By JTNews Staff, other
Holocaust Center fundraising luncheon
The Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center will host its fifth annual fundraising luncheon on Thurs., Oct. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event’s theme is “Voices for Humanity” and will honor three hidden children from the Netherlands who regularly visit Seattle-area classrooms to share their stories. The guest speaker will be James Waller, the author of Becoming Evil: How Ordinary People Commit Genocide and Mass Killing. For more information
or to RSVP, contact 206-774-2201 or admin@wsherc.org. At the Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Ave., Seattle.
“Caring for Our Aging Parents”
Jewish Family Service presents a workshop series for adult children of aging parents. The first event will take place Mon., Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. and will address the topic “Supporting Your Parents Long Distance.” Cost is $10 per person per workshop. Scholarships are available. For more information or to register, contact Marjorie Schnyder at 206-861-3146 or familylife@jfsseattle.org. Location provided upon RSVP.
“Taking Charge of Your Fertility”
Toni Weschler, author of Taking Charge of Your Fertility and Cycle Savvy: A Smart Teen’s Guide to the Mysteries of Her Body, will give a talk on fertility for women looking for a more natural form of birth control, those trying to increase their chances of pregnancy, and teenage girls trying to get a handle on how their bodies work. This event is sponsored by Hadassah. Cost is $7 for Hadassah members, $10 for non-members and $5 for students. For more information, contact Tamar Lieb at tamar007@aol.com or Peg Elefant at rivertooth@comcast.net. Wed., Oct. 28 at 6:15 p.m. at Hillel at the University of Washington, 4745 NE 17th Ave. NE, Seattle.
Faith-inspired forum for healthcare reform
Leaders from the three Abrahamic faiths and Buddhism, including Rabbi Ted Falcon, Rev. Don Mackenzie, Sheikh Jamal Rahman and others will share teachings from their traditions that shed light on healthcare reform. This event will also include musical performances by The Total Experience Gospel Choir, Rafe Pearlman, and Ancient Sounds. Tickets are free, but can be reserved in advance through www.brownpapertickets.com. Wed., Oct. 28, 7:30–9 p.m. at Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave., Seattle.
Understanding the statewide ballot initiatives
The National Council of Jewish Women’s Seattle Section and The Summit at First Hill present a discussion of the statewide initiatives that will be found on the ballot this fall. This event will address Referendum 71, which would maintain the state law that provides legal rights for domestic partners; Initiative 1033, proposed tax limitations; and Proposition 1, the Seattle low-income housing levy. Free and open to the public. Thurs., Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at The Summit at First Hill, 1200 University St., Seattle.