News & Events

Keep up-to-date and informed of what is happening at the Jewish Federation and our local Jewish community.

A Note from Richard: JFS Dedicates Renovated Food Bank

Posted on Wednesday Mar 10, 2010 10:27 AM

Congratulations to Jewish Family Service, who on Sunday, March 7, dedicated their recently renovated food bank on Capitol Hill. The expansion, funded by a $500,000 federal stimulus package grant, allows JFS to grow its neighborhood food bank to serve low-income families and seniors of all backgrounds more thoroughly from Downtown Seattle to the Madison Valley. Additionally, the expansion will increase the capacity of JFS to store and deliver food by as much as 100%, reducing or eliminating the current need for off-site warehousing and related transportation costs.

Their Stories Live On: Yom HaZikaron

Posted on Tuesday Mar 9, 2010 12:36 PM

This year for Yom HaZikaron, Israel's official Day of Remembrance, the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is putting together a special exhibit to honor the memories of those killed in wars and acts of terrorism. Through photographs, stories and mementoes, we invite you to connect on a personal level to just a few of the thousands of fallen men, women and children whose names are remembered each year in Israel on Yom HaZikaron. You can view our exhibit at the following venues:

Jewish Federation Goes to the Movies

Posted on Monday Mar 8, 2010 12:58 PM

Join the Jewish Federation at three movies we are sponsoring during AJC's Seattle Jewish Film Festival this March 17, 20 and 21.

Federation Movie Night, March 21
Join Jewish Federation donors and supporters for Sushi, Sake, Sweets & Sumo. This closing night of the film festival will feature the Israeli Academy Award nominated comedy, A Matter of Size, and a tasty pre-reception with kosher alternatives.
March 21, 7:30pm at Cinerama

Bashert Movie Night at the Seattle Jewish Film Festival

March 20, 2010 8:00 PM

Please join Bashert and Kolenu before the movie at 8pm for a special reception at Cinerama with appetizers and "fruity smoothies."

EYES WIDE OPEN, directed by Einaym Ptuhot
Saturday, March 20, 9:15pm at Cinerama

Israel Night at the Seattle Jewish Film Festival

March 17, 2010 9:15 PM

Israel Unplugged, a proud sponsor of the acclaimed film, Jaffa, invites all community members to support American Jewish Committee Wednesday evening, March 17, at 9:15 PM (Siff Cinema - McCaw Hall). This 2009 Israeli film modernizes the popular story of Romeo & Juliet in this contemporary, multi-ethnic complex adaptation of star-cross’d lovers.

Story of Impact: Chelsea

Posted on Friday Mar 5, 2010 12:21 PM

Even though Chelsea had her Bat Mitzvah the year before, inside she was still scared and confused and not ready to be the woman everyone expected her to be. Uncomfortable in her own skin and unsure of her place in the world, she would retreat for hours at a time. That is, until her family's Seder in 2003. "I drank four full cups—and for the first time, there was silence in my head. I wanted that feeling of peace all the time."