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Pursuing justice and peace
Margie Klein, co-editor of Righteous Indignation: A Jewish Call for Justice, will speak about how American Jews are often confronted by conflicting demands when it comes to supporting Israel. This program will demonstrate how Jewish experience, tradition and learning can help American Jews build a strong connection with Israel while recognizing the need to work for justice and peace. At 2 p.m., Sun., April 6 at Hillel at the University of Washington, 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle. Other events with Klein include “Reframing the Environment as a Jewish Community Priority” on Sat., April 5 at 1 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle; and “Practicing What We Preach: Tikkun Olam and the 2008 Election” at Hillel on Sun., at 4:30 p.m. For more information about these events, contact Brit Tzedek V’Shalom at 206-442-2077, or at btvshalom_wa@yahoo.com.
Israel and the Jews
Long-time Israel advocate and Seattle resident Josh Basson will give a talk called “Protecting Our Heritage: Israel and the Jews” on the importance of the state of Israel to the Jewish people. At 7: 30 p.m., Mon., April 7 at Congregation Shaarei Tefilah Lubavitch, 6250 43rd Ave NE, Seattle.
WSJHS six generations celebration
The Washington State Jewish Historical Society is looking for Jewish families who have been in Washington state for six generations or more. So far, more than 65 families have come forward. The celebration, which will take place from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on Sun., May 4, will include brunch and a display of family trees for each family. Admission is $18 for adults, and is free for children under 13. At Congregation Ezra Bessaroth, 5217 S Brandon St, Seattle. For more information, contact Ruth Sassoon at 206-722-0512.
Julius Galland Fellowship and Scholarship Fund
Students who have been legal Washington state residents for one year or more and who are currently engaged in undergraduate work at the State College of Washington are eligible for monetary awards from the Julius Galland Fellowship and Scholarship Fund.
For more information, contact Emi Dickens, assistant director for stewardship, at 800-448-2978, 509-335-6686, or dickens@wsu.edu.
Energy independence essay contest
The American Jewish Congress invites U.S. college and high school students to write an essay on the topic of “How my generation of Jewish youth can help free future generations
from dependence on foreign oil.” Winners in both the high school and college divisions will receive a $500 bond, an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., and the opportunity to meet with energy policy leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Winning essays will also be published in Congress Monthly magazine. Deadline for entries is April 16. Essays must be no longer than 2,000 words and can be submitted by e-mail to ssamuels@ajcongress.org. Only full-time U.S. students are eligible.