featured speaker Iris Krasnow, best-selling author of such books as I Am My Other's Daughter and The Secret Lives of Wives, will share her insights on relationships, passion and how women truly impact our world. Bring your friends and family to share a table at the largest gathering of Jewish women in our region, sponsored by the JFGS. It is sure to be a powerful, passionate brunch. Register here or call (206) 443-5400 to reserve your place. Want to meet Iris in person? Become a table captain or patron and join us for a private pre-reception! Follow us on Facebook to read about 30 amazing, passionate women who have had an impact on our world, in the "Countdown to Connections" postings.
Offered twice: Monday, Jan. 30 · 6:30 - 8:30 pm OR Tuesday, March 13 · 10 am - Noon
Jewish Family Service (1601 - 16th Ave., Seattle)
Emotion coaching helps parents guide their children through life's ups and downs in a way that builds confidence, resilience and strong relationships. Advance registration required; space is limited. $18/person or $25/couple. Financial assistance available; please ask. Contact Marjorie Schnyder, (206) 861-3146 or familylife@jfsseattle.org.
Series begins in February
Class for ages 9-12. Free & Confidential. Eleven-week series for mothers and their children using art, games and interactive activities. All are welcome: families from all religions, communities and cultures. Childcare available.
Sunday, Feb. 5 · 2 - 5 pm · Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation, Seattle
All Jewish Single Parent Families Invited. Jewish single moms, dads and their children can come learn how to make delicious Jewish treats with Chef Eli Varon. We'll have fun with filo dough! Chef Eli is a wonderful teacher and we all have a great time learning together. Advance registration by January 29 is required. Contact Marjorie Schnyder, (206) 861-3146 or familylife@jfsseattle.org.
Sunday, Feb. 12 · 1:30 - 3 pm · The Summit at First Hill (1200 University St)
Drawing on her own experiences and those of elders with whom she's spoken, Wendy Lustbader will share stories and insights about how growing older can be a "joyful adventure." Wendy asserts that it's not til we mature that we can truly enjoy all that life has to offer. As we get older, she says, we become "more and more ourselves." Ideally, our challenges and losses shape our perspective and help us become the best version of ourselves. Wendy also explores the increasing importance of personal relationships and of spirituality for many people, including her own exploration of her Jewish faith and tradition. Ms. Lustbader is a noted local author, speaker and social worker. Discussion followed by catered kosher reception. Advance registration required; space is limited. Contact Marjorie Schnyder, (206) 861-3146 or familylife@jfsseattle.org.
Jewish Family Service Social Services
· Alternatives to Addiction. (206) 861-8782 or dburnett@jfsseattle.org
· Ongoing Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at JFS: www.jfsseattle.org/uploads/pdf
· Basic emergency services to those with the most critical needs in the Jewish community, and, where possible, the broader community: (206) 461-3240 - ask to speak with an Emergency Services Case Manager
· Project DVORA (Domestic Violence Outreach, Response & Advocacy): (206) 461-3240 and ask to speak with a Project DVORA Advocate, or contactus@jfsseattle.org.
On Your Mark, Get Set, Help Out with Jews in Sports!
2012 is here! Which means it's...The Year of Sports! The Instant Replay Committee of the Washington State Jewish Historical Society is collecting stories from anyone involved in sports in any capacity. Send in names now! Next month we'll start officially collecting stories and photos. The committee also needs volunteers to help out with all kinds of sports programs. Love sports? Love the Society? Then they need you! To submit sports stories, to volunteer or for more information, contact Ralph at rmaimon@wsjhs.org.
Project HEART seeks to identify Jewish Holocaust victims and their heirs worldwide who or whose families owned real estate or movable, immovable, or intangible personal property that was confiscated, looted, or forcibly sold in countries governed or occupied by the Nazi forces or Axis powers during the Holocaust era. Individuals can participate in the project if they or their families lost property and if restitution for that property has not been made. To participate, individuals need to fill out the Questionnaire found on the Project HEART website. Check the website for the new deadline, too, because it hasn't been determined yet. Contact: Anya Verkhovskaya: (414) 967-2581; av@heartwebsite.org.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
If an event title is underscored you can click on the title to open a link to more information. Compassionate Listening Delegations to Israel & Palestine, and Germany, in 2012 - Four Registrations Needed!
Interested? Visit www.compassionatelistening.org.
Friday, Jan. 13 · 6:30 - 9:30 pm · Keystone Congregational Church (5019 Keystone Place N, Seattle)
FREE screening of I Am I Am is a documentary film posing two practical and provocative questions: What's wrong with our world? And, what can we do to make it better? Director Tom Shadyac (Ace Ventura and Bruce Almighty) in contrast to his other films, set out on a 21st-century quest for enlightenment, meeting with a variety of men and women from the worlds of science, philosophy, academia, and faith; including David Suzuki, Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and others. I Am isn't as much about what you can do, as who you can be. From that transformation of being, action will naturally follow. View the trailer. FREE and open to the public. Donations kindly accepted.
Now thru Jan. 15 · The Paramount Theatre (911 Pine St.) From the first note to the final breath,West Side Story soars as the greatest love story of all time. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway's finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as Something's Coming, Tonight, America, I Feel Pretty and Somewhere. Show time and ticket purchases here. 
Saturday, Jan. 14 · 4 and 7:30 pm · Hale's Palladium (4301 Leary Way NW, Seattle)
Sunday, Jan. 15 · 1 and 4 pm · Hale's Palladium
It's Peter Pan as you've never seen before! The Fremont Players bring their British Panto style to this classic tale with all original songs and music performed by the Fremont Philharmonic. You will see large colorful characters, men dressed as women, women dressed as men. You will be encouraged to boo at the villain, cheer for the hero, and applaud the tap-dancing crocodile! The Fremont Players promise that enough jokes and innuendos will be fired over the kids' heads to keep everyone entertained. Tickets are $6-12, and are expected to sell out. Order ahead of time here.
Now through January 15
Phlegmatic Toad and peppy Frog move through the seasons together in this delightful Broadway musical based on the books by Arnold Lobel. Check the website for a list of dates and times.
Monday, Jan. 16 · 6 - 10 pm · 88 Keys Pioneer Square (315 2nd Ave South)
Featuring live music with Elnah Jordan and Jimmy Holden on the Hammond Organ; guest speakers Tuere Sala and Kathleen Macferran; Threshold Ensemble performing Playback Theatre; and featuring Dwayne George of the Metropolitan Dance Company. $15 at the door. All ages.
Jan. 18 - Feb. 12 · 4711 California Ave SW (in the heart of the West Seattle Junction)
ArtsWest presents the acclaimed play about women in the Third Reich,
Performances of the Seattle premiere of Shirley Lauro's explosive theatrical portrayal begin soon. The Chicago Tribune called this Jefferson-nominated Best Play of 2006 "a significant and intensely moving new work [...] daring to look at the polarities of war with a strong sense of the complexity of human limitations." The play is based on actual interviews with German women. It tells the stories of how four German gentile women manage their lives during the rise and fall of Adolf Hitler: Tickets available online or at (206) 938-0339.
Monday, Jan. 19 · 6:30 - 8:30 pm · Microsoft (Bldg 99, 14820 NE 36th St, Redmond)
Free. The past century saw more than 60 million people murdered to meet the needs of the state. One unassailable fact behind this litany of human conflict and suffering is that political, social, or religious groups wanting to commit mass murder are never hindered by a lack of willing executioners. RSVP.
TEACHER TRAINING - Jan. 20, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Bellevue College $20 Registration Fee. 7 clock hours. More Info | Register
Friday, Feb. 3 · 8 pm · Showbox at the Market
A benefit concert to end homelessness
The Dusty 45s · The Maldives · Lazy Susan · The Young Evils · Betsy Olson · Davidson Hart Kingsbery · The Purrs.
$15 in advance/$18 day of show.
Saturday, Feb. 4 · 8 am - 5 pm · Seattle University campus
Free and open to the public. Seating is limited so registration is required. Over 40 authors surrounding the human search for meaning on issues of spirituality, faith and social justice. The diverse group of authors represent a range of belief systems and faith traditions. Keynote speakers: poet Mary Oliver and NY Times bestselling author and official chaplain of the Colbert Report, Fr. James Martin (overflow seating available). Register for overflow seating or general sessions.
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