By , JTNews Correspondent
“Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: What Every Patient Needs to Know”
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, Northwest Chapter presents a lecture by Dr. William Holderman about Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which both affect a disproportionately high number of individuals of Jewish descent. IBD patients, their relatives and friends, and members of the medical community are invited. Free. For more information, or to register, visit www.ccfa.org/chapters/northwest. Thurs., Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Tacoma Community College, building 28, room 106, 6501 S 19th St., Tacoma.
JFS 117th annual meeting
Jewish Family Service will hold its annual meeting Thurs., Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Hillel at the University of Washington, 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle. Donations of $18, $36 or $117 requested. Attendees are also asked to bring a contribution for the food bank. Pre-registration is required. To RSVP, contact Gail Pollack at 206-861-3151 or gpollack@jfsseattle.org.
Hike with the rabbi
Temple Beth Or’s new rabbi, Jessica Kessler Marshall, invites unaffiliated Jews in Snohomish County to take their Judaism outdoors for a Shabbat morning hike. The hike will last about two hours with stops along the way for brief teachings and discussions. Friends, families and dogs are welcome to come along. Participants should bring water, lunch and weather-appropriate clothing. For more information, contact the Temple Beth Or office at 425-259-7125 or office@templebethor.org. Sat., Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. Meet at the Stanwood park-and-ride by the 76 Station just west of I-5 at exit 212.
SJCC annual meeting
The entire community is invited to attend to the Stroum JCC’s annual meeting on Thurs., Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. The meeting will celebrate the SJCC’s 60th anniversary and honor staff members and volunteers for their service during the year. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet Judy Neuman, the JCC’s new CEO. To RSVP, contact Marcie Wirth, 206-388-1998 or mwirth@sjcc.org. At the Stroum JCC, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.