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October 3, 2013  /  29 Tishrei 5774

 


CONTENTS: Click on any item to go to it. FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS, DO SCROLL DOWN PAST THE KADIMA NEWS.
Two Kadima Art & Gift Sale artists: Elizabeth Braverman and Lois Gaylord
Kadima Sundays & Mondays schedules
Bulletin Board: from the Be'chol Lashon newsletter, Israel scholarships, Kevin Cain's work in art show, piano lessons with Suzie Hellerstein, Carol Adelman's art in show, Seattle Weavers' Guild sale
Kadima Social Justice Group
Kadima Alumni: We want to hear from you!
Register now for Judaic Studies, Hebrew classes, and B'nei Mitzvah program
Donate to Kadima
Kadima Calendar
Shop on line! Kadima receives a percentage of each sale.


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About the Artists!


Elizabeth Braverman

Elizabeth finds beauty and life in aged, broken, and discarded things. She brings together scraps and fragments in the form of mosaics, quilts, and collage. Her mosaics incorporate bits of glass, mirror and ceramics on varied surfaces. Her motifs evoke feelings of calm, specialness, and joy.


Challah cover by L Gaylord
Lois Gaylord
Lois, an abstract artist working in fiber and mixed media, is a maker of connections. Her work focuses on spirituality and connections and like a multi-strand braid, they interweave, creating the path to her present 'fiber-brained' endeavors. Currently those endeavors include handwoven and hand-dyed tallit, challah covers, and other ceremonial cloths as well as fiber and beaded jewelry.

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Kadima Sundays and Mondays Schedules

Kadima Sundays
 
10 to noon at Kadima House 
October 13 & 27 
November 3 & 17    

Kadima Mondays
 
Gesher Hebrew 4:30-5:30 
Hebrew 1  5:45-6:45 
Hebrew 3  5:45-6:45 
B'nei Mitzvah  7:00-8:00 
October 7, 14, 21 & 28 
November 4, 18 & 25  




BULLETIN BOARD

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If you are performing, teaching, creating, exhibiting, competing, or receiving accolades, let us know! We are delighted to share your news on the Bulletin Board.
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From the Be'chol Lashon September newsletter





Struggling To Preserve an Iranian Jewish Language Before It Goes Extinct
By Iris Mansour, TabletMag.com, July 22, 2013
Isaac Yousefzadeh is in mourning for his mother, who passed away a few weeks ago. But with her death comes a second, more subtle loss-that of her language, Judeo-Kashani, which is now on the verge of extinction. "It's like somebody is sick in bed and in another few days or years he will die," he said. "That's it." (continued)

Reliving the glorious days of Kochi's Jews 
The Hindu, September 14, 2013 
For the Jewish people of Kochi and Ernakulam, the word 'home' evokes images of different lands. They came to Kerala's shores from Jerusalem, Baghdad, Spain, Portugal, and other countries in search of a land where they would not be persecuted. Since the 16th century, they established themselves as an integral part of the commerce and culture of Kochi. But Kochi was only a temporary home. In the 1950s, many of Kochi's Jews made the aliyah (emigration to Israel) to a land they always called their final home. (continued)

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Israel Scholarships Deadline is October 25

The next deadline for returning applications for a needs-based Israel scholarship is Friday, October 25.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle's Israel scholarship program enables young people to participate in an Israel experience in order to develop and enrich their Jewish identity.

For eligibility information and to download an application, click here.

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Kevin Cain 1  Kevin Cain 2

Kevin Cain Artwork Exhibit

Kadimanik Kevin Cain is showing his work in the
Illustrate! show at Avanti Art and Design. The gallery is located at 7601 Greenwood Ave North #101 in Seattle.

Illustrate! runs through October 4. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, 12 - 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday 12-4.

More pictures from the
Illustrate! show are on Avanti Art and Design's Facebook pages: facebook.com/events and facebook.com/AvantiArtDesign.

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Piano Lessons
for Children and Adults



Learn to play the piano! Experienced public school teacher, adult educator and pianist, Kadimanik Suzie Hellerstein, is offering beginning private piano lessons to children ages 6+ and adults in the student's home.

Lessons are $30 for 30 minutes, plus books and materials. Discount offered for two or more people in a household who schedule consecutive lessons.

For more information, email suzannethepianoteacher@gmail.com, or call the Kadima office: (206) 547-3914.

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Study for House of Mirth
Art Exhibit at Formspace Atelier

Kadima friend Carol Adelman
is exhibiting paintings at Formspace Atelier, now through October 5.

407 First Ave., Seattle
Wednesday - Saturday
12 - 4 pm. Sunday by appointment only. www.formspaceatelier.com

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SWG sale  

Seattle Weavers' Guild Annual Show & Sale 
Thursday - Saturday, October 24 - 26 
St. Mark's Cathedral 
Lower Level Bloedel Hall 
1245 10th Ave East, Seattle 98112

The SWG Annual Sale is a must-attend event featuring many one-of-a-kind handcrafted items to purchase, weaving and spinning demonstrations and much much more. See more about the sale and the Seattle Weavers' Guild
here.

The annual sale showcases one-of-a-kind hand-crafted items, including towels, rugs, blankets, tapestries, exquisite jewelry, accessories for pets, children's items, handmade cards, household goods, hats, bags, wall art, jackets, scarves, wraps, sculptural basketry, liturgical weaving, hand-spun and/or hand-dyed yarns along with weaving and spinning tools. There will also be demonstrations of spinning, weaving and other fiber crafts during the sale.

Proceeds from the sale are used to fund the guild's volunteer outreach program and to bring talented practicing artists to Seattle Weavers' Guild to educate both its members and the public. Parking and entrance to the sale are free.

Kadimanik Lois Gaylord is a SWG member and a participant in the sale.



 
Kadima Social Justice Group!

If you are interested in joining the Social Justice Group's listserv please contact Sima Kahn via office@kadima.org. The listserv will keep people apprised of opportunities for engagement in various areas in which the Social Justice Group is interested. 







Registration Is Open

 

Pre-K, Judaic Studies, Hebrew, and B'nei Mitzvah programs

 

 

 

Download an Enrollment and Registration form.  

 

Kadima offers...

 

Modern Conversational Hebrew Classes

For 3rd-8th grades.

 

Twice Monthly Sunday School Classes for Grades K-7 and a B'nei Mitzvah Program

Visit our website for more information about our Sunday School and B'nei Mitzvah program, or contact Sharron Lerner, Education Director, at slerner@kadima.org or (206) 547-3914.

 

Pre-Kindergarten Program

For children 4-5 years old. Developing Jewish identity and kindergarten readiness skills. The Pre-K program will serve as an introduction to Jewish songs, stories, traditions, and progressive Jewish values. The class meets Sundays, twice monthly, 10 to noon at Kadima House. View or download the Pre-K flyer. Contact Sharron Lerner for more information.

 

Click here for a registration form for families who don't have students enrolled in classes. 

 

 


Seattle's premier 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, and to be sewn together in community.

Kadima is a co-founder of the Middle East Peace Camp for Children, which has been held every summer for more than ten years.

Contact Kadima!
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KADIMA CALENDAR

Kadima Monday
September 30
at Kadima House 
 
Pre-Holiday Art & Gift Sale
Sunday, October 13
10-3
at Kadima House

Kadima Sunday
October 13
10 am
at Kadima House



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JEWISH COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Begins in October
Project DVORA Kids Club
Helping Children who have witnessed domestic abuse
Kids Club is a 10-week series for mothers and their children. Please contact (206) 461-3240 and ask to speak with a Project DVORA Advocate or contactus@jfsseattle.org. All programs are confidential and free of charge. Childcare is available.


Produce

Twice monthly on Sundays in October  ·  2:45 - 4:45

Glean Produce at the Broadway Farmers Market
JFS still needs your help this season! Twice monthly through October, volunteers collect produce from the Broadway Farmers Market and deliver it to the Polack Food Bank. Good for individuals and families, with or without a vehicle. volunteer@jfsseattle.org





Saturday, Oct. 5  ·  2 pm  ·  Seattle Art Museum (1300 First Ave, Seattle)
Monday, Oct. 7  ·  6 pm  ·  Waterfront Park Community Ctr (403 Madison Ave N, #240, Bainbridge Island)
Music of Remembrance opens its 16th season with these concerts-with-commentary, which explore how music has expressed struggles between continuity and assimilation during times of conflict and persecution. Free of charge.


Endless Opportunities: A community-wide program of educational, social, recreational and volunteer opportunities for adults age 60+
RSVP due today!  Thursday, Oct. 10  ·  10:30 am - noon  ·  Temple B'nai Torah (15727 NE 4th St, Bellevue)
Two Part Series: Hindu Beliefs
Shelly Krishnamurty's mission is for people to understand Hinduism. Shelly will share the most important tenets of the Hindu Religion. Bring your curiosity and an open mind. RSVP to Ellen Hendin or Wendy Warman by Oct. 3: (206) 461-3240 or by email.


Sunday, Oct. 13  ·  4 pm  ·  Stroum JCC (3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island)
Documentary film screening: Two Sided Story
Two Sided Story is a documentary film made by Parents Circle - Families Forum, a grassroots organization made up of more than 600 bereaved families, half Israeli and half Palestinian, who have all lost immediate family members to the Israel/Palestine conflict. PCFF's mission is "to initiate, implement and maintain a viable and active framework for reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians, and to ensure that this framework is in place when political agreements are signed." www.theparentscircle.org


Sunday, Oct. 13  ·  7 pm  ·  Harvard Exit Theatre (807 E Roy St)
This 2013 film is based on the life of Pulitzer Prize winning poet Elizabeth Bishop. Set in the 1950s, the story follows her tumultuous relationship with a wealthy Brazilian architect Lota de Macedo Soares. While at the theater, stop by JFS' table for a chance to win a copy of Lesbian Couples: A Guide to Creating Healthy Relationships, by G. Dorsey Green, PhD. - facilitator of the workshop detailed below.


Endless Opportunities: A community-wide program of educational, social, recreational and volunteer opportunities for adults age 60+
Monday, Oct. 14  ·  10 - 11:30 am  ·  Phelps Center in Seattle Center (301 Mercer St--adjacent to McCaw Hall)
An Outing: Behind the Scenes of the Pacific Northwest Ballet
Founded in 1974, the Pacific NW Ballet School is one of the top three ballet training institutions in the U.S. Tour the building with a docent, learn its history, go behind the scenes including the costume shop, observe a dance class and perhaps participate in a class. $5 non-refundable docent fee due prior to outing. Limited space. RSVP to Ellen Hendin or Wendy Warman by October 7: (206) 461-3240 or by email.


Endless Opportunities: A community-wide program of educational, social, recreational and volunteer opportunities for adults age 60+
Tuesday, Oct. 15  ·  10:30 to noon  ·  Temple De Hirsch Sinai (1441 16th Ave, Seattle)
Earning your Stripes
Argosy Cruises' earliest roots were as the Spring Street Taxi. Now it is a cruise line that has nine boats. Captain Kevin Mullarky began on the Argosy as a rookie deckhand and made his way to the wheelhouse as a captain. Come hear the humorous story of his moves up the ladder. RSVP to Ellen Hendin or Wendy Warman by October 8: (206) 461-3240 or by email.


Tuesdays, Oct. 15 - Nov. 19  ·  6:30 - 9:00 pm  ·  JFS Capitol Hill Campus, Seattle
Positive Discipline: Parenting with Confidence
Positive discipline is a time-tested strategy that builds parent confidence and a smoother family life! Positive discipline guides children in a context of mutual respect, using methods that are firm and kind, and come from both common sense and research. Best for parents with children 2-12 years old. 
Parents are welcome to attend one, some, or all of the series.
  • October 15: Positive Discipline: Parenting with Confidence
  • October 22: Routines Reduce Conflict: Using Them Effectively
  • November 5: Reducing Power Struggles with Positive Discipline
  • November 19: Family Meetings: Finding Solutions Together
$20/session per person. Advance payment for the series secures one free session! Advance registration required. Financial assistance available. Contact Marjorie Schnyder, (206) 861-3146 or familylife@jfsseattle.org.



JFGS celebration

Sunday, Oct. 20  ·  5:30  ·  Hyatt Regency Bellevue (900 Bellevue Way)

Celebrate! Jewish Federation Community Campaign Kickoff
Join the JFGS as it showcases, in a unique way, the impact of your Federation support! Appetizers and cocktails followed by a plated dinner and live music. Dietary laws observed. Special welcome by new JFGS president and CEO, Keith Dvorchik. $60 and up. Register here.







Wednesday, Oct. 23  ·  6:30 - 8:30 pm  ·  Jewish Family Service (1601 16th Ave, Seattle)
Strengthening Lesbian Relationships
Successful relationships require good communication and the ability to manage differences, disappointments and playfulness. Moreover, female gender roles, homophobia and expectations about intimacy and sex impact lesbian relationships in unique ways. Explore how to build a healthier, stronger relationship with the woman you love. Facilitated by G. Dorsey Green, PhD, lesbian psychologist and co-author of Lesbian Couples: A Guide to Creating Healthy Relationships. $20/person at the door; $15 in advance. Scholarships available; ask if interested. RSVP by Oct. 18 to get the Early Bird special! Contact Leonid Orlov at (206) 861-8784 or familylife@jfsseattle.org.


Tuesday, Oct. 29  ·  7 pm  ·  Jewish Family Service (1601 16th Ave, Seattle)
The Family, a special family event with David Laskin
The Family, by local author David Laskin, is the incredible but true story of how one passionate, ambitious family was made and broken by the cataclysms of the 20th century. Mr. Laskin is the author of the national bestsellers The Children's Blizzard and The Long Way Home. He also writes for the Seattle Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal and Seattle Metropolitan. Book sales and signing will be available, with a portion of sales supporting JFS. FREE. Advance registration encouraged, limited space. RSVP to Marjorie Schynder, (206) 861-3146 or familylife@jfsseattle.org.


Endless Opportunities: A community-wide program of educational, social, recreational and volunteer opportunities for adults age 60+
Thursday, Oct. 31  ·  10:30 - noon  ·  Temple De Hirsch Sinai (3850 156th Ave SE, Bellevue)
Part Two: Hindu Culture
Shelly Krishnamurty will guide us through the various facets of the Hindu way of life. She will talk about customs, traditions and colorful celebrations which stem from the rich and ancient tradition of Hinduism. RSVP to Ellen Hendin or Wendy Warman by Oct. 17: (206) 461-3240 or by email.


Sunday, Nov. 3  ·  6 - 9 pm  ·  Town Hall (1119 8th Ave, Seattle)
Honor long-time community leaders Sharon and Larry Finegod and enjoy a buffet of Israeli-style hors d'oeuvres and free Israeli wines. Yossi Klein Halevi is a Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, a Jerusalem-based research institute and educational center. He is the Israel correspondent and contributing editor of The New Republic and a senior writer for the Jerusalem Report, as well as a regular commentator on Middle Eastern and religious affairs, contributing to the opinion pages of the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Wall Street Journal and other publications. He is also an award-winning author. Kasim Hafeez is a 28-year-old English-Pakistani Muslim who was raised in England in jihadi schools. He grew up hating Israel and Jews. After reading Alan Dershowitz' The Case for Israel and StandWithUs' Israel 101, Kasim visited Israel and learned that all he'd been taught was false. Kasim now calls himself a Muslim Zionist and is on the board of StandWithUs UK. He speaks widely in support of Israel.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Tuesday, Oct. 8  ·  7 pm  ·  Town Hall Seattle (1119 8th Ave, Seattle) 

ParentMap Education Lecture Series presents:

Rosalind Wiseman, expert on teenagers and author of the New York Times bestseller Queen Bees & Wannabes, challenged assumptions and changed our understanding of adolescent girls. Ms. Wiseman now pulls back the curtain on BOY WORLD!  $20. Purchase tickets. 

 

 

Friday, Oct. 11  · 9 am - 5:30 pm  ·  Discovery Park (3801 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle)

Care for the Planet Work Party 

A no-school day means a great time for a work party! Pull invasive plants in advance of tree-planting in our own patch of urban forest.

 

 

Saturday, Oct. 26  ·  Jane Addams School (11051 34th Ave NE Seattle) ·  AND  ·  Martin Luther King Elementary (7740 34th Ave SW, Seattle)

Plant for the Planet Academy (two locations) 

Imagine planting a million trees. What would you feel like, how would you change the world? Now get started! Eighty lucky students ages 8-14 from area schools will train to serve our community as Climate Justice Ambassadors! Worldwide, over 19,000 student have attended this fun and educational Academy training to join forces worldwide as leaders of the Official Tree-Planting Campaign of the United Nations. Free for students ages 8-14. Sign up here!  

 

 

 

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