By JTNews Staff, other
“Unity of Heart Through Unity of Purpose”
Chabad kicks off its “Year of Gathering” Webcast lecture series with an address by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, director of educational programs at the Steinsaltz Center in Jerusalem. Chabad houses across the state will be screening the Webcast on Sun., Jan. 25 at 11:15 a.m. For more information contact the following numbers in your area: Seattle (University of Washington): 206-523-1359; Bellingham: 360-389-6765; Olympia: 360-584-4306; Tacoma: 253-720-7948; Bellevue: 347-406-4871.
“Anti-Semitism — An Eternal Hatred?”
Steven Beller, an independent scholar from Washington, D.C., lectures on religion and human security, specifically with regard to anti-Semitism. Sponsored by the UW Jewish Studies program. Tues., Jan 27 at noon at Parrington Hall Forum, room 309 at the University of Washington.
Enhancing couples’ communication
The aim of this hands-on, three-session course is to offer couples a chance to fine-tune their conflict-regulation skills when dealing with perpetual problems. Facilitator Robin Moss draws on training with the Gottman Institute and over 20 years of experience as a couples’ therapist. Pre-registration required. For more information or to RSVP, contact Adam at 206-861-8784 or familylife@jfsseattle.org. $54 per couple. The first class is Tues., Jan. 27 at 6:45 p.m. At Jewish Family Service, 1601 16th Ave., Seattle.
“Financing Retirement: Making the Most of Your Benefits and Savings”
Jewish Family Service presents a workshop on preparing financially for retirement, including information about IRAs, Social Security, home equity and how different income sources may be impacted by the current economic climate. For more information, contact Adam at 206-861-8784 or
familylife@jfsseattle.org. Wed., Jan 28 at 6:30 p.m. At Jewish Family Service, 1601 16th Ave., Seattle.
Greater Seattle Jewish Business Network
Individuals looking for a job or hoping to change careers are invited to attend the first meeting of the Greater Seattle Jewish Business Network. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Contact Alysa Rosen at alysa@templebetham.org for more information. Wed., Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. at Temple Beth Am, 2632 NE 80th St., Seattle. This meeting will be held bi-weekly.
“Has Biblical Research Killed The Bible?”
UW Professor James Kugel explores the way revelations about the history of the Hebrew Bible made in recent years by archaeologists, linguists, ancient historians, and other modern scholars have changed the way we view this essential document. Sponsored by the UW Jewish Studies program. Tues., Feb 3 at 6:30 p.m. at 120 Kane Hall at the University of Washington.