By JTNews Staff, other
Russian Jewish genealogy
Michael Steinore, author of numerous articles on the history and genealogy of Jews who lived in Czarist Russia, offers practical advice on how to locate, understand, and utilize resources of Russian Jewish genealogy. Sponsored by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State. Free for JGSWS members, $5 for non-members. For more information, visit www.jgsws.org. Mon., April 13, at 7 p.m. at the Stroum JCC, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.
“Our Jewish Families: LGBTQ Parenting Workshop”
Dr. Suzanne Engelberg and Rabbi Beth Singer facilitate an interactive workshop on the unique challenges and joys facing lesbian, gay and transgender parents. Both Jewish and interfaith parents are welcome to attend. Space is limited, advance registration requested. A limited amount of babysitting may be available upon request. For more information or to RSVP, contact Adam Halpern at 206-861-8784 or [email protected]. Cost is $10. Sun., April 19 at 12:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Am, 2632 NE 80th St., Seattle.
Yom HaShoah ceremony
Hillel at the University of Washington is partnering with the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center for Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. The evening’s events include a talk by an Auschwitz survivor, a candle lighting, and a short memorial service. For more information, contact Josh at [email protected] or [email protected]. Mon., April 20 at 7 p.m. at Hillel UW, 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle.
“Emotion Coaching: An Essential Part of Your Parenting Toolbox”
Jewish Family Service presents a workshop on helping children learn how emotions work and how to behave in healthy ways when feelings are strong. This event is part of JFS’ “Thoughtful Parenting During Stressful Times” series and is led by certified Gottman educator Melissa Benaroya. Cost is $12 per person or $18 per couple. Scholarships available. For additional information or to register, contact Marjorie Schnyder at 206-861-3146 or [email protected]. Wed., April 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Jewish Family Service, 1601 16th Ave., Seattle.
Fundraising gala for Hadassah
The Seattle chapter of Hadassah is honoring local philanthropist Jacquie Bayley at its annual fundraising gala. Bayley is a past president of the Seattle chapter of Hadassah and an active board member at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle and Jerusalem’s Shalom Hartman Institute. Rabbi Donniel Hartman of the Shalom Hartman Institute will be keynote speaker. The theme for the event is “Let There be Light.” For more information or to RSVP, call 425-467-9099. Mon., May 11, 5:30 p.m. at the W Hotel, 1112 4th Ave., Seattle.