By JTNews Staff, other
Nefesh B’Nefesh aliyah planning workshop
Individuals and families interested in moving to Israel are invited to an aliyah planning session led by Nefesh B’Nefesh. This workshop will provide information about living in Israel, immigrant rights, employment and education. For more information, contact elissa@nbn.org.il, or visit www.nbn.org.il/workshops. Thurs., Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.
Hanukkah potluck for interfaith families
Jewish Family Service will host a potluck dinner for interfaith couples and families. Latkes and dessert will be provided, and participants are asked to bring vegetarian side dishes. This event will also include a discussion and a chance to learn holiday songs. All ages welcome. Advance registration required. Contact Emily Harris-Shears at 206-861-8784 to RSVP. Sat., Dec. 5 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Montlake Community Center, 1618 E Calhoun St., Seattle.
Latkes and Applesauce: HannukahFest ‘09
Whole Foods Market at Roosevelt Square will host a Hanukkah foods tasting event with Jconnect and Jewish Family Service featuring olive oils, latkes and applesauce, doughnuts and other treats. There will also be kosher beer and wine samples for $1. This event is free and open to the public. Wed., Dec. 9 from 4-7 p.m. At Whole Foods Market, 1026 NE 64th St., Seattle.
Giant candy menorah
Each December, Chabad of the Central Cascades builds a giant menorah out of a different material. Last year, it was balloons, the year before, Legos. This time around they’ll be constructing a 10-foot-tall menorah out of candy. The building party will be followed by a public outdoor menorah lighting with Issaquah mayor Ava Frisinger and other elected officials. Sun., Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Dr., Issaquah.
Shaarei Tikvah: A Hanukkah celebration for people of all abilities
Jewish Family Service and Temple B’nai Torah will host a community-wide non-denominational celebration for persons with developmental disabilities or persistent mental illness, their families and friends. Led by Cantor David Serkin-Poole. Free. All ages welcome. Festivities will include dreidel spinning, music, and latkes. Advanced registration requested. Contact Marjorie Schnyder at 206-861-3146 or familylife@jfsseattle.org for more information or to RSVP. Sun., Dec. 13 from 3-5 p.m. at Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 NE 4th St., Bellevue.