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Jewish Federation Launches New Website

Posted on Wednesday Jul 1, 2009 8:00 AM

The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is pleased to announce the re-launching of our website www.JewishInSeattle.org. The website has been completely redesigned, re-organized and reoriented to welcome people to the Jewish community and reflect our strategic goal of “helping people find their connection to the Jewish community.”

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Gail Ben Meir wins Grinspoon-Steinhardt Excellence in Jewish Education Award

Posted on Wednesday Jul 1, 2009 12:53 PM

SEATTLE– Gail Ben Meir was recently awarded the 2009 Grinspoon-Steinhardt Excellence in Jewish Education Award.

The Grinspoon-Steinhardt award is a joint effort of the Grinspoon-Steinhardt Foundation and local communities. Seattle has participated in this award process for several years through the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. These awards are given to local educators who make a lasting impact on the lives of Jewish children.

Community Elects New Jewish Federation Board Members

Posted on Thursday Jun 25, 2009 3:09 PM

Welcome to our newest board members: Norman Behar, Celie Brown, Michael Dickstein, David Ellenhorn and Peter Horvitz. We appreciate your commitment to serving the community through leadership at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle.

 

Sen. McDermott, Rep. Pedersen to Receive the Tikkun Olam Legislative Tribute from the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle

Posted on Thursday Jun 25, 2009 1:36 PM

SEATTLE – On June 25, Senator Joe McDermott and Representative Jamie Pedersen will be receiving the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle’s 2009 Tikkun Olam Legislative Tribute at our annual meeting.

This award recognizes legislators who embody the concept of tikkun olam, “repairing the world.” This year, we are recognizing these two legislators for their work to expand civil rights in Washington State by shaping and passing two pieces of legislation: comprehensive hate crimes legislation and expansion of legal protections for gay and lesbian couples.

Help Meet the Challenge

Posted on Monday Jun 15, 2009 10:21 AM

These are challenging economic times, but we cannot let that stop us.

We are working harder than ever to end our 2009 Community Campaign as strong as possible – knowing that it is the best way to ensure that local community needs, from Jewish education to critical human services, are met and that vulnerable Jews around the world get the help they need.