By JTNews Staff, other
Understanding hereditary cancer risk among Jewish women
At this complimentary luncheon, physicians from the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance will share the latest information about the role genetics and family history play in the risk of breast and ovarian cancer among Jewish women – particularly those of Ashkenazi heritage. For more information or to RSVP contact Sarah Tribolet at stribole@fhcrc.org or 206-667-4211. Fri., Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. at the Columbia Tower Club, 701 5th Ave., Seattle.
Jewish Chorale
Experienced vocalists sought for the Seattle Jewish Chorale, a community-wide performance choir launching this fall under the direction of Cantor Marina Belenky. The chorale’s repertoire will reflect the wide spectrum of Jewish musical traditions, including Italian Renaissance psalm settings, classical choral/orchestral works, Israeli pioneer songs, Yiddish theater music, contemporary “Jewish gospel” and Middle Eastern fusion. All voice parts are needed. Sight-reading ability and familiarity with Hebrew, Yiddish and/or Ladino are preferred, but not required. For more information, contact Michele Yanow at jewishchorale@live.com.
Connect With Your Teen
Beginning Sept. 25, Jodi McVittie, M.D., will lead a seven-week class on how to discipline, guide and support teenagers with kindness and firmness without being either overly permissive or punishing. This course is offered by the Stroum JCC Parenting Center. No class October 9. For more information or to register, contact Dana Weiner 206-388-1992. At the Stroum JCC, 3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island.
Introduction to the music of the High Holy Days
Hillel UW will offer a class on the music and melodies of the High Holiday services. For those who are new to commemorating the High Holidays, it can be very helpful to be familiar with the melodies prior to diving into services. This class will focus on some of the classic High Holiday melodies in addition to some new tunes that many may not have heard before. To RSVP, contact Jacob at jacob@hilleluw.org. Tues., Sept. 23 at 8p.m. at Hillel UW, 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle.
AIPAC Washington State annual membership dinner
This year’s annual AIPAC membership dinner will feature a panel discussion with Peter Beinart, editor-at-large for The New Republic, and Dan Senor, adjunct senior fellow for Middle East Studies, Council of Foreign Relations. The discussion is titled “Inside the Crystal Ball: How Will Election 2008 Re-Shape the American Political Scene?” Cost is $70. For more information, or to RSVP contact David Pactor at dpactor@aipac.org or 206-624-5152. Sun., Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. at the Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Ave., Seattle.