By JTNews Staff, other
Dolls for Democracy and Diversity
On Aug. 18, an opening reception will be held by the Washington State Jewish Historical Society for an exhibit on hand-made portrait dolls of historical figures originally commissioned by B’nai B’rith Women (now Jewish Women International). These 38 dolls of well-known humanitarians were handmade between the 1940s and 1970s by portrait doll artist Cecil Bullard Weeks. Local women used the dolls to teach diversity in area schools. The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 18 but RSVP deadline for the opening event is Aug. 10. At the Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art, 1116 108th Ave. NE, Bellevue. Contact 206-774-2277 or reservations@wsjhs.org for information.
Barbecue potlucks at Temple Beth Am
Temple Beth Am will host two summer Shabbat barbecues in August. Chicken, hot dogs, and veggie dogs will be provided (with all the fixings). Participants are asked to bring either a side dish (last name A-M) or dessert (N-Z). Cost is $9 for adults, $4 for kids 12 and under. To RSVP, contact Alysa Rosen at 206-525-0915 or rsvp@templebetham.org. Fri., Aug. 14 at 6:15 p.m. and Fri., Aug. 21 at 7:15 p.m. At Temple Beth Am, 2632 NE 80th St., Seattle.
Etz Hayim-er Park Clean Up
The Tribe, Temple De Hirsch Sinai’s young adult group, hosts a day of volunteer service to clean up part of Warren G. Magnuson Park. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and bring a bag lunch. A brief Torah discussion will take place during the lunch break. RSVP to Blakely Lord at 661-492-5383 or blord@mindspring.com. Sun., Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. At Magnuson Park, 6505 NE 65th St., Seattle.
Seattle Jewish Young Adult Volleyball Challenge
Herzl-Ner Tamid’s young adult group, NextGen, and the Jewish Social Experience Association (JewSEA) are sponsoring the first-ever Seattle Jewish Young Adult Volleyball Challenge. Entry fee is $30 per team, with the net proceeds going to the winning team’s charity of choice. Teams should be made up of 5-6 players. To sign up, visit www.h-nt.org/nextgen/events.php.
Sun., Aug. 16 at 11 a.m. at the Stroum JCC, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.
BCMH Summer Barbecue Bash
Bikur Cholim-Machzikay Hadath hosts a summer party with food, a vendor fair and games, including their “First Annual Jewish Olympiad.” The entire community is invited to attend. For more information, contact Julie Greene at 206-721-0970, ext. 6. Sun., Aug.