By , JTNews Correspondent
Caring for aging parents
As part of their Caring for Our Aging Parents series, Congregations Bikur Cholim-Machzikay Hadath, Sephardic Bikur Holim, Ezra Bessaroth and the Seattle Kollel, in conjunction with Jewish Family Service, will present “Difficult Behaviors: Responding to Depression, Mental Illness & Substance Abuse.” This discussion, which addresses new behaviors among parents as they age, will help participants learn to recognize warning signs and where to help them obtain the support they need. Mon., May 3, from 7–9 p.m. at the Seattle Kollel, 5305 52nd Ave. S, Seattle. $10/person. Advance registration encouraged. Contact Emily Harris-Shears at 206-861-8784 or familylife@jfsseattle.org for information.
Snohomish Torah dedication
Chabad of Washington State and the Chabad Jewish Center of
Snohomish County will hold a Torah dedication and Lag B’Omer celebration, including the completion of the last letters of the center’s Torah, music, dancing, and a festive meal. Open to all. Sun., May 2 at 4 p.m. at the Edmonds Conference Center, 201 4th Ave. N, Edmonds. For more information contact rabbi@jewishsnohomish.com or 425-967-3036, or info@chabadofseattle.org or 206-527-1411.
Israel to Haiti: Across the World in 48 Hours
Daniel Biran, administrative ambassador to the Israel Consulate of New York, will share his experience as a first responder to Haiti following the January earthquake that devasted much of the country in “Israel to Haiti: Across the World in 48 Hours.” Biran will focus on the Israeli Defense Force’s efforts in aiding Haiti.
Hosted by the Maimonides Society of Washington State. Thurs., May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Top of the Market in Pike Place Market. $18 per person. Space limited. RSVP at rebeccac@jewishinseattle.org or 206-774-2272.
Making Marriage Work
Bestselling author and renowned marriage expert Dr. John Gottman will appear in Seattle as a part of ParentMap’s annual lecture series for parents. Gottman is founder of The Gottman Institute for Marriage Research and the author of more than 40 books. He will offer tools and insights to couples who want to take their marriage to the next level. Tickets $20 in advance/$25 at the door. For information and tickets, visit parentmap.com/pathways or call 1-800-838-3006. Tues., May 4 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave.