COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
NYHS FOOD & DESSERT AUCTION - MAY 9
We would love for you to join us for this year's Gourmet Food and Dessert Auction! This is a free event and open to all! Thursday, May 9th from 6:30-9 pm. Hosted by Susan Marks and Isaac Varon at their home in Seward Park. Please RSVP to me at joyalegra@gmail.com or Melissa Rivkin at mrivkin@nyhs.net or 206-232-5272.
RABBI LOPIANSKY AT KOLLEL - SUN. MAY 12
The community is invited to a pre Shavuot Shiur with Special Guest Speaker Rabbi Aharon Lopiansky, Rosh Yeshiva of the Yeshiva of Greater Washington. This Sunday, May 12th at The Seattle Kollel. Breakfast AT 9:00 am, Shuir from 9:30 am - 10:30 am. Topic: "Lilmod U'lilamed: Teaching as an Intrinsic Part of Torah Study". No charge. For more information please contact info@seattlekollel.org
HACHNASAT SEFER TORAH - SUN. MAY 12
All are invited to celebrate the Hachnasat Sefer Torah and Dedication of Seward Park's newest synagogue, The Kehilla. Join them on Sunday, May 12 at 2:00 pm as the Torah procession departs from the Simon residence, 5233 S Morgan Street and ends at The Kehilla, 5134 S. Holly Street. Come welcome the new Torah with music, dancing & a buffet.
WSJGS LECTURE - MON. MAY 13 AT SJCC
Join the Washington State Jewish Genealogical Society on May 13th at the SJCC on Mercer Island. Professional genealogist Meredith Hoffman uses real examples to explore the difficulties we encounter when working with Jewish personal, family, and place names as they morphed through time and space. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. program starts at 7:00 p.m. Free to members; $5.00 to non-members. For more information please contact genmail@marykozy.net
PARENT/CHILD LEARNING AT SBH - WED. MAY 15
Special Youth Shavuot Parent/Child Learning & Ice Cream Social at SBH. First Day of Shavuot; Wednesday, May 15th from 4 - 5:00pm. For children ages 6-11 and parents. A fun day of learning and eating Ice Cream (cones, and sundaes) with your parent(s). Small group, or Chevruta learning. Torah, fun and games for Everyone. Shavuot Family Feud. Questions? email Malka Popper Malka@sbhseattle.org
NCSY BASARFEST BBQ - SUN. MAY 19
Don't miss NCSY's celebration of all things meat. Sample an incredible variety of meat and poultry delicacies. BBQ Chili Cook-Off, Offal Sample Table. Sunday, May 19th, 5pm at SBH. For Tickets go to www.seattlencsy.com for more info contact Ari Hoffman at thehoffather@gmail.com
REGISTER FOR SAC 2013
Registration for Sephardic Adventure Camp is Open. SAC 2013 will run from June 23rd - July 9th. New this year is a one week option for first time campers from June 23rd to July 1st. A summer spent at Sephardic Adventure Camp builds independence and self-reliance, as well as Jewish friendships that last a lifetime. For more information please go to the SAC website www.sephardicadventurecamp.org
HADASSAH GARDEN TOUR - SUN. MAY 19
Join us on Sunday May 19th at 10:30am when the Beersheva Hadassah Tours the Bellevue Botanical Garden.Take part in the discussion of garden design and enjoy the beauty of this local community treasure. Afterwards there will be a discussion of the newest goal: support of the Beersheva River Park Project.RSVP beershevahadassah@gmail.com or
Meryl at (206) 723-1558, or Cathy (206) 228-3143. Maps, directions and carpool information provided upon RSVP. $10 suggested donation.
DINNER TO HONOR ISRAELI SOLDIERS AT SBH - FRI. MAY 24
Join us for the Hope for Heroism Special Shabbat Dinner Honoring our Injured Israeli Soldiers on May 24th. Dine on Sephardic cuisine, experience the Seattle-Israel connection, and be inspired by our Israeli soldiers and their amazing stories. Friday May 24th, Shabbat Dinner 7:30pm at Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation. Adults: $25.00, Children 4-12: $14.00, Children 3 & Under are Free. Your payment is your reservation. Register by calling 206-691-5096 or email corey@hopeforheroism.org
NCSY SPRING REGIONAL - MAY 24
Northwest NCSY returns to Keats Island on May 24th for the final Shabbaton of the year, Spring Regional. On the island is every activity you can think of including, mountain biking, rock climbing, canoeing/kayaking, ropes courses, hiking and more. Plus; your favorite advisors, great food, a rocking havdalah with the band, capture the flag Saturday Night and awards ceremony. Grades 8-12. Cost $249+ transportation if you RSVP by May 5th. Cost goes up to $300+ transportation after May 5th available upon request on a first come first served basis contact Ari Hoffman at thehoffather@gmail.com
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR - MAY 26 & 27
Your are invited to join us for Refinement and Transcendence: A Torah-Based Model for Personal Development. With special guest Rabbi Dr. Ephraim D. Becker (of Jerusalem, Israel). Sunday and Monday, May 26th and May 27th at The Kehilla 5134 S. Holly Street. For more information on the Symposium: Contact Joe Reback at: joereback@gmail.com or call at 206-377-9555. Registration and information at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5942633577#
MIKVEH HONORS TZIPPY TWERSKY SUN JUN 9
All women are invited to join us for a Farewell brunch in honor and appreciation of Tzippy Twersky. The even will be held on Sunday June 9th from 10:30 to noon at the Seward Park home of Lynda Wegodsky. Please consider purchasing space in a special thank you journal. Attendance is free. Please RSVP to seattlemikvah@gmail.com by June 2nd.
HELP AMIR HEMMAT RUN FOR JEWISH MOTHERS
On June 2nd Ezra Bessaroth member Amir Hemmat (Son of Steve and Rachely Hemmat) will be running the Rock 'N' Roll San Diego Marathon to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He is running as part of Team Just One Life. Just One Life offers expectant mothers in crisis in Israel a helping hand to guide them through the months of pregnancy and beyond. For over two decades, Just One Life has helped thousands of women in crisis and today they celebrate over 13,000 babies born, all of whom are being raised by their parents. Amir is trying to get the word out to create awareness and to solicit as many donations as possible for this cause. This is the link to Amir's page to understand more what Just One Life is about and to help him support these worthy causes! http://www.teamjustonelife.org/my/hemmat1000
LOCAL NEEDY FAMILIES NEED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Rachel Sassoon is collecting household goods for two very needy local families with young children. These families lack the most basic items for their homes. As you "spring clean" and find that you have things that you no longer need, please contact Rachel and she will come pick up the donations from your home. We are looking for sheets , towels, kitchen items (from kosher kitchens only please) including dishes, silverware, dish clothes and bakeware that are still good but you just don't need anymore. Also any kids games, bikes, toys etc. that is in good condition would be much appreciated. If you can help or have any questions please contact Rachel Sassoon at rsassoon73@yahoo.com .
PARTNERS IN TORAH - MON NIGHTS AT KOLLEL
Every Monday night The Seattle Kollel hosts an uplifting and inspiring Partners in Torah Program where men and women will gather to learn with a study partner from 7:15-8:15 PM. The program encourages participants to probe the Jewish topic of their choice, pairing up everyone with a mentor/student or comparable level partner. Each and every person is welcome, regardless of learning experience or educational background. Please contact Rabbi Waxman at 732-690-5961 or rabbiwaxman@gmail.com to set up a learning partner, or for more information.
FRESH MARKET FLOWERS FOR SHABBAT
Order a bouquet of stunning fresh flowers from the Farmer's Market. Order by Thursday of each week via e-mail at events@tdsseattle.org . Small bouquet is $10.00 and large bouquets is $15.00. Pre-order for all seven weeks of flower season and get $5.00 off. Pick up at the Torah Day School on Fridays at 3pm.
SEC TEEN ISRAEL TRIP - JUN 30 TO JUL 25
Join Rabbi Daniel Bouskila for the Sephardic Education Center's Hamsa Teens trip to Israel. Stay at the SEC in the old city of Jerusalem tour Israel, make new friends and truly discover the most amazing place on earth. Call Sharon at (323) 272-4574 or programs@secjerusalem.org for more information. For teens aged 15-17. Registration deadline is May 31st 2013.
CASTON GOLF TOURNAMENT - WED. JUN 19
Sold Out, but call to be put on a waiting list. Entree Fees: $99 each player, $85 for Seniors (65 or older). Includes: Green fees, golf carts, awards dinner & prizes. After May 20th add additional $50 entree fee per person. Paid reservations received by May 15th will be eligible for a special prize drawing. Awards Dinner, catered by Chef Eli Varon, will be held at Sephardic Bikur Holim Wednesday evening June 19th. Each paid golfer can bring one additional guest. Please RSVP to Steve Condiotty (425) 641-6656, (425) 445-4025, or srslcon@aol.com . Make checks payable to SSB Golf Classic, and send by mail to Steve Condiotty - 6179 139th Pl. SE, Bellevue WA 98006
