By , JTNews Correspondent
Eat your way to better health
With so much conflicting nutritional information out there, sometimes an expert is necessary to sort through what’s healthy and what isn’t.
Judy Simon, M.S., R.D., C.D. will be appearing at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, on Thurs., March 27 at 6:30 p.m. to speak about what foods can nourish a healthy mind and body. Simon works for the University of Washington Medical Center as well as Mind Body Nutrition, PLLC, in Bellevue.
The lecture is part of the Wellness Lecture Series at the SJCC. This program is free and open to the public. Visit the JCC Web site at www.sjcc.org for a full listing of lectures.
For more information, contact Wellness and Rehabilitation Director Kathy Hutchinson at 206-232-7115, ext. 273 or [email protected].
NYHS’ Grand Gala
The Northwest Yeshiva High School’s Grand Gala will be held on Sun., March 30. This year’s fundraising dinner will honor longtime school supporters Fortun and Larry Azose. The evening will include a limited live and silent auction as well as dinner. A drawing for the school’s raffle for a brilliant cut diamond pennant will be held during the evening as well. Tickets cost $125. For information and reservations, contact NYHS at 206-232-5272, ext.17 or [email protected]. At the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St., Seattle.
Drive survivors to speaking engagements
The Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center is seeking volunteers who can drive Holocaust survivor speakers to schools for their presentations.
Most of the driving is on the Puget Sound I-5 corridor. Presentations usually last 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Drivers usually would have 10 days to 2 weeks notice for most events. This is a rewarding volunteer experience and a gift to humanity, as this is the last generation who will hear a survivor’s story directly from the survivor.
To volunteer or for more information, contact Marie Berry at 206-441-5747 or [email protected].
NCJW seeking board nominations
The Seattle Section of the National Council of Jewish Women is currently accepting nominations for its board of directors. NCJW is a progressive social justice and community service organization that focuses on improving the lives of women, children, and families through a multi-pronged approach of legislative advocacy, community service, and education. NCJW addresses issues of child welfare, women’s rights, reproductive justice, and civil liberties. Board members commit to a two-year term, with a minimum of six meetings per year, as well as committee and fundraising work. Nominees do not need to be current members of NCJW, but will be required to join the organization in order to serve on the board. For more information, contact Lauren at 425-558-1894 or [email protected].
Shanghai Jewish refugee database
The Israeli Consulate and the Foreign Affairs Office of the Hongkou District Government are in the process of creating an interactive database about the 30,000 Jews who lived in Shanghai in the 1930s and ‘40s.
The objective of the database is to document the history of the city’s Jews. The database, to be launched on Israel’s 60th birthday in May, will be placed at the Ohel Moshe Synagogue, which was restored to its original structure in 2007, and reopened as Shanghai’s Jewish Refugees Museum. To create this comprehensive collection, the Consulate General of Israel requests information about former residents of Shanghai and their relatives.
Information can include name, gender, address, nationality, escape route, date of arrival in and departure from Shanghai, vocation, permanent residence/country, photos, contact information of the former residents or their relatives, related events in written/audio/video and more. Please e-mail information to [email protected] with the subject Ohel Moshe Database Project and your family’s name. For further information, contact Rita at the Hongkou District Government FAO, +86 21 25657923.
An audio tour of Jewish Seattle
For anyone interested in the history and significance of Seattle’s Jews, the Washington State Jewish Historical Society has created “Jewish Seattle: Yesterday and Today, A Guided Audio Driving Tour,” a CD that gives the history and current status of over 20 sites in the Seattle area.
The CD covers the community’s move from the Central area to outlying neighborhoods and the suburbs, and its evolution from the pioneer days.
The CD, created with driving directions for use in a car, separates into geographical areas, starting in Pioneer Square. A map and contact information for most sites are included. The cost is $18 plus $2.50 for shipping/handling. To obtain a CD, contact WSJHS at 206-774-2277.