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Sundays, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm · Temple B'nai Torah (15727 NE 4th St, Bellevue)
Mindfulness isn't just a buzzword - it's a practice that can improve your family life! Explore how parents can express emotions and beliefs in balanced ways as role models and leaders, helping children develop good values and character. We'll look at both traditional Jewish writings and contemporary research and literature in social work, psychology and more. Facilitated by Rabbi Kinberg and Marjorie Schnyder, LICSW. Best for parents of children up to 12 years old. Come to one, some, or all of the sessions! - Feb. 3: The Middah of Patience
- March 17: The Middah of Trust
- April 14: The Middah of Calmness
- May 19: The Middah of Responsibility
FREE. Advance registration encouraged. A limited amount of babysitting is provided with advance request. Parents and others from all backgrounds welcome! Contact Marjorie Schnyder at (206) 861-3146 or familylife@jfsseattle.org. Wednesday, Feb. 6 · 7 - 9 pm · Jewish Family Service (1601 16th Ave, Seattle)
Early Learning and Early Experiences: Unraveling the Mystery
From turning their heads to saying first words, the developing minds of young children astound us every day. UW I-LABS is exploring how early experiences affect lifelong learning. Pioneering brain imaging technologies reveal how research will connect brains, behaviors and the environment to fully support every child's learning. See how these exciting findings can inform everyday practices at home and school with your child right now! A limited amount of baby sitting may be available by advance reservation. Advance registration required. $20/person. Financial assistance available. Contact Marjorie Schnyder, (206) 861-3146 or familylife@jfsseattle.org. Endless Opportunities: A community-wide program of educational, social, recreational and volunteer opportunities for adults age 60+. Open to the public. Tuesday: Feb. 12 · 10:30 am - Noon · Temple De Hirsch Sinai (1441 16th Ave, Seattle) David Williams, writer and geologist, will help us examine the rocks and stones we pass by daily. David asks us to observe more carefully, ask more questions and dive into history. He will help us make connections between local buildings, structures and the stone they're made from. RSVP to Ellen Hendin by Tuesday, February 5, (206) 861-3183 or endlessopps@jfsseattle.org. Endless Opportunities: A community-wide program of educational, social, recreational and volunteer opportunities for adults age 60+. Open to the public.
Tuesday, Feb. 19 · Noon - 1:30 pm · McCaw Hall (321 Mercer St, Seattle) Home to the Seattle Opera and the Pacific Northwest Ballet, McCaw Hall is a hidden gem of Seattle. Explore the public spaces with a staff member and learn about the Hall's history and its construction makeover. Depending on rehearsal schedules we may go backstage as well. RSVP to Ellen Hendin by Tuesday, February 12, (206) 861-3183 or endlessopps@jfsseattle.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 19 · 7-9 pm · Jewish Family Service (1601 16th Ave, Seattle)
When to Worry: Understanding Changes in Aging Parents - A Teamwork Approach to Caring for Your Parents
Space is limited. $15/person at the door, $10 in advance. Scholarships available. RSVP to Leonid Orlov at (206) 861-8784 or familylife@jfsseattle.org.
Endless Opportunities: A community-wide program of educational, social, recreational and volunteer opportunities for adults age 60+. Open to the public.
Thursday: Feb. 21 · 10:30 am - Noon · Temple De Hirsch Sinai (1441 16th Ave, Seattle)
David Bley is Director of the Pacific Northwest Initiative for the Gates Foundation, where he oversees local grant-making -- the development and implementation of strategies to help vulnerable children and families in Washington State and the Portland metro area. He distributes about $33 million a year. We'll learn how the process works and who benefits. RSVP to Ellen Hendin by Thursday, February 14, (206) 861-3183 or endlessopps@jfsseattle.org.
Sunday, Feb. 24 · 3 - 5 pm · Congregation Beth Shalom (6800 35th Ave NE, Seattle)
Shaarei Tikvah: Celebrations for All
A joyful, inclusive and accessible, community-wide celebration with music, activities and a special Purim Spiel. Led by Rabbi Meyer, Rabbi Borodin, Cantor Serkin-Poole and other special guests. Costumes encouraged -- join the parade! Nosh hamentaschen! All ages welcome! FREE. Advance registration encouraged. Contact Marjorie Schnyder, (206) 861-3146 or familylife@jfsseattle.org. To discuss special accommodations, contact JFS by February 17. Endless Opportunities: A community-wide program of educational, social, recreational and volunteer opportunities for adults age 60+. Open to the public.
Thursday, Feb. 28 · 10:30 am - Noon · Temple B'nai Torah (15727 NE 4th St, Bellevue) Shelly Krishnamurty's mission is for people to understand Hinduism. Shelly will share the most important tenets of the Hindu religion including: Who is Brahma? What is Dharma? What are the Vedas? Bring your curiosity and an open mind. Part two will deal with Hindu customs. RSVP to Ellen Hendin by Thursday, February 21, (206) 861-3183 or endlessopps@jfsseattle.org. Monday, Feb. 28 · 6:30 - 9:00 pm · The Wing Luke Museum (719 So King St, Seattle) Continuing Generations Get Together: Appetizers, Wine & Film The Holocaust Center is hosting this first, free gathering of Continuing Generations. Children, grandchildren, and family members of Holocaust survivors share a powerful common family heritage and want to meet in a lighthearted, low-key atmosphere to schmooze and break bread. The program will feature an award-winning film, Four Seasons Lodge, about families who have vacationed together for decades in Upstate New York. Itıs a poignant, heartwarming, at times hilarious story about survivors creating community and life in the wake of the Holocaust.Wine and appetizers will be served before the film, and a delightful evening for all is anticipated. March 2 to 10
18th Annual Seattle Jewish Film Festival
New this year: 6-packs of tickets for $60. Full lineup will be announced on February 1st. Tuesdays, March 5 and 19 · 6:30 - 8:30 pm · Jewish Family Service Based on the Bringing Baby Home workshop and research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, this class will enhance your relationship with your partner and enrich your family's life together. Learn simple steps scientifically shown to strengthen couple relationships, as well as communication and conflict regulation techniques. - March 5: Creating Healthy Families: Putting Yourself & Your Relationships First
- March 19: Nurturing Your Relationships: Friendship & Conflict Regulation Skills
$20/person or $35/couple per session. Financial assistance available. Limited amount of baby sitting available by advance registration. Contact Marjorie Schnyder, (206) 861-3146 or familylife@jfsseattle.org. Thursday, March 7 · 6:30 - 8:30 pm · Central Washington University, Ellensburg Holocaust Education Resource Center presents: Stories from a Survivor: Peter Metzelaar
"My mother and I slept together in a bed that was inside a closet. I remember lying in that bed trembling in fear at times." In 1942, when Peter was 7, the Nazis seized Peter's entire family except for Peter and his mother. With the help of the Dutch Underground, Peter and his mother survived the war in hiding. Come and hear his incredible story of survival. Free public lecture. RSVP to ilanak@wsherc.org. Friday, April 19, at 5 pm, through noon on Sunday, April 21 · Camp Solomon Schechter (Olympia) Third Annual Northwest Women's Retreat
Come join a group of spirited women from throughout the Northwest for a relaxing, fun, and enriching weekend of activities, great food, and Jewish learning. A beautiful venue with a choice of fun and educational events throughout the weekend. Take this time for yourself in the spring to join us at camp, make new friends, have fun, and be inspired! $225 for the weekend (limited scholarships available for those who are unable to afford the fee). More info here.
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Tonight! Jan. 31 · 7 pm · University Temple Methodist Church (415 NE 43rd St, Seattle)
Randy Mandell speaks about:
The U.S. Economy: Hijacked by Debt Bubbles and Money in Politics
Why haven't we bounced back from the Great Recession?
Why do we still struggle with declining real wages and high unemployment?
Why are there so many people with underwater mortgages and exploding student debt?
Why does Congress discuss slashing Social Security & Medicare as solutions for economic recovery?
Randy, a member of the Seattle's Getting Money Out of Politics group, presents a framework for understanding why the recent economic crisis and current global depression are manifestations of the parasitic process of Financialization.He explains how, by turning assets like our homes and educations into tradable commodities, the financialized economy transfers wealth to those at the top of the economic pyramid, widening inequality in America and plunging more and more people into poverty. What's the endgame of this process? How can we organize to fight back? Join the discussion and explore together what we can do to stand against austerity and budget cuts, to help our families and our neighborhoods, and to recover democracy.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday, Feb. 2 · 7:30 pm · UW Meany Hall Songs of Heaven features the rarely performed Chichester Psalms, sung in Hebrew, by Leonard Bernstein, and Bruch's Kol Nidrei for cello and orchestra. Saturday, Feb. 9 · 5 - 7 pm · Saint Mark's Cathedral (1245 Tenth Ave E, Seattle)
Interfaith Candlelight Vigil and March to Call for an End to Gun Violence
We will gather to mourn and remember the children and adults who were killed in Connecticut, and the more than 1,100 others who have died from gun violence since then. As we march, we will walk toward a vision of a safer, more peaceful country and community for us all. - 5:30 pm - we will gather at Saint Mark's Cathedral (1245 Tenth Ave. East, Seattle 98102) for a prayer vigil of remembrance and lamentation.
- 6:00 pm - we will walk 1.8 miles by candlelight down Broadway from Saint Mark's to St. James Cathedral (view route).
- 7:00 pm - following the culmination of our walk to St. James (9th & Marion) we will close with a vigil for hope and action.
Parent Map's 10th Annual Lecture Series
Feb. 12 - Laura Kastner, Ph.D., The Tween + Teen Years: Strategies for Wise-Minded ParentsMarch 14 - Denise Pope, Ph.D., The Resilient Student: Finding Balance in Today's Culture of CompetitionApril 10 - Susan Cain, Quiet Kids: Raising an Introvert in a World That Won't Stop TalkingApril 30 - Adele Diamond, Ph.D., Bright Young Minds: Early Learning, Play and Executive FunctionMay 7, John Gottman, Ph.D., Making Love Last and Marriage Work.Purchase tickets here. Now through Feb. 24 · Bellevue Arts Museum
BAM Biennial 2012: High Fiber Diet
Bringing together more than 40 contemporary artists, BAM Biennial 2012 explores one of the most thriving media today: fiber. With its versatility and ready availability, fiber has long had its firm place in the Do-It-Yourself movement, yet is often underexposed in the traditional art world. Shining a spotlight on fiber art created in the Northwest, High Fiber Diet celebrates both the region's rich traditions as well as new expressions, where concepts of art and craft merge. ________________________________________________________________________________________
  
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