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News Briefs – June 24

By JTNews Staff, other

“Understanding the Holocaust Sixty Years Later”
The Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center is offering a workshop called “Understanding the Holocaust Sixty Years Later.” This event is being held in conjunction with the Red Cross’ “Crisis and Courage: Portraits of Humanity in Conflict” photography exhibit, and will provide insights and resources on how to teach and talk about the Holocaust, ethical decision-making and individual responsibility. Free, but seating is limited. For more information or to RSVP, contact 206-323-2345, ext. 13607, or visit www.seattleredcross.org. At 2 p.m., Wed., July 2 at the Seattle Public Library, Central Branch, 1000 4th Ave., Seattle.

March with Bashert in the Seattle Pride Parade
Community members are invited to show their support for Bashert, the LGBT initiative of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, by marching with them in the Seattle Pride Parade. For more information, contact Terra at 206-774-2251 or terrap@jewishinseattle.org. The parade starts at 11 a.m. on Sun., June 29 at Union St. and 4th Ave., Seattle.

Gay relationships workshop
Jewish Family Service presents a workshop on relationship tools for gay men facilitated by Dr. Dan Yoshimoto, director of research at the Relationship Research Institute and the author of numerous articles about gay and straight relationships. Couples and singles welcome. Cost is $10 per person. Scholarships are available. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To RSVP, contact Adam at familylife@jfsseattle.org. At 6:30 p.m., Mon., June 9 at Jewish Family Service, 1601 16th Ave., Seattle.

Jewish singles trip
Jewish Singles Vacations, a group tour company catering to Jewish singles ages 40-59, has announced an upcoming trip through the Canadian Rockies, including stops in Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise. Estimated cost is $1,599 per person, not including airfare. For more information, contact Sam Schlossberg at 617-782-3396 or visit www.tourgroups.com/jsv. The trip will run from July 26 to August 3.