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Now through March 10
18th Annual Seattle Jewish Film Festival
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Tonight! 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.
Sunday, March 10 · 12:35 pm · SIFF Uptown (511 Queen Anne Ave North, Seattle) The Art of Spiegelman
Washington State Jewish Historical Society is teaming up with the Seattle Jewish Film Festival for this film about Art Spiegelman, the man behind Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel, Maus. Afterward, stay for an unconventional panel presentation by a series of artists working in a diversity of disciplines, all engaged with Jewish art. More info here. 
Sunday, March 10 · 1 pm · Stroum Jewish Community Ctr (3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island) Book-It Repertory Theatre Presents Skippyjon Jones at the Stroum Jewish Community Ctr. Recommended for families with children in grades K-6. One of your child's favorite books comes to life on the SJCC stage. Skippyjon Jones is a big-eared Siamese kitten with a creative imagination and a unique dream -- to be a chihuahua. Register here.
Thursday, March 14 · 5 - 7 pm · Whole Foods Market, Roosevelt Square (1026 NE 64th St, Seattle) Passport to Passover
Come learn about Passover foods and traditions on a guided "journey" through the aisles. Get ideas to spice up your seder and meal, and enjoy free tastings of gefilte fish, matzo ball soup and more. Contact Leonid Orlov at (206) 861-8784 or familylife@jfsseattle.org. Free and open to anyone of any age who loves to eat!
Sundays, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm · Temple B'nai Torah (15727 NE 4th St, Bellevue)
Mindfulness -- 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! - 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, March 17 · around 4 pm (J Street Seattle will let you know the exact time when the theater notifies them) Film - Harvard Exit Theater (807 E. Roy St.); Discussion - Roy Street Coffee House ( 700 Broadway E) Screening and Discussion of the Oscar-nominated film The Gatekeepers
Join J Street Seattle for a special group screening and discussion of the Oscar-nominated film The Gatekeepers. Following the film, Israeli PhD candidate Yoav Duman, Palestinian arts educator and community activist Zaki Abdelhamid, and Seattle Film Festival Director Pamela Lavitt will host a discussion at a coffee shop around the corner. J Street Seattle has sold out of advance discount tickets. More tickets will become available on March 12 at the regular price. Sign up for the waitlist and J Street will email you with instructions for how to purchase tickets as soon as they are released. About The Gatekeepers: Charged with overseeing Israel's war on terror--both Palestinian and Jewish--the head of the Shin Bet, Israel's secret service, is present at the crossroad of every decision made. For the first time ever, six former heads of the agency agree to share their insights and reflect publicly on their actions and decisions. The Gatekeepers offers an exclusive account of the sum of their successes and failures. It validates the reasons that each man individually and the six as a group came to reconsider their hard-line positions and advocate a conciliatory approach toward their enemies based on a two-state solution. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, March 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 19: Nurturing Your Relationships: Friendship & Conflict Regulation Skills
$20/person or $35/couple. Financial assistance available. Limited amount of baby sitting available by advance registration. Contact Marjorie Schnyder, (206) 861-3146 or familylife@jfsseattle.org. Tuesday, March 19 7 pm Stroum Jewish Community Ctr (3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island)
AJC Seattle and the Bulgarian Community present an evening of film, art and conversation with Elena B. Poptodorova, Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United States, and Jacky Comforty, Filmmaker
Ambassador Poptodorova will present a film called The Optimists, and will be accompanied by the filmmaker, Jacky Comforty. The Ambassador is also bringing an art exhibit called, The Power of Civil Society: The Fate of Jews in Bulgaria. The Optimists is an award-winning film about the survival of the Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust. Light refreshments to be served. RSVP Required: www.ajcseattle.org/optimists. No charge. No solicitations. 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). NEW flyer here!
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Saturday, March 9 · Starting at 9 am · Seattle University campus The Search for Meaning Book Festival
The fifth annual Search for Meaning Book Festival will be hosted by Seattle University's School of Theology and Ministry. View the schedule here. View details about location, travel, and food here. The festival features over 40 authors surrounding the human search for meaning on issues of spirituality, faith, social justice -- a life lived with and for others. Learn about the participating authors here. Free tickets are required and are available at www.searchformeaning. More info here.
Parent Map's 10th Annual Lecture Series
March 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.   
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