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Courtesy Pauline Cantor Aisha Sial from Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Lynnwood and Pauline Cantor from Temple B’nai Torah in Bellevue take a short break during Together We Build, a joint Habitat for Humanity project in the Issaquah Highlands. The build is part of a multi-faith effort between the two congregations and several Eastside and north King County churches that included the sharing of ethnic foods and a religious service. Murray: ‘I go to work every Rossi: ‘People are ready day and fight for the people’ for a change’

Joel Magalnick Editor, JTNews Joel Magalnick Editor, JTNews Senator Patty Murray says she’s not afraid of a challenge — and she’s got plenty right Dino Rossi believes America is in trouble. It’s why he has the full support of his family in now. this grueling Senate race, and why he feels he should be Washington State’s new senator. “It’s part of my job, it’s what I love to do and it’s what I want to keep on doing,” she told “A lot of people think the next generation won’t have the opportunities [we had],” JTNews in an interview. Rossi told a group of Seattle’s Orthodox community that filled the main floor of a support- Murray, a Democrat, is in a tight battle with Republican Dino Rossi for the Senate seat er’s home in the Seward Park neighborhood. she has held for 18 years. During her tenure, many people within the Jewish community “I think we’re going to wake up in a country 24 months from now we don’t recognize,” say they have appreci- he said. “We’re witnessing the fundamental redefinition of America, and we can’t let that ated her support both happen.” locally and on Israel. In the wake of the economic doldrums the country has experienced over the past two She was the first years, Rossi’s message has largely focused on job creation and tax reform that he believes elected official at the would help people having trouble putting food on the table. federal level to reach Including those who have given up on searching for jobs or whose benefits have out to the Jewish expired, and people with “real skills out there delivering pizzas,” he puts the functional unemployment rate at above 17 percent. XXPage 9 XXPage 9

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Not the senator we know Discourse of atomic I write to respond to a blatant distortion of Senator Patty Murray’s support for the State of Israel published in an ad paid for by the Republican Jewish Coalition (Oct. 15). proportions I have been an activist supporting the U.S.-Israel relationship for 25 years. I have worked closely with Senator Murray during the 18 years she has served our state as its senator. We Rabbi Ben Aaronson Capitol Hill Minyan have talked on dozens of occasions, both locally and in her office in Washington, D.C. Her Richard Feynman, recipient of the Both narratives illustrate critical dis- public record is one of unambiguous support for the safety and security of the land of Israel Nobel Prize in physics, worked as a young cussion as an important tool for investi- and its citizens. graduate on the Manhattan Project to gation. It provides a vehicle to compare When Senator Murray first entered office, her knowledge of Israel and the Middle East build the atomic bomb during World and contrast different ideas. In order to be was limited. She, on her own initiative, sought out the Jewish community and our support- War II. The greatest physicists of the day productive, discussion must be honest and ers to find out as much as she could to address our concerns. She has educated herself well would regularly visit to consult on the open. Disagreement and argument, when and now educates her colleagues on the complex and dynamic Middle East. She has trav- project. Niels Bohr, Nobel laureate and aimed at advancement and clarification, eled to Israel and met with key leaders of Likud, Kadima and Labor. She has co-sponsored father of nuclear physics, one of the most are a welcome and necessary component numerous Congressional bills sanctioning Iran, criticizing Palestinian intransigence, holding famous physicists at the time, paid a visit of constructive discourse. Arab leaders accountable for their actions and supporting Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish to Los Alamos and participated in a meet- The Mishna in Pirke Avot (5:2) states: state within its own securable borders. ing attended by the project’s leading sci- “An argument which is for the sake of Let there be no misunderstanding on the issue. Democrat and Republican pro-Israel entists. heaven will endure, whereas one that is activists who have worked closely with Senator Murray understand that she is an outstand- When Bohr next visited Los Alamos, not for the sake of heaven will not endure. ing champion of the U.S.-Israel relationship. The attempt to make it appear otherwise by the he requested a private meeting with Feyn- What is an example of an argument for Republican Jewish Coalition is disingenuous. man. Feynman was quite surprised, con- the sake of heaven? An argument between Fredric Tobis sidering that during the first visit he had Hillel and Shamai. And one that is not Mercer Island hardly said a word. Bohr began the private for the sake of heaven? The argument of meeting by raising a strategy for improv- Korach and his congregation.” ing the bomb’s efficiency. When Feyn- Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, in his book Murray’s accomplishments man responded that the proposed plan Arguments for the Sake of Heaven, elabo- Recently, the National Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) sponsored a full-page advertise- would not work, they proceeded to debate rates on this Mishna. He explains a funda- ment in the JTNews (Oct. 15) charging that Senator Patty Murray was not a friend and sup- back and forth for two hours until they mental difference between these two types porter of the State of Israel. The RJC’s charge is false. Patty Murray has been and remains a had worked out a solution. Bohr then sug- of arguments, based on the comments of strong supporter of the state of Israel. gested it was time to call in the “big shots” Rabbi Menachem Meiri. The first type of During the course of her distinguished career in the U.S. Senate, Senator Murray has vis- and they discussed the plan with the rest argument is concerned entirely with the ited Israel. She has met with Israel’s diplomatic and security officials, including presidents of the team. subject matter at hand. The two parties and prime ministers. She understands the history of the Jewish State, the reasons for its As Feynman relates in his book, Surely are interested only in furthering their col- very existence, its unique place as our only democratic ally in the region, and the continuing You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman, he later lective understanding. They are engaged security challenges it faces. We need only refer back to the statement she issued on Janu- inquired why he had been chosen to talk in a “collaborative rather than confronta- ary 11, 2009 during Israel’s most recent conflict with Hamas to present an accurate picture privately with Bohr. Feynman was not a tional enterprise. To lose the argument is of her views and not the misleading one presented by the RJC: well-known physicist at the time; it was as enlightening as to win it, for truth is the “…Families in Sderot should not have to live in fear. Children in Ashkelon should not long before he would win any major rec- outcome.” have to grow up rushing for the cover of a bunker. No community should have to wake up ognition. It turned out that after the first An argument where truth is the sole every day and go to bed every night afraid of rockets and mortars. Israel has a fundamen- meeting, Bohr had commented to his son objective is a machloket l’sheim shamayim tal responsibility to protect its people. Hamas must end its attacks on innocent civilians and and colleague, “Remember the name of —an argument for the sake of, or more lit- close the smuggling tunnels that have served as the gateway for arms.” that little fellow in the back over there? erally, in the name of heaven. This is exem- Senator Patty Murray is a supporter of Israel. Allegations to the contrary by outside He’s the only guy who’s not afraid of me, plified by Hillel and Shamai, who argued groups are false. She wants peace and security for Israel and its neighbors as all of us do. It and will say when I’ve got a crazy idea. So in the interest of clarification. This type of is my hope that members of our local Jewish community will see through the RJC’s cynical next time when we want to discuss ideas, argument endures, as both opinions con- attempt to mislead voters in this state. we’re not going to be able to do it with tribute to the advancement of knowledge David S. Frockt these guys who say everything is ‘yes, yes, and truth. Seattle Dr. Bohr.’ Get that guy and we’ll talk with In contrast, the second type of argu- him first.” ment is exemplified by the argument A strikingly similar narrative is of Korach and his followers. Korach A second home recorded in the Talmud. Reish Lakish was launched a rebellion based on an asser- Thank you for your article about our congregation (“Woodinville congregation holds its Rabbi Yochanan’s study partner. After tion that Moses was usurping power. But own through hard times,” Oct. 15). Let me encourage all those in search of a Jewish “home” Reish Lakish died, Rabbi Yochanan was underlying this attack was not an honest in the area to stop by. inconsolably distressed. A new study part- critique of politics. It was personal, and My family and I moved here several years ago from Los Angeles. We were welcomed into ner was suggested for Rabbi Yochanan the subject matter was just a platform. the fold on our first visit. I could go on and on about the strength of the friendships I have from the sharpest of the scholars. They When the objective is to sway opinion and formed within our congregation, but I think the best “testimony” comes from my son Wyatt, began studying and each time Rabbi win, it is no surprise when debate degen- a recent Bar Mitzvah at Kol Ami. Yochanan suggested an idea, his new part- erates into ad hominem attacks. This type He readily admits the strongest friendships he has made since our move here are ner would reply, “You are right, there is of argument does not endure, as it con- among his peers at the synagogue. He continues to participate in religious school as a evidence for your view.” tributes nothing and only interferes with classroom helper and also attends temple youth functions. Rabbi Yochanan retorted, “and you want human advancement. XXPage 10 to replace Reish Lakish? When I would say Whether one is exploring theoreti- an idea, he would ask me twenty-four ques- cal physics or the legal underpinnings of tions, to which I would give twenty-four the Torah, discussion is an indispensi- responses, and from this process the matter ble tool. It consists of divergent opinions WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We would love to hear from you! Our guide to writing a would be clarified. But you just bring evi- unabashedly fighting it out for the sake of letter to the editor can be found at www.jtnews.net/index.php?/letters_guidelines.html, dence for my view. I do not need someone but please limit your letters to approximately 350 words. The deadline for the next issue is to tell me that I am correct.” XXPage 10 November 2. Future deadlines may be found online.

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Putting violence in perspective Epiphanies and the search

Martin Westerman JTNews Columnist for truth

This election season of polarized camps, Over the millennia, as Jews were repeat- Robert Wilkes Special to JTNews half-truth attack ads, angry protesters, edly settled and uprooted, they produced This is the third in a series of articles by Moses grasped that he was more in sym- and Bible-quoting politicians raises ques- the Talmud, Pirke Avot and Mishnah Robert Wilkes, who hopes to convince pathy with slaves than the ruling class and tions about the future of our civilization. Torah; wondrous prayers, including Seattle-area Jews that it is in the best shunned a privileged life to follow his con- We know that our healthy future depends the shema and kaddish, and primarily interest of the Jewish people to consider science. Western civilization achieved on the actions of equitable and intelligent expressed their violence with words. Then voting for Republicans, or Democrats with modernity as Spinoza, in pursuit of ratio- people. But Americans ironically respond as modern Israel was born — God’s eternal more conservative viewpoints. nal truth and a personal understanding positively to negative campaigning. And gift to the Hebrews’ descendants — we re- of God, contributed importantly to the they seem poised to elect candidates who released our long-dormant warrior sides. We all have a Weltanschauung, a com- Enlightenment. Without Herzl’s epipha- deny evolution and climate change, cham- During those same centuries, our prehensive concept of the world, or a nous realization that the desperate longing pion warfare, reject government funding Judeo-Christian, Judeo-Muslim and pagan “world view.” Your world view determines by Jews for acceptance was a hopeless delu- and environmental laws, and support limit- brethren built and destroyed feudal and your political stance and what you believe sion, there might not be a state of Israel. ing civil rights and women’s health choices. religious empires, displaying the very vio- is right for the future of this grand Ameri- Herzl’s epiphany was kindled by the One may ask what direction our moral lence and deceits — distrust of outsiders, can experiment. Dreyfus affair. My own came while fight- compass is pointed if this is the place mission-from-God certainty, thirst for I pose this simple question: Does your ing in Vietnam. Our nation was in social where we’ve arrived. While Torah tells revenge, subjugation of women, mob vio- world view seem consistent with objec- and political turmoil and ordinary citizens the Jewish people’s story, it also serves as lence — that Torah warned us all against. tive truth and is it validated by reality over were alarmed and angry, much as they a moral compass for us, and more than They often lived brutally, did repeated vio- time? As Stanislaw Lec wrote in Unkempt are today. President Lyndon B. Johnson 3.5 billion of today’s Christians and Mus- lence to Jews, and ironically regarded the Thoughts, “Think before you think.” micro-managed the war and was less than lims. Curiously, it also offers us a guide for Maccabees as heroes. Then the Enlight- This election season I encourage you to forthright, creating a “credibility gap.” losing our senses and acting irrationally. enment, Renaissance, Mercantile Age and experience an epiphany; a sudden intui- His rules of engagement served the cause Stories of human destruction — in the Industrial Revolution swept us all into new tive insight that brings truth and reason of the enemy and his fruitless efforts to flood, Sodom and Gemorrah, and swal- intellectual and technological territory. But into clear light. The word has religious achieve a settlement with the North Viet- lowing Korach’s minions — taught us to the list of Al Cheyt sins we recite every Yom connotations for Christians: The Feast of namese extended the war by many years. fear nature’s power and the God behind Kippur indicates we may have come a great the Epiphany, observed in early January, Nixon changed the rules and our mil- it. God goading Abraham toward killing distance, but not traveled very far. derives from our Sukkot Feast of the Tab- itary achieved victory, formalized by a Isaac, Pharaoh deceiving Moses, Laban For more than a century now, our ernacles. Religious or not, I like the word. treaty signed in Paris in 1973. That vic- cheating Jacob, Jacob cheating Esau — country has been continuously support- There is no better way to describe the lib- tory and our agreements with our South- indicate that the great may mislead the ing or causing the killing of people by the erating, energizing sensation that accom- east Asian allies were abrogated by the gullible with impunity, and cheaters who panies a personal political awakening. don’t get caught can reap great rewards. XXPage 10 Jews are no strangers to epiphanies. XXPage 17

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Last call for recipes inside this issue The Washington State Jewish Historical Society is keeping the window open for just a few more days to allow you to send in your recipes for their upcoming year of Jewish food. Setting up shop in Seattle 6 Yesterday’s Mavens, Today’s Foodies: Traditions in Northwest Jewish Kitchens is a cook- The Pacific Northwest office of the Israeli consulate, normally based in San Francisco, is moving its offices book with recipes and photographs that tell the stories of Jewish families throughout the to Seattle next week to offer general in-person consular services to local Israelis as well as several events Pacific Northwest through the lens of the kitchens of your grandmother, your children, around town. Read what they have to offer. and you. Recipes can be from Sephardic or Ashkenazic traditions, handed down or traditions Lots of Torah 7 started on your own. And as WSJHS’ executive director Lisa Kranseler said, you don’t have Two educational events, the annual Torahthon at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation and the one- to be from the Northwest to be included — your living here now makes you a part of the time Global Day of Jewish Learning, are taking place in the upcoming weeks. Read what each has to offer region’s history. So send ’em in, with photos, stories and even handwritten index cards to and how the community has come together to make them happen. [email protected] or via mail to Lisa Kranseler c/o WSJHS, 2031 Third Ave., Seattle, WA 98121. For further information, contact Cindy Masin at 206-232-2626 or cindy.masin@ Jews on the Ballot 8 gmail.com or Carol Starin at 206-325-1631 or [email protected]. The last of our series of Jewish candidates before this year’s election, we’ve got a candidate running unop- posed and a candidate running because he wanted his district to have some opposition.

Ladino Lesson Sweets Week 14 By Isaac Azose Once again, in the name of journalism and science, JTNews staff and assistants stuffed our faces with .sugar — so you can find the yummiest treats around Ke se muchiguen muestros zahuyoth komo los pishkados de la mar. A Trip Down the Runway 18 May our merits multiply like the fish of the sea. Jews have a long history in the textiles and fashion industries, and some local designers decided to high- light it. So they’re doing — what else? — a fashion show.

The Dybbuk in Dance -To launch its 13th season, Music of Remembrance, the organization that finds art and music created dur ing or based on the Holocaust, has unearthed a score from the popular play The Dybbuk — and revived it Remember when as a dance performance. Originally published in the Jewish Transcript, Oct. 26, 1990, page 10. What’s Your JQ?: Mad Men Mussar 11 M.O.T.: Leaving a legacy 12 Jewish Day School third grader Ken Tsipirin, an émigré from the MORE Soviet Union, wrote a story about The Arts 20 how his family was able to leave the Community Calendar 22 country. His story became the focal Lifecycles 27 point for Kids Week for Exodus, a The Shouk Classifieds 24 campaign that educated students about the plight of Soviet Jewry.

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Israel consulate to relocate to Seattle — for a week

Janis Siegel JTNews Correspondent Life will get a bit simpler for the 7,000- plus Israelis who live in the greater Seattle area when the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest takes up tem- porary offices at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle from Nov. 2 through 4 to Herzl Ner-Tamid provide consular services. Consulate staff members will be in cordially invites you to join us at Seattle for the entire week, including Akiva Tor, consul general for the Pacific Northwest region. They will hold commu- nity briefings on Israeli issues and poli- Torahthon4 tics, meet with business leaders, and host Israeli cultural events. Although the consulate’s Pacific North- west region includes Northern California, “The Gems of Jewish Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska, this trip to Seattle will be the Learning: Exploring the first time an Israeli consulate in the U.S. Courtesy Israeli Consulate has relocated to another region. Akiva Tor, Israel’s consul general to the Pacific Many Facets of Judaism” “After the Bay Area, Seattle is really our Northwest. most important region,” Tor told JTNews. “Seattle is a wonderful Jewish community “First of all, it’s always important to and we have a lot of economic work up in speak about the portion of the week,” said • Wednesday Evenings November 3, 10, and 17 • 7:00 – 9:30 pm that area. We’re trying to deepen our pres- Tor. “We also need to share Israel’s view- • Special Opening Night Reception starting at 6:45 pm ence and connection.” point on negotiations with the Palestin- • $15 per evening (two classes) or all three evenings for $36 Appointments for many of the most ians, and some of the strategic threats • For more information and to register, go to www.h-nt.org or call 206-232-8555 ext 220 requested services such as notarization, we’re facing from Iran.” Herzl Ner-Tamid 3700 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040 the issuing or extending of travel docu- Tor said Iran “continues to be the ments, the registration of a child born major strategic issue” for Israel, and that Join us for three sparkling nights of Jewish learning featuring outstanding abroad to Israeli citizens, and aliyah visas, an Iran with nuclear weapons is not only a scholars and teachers from throughout the Puget Sound. are filling up fast. threat to Israel, but to the world. SESSIONS ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 3 Already they are nearly full, according “We believe that it’s very important to Deputy Consul General Gideon Lustig. for economic sanctions against Iran to be ■ Jeremy Alk: The Consequences to Jews and Judaism of the ■ Michael Novick: A Journey to the Most Vulnerable Jewish Discovery of Life in Outer Space Communities in the World “We’re only going to be there for three deepened and continue to deepen, which ■ Rabbi Olivier Ben Haim: Introduction to Jewish Meditation ■ Janine Rosenbaum: Hebrew Reading Mini-Marathon days and we’re already getting calls for is happening under current U.S. leader- ■ Rabbi Mark Glickman: From Dust To Bytes: Sacred ■ Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum: Elijah, Santa, and the Dark Side more than we can handle,” said Lustig. ship,” said Tor, “but even more will be Treasure of The Cairo Geniza and Expedition Genizah ■ Rabbi Chaim Weiss: The Prayer Formula – What Does It “It’s an upgrade in our service. We’re get- required if Iran is to desist from its pur- ■ Professor Resat Kasaba: Turkey and Israel: Friend Really Mean? ting called about everything.” suit of a nuclear weapon. Our position is or Foe? ■ Rabbi Harry Zeitlin: Celebrating the Talmud and What’s ■ Rivy Kletenik: The Holy Tongue: An Exploration from With All the Ritual? A Kabbalistic Understanding of How Much of the work has to do with nota- to intensify them.” Midrash to Agnon Mitzvot Affect Us and the World rization and, for new parents, ensuring Tor will also discuss the status of the ■ Cantor Bradlee Kurland: Jewish Ballads from around the ■ Alvin Ziontz: Justice Through Jewish Eyes: Jews on the their newborns have passports and citizen- Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations, World Supreme Court ship registration. which appear, to many observers, to be at SESSIONS ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 10 “These are the main things that need to a standstill. However, according to Tor, be done in person and cannot be done by both parties have showed determination ■ Jeremy Alk: Bob Dylan and Kinky Friedman: What These ■ Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum and David Balint: The Rabbi mail,” Lustig said. and goodwill. Rock Stars Say in Their Lyrics and Their Lives About their and the Atheist The consulate expects that some of the “I think that the Israeli Prime Minister Jewish Identity and Jewish Consciousness ■ Professor Michael Rosenthal: Spinoza: Heretic, First ■ Rabbi Olivier Ben Haim: God: An Evolution Modern Jew, or Radical Atheist? and My Grandfather’s 2,000 Israelis who live in Portland will also Benjamin Netanyahu has been very clear ■ Rabbi Simon Benzaquen: How to Respond When Life Wooden Leg: World War I, Philosophy, and German Jewish take advantage of the opportunity to travel in his desire to achieve a peace agreement Knocks You Down Identity two-and-a-half hours on the interstate with the Palestinian people, which will ■ Rabbi Bernie Fox: Maimonides on Faith ■ Professor Naomi Sokoloff: Hebrew Song: Israeli rather than fly to San Francisco. If this ser- result in the establishment of a Palestinian ■ Pamela Lavitt: Israel: Pluralism and Immigration Anthems vice is well-received, the consulate may state alongside Israel, and we mean it very Onscreen ■ Rabbi Mark Spiro: Deep Impact: Our Free Will and Reality ■ Janine Rosenbaum: Hebrew Reading Mini-Marathon consider coming to the Northwest next seriously,” Tor said. year or even more often, Lustig said. Final border and security discussions SESSIONS ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 17 Since taking over consular duties two still need to take place, Tor said. Currently ■ Jeffrey Alhadeff: The Wine of Torah: Learn How to Read ■ Rabbi Stuart Light: Fielding the Goodnight Questions years ago, Tor has visited Seattle several the big point of disagreement is over pre- Aggadah for Pleasure and (Religious) Passsion ■ Rabbi Jim Mirel: Jewish Poetry Ancient and Modern times to meet with the business commu- conditions to the negotiations. ■ Jeremy Alk: An Introduction to the Idea of Resurrection in ■ Professor Noam Pianko: Zionism: The Roads Not Taken nity and government officials. “Our view is that both sides are seri- Jewish Thought ■ Janine Rosenbaum: Hebrew Reading Mini-Marathon In addition to business, community ous,” Tor added. “We don’t agree on a ■ Professor Gad Barzilai: From Kibbutz to Microsoft & ■ Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum: The Torah of Larry David lot, right now we don’t agree on a lot of Google: Capitalism, Justice, and Global/Local Israel ■ Sandy Samuel: Nuts and Bolts: What Does A Jewish and political meetings, Tor and Lustig will ■ Shoshana Bilavsky: King David: Brilliant King, Patriar- Community Need to Thrive? speak at several synagogues in the Seattle the conditions for the talks, but these are chal Failure ■ Liat Zaidenberg: Establishing Positive Relationships – area, including Herzl-Ner Tamid Conser- things that we have to overcome and I ■ Professor Paul Burstein: Jews Who Hate Israel and The Paradigm of the Four Children vative Congregation, Congregation Beth believe that we will overcome them.” Jewish Contributions to American Life Shalom, Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Seat- Tor and Lustig will make several other Torahthon 2010 is generously sponsored by the HNT Endowment Fund and co-sponsored by tle, Bikur Cholim-Machzikay Hadath, public presentations while here as well. Tor AJC Seattle Jewish Film Festival • Bet Alef Meditative Congregation Temple Beth Am, and Temple B’nai is scheduled to speak about “Silicon Wadi, Education Services of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle • Temple B’nai Torah Torah. Tor will also visit Temple Beth Hat- Parent Association of the Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle • The Seattle Jewish Community School filoh in Olympia. XXPage 17 The Stroum Jewish Studies Program at the University of Washington. friday, october 29, 2010 . www.jtnews.net . JTNews community news 7

Top faculty and diverse learners highlight Celebrating annual Torahthon learning symposium the Talmud’s

Janis Siegel JTNews Correspondent new translation It’s got 29 Jewish faculty, 42 classes, offered over three weeks for the fourth Joel Magalnick Editor, JTNews year in a row, and costs only 36 bucks. This It has been 400 years since the last trans- year’s Torahthon 2010, hosted by Herzl- lation of the Talmud. But one rabbi, Adin Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation on Steinsaltz, took it upon himself to create Mercer Island, will offer instructors that are one for modern times. It took him five among the top experts in their field teaching decades, but he just completed his work, classes based in solid Jewish fundamentals. and in celebration of this achievement, he Attendees can choose from a lecture wants to have a party. with University of Washington profes- Lest anyone think he’ll be serving cake sor, Pruzan chair of Jewish Studies, and and cocktails and perhaps bring in a DJ, Stroum Jewish Studies chair Dr. Gad Bar- this celebration is much bigger — world- zilai called “From Kibbutz to Microsoft & wide, in fact. On Nov. 7, Jewish communi- Google: Capitalism, Justice, and Global/ Courtesy HNT ties around the globe will take part in the Local Israel,” to “Bob Dylan and Kinky Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum teaches a class at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation, which hosts Global Day of Jewish Learning. Friedman: What These Rock Stars Say in the annual Torahthon. The idea of this day of learning is, in Their Lyrics and Their Lives About Their addition to the education, a reminder: Jewish Identity and Jewish Conscious- Though Torahthon takes place at If Steinsaltz’s stated mission is, according to ness,” by local educator Jeremy Alk. Herzl-Ner Tamid with sponsorship you the Web site set up to provide information It’s all there for the choosing, over three through its endowment fund, a large roster go: about the day of learning, “based on the evenings: November 3, 10 and 17. of local organizations have signed on as conviction that the foundational texts of “That’s the message I personally want sponsors. Co-sponsors include the Seattle Torahthon 2010 takes place on our heritage belong to us all.” people to get about Judaism,” Herzl- Jewish Film Festival, Bet Alef Meditative Wednesday evenings, Nov. 3, 10 The Seattle area is taking part with two Ner Tamid’s rabbi, Jay Rosenbaum, told Synagogue, Congregation Beth Shalom, and 17, from 7–9:30 p.m. at Herzl- different events, one on Mercer Island at JTNews. “Are you interested in the envi- the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, Ner Tamid, 3700 E Mercer Way on the Stroum Jewish Community Center, ronment? We got that. Judaism has some- Temple B’nai Torah, Jewish Day School of Mercer Island. Cost is $15 for indi- specifically for children and families, and thing important to say about that. Are you Metropolitan Seattle, Seattle Jewish Com- vidual evenings, $36 for all three. the other in North Seattle at the Seat- interested in Zionism? We got that, too. munity School, and the Stroum Jewish Call 206-232-8555 or visit tle Jewish Community School, a program Are you interested in outer space? Judaism www.h-nt.org to register. has something to say about that.” XXPage 19 XXPage 19

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Jews on the ballot: Jews on the Ballot: David Frockt Leslie Klein

Eric Nusbaum Assistant Editor, JTNews Joel Magalnick Editor, JTNews David Frockt is running at his own “I think the reason we didn’t draw pace. Unlike many of his peers on the an opponent was that we had run a very We covered his run in 2008 when he ran ulus money is being used for a dredging ballot, the candidate for state representa- strong campaign to that point,” Frockt as a Republican for the house in Washing- project, but was done without an ecolog- tive in Seattle’s 46th district is free to take said. “I was willing to work hard. I had ton’s 36th district, which runs from Seat- ical survey. the time to meet with constituents of the knocked on probably 5,000 doors. “ tle’s Belltown neighborhood northward to “All the state is doing by spending district, get to know voters, and The seeds of Frockt’s can- Greenwood, easily one of the most liberal TARP money is creating…habitats for help out on the campaigns of didacy were sown many years districts in the state. Back then, he wanted mosquitoes,” he says, when it could be fellow local Democrats. These before the attorney even moved the district’s citizens to have a choice. used to create jobs. are the luxuries afforded a can- to Seattle. The Louisville, Ky. “Republicans are the largest unrep- While there’s a strong chance that didate with no opponent. native was active on the Michael resented minority in my district, and I Klein’s rationale two years ago — an Frockt initially declared in Dukakis campaign in 1988 and wanted to give them someone they could imbalance of Democrats in the state legis- January as a candidate for worked on the Capitol Hill staff vote for,” he said when JTNews spoke to lature — will become more balanced, it’s the 46th’s Senate seat, run- of U.S. Rep. Ron Mazzoli in the him two years ago. very unlikely he’ll be among the crop of ning against incumbent Dem- early 1990s. And now? freshman Republican senators that starts ocrat Ken Jacobsen. Frockt “I got to a point in my pro- “It’s time to stop dithering around as in Olympia in January. believed Jacobsen was voting David Frockt fessional life when I thought the deficits grow ever larger in this state,” For one thing, he’s running against the in a manner inconsistent with it was time for me to jump in Klein says. “It’s time to do what other very popular Jeanne Kohl-Welles, who in the values of the district, especially on and give something back,” Frockt said. states are doing and stop spending.” 2006 took 98 percent of the vote — though environmental and energy issues. Then, “I’ve always been fascinated by politics Klein is not campaigning or spending to be fair, she did run unopposed. in May, Jacobsen announced he would and policy. I’m a lawyer, but in hindsight — he raised $800 from the state’s equiva- The Municipal League, a non-parti- not seek reelection, and Rep. Scott White maybe I should have gone to school for lent of the National Rifle Association this san organization that rates candidates for declared his candidacy for the seat. public policy.” summer, but that’s it. office based upon questionnaires submit- Frockt didn’t want to run against Frockt and his wife Rebecca moved to “I hate to waste money,” he says. “And ted, has given Klein a rating of not quali- White, a Democrat who was about Seattle in 1998. The family had become drawn propagandizing people in my mind is fied, hardly a resounding endorsement. the same age and had similar views on to Seattle while visiting David’s sister Debo- wasting money.” Klein himself thinks he’s an anachro- policy. So instead, he decided to pursue rah, who is a playwright and works as director His entire platform is based on cutting nism: He’s a social liberal but a fiscal con- the vacancy White was leaving behind in of advancement at Seattle Jewish Community government spending — but not services. servative. He supports the Tea Party’s the House. With a campaign mechanism School. Frockt’s own two children now attend “There’s plenty of entrenched people fiscal conservatism and considers himself already in place, Frockt simply shifted in this state earning over $100,000 whose pro-gun, but is pro-choice, wants to get gears. No opponent materialized. XXPage 17 jobs could easily be slashed,” Klein says. the U.S. military out of Afghanistan, and But the people in the trenches, the believes that drug policy in this country is teachers and social workers earning destroying Mexico. DOg-walking anD pet-sitting I believe women take on the role of nurturer

Other critters are considered first and foremost. So who is taking care of them? $60,000 a year or less, should be left alone, It’s not a recipe for easy categorization he adds. in a country polarized by party affiliation. Karen Calara MSPT, CSCS Women come to me to find Klein also pointed to a project in Yet still he runs. support, get better, and Ballard, where he lives, where federal stim- go on to live vivacious lives.

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WWmurray Page 1 extremely hard to get that going strongly,” she said. operations budget and have Congress vote to get the rest of the funding.” Israel’s safety is critical to the on it separately. Federation of Greater Seattle following the She said that despite budget stability of the region, as well as “Part of the dilemma is that Israel has shooting there, and has been instrumental in challenges, social services are not to this country’s national secu- been put in the overall foreign aid loop- bringing federal money to local Jewish orga- a place to pull back. rity, Murray noted. ing,” Cantor said. “I’m hoping we can see nizations for security and social services. “Getting investments for “That’s why I’ve always been some kind of separation in terms of tax Though her campaign has been play- things like Jewish Family Service there militarily and to support dollars going to Israel.” ing defense on the issue of putting ear- in Seattle is important,” she said. them economically in any way I Murray, who was not familiar with the marks for local projects into the federal “That building is going to be a cat- can to make sure they have what announcement, was skeptical. budget, Murray said she is proud of the alyst for helping families get back they need in that region,” she said. “I would be hesitant to do that,” she $800,000 to help Jewish Family Service of on their feet in a tough time.” This week, the JTA Jewish said. “Anytime you isolate somebody out Greater Seattle break ground on its facil- She also pointed out her sup- Patty Murray news service reported that Rep. of a budget of any kind, you make them ity expansion. port for Israel over the years. Eric Cantor (R-Va.), in an effort more of a target…. I’ve been on the appro- “I have been all over the state in the last “I remember when I was first elected, to circumvent Israel losing funding to priations committee for 18 years. We have month here campaigning,” Murray said. “I back in ’92, and went with a number of our what will likely be an incoming group of always worked together, Republicans and can’t tell you how many people have come Jewish leaders from here to Israel and saw Congresspeople ambivalent to foreign aid, Democrats, to protect that appropriation. up to thank me, because without that little for the first time, really, why they advo- announced he would seek to remove Isra- So I don’t see any logic in doing that.” bit of federal help, it would have been cate for that wonderful little country so el’s $3 billion aid package from the foreign

WWrossi Page 1 Rossi has long campaigned on to do so after the election — but nately has a lot of enemies.” his record in the state Senate and he announced his candidacy in On Iran, the enemy that has Israel And the current leadership, Rossi what he calls his ability to reach the middle of the Gaza block- most concerned, Rossi believes the current believes, is not helping. across the aisle in gaining sup- ade incident, when Israeli com- administration is not going far enough “In our lifetime, every major deficit has port to complete the budget in mandos met resistance upon with sanctions, and that shutting the flow been met by a tax increase,” he said. his campaigns for governor and boarding a ship in the flotilla, of gasoline into the country could grind Taxes are putting too much pres- the Senate. He said he reduced and several people were killed the economy to a halt. sure on families, and much of the money the state’s budget while retain- or injured. “You could shut them down,” he said. coming into the federal government is to ing important social services that “I wasn’t ready for some of He added that he was particularly trou- debt service — though he was careful to help those most in need. the vitriol I heard on the far left,” bled by Iran’s increasingly effective mis- not point fingers at which parties had run “We need to be there to help Rossi said about Israel. “They sile program, and its possible threat to up the deficit. — my goal was to be compassion- Dino Rossi do have a right to defend them- Europe as well. “When the Communist Chinese tell ate and fiscally conservative,” he selves, don’t they?” “The idea that they could launch mis- you you’re spending too much money,” he told his audience. “The two are not mutu- He called Israel “a beacon of hope and siles farther than Israel is very concern- noted, “how come Senator Murray and the ally exclusive.” tolerance in a sea of religious intolerance. ing,” he said. rest can’t figure it out?” Rossi has not visited Israel — he hopes We have a terrific ally there that unfortu- November The Holocaust Center would like to say Worship Experiences at TEMPLE Thank you Friday, November 5 Friday, November 19 6:00 PM • Bellevue 6:00 PM • Bellevue Shabbat Unplugged Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 PM • Seattle 6:00 PM • Seattle to all of our sponsors, table captains, donors, Classic Shabbat Shabbat Unplugged volunteers and to our honoree Bob Saturday, November 6 Saturday, November 20 9:30 AM • Seattle 9:30 AM • Seattle Herschkowitz, for making this year’s Torah & T’Fillah Together Torah & T’Fillah Together 10:30 AM • Seattle 10:30 AM • Seattle Voices for Humanity Luncheon the most Shacharit Service Shacharit Service successful yet. 10:30 AM • Bellevue Shacharit Service NO BELLEVUE AM SERVICE Friday, November 26 6:00 PM • Bellevue With your support, the Center teaches about Friday, November 12 Rock Shabbat 6:00 PM • Bellevue NO SEATTLE PM SERVICE the Holocaust, tolerance, genocide and the Shabbat Kesher Saturday, November 27 PM importance of speaking out against bullying. 6:00 • Seattle 9:30 AM • Seattle Rock Shabbat Torah & T’Fillah Together Saturday, November 13 10:30 AM • Seattle 9:30 AM • Seattle Shacharit Service Change begins with you. Torah & T’Fillah Together NO BELLEVUE AM SERVICE 10:30 AM • Seattle Shacharit Service 2031 Third Ave NO BELLEVUE AM SERVICE Seattle, WA 98121

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WWrabbi’s turn Page 3 WWletters Page 3 Kol Ami is a caring community blending wrongs don’t make a right. Jewish values, education and fellowship. We Of the P.A., Fatah, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Bri- truth. Personal agendas are irrelevant, as As his mom I can tell you I appreciate are privileged to be among its membership. gades, Hamas and any other organizations it includes only open discourse about the the atmosphere at Kol Ami. If I had to char- Miriam Schwartz Stuart and family or governmental bodies representing Pal- topic at hand. It is collaborative endeavor acterize the experience in a single phrase I Redmond estinians in Gaza and the West Bank and where both parties have the same objec- might call it “living a Jewish life.” To become rejecting Israeli statehood: So what? This tive, to arrive at the most accurate con- a member means being welcomed into a Time for a change is expected. clusion possible. If we are to progress as diverse community (especially important for In response to Mr. Basson’s claim that I Negotiations remain the only proven way individuals, as a people, and as a society, it those of us who are transplants to the area) “do not realize that both Hamas and Fatah’s to peace. Mr. Basson can applaud Israeli mil- is these types of discussions that will pave eager to share themselves. I am constantly charters call for the destruction of Israel in itary strikes against Gazan, West Bank and the way. impressed by the way temple members live its text,” (Letters, Oct. 15) I wonder why Mr. Lebanese military and terror groups year in Imagine witnessing a political debate their values, be it the unpretentious, open- Basson wrote such a claim as to what I know and year out in letters to the editor, but all where the parties are actually concerned to-all lifecycle events — B’nai Mitzvah, bris/ and don’t know? sides have failed — miserably so — with mil- with debating their principles. Two oppo- baby namings, etc. or charitable events like I wasn’t born yesterday. And I’ve been itary and violent solutions for decades. It’s nents grappling openly and honestly with a recent fundraising carwash co-sponsored aware since I was in high school (1965-68) time for a change. their positions’ strengths and weaknesses, by the Brotherhood and the temple youth or of the movement of North African and Mid- Akiva K. Segan concerned only with determining the best the dinner for Tent City 4 sponsored by the Eastern born Jews to Israel (and other coun- Seattle solutions. It seems so foreign because the Sisterhood but served by all. tries). Regarding this displacement: Two only “debate” we see in today’s politics is concerned solely with winning. This is not only a lesson in politics. It is WWwesterman Page 4 It shouldn’t surprise us to see American das — and elect their candidates. It’s not relevant to all spheres of human endeavor. citizens act out violently, or respond pos- healthy. Whether in matters of science, politics, or hundreds and thousands in Europe, Asia, itively to political negativity. Nor should A healthy economy and environment religion, we are at our best when we can the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the it surprise us to see those whom Amer- depend upon a healthy society. It’s the engage in honest discourse with our peers, Middle East and here — for honorable and ica has harmed elsewhere coming back to “triple bottom line.” The Torah repeatedly especially those who can offer a different dishonorable reasons. Despite 31,000 gun harm Americans here. It’s lucky we don’t reminds us that we’re self-determined. We perspective. May we have success in engag- deaths and 200,000 injuries from guns each see more. What guidance do Torah and control the economy with our dollars, we ing in collaborative debate, and through year, our pro-gun lobby is stronger than Talmud offer? The Ten Commandments, restore the environment with our actions, this process may the matter be clarified. ever. Despite 43,000 car crash deaths and the “golden rule,” and directives to honor and we control the electoral system with 2.9 million injuries a year, we address car- strangers, tend the earth, abhor waste, and our votes. Providing universal health care Rabbi Ben Aaronson is the scholar-in-residence related land development, pollution and show compassion to animals, slaves and and education, requiring national ser- at the Bikur Cholim-Machzikay Hadath Capitol health issues reluctantly and sluggishly. enemies — also the bases for Jewish envi- vice of our youth, innovating and creating Hill Minyan. We also support violent spectator sports, ronmentalism. opportunities, and cleaning up our envi- contentious commentary shows and news, Our moral compasses basically say ronmental mess — these are straightfor- violent movies and video games, and vitri- “Choose life. Reject deceit and violence.” ward things. Let’s emphasize the positive, olic politics. Who wants to block out reason, and live and get to work creating them. in the immediacy of fight-or-flight terror? States of fright breed heart attacks, obe- Author and teacher Martin Westerman writes sity, mental illness and paralysis. Those the “Jewish on Earth” column for JTNews and who generate fight-or-flight scenarios, in consults on sustainable living. He can be 13th Season • Mina Miller, Artistic Director attack ads and imagined threats, want to contacted with questions at use terrified citizens to move their agen- [email protected]. a chamber music concert to mark the 72nd anniversary of Kristallnacht

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Mad Men Mussar

Rivy Poupko Kletenik JTNews Columnist Dear Rivy, efforts at middot — character haps experience some respite from the pres- may mean enduring and tolerating, and Now that the season has trait improvements — that sure of your troubling internal conflict. the experience may even mean bearing a ended sadly, I believe the may even resonate for us real I confess, upon first coming across burden. Peggy, your day will come. time has come for some folks. Betty, Don’s now-ex-wife, I was impressed Speaking of Joan, our Batsheva-esque words of wisdom for our Here is a quick refresher: with her demure demeanor. I was imme- character — carrying another man’s baby “Mad Men” provocateurs. Mussar is a path of personal diately a fan. That has all changed. I am while her husband is off at war — it is time, As I, like many a viewer, growth within everyday life, disturbed by her parenting methods — oddly enough, to find some joy. Joan’s car- have voyeuristically tuned with meticulous attention or perhaps the lack thereof. Her firing of rying is not limited to her being in a family in to witness the various foi- to specific character traits longtime housekeeper and nanny Carla way; she seems to have the world on her bles of our favorite diaboli- — your own life curricu- and her continuous lashing out and appall- shoulders as well. Her misstep with Roger cal personas, it has not been lum — that repeatedly pres- ing lack of compassionate connection with notwithstanding, Joan, you would do well easy to refrain from engag- JQ ent themselves to you in the daughter Sally greatly concerns me. Betty, to embrace the teaching of Rabbi Dovid ing in imaginary exchanges aimed at set- form of pitfalls and ongoing the time has come for some work on the Bliacher: “If trouble comes upon you and ting each of them straight. On that note, conflict within yourself and middah of chesed, loving kindness. you think that it has come as a punishment they probably each need more than just others. Becoming more widespread, as a Rabbi Chaim Zaitchik, author of Sparks for a past lapse, do not be filled with guilt a heart-to-heart. They need some Torah! result, in no small way to the popularity of of Mussar, tells us that chesed means being and despair. Rather, rejoice in this new Any luck that you would consider giving Alan Morinis’ first bookEveryday Holiness, careful of another’s honor and dignity, opportunity to rise up by the medium of at stab at this exercise with some ficti- and his new hands-on volume, Every Day, helping others, having one’s heart over- the test that you now face.” Joan, you cer- tious reproof? Holy Day. Mussar urges us to use reflection, flow with love and kindness, utilizing every tainly have it in you! study, coaching and journaling to realize opportunity to benefit others, even greet- Roger, resident bad-boy, is our last Far be it from me to turn down an our potential through tough inner work, as ing others with a pleasant countenance, beneficiary of unsolicited “Mad Men opportunity for “Mad Men Mussar!” a mode for spiritual perfection. So, using because it makes the other feel good and Mussar.” Roger, grow up! A heavy dose of Especially knowing to what degree each the Mussar tradition, onto “Mad Men.” binds people together in friendship. responsibility for you! Achrayut demands of the series’ characters is fertile ground Don Draper, the central protagonist, Peggy, the favored character of all, dis- of us that we, in the words of Rabbi Yis- for some genuine character refinement. has been struggling with his identity. Don, plays many positive character traits: Dil- rael Salanter, should first put our house Some might ask, “Why waste a good it is time for some truth in your life. The igence, strength and responsibility. As a together, then our town, then the world. Mussar moment on the fantasy folks from author of the Cheshbon HaNefesh, Rabbi woman in the work force, Peggy experi- Roger, if you continue on the path on TV-land, fun as it may be?” But it is often Mendel of Satanov, writes: ences the struggles and anxiety of the birth which you are headed, this world has no noted that in fiction are the lies that tell pangs of the feminist movement. She is chance. If only you would consider antic- the truth. Do not allow anything to pass your talented, creative and her boldness is on ipating the consequences of your actions We humans love stories. Stories offer lips that you are not certain is com- par with her male counterparts, but it is and take responsibility for your repeated us the opportunity to carefully scruti- pletely true. One must stand guard painful to watch this proto-feminist age bad choices, perhaps there might be a nize the behaviors of others without risk- even against something which only with not only blatant discrimination and smidgen of a chance for some redemptive ing the vulnerability of speaking openly hints at deception or ambiguity — indignities but outright disrespect and moments ahead. about ourselves or those close to us. We including lies that are not specifi- cruel workplace abuse. Could this season have contained some crave the thrill of observing; it allows us to cally said and mistaken assumptions Peggy, if we could only sneak you a of our own perilous hidden demons? search for our own meaning and to probe which one leads people to make. One peek of what lies before you; you are des- Many thanks, Mathew Weiner, for pro- our own values as we watch and explore must continue to exercise caution until tined to come a long way, baby. Therefore, viding us with countless opportunities our reactions to the shenanigans on the one’s eyes are opened and one sees the even as you share a commiserating smoke for inner growth. We’ve got a few months small screen. beauty of truth. with Joan, please keep in mind that good ahead for self-improvement till the start of The AMC series “Mad Men” just com- things come to those who wait. Chan- season five! pleted its fourth season. Its characters Viewers have certainly noticed that you nel your inner middah of patience. Alan have grabbed our imagination, portray- are taking some strides in this regard with Morinis writes that the Hebrew word for Rivy Poupko Kletenik is an internationally ing a collection of deeply complex per- your new practice of journaling and even patience, savlanut, also means “toler- renowned educator and Head of School at sonalities while catapulting us back to an your small acknowledgment to your chil- ance.” The same root gives rise to words the Seattle Hebrew Academy. If you have a age that looms large in our minds: The dren that Dick was once your nickname. that means “suffer” (sevel) and “burdens” question that’s been tickling your brain, watershed years of the ’60s. Given that, With more of this next season, you may (sivlot).We learn from this that patience is send Rivy an e-mail at let’s give it a go, and explore a few of these begin to feel more true to yourself and per- not necessarily a pleasant experience. That [email protected].

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Diana Brement JTNews Columnist One of the many recent purchase land in that coun- revolutions in pub- try at bargain prices. The lush 1lishing is the readily grounds, which “looked like available, relatively inexpen- an estate to me,” and the prox- sive ability to produce books imity to Tel Aviv and Haifa, through Internet publishing inspired them to settle there. companies. “I always wanted to be I could argue both for a farmer,” Harry says, and and against this trend. In this “once I got [financial] secu- case I err on the side of good rity it happened. We became because now family elders can farmers in a Jewish neighbor- not only write their memoirs, tribe hood!” but create an attractive and permanent The Glickmans spent sum- book for family and friends to enjoy for mers in the States whenever p o s t e r i t y . possible, and a few years ago Harry and (And all for Jeannette returned for a summer, but a reasonable never went back. Their youngest daugh- price, thanks ter, Debby, and her family, who were also to single- ensconced in Avichail, quickly followed. copy print- Now Debby lives next door, her walls cov- ing, which is ered with Jeannette’s wonderful collection the real revo- of embroidery panels that illustrate high- lution.) lights of their family’s life. Across Down This is Harry continues to write and guard his 1. “Felicity” performer Russell 1. They’re nuts what Seattle health. Already a vegetarian, he has now 5. Kind of personality 2. Supreme Court Justice Kagan native Harry turned to a mostly raw-food diet. Asked to 10. It can be counted 3. Inflexible Glickman single out a favorite story, he chooses “Get- 14. Actor Ken (“Thirtysomething”) 4. Shoe part ting to Israel and the SS Kipriot,” the story 15. African language 5. Minor proph. has done in Jeannette and I: A 75-Year 16. Actress Skye 6. Rabbi Judah Ha-___ Adventure, a collection of memoir, essays of a Peugot purchased in France and a long 17. Endurance 7. Psychoanalyst Freud and opinion pieces assembled in tribute to land and sea voyage to the Holy Land. 18. “Up” actor Ed 8. Things his late wife Jeannette. You can purchase or download a copy 19. Require 9. Like many kibbutzim With computer and editing help from at lulu.com. 20. Author of “The Red Tent” and 10. It’s forbidden on Yom Kippur various family members, he has produced “Living a Jewish Life” 11. Larry, Curly, and ___ a volume of works written over 13 years 23. Palmach commander Yitzchak 12. Suffix with Ess that reflects on growing up and work- 24. Attacked 13. Communist ing in Seattle, family life and travels, and 28. Patriarchs, informally 21. Jezebel’s husband his 25 years as an Israeli orange farmer. 32. Israeli politician assassinated in 22. Goering, e.g. This comes along with opinion pieces on 2001 25. Coin substance 33. Crock 26. Bring to mind a range of subjects from food to politics. 36. He appointed Stephen Breyer to 27. Supped (Harry admits he’s “way out in left field… the Supreme Court 29. Kind of terrorist bomb any Republican that reads this book is not 39. Mimicks 30. “The Case for Israel” author going to like it, or not going to like me.”) 41. Actor Costanzo (“Royal Pains”) Dershowitz Harry started writing when he got his 42. Profits 31. Eases off first word processor at age 80. Now 94, 43. Founder of the Jewish Institute of 33. Fusilli, e.g. and living with the knowledge that he has a Courtesy NYHS Religion 34. Eye-related defective heart valve, he says writing keeps Josh Voss, left, Rena Genauer, center, and 46. Emulated Bibi 35. Zippers have them him active and alert. Shmuel Treiger, named as national merit 47. “Prime Minister,” e.g. 37. Way to attach a yarmulke to a “I’m having more fun with my brain scholarship finalists. 48. Kind of matzoh head [now] than I ever had,” he says. 50. Latter commentator on the Talmud 38. Emulate Jordan in the Six-Day 53. Egyptians and Jordanians War This is not to belie a life of adventure in 57. Tiberias sight 40. Played in water work and travel. Coming from a working Northwest Yeshiva High School 61. ___ yeshiva 44. In this place class family and raised in the Workman’s students Rena Genauer, Shmuel 64. Philanthropist George 45. Literally, “skyward” Circle tradition, he always worked hard 2Treiger and Josh Voss have been 65. Pepsi, e.g. 49. Dogs do them in family businesses, cutting cloth, jarring named commended students in the 2011 66. Character actor Gross 51. Desert feature pickles, managing parking lots. I found National Merit Scholarship Program, says 67. Soviet Jewish writer Babel 52. Lasso these tales of early-day Seattle the most Bob Cout, the school’s academic dean. They 68. It can be tied 54. Unrivaled entertaining. General readers will proba- earned this by placing among the top 5 per- 69. Rancher’s concern 55. Under bly find much to enjoy in this history along cent of more than 1.5 million students who 70. Mails 56. High holiday premium items with tales of his family’s travel adventures entered the 2011 competition by taking 71. Uses a Singer 58. Author Lebowitz and their 35 years in Israel. the 2009 Preliminary SAT/National Merit 59. Egg on 60. Recites the Four Questions Although the Glickmans moved to Scholarship Qualifying Test. 61. “Hooray!” Israel by accident (went on vacation, The students learned of their honor 62. You can dig it forgot to come home) Harry says that life when they received letters of commenda- 63. Isr. neighbor there fulfilled a dream. Arriving as tourists tion from National Merit Scholarship Cor- in 1968, they visited friends on Moshav poration recently. Answers on page 27 Avichail and learned they were entitled to friday, october 29, 2010 . www.jtnews.net . JTNews 13 Photo: RobertPhoto: Badgley Design: | Graphic 650.464.9172Ronnie Gross

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday n 10/30 WEdnESday n 11/3 “My First Sony” (in Hebrew) “Silicon Wadi, Energy Independence, and the Future of 8:30pm at the Stroum Jewish Community Center Israeli Innovation” 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island with Consul General Akiva Tor advance tickets: $15 members, $20 non-members; $30 at the door 7:30am at the Stroum Jewish Community Center tickets and more info: (206) 388-0832 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island registration before the event is required, a light breakfast will be served Sunday n 10/31 $10 members, $15 non-members “Gulgulnoa” — an interactive cinema show for kids (in Hebrew) More info: (206) 388-0832 11:00am at the Stroum Jewish Community Center 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island “Making Peace in the Middle East, the Iranian Nuclear Crisis and advance tickets: $5 members, $8 non members; $12 at the door US-Israel Relations” tickets and more info: (206) 388-0832 with Consul General Akiva Tor, at the World Affairs Council of Seattle 6:30pm at Seattle university n Bannan auditorium, Seattle tuESday n 11/2 $10 members and students; $15 non-members Free Show: “My First Sony” (in English) tickets and more info: (206) 441-5910 6:30pm at the university of Washington Hillel 4745 17th ave nE, Seattle tHurSday n 11/4 More info: contact Josh Furman: [email protected] Film Screening: ‘Lebanon’ — presented by aJC Seattle and the Israel Consulate Screening will be preceded by an insider briefing: Addressing Israel’s Future Seating is limited, advance ticket purchase recommended 7:15pm at Pacific Place Cinema n 600 Pine St. Seattle $18 general admission; $11 student admission tickets and more info: www.ajcseattle.org or (206) 622-6315 ext. 3

“Efforts for Peace in a Changing Middle East” with Deputy Consul Gideon Lustig, at the Rotary Club of Tacoma 12pm at the Landmark temple theatre n 47 St. Helens ave, tacoma $14 admission, includes lunch more info: www.rotary8.org or (253) 473-7723 14 sweets week JTNews . www.jtnews.net . friday, october 29, 2010

The JTNews Sweets Issue …How sweetWords an d itPhoto s isby Joel Magalnick Sometimes when we need a sweets every single piece of grape,” says Barnhart. fix, a plain old candy bar from the corner “Every single bean is hand selected.” market just won’t do. That’s why our team It’s also got antioxidant properties, of tasters decided to sample the best of particularly in chocolate as unprocessed what’s out there, all in the name of, ahem, as Corallo’s. science to ensure that you get the sweetest All Claudio Corallo chocolate comes cessed. We tried several of Xoçai’s squares and most delicious treats available. Let’s from one source: Two small equatorial —XoBiotic probiotic; Omega, with high start with the most important sweet of all: islands about 150 miles off the coast of levels of antioxidant flavonoids; XPower, Chocolate. western Africa. Corallo’s plantations use a simpler version of the Omega; and the I’ve never taken a bite of chocolate to heirloom-variety cacao — no hybrids here, nugget, with similar properties to the cleanse the palate between courses, but says Barnhart — with the entire chocolate- XPower square. They made us feel, well, that was the purity of the 100 percent cacao energized. Plus the chocolate was quite chocolate from Claudio Corallo. It couldn’t “I’d say they are the equivalent of good — and it’s all kosher! Find out more be simpler. Managing partner Marie-Fran- French cupcakes,” Barnhart said. at www.richandhealthychocolate.com. çoise Barnhart cracked open a bean, crum- Corallo’s macarons are made by pastry E-mail info@richandhealthychocolate. bled up its innards, and served. chef Neil Roberts of the nearby Mistral com for availability. But those nibs were just the beginning. restaurant. They are worth the trip. If you want chocolate not for its anti- This is not chocolate for the faint of Visit their North American distribution oxidant properties, but for its luxuriant, heart, nor is it chocolate you’ll find at the center and showroom at 2122 Westlake Ave. creamy, dessert-like (or just because you corner bodega. in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood need it) qualities, you could do a lot worse It’s “very expensive, very artisanal, like to taste for yourself, or find them online at than what we have to offer in this region. a late harvest wine where you hand pick www.claudiocorallochocolate.com. Chocolopolis, at 1527 Queen Anne making process taking place on the larger While we’re on the subject of choc- Ave. N in Seattle, celebrated its second of the two islands, Sao Tomé. olate’s healthy properties, you’d think anniversary this summer, and they’re But after that, well, we’ve got options. we were in the world of Willy Wonka if going strong — strong enough to have just There are the flavorful orange and ginger anyone suggested eating chocolate in place opened up a second shop at The Bravern in bars; the mind-blowing crystallized ginger of your vitamin regimen. But that’s exactly Bellevue for the holiday season. Proprietor spheres, dipped in 100 percent cacao; the the idea behind Xoçai, your daily dose in Lauren Adler tempted us with two selec- macaron (not to be confused with that the form of dark chocolate squares and tions made by her in-house staff of choc- Passover favorite, the macaroon), two nuggets, among other products, which olatiers: The first was their Fruit and Nut flourless cakes that sandwich a 75-percent makes use of the antioxidants native to Bar, a 72-percent cacao Valhrona choc- cacao ganache and cream center. chocolate that hasn’t been overly pro- olate from Venezuela, topped with dried

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Patty Murray’s views are dangerously naïve.

Patty Murray has long been regarded as a friend to the pacifist wing of the Democratic party. One of her top supporters is the Council For A Livable World, with over $58,000 in donations.1

In more stable times, this might be just fine. But with dangerous enemies around the world – including an Iran racing to acquire nuclear weapons – Patty Murray has repeatedly revealed a lack of understanding regarding the nature of the threat we face.

A troubling example occured when Murray compared the efforts of Osama Bin Laden to America’s efforts in the Middle East. Speaking to a group of high school students, Murray lauded Bin Laden, claiming he had “helped pay for schools, roads, and even day care centers. ... We haven’t done that. How would they look at us today if we had been there helping them with some of that rather than just being the people who are going to bomb in Iraq and go to Afghanistan?”2

Patty Murray is a decent lady and she means well. But her views on foreign policy are childishly naïve and make the world a more dangerous place for israel and america.

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WWsweets Page 15 said, licking his fingers. because it’s got Yellow Leaf’s cupcakes look good, too. Nutella! The Valh- liked that one quite a bit. See the rest of “The chocolate is lovely,” Lynn said, rona chocolate cake their flavors at www.newyorkcupcake. but also had kind words for the basic had the popular com, or call them up for catering orders at vanilla with white chocolate frosting. chocolate-hazelnut 425-283-5445. “Very simple, uncomplicated.” spread in the but- Yellow Leaf Cupcake Co., located at 4th Simplicity is not the first thing that tercream frosting, and Blanchard in Belltown, has been churn- came to mind when we walked into ringed with hazel- ing out tasty cupcakes for the past year and our office the other morning to find the nuts around the a half, and they were indeed a treat. boxes of cupcakes from Trophy (at Uni- crown of the cup- “I didn’t know that Boston Cream versity Village, Wallingford Center and cake. could be so The Bravern). What can we say about the creamy,” Stroop Waffle, piled practically to the ceil- Eric ing with caramel buttercream and drizzled with caramel? “This is like a homemade biscuit,” Karen said, noting the caramel. “This is really delicious.” It was by far the best I tasted as well. The slightly sour and dense texture of the buttermilk cake mixed with the not-too- sweet sweetness of that frosting “Mmmm…” said Lynn. did me in right then and there. And really, there’s not much The chocolate hazelnut got sim- more we can say. Except pass the ilar kudos. It tasted like Nutella milk.

WWwilkes Page 4 many words as the Torah!) We are turning growing at an annual rate of 8 percent to abandon your loyalty and change your away from big-government solutions and and unemployment is below 7 percent. vote. One might argue, “It’s politics, Amer- Democrat-controlled congress in 1975. European-style social welfare systems. A We have been hurtling headlong in the ican style. Get over it.” But they represent South Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia were limited-government mood is ascendant. opposite direction, with little growth and something deeper and infinitely more per- handed to the enemy with assurances by So let’s test some objective truths — a “real” unemployment rate of about 17 nicious. A government that believes the John Kerry that there would be no bloody for example, our current administra- percent. The public outrage is palpable. ends justify the means threatens us all — retribution. He was wrong — 1.7 mil- tion’s handling of the economy. President Change is in the air. I believe we can con- left or right, liberal or conservative. Once lion were killed in Communist “re-educa- Obama said, “It’s not whether govern- clude that the administration’s economic that bridge is crossed, and we don’t stop it tion” programs. I’m not sure exactly when ment is too big or too small, but whether it policy is wrong. It does not appear to com- at the ballot box, there is nothing to stand it happened, but my world view changed. works,” and signed into law an enormous port with objective truth or be validated in the way of every kind of tyranny. As I’ve been a Republican ever since. Keynesian stimulus bill that enlarged the by events. If you’re seeing this for the first Jews, we know that in our bones. My only political impulse up to that government’s share of our GDP to levels time, you’re having an epiphany. This election is not about witches or the time was an adulation of Jack and Jackie, not seen since World War II. If you’re like me, nothing is more indu- immigration status of Latina maids. Rather, easily the most charming, charismatic pres- To evaluate his policies, we need a con- cive to an epiphany than the realization it’s about recovering our optimism and our ident and first lady we’ve ever had. If you’re trol group: say, Europe. The slow-motion that your government is not telling you the capacity to dream. We have always been a below the age of 50, well…you had to be meltdown of democratic-socialist PIGS truth. Consider all the promises made to people who believed our children will have there. The upheaval of the ’60s changed (that’s not a slur, it means Portugal, Italy, us about the healthcare reform bill. If you a better life than we had. That has been everything. The political class that rose out Greece and Spain) is roiling Europe. Riots like your coverage, you can keep it. Seniors taken from us. It’s time to take it back. of that chaos is playing out its last act in this in Greece alarm us, demonstrations in on Medicare Advantage and many others Vote for the America that accepts Jews election. I believe their power to persuade France continue. In response, Germany, are finding out that is not true. They said in a way Herzl’s generation could only has been exhausted as more and more Britain and, of all people, Sweden, are premiums will go down; they’re going up imagine; an America in which we Jews suc- Americans are having a personal epiphany. unraveling their welfare states and reduc- — sharply. And the biggest untruth of all, ceeded beyond our immigrant ancestors’ Many of us believe government is too big, ing the size of government. it will lower the deficit. wildest dreams. If we lose that wonder- too expensive, and too complicated. (The It’s working. Under Angela Merkel’s The political tactics used to pass the ful American optimism, we will be France health care reform bill has five times as conservative leadership, Germany is bill are not, in and of themselves, a reason with bland cheese. Don’t let it happen.

WWconsulate Page 6 Other events related to the visit include WWfrockt Page 8 and that’s sort of the reason I’ve always been a one-man play, My First Sony, presented interested in politics — the idea of trying to Energy Independence, and the Future of in Hebrew at the Mercer Island JCC and in SJCS. Education is a top priority, said Frockt, make things better out in the world.” Israeli Innovation” at an event scheduled English at Hillel at the University of Wash- who attended public schools. And as for when he arrives in Olympia? for Wed., Nov. 3 at the Stroum Jewish ington, and Gulgulnoa, an interactive chil- “SJCS was a school that we had a family Look for Frockt to harp on the key issues Community Center on Mercer Island. dren’s movie in Hebrew that will also be connection to,” Frockt said. “It was the right of clean energy and education. He feels Lustig will speak on Nov. 4 at the shown at the SJCC. There will also be a choice for us. But as a policymaker I’m not strongly about pushing for funding for Rotary Club of Tacoma on “Efforts for screening of the film Lebanon at Pacific thinking about my kids alone. We have an plug-in and hybrid vehicles, as well as for Peace in a Changing Middle East.” Place Cinema in downtown Seattle in con- achievement gap in the system. You have colleges and universities like North Seattle On the Israeli economy, Tor said the junction with the American Jewish Com- kids in the South End who are not doing as Community College and the University of shekel is very strong, and that in general, mittee. well as kids in the North End.” Washington. Israel has not felt the effects of the global The public is also invited to attend a For Frockt, Judaism and public service go Although Frockt might consider him- economic downturn. talk by Tor titled “Making Peace in the hand in hand. His major Jewish influences self a policy wonk, he plans on putting his “Unemployment is low,” he said, “and Middle East, the Iranian Nuclear Crisis growing up in Lousiville were the National law chops to use. one of the reasons for it is that Israeli and U.S.-Israel Relations” sponsored by Federation of Temple Youth, and the camp “Attorney-hood should be very help- banks were not exposed to bad mortgages. the World Affairs Council at Seattle Uni- he attended as both a kid and a counselor, ful,” he said. “You become a generalist; you High tech has been affected by the eco- versity’s Bannan Auditorium. Goldman Union Camp Institute. know things fit together at the intersection nomic downturn, but less so than other “Everybody talks about tikkun olam and of various aspects of commerce. For exam- sectors.” social action and having a more just society,” ple, I’m not a corporate lawyer, but I know Frockt said. “I have always had that interest, some things about corporate law.” 18 the arts JTNews . www.jtnews.net . friday, october 29, 2010

Rediscovering Jewish immigrants’ roots — in fashion If you Stephannie Stokes Special to JTNews go:

“All I want are high heels, high heels,” The Chai Couture Fashion Show fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi once said. takes place Nov. 4, from 7–9 p.m. at “If I was a girl, I’d wear a lot of high heels. Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave., High stiletto heels.” Seattle. Tickets cost $18 young With Jews having such a deep history in adult/$54 general community. Infor- fashion and the textile trade, it should be no mation and reservations available at surprise that Seattle’s Jewish community www.jconnectseattle.org/chaicouture. would celebrate its fashion roots and its continuing presence in the industry today, with — what else? — a fashion show. and cast-off clothes. The Chai Couture Fashion Show will “I want these clothes to have a new life,” feature many Seattle-area Jewish fash- Gruzman told JTNews. ion and jewelry designers with names that Gruzman, who has been designing include Butch Blum, Rita Gruzman and since 1990, said a small aspect of an arti- Whitney Heather Stern. While the main cle of vintage clothing — a sleeve that she likes, for example — will catch her eye. That’s often how her work begins. She said her designs are often reminis- cent of something from the ’40s, ’50s or ’60s. Gruzman said, however, that there often is an unfortunate connection in the minds of many people between reconstructed clothing and “sloppy, granola and yoga.” “My concept is different,” she said. “I make fashion from vintage and thrown- away clothes. Any piece can be worn at a party or event.” Because her pieces are constructed from used clothing, Gruzman said, every- thing she makes is eco-friendly. Gruzman’s family history has a strong presence in the clothing-making industry. This is why she thought the Chai Couture Fashion show was a great idea. “Jewish people need to want their kids to be dressmakers or seamstresses,” Gruz- man said. “It’s going back to our roots.” Arthur Shwab Levin also incorporates sustainability Cameron Levin’s Seafoam, part of her Yarok line, into her design. Her current line, Yarok — is a play on the word green in several ways: the Hebrew for green — is high couture made line’s name means green in Hebrew and the from hemp. dress itself is made from hemp, a sustainable “I’m really trying to incorporate my Smart. Searchable. material. values of love and appreciation and respect for our earth, and doing what we can to event of the evening will be the runway make a difference,” Levin said. “Hemp is So simple to use. show that exhibits the work of these really, really beautiful, very sustainable… designers, performers from other areas of you can feel good about wearing it, and it Jewish culture in the Northwest will also feels good on your skin.” take part, including celebrated flamenco During the day, Levin is the director dancer Ana Montes and Afro-Cuban of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seat- music by the Eli Rosenblatt band. tle’s Young Leadership program. Her fash- “There’s such a rich history of the Jewish ion career began as an emotional response community involved in textiles, and today to the shooting at the Federation in 2006, in fashion,” said clothing designer and when she felt a need to produce art. event chair Cameron Levin. “I decided life is truly so short and I can “It’s an exciting opportunity to highlight do what I’ve always loved to do while I also our Jewish community and Jewish history,” have my regular job,” she said. event coordinator Josh Furman said. She has developed her skills and This continues in the present day, designed two lines since. Furman said, as Jewish people are still rev- “I do a lot of stuff by hand, I do a lot of calendar.jtnews.net olutionizing the world of fashion. old techniques,” Levin said. “You’re always Designer Gruzman experiments with a developing, but it took several years.” type of fashion called “upcycling.” She said Another designer to be featured at the this is where you “take the old and make event, Whitney Heather Stern, also takes something unrecognizably new.” In other words, she redesigns vintage XXPage 21 friday, october 29, 2010 . www.jtnews.net . JTNews the arts 19

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Emily Keeler Alhadeff JTNews Correspondent Music of Remembrance’s 13th A classic Jewish tale of love and dark- and New Jewish School member Joel season premieres on Mon., Nov. 8 ness, S. Ansky’s The Dybbuk has been the Engel’s score in a Moscow archive. No at 7:30 p.m. at the Illsley Ball Nord- crown jewel of Yiddish theater since its known recorded version exists. strom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, first performance by the Vilna Troupe Due to growing anti-Semitism and the 3rd and Union, Seattle. A 6:45 inter- in 1920. Nearly a century and hundreds tragic fate of Russian Jewry, the original view with Donald Byrd will be held of performances later, Seattle’s Music of music “disappeared into oblivion,” Miller by journalist John Sharify. Tick- Remembrance will perform the famous said. “We have resurrected this music.” ets $36. Call 206-365-7770 or visit play’s long-hidden original score as part of Yeshiva prodigy-turned-atheist-turned- www.musicofremembrance.org for its 13th season this November 8. Jewish ethnographer Ansky wrote The tickets. Music of Remembrance, a chamber music Dybbuk after touring Eastern Europe’s organization dedicated to honoring the art- Jewish communities, where he observed folk ists and musicians who continued creating life and collected folktales. The story recounts despite anti-Semitism and Nazi persecution, a young man who, after reaching a spiritual earth,” said Miller. Despite the Jewish con- holds two major concerts each year. The fall height, drops dead and possesses the body text, Miller points out that such folktales performance commemorates Kristallnacht, of his beloved, whose father wrongly swore “are really richly layered morality tales the spring, Holocaust Remembrance Day. her to another (richer) man. The dybbuk that have universal resonance.” In spite of its immediate and ongoing (from the Hebrew l’davek, to cling) is an Donald Byrd agrees. popularity, The Dybbuk’s score fell victim Courtesy MOR ancient Jewish concept that reached its glory “It’s about obsession,” he said. “I’m fas- to the silencing of Jewish art music in the Choreographer Donald Byrd, who for the second in Eastern European folk life. Ansky’s telling cinated by obsession, so that probably is first half of the 20th century. According to time is working with Music of Remembrance on picks up on dominant themes in Jewish lore: the thing that’s driving me the most.” MOR founder and artistic director Mina its fall concert, The Dybbuk. Broken promises, the all-consuming power Byrd, who has his own dizzying list of Miller, the goal is “not only to bring to life of unrequited love, wonder-working rabbis, critical accomplishments, is working with this original music, but also to bring the “It’s nothing that you’re going to see or trials and the struggle between spiritual and MOR for the second time in his career. story of the play to life through dance.” To hear anywhere else,” she said. material worlds. Byrd was drawn to Miller’s mission of this end, Miller is working with acclaimed Miller, who is known for pushing artis- “Symbolically, it’s been seen as the choreographer Donald Byrd. tic limits, unearthed Russian composer struggle of the soul between heaven and XXPage 21

WWtorahthon Page 7 Willner sits on the community outreach WWjewish learning Page 7 If committee of the Jewish Studies program you Studies Program at the UW. at the UW. centered around adult education. go: Rosenbaum sees the gatherings as a “My main job is to get the teachers and At the JCC event, programs will be time to schmooze and create dialogue, to pick topics that will engage,” said Will- divided by age: The smallest children will The Eastside Global Day of Jewish undistracted by any denominational affil- ner. She added that she looks for “any hook sing and hear stories; elementary-age chil- Learning runs from 12:15–2:30 p.m. iations. According to him, there is no “us that might engage someone in learning, dren will do hands-on activities such as at the Stroum JCC, 3801 E Mercer and them” in this teach-in. bring different people in, or help different building a recycled tzedakah box; middle- Way, Mercer Island. Free. The North- “Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, groups accept other’s views, because I know school-aged kids will be able to take part in end event runs from 1:30–6 p.m. at Reconstructionist, and secular, we want once they get there, they’ll come back.” teamwork and leadership activities. the Seattle Jewish Community School, to create a sense of community,” Rosen- The Cardozo Society of Washington “We wanted to focus on families and 12351 8th Ave. NE, Seattle. $5 with baum said. “This is one time during the State, the Jewish Federation’s attorneys’ experiential learning,” said Dana Weiner, RSVP, $8 at the door. Kids 12 and year when the Jewish community can get affinity group, for example, will present a the JCC’s director of family education under free. Contact 206-774-2251 together, learn together, and talk to each class titled, “Justice Through Jewish Eyes: and outreach, who coordinated the East- or [email protected] or visit other. Where do we get to seek common Jews on the Supreme Court.” It’s open to side event. bit.ly/bZZyYF for more information. ground and exchange ideas in a construc- all, but it’s also approved for one Continu- Weiner and several local organiza- To learn more about the Global tive environment?” ing Legal Education credit. tions, including the Jewish Day School Day of Jewish Learning, visit In addition to the classes delivered by “I’m a lifelong learner and I think every- and Jewish Family Service, created the www.1people1day.org. six professors from the UW Jewish Stud- one should be,” Willner said. “Maybe I’m programs based on three values suggested ies department including Naomi Sokoloff, selfish, but I want to study with all of these by the global organizers: collaboration, Noam Pianko, Michael Rosenthal, and people. I’m trying to make that possible.” tzedakah and leadership. Meditative Synagogue, Wendy Marcus of director of the Henry M. Jackson School Rosenbaum sees it as a great opportunity “It’ll be hands-on and experiential,” Temple Beth Am, Shoshi Bilavsky, head of of International Studies, Professor Resat to bring the diverse and sometimes dispa- Weiner said, while at the same time “rein- school at SJCS, and Rabbi Harry Zeitlin of Kasaba, many well-known community edu- rate Jewish community together for study, forcing some of the values — just in a fun Congregation Beth Ha’ari. cators and scholars will be there as well. laughs, and of course, some coffee and cake. and meaningful way for the families and Further learning, including a kids’ pro- Rivy Poupko Kletenik, head of school “In America right now, and in Judaism, the community.” gram, and a community gathering to cele- at the Seattle Hebrew Academy, will teach too, we live in an age of increasing polariza- At SJCS, the program will start with sev- brate the day will follow. “The Holy Tongue: An Exploration from tion,” Rosenbaum said. “We can disagree, eral learning sessions that touch on Stein- Carol Benedick of Congregation Beth Midrash to Agnon,” Rabbi Jim Mirel of sometimes passionately, but there’s an saltz’s work, including a comparison of God Shalom, co-coordinator of the Northend Temple B’nai Torah offers “Jewish Poetry: increasing tendency among Americans and in Talmudic times as compared to today. learning event, said that from a commu- Ancient and Modern,” and Rosenbaum Jews to dismiss people who we think are Also, working on the theme of acts of loving nity-building aspect, the program has been will talk about “Elijah, Santa, and the Dark not like us and we’re often wrong. We cat- kindness, Marjorie Schnyder and Don Arm- good in bringing groups together. Side. There is plenty more as well. egorize people. We label them: Liberal, or strong of JFS will present sessions — Schny- “Beth Shalom has not done an event “This year, I think we’re going to break conservative. We say you’re different than der’s for parents on being a mentsch, and with Bet Alef, or Beth Ha’ari for a while, so the seams of the shul,” said Patty Willner, a me therefore you have nothing to say to me Armstrong’s on spirituality and aging. to combine all these different synagogues local attorney and one of the coordinators and I have nothing to say to you. This is an The main session will be a panel discus- and organizations and do a joint effort of the Torahthon. “We’re going to have a opportunity to bridge those gaps.” sion about what it means to live a Jewish of teaching is a really good community terrific turnout.” life in 2010. Sitting on the panel will be builder,” she said. Rabbi Jill Borodin of Congregation Beth And the learning, she said, should be Shalom, Rabbi Olivier Benhaim of Bet Alef inspirational as well. 20 the arts JTNews . www.jtnews.net . friday, october 29, 2010

October 30 at 8:30 November 4 at 7 p.m. p.m. and November 2 Nicole Krauss at 7 p.m. Author reading and signing My First Sony Nicole Krauss reads from her new novel Great One-man play House, a finalist for the National Book Award, This Israeli melodrama, which tells four stories all anchored to a par- the story of an 11-year- ticular writing desk and ranges from postwar old boy and his Sony Europe to Israel to Chile and the United States. tape recorder, makes its Krauss’s previous novel, The History of Love, Seattle debut in Hebrew was a bestseller. At Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 on Oct. 30 at Stroum Tenth Ave., Seattle. JCC, then in English on November 2 at Hillel UW. Tickets to JCC performance: $15 members/$20 nonmembers/$30 day of perfor- mance. At 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island. Tickets to the Hillel performance are free. At 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle. November 6 at 8:00 p.m. IDF Ensemble Musical Performance The IDF Ensemble is a collection of active duty soldiers who are also musicians and singers. They are a part of the IDF Orchestra. At Herzl-Ner Tamid Conserva- November 4 at 7 p.m. tive Congrega- Lebanon tion, 3700 E Israeli film followed by Mercer Way, briefing Mercer Island. A special screening of critically For reservations acclaimed Israeli film Lebanon, call 425-753- which tells the story of fighters 5550 or contact in the 1982 Israel-Lebanon war, [email protected]. will be followed by a question and answer session with Israeli Consul General Akiva Tor, and American Jewish Committee terrorism expert Yehudit Bar- sky. At Pacific Place Theater, 600 Pine St., Seattle. $18/$11 students.

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WWfashion Page 18 friendly and sustainable.” Stern said all my Jewish culture,” Stern said. Even the location has a deep connec- stones are hand-picked and her company All the proceeds of the event will ben- tion to Seattle’s Sephardic history: Wash- fashion and social change hand-in-hand. always purchases material locally. efit the Sviva Tomehet micro-loan pro- ington Hall, located in Seattle’s Central Stern, who has been designing jewelry “In the world that we’re living in, where gram, which helps immigrant women in District, hosted plays performed in Ladino for the past seven years, said she realized everything is mass produced,” Stern said, Israel start successful businesses. in the 1920s. Also, the Ezra Bessaroth fashion could be used to promote change “morally speaking, it’s important to keep Hillel at the University of Washington’s synagogue rented the space for the High when she was working for a public health things local.” JConnect young adults program, which Holidays until its own building was con- organization in South America. She links the deep connection she has is putting on the event, hopes to bring structed in 1917. “The organization was mostly related always felt toward women and children together many people and businesses of to art and health,” Stern said. “I picked up directly to her roots in Judaism, she said. the Jewish community. Food is donated by Stephannie Stokes is a student in the doing art there.” Hence, her reasons for participating in the Jewish caterer David Sanford with drinks University of Washington Department of She said her designer work encour- Chai Couture fashion show were simple. from Liberty Bar, and will be emceed by Communication News Laboratory. ages change by being “environmentally “I love fashion, and I love representing Fox News sportscaster Aaron Levine.

WWdybbuk Page 19 to have a mature relationship is learning “So much of it is based on Jewish folk and Dmitri Shostakovich’s From Jewish that you don’t own someone that you’re in melody that they heard in the shtetls,” she Folk Poetry, opus 79. rekindling the memories of artists whose love with,” Byrd said. In one way, the play said. “It’s really lively Klezmer stuff.” Regarding her musical ensemble, lives and artistic contributions were cut teaches about “how to love with a loose By focusing on Jewish folklore this Miller said, “They are the best in the uni- short by the Holocaust. He was impressed embrace.” season, MOR embraces Eastern European verse, without exaggeration.” by “not only what she was doing, but how How these elements will come through Jewry’s event horizon. Many performers are Russian émigré she was going about doing it,” he said. dance is hard to pin down. “Part of the Holocaust is exploring artists now playing the music they were “As an artist I often wonder...if I died “Visually, it’s a three-person distillation Jewish identity,” Miller said — that is, once not allowed to play. Miller empha- today would anybody even known what of the essence of the story,” Byrd said. the identity the Nazis sought to destroy. sizes that November’s concert goes I’d done?” Byrd is not the first to choreograph Coming into contact with that culture beyond the Holocaust by paying special Byrd brings a modern sensibility to this this dramatic piece. In the 1950s and ’60s, means delving into folklore. tribute to Russian Jews. old world play. Martha Graham dancers Pearl Lang and “When we learn something about Miller recited The Dybbuk’s opening “I think it’s wonderful to tell the old Mary Anthony performed it. Leonard the Jewish folklore at the time, it tells us lines: “Why, oh why, did the soul plunge story, but what is it that runs through the Bernstein collaborated with Jerome Rob- about the world that was soon to be trans- from the utmost heights to the lowest old story that people connect with today?” bins to create a ballet in 1974. formed,” she said. depths? The seed of redemption is con- he asks. Byrd describes the music as “mysteri- In addition to The Dybbuk, MOR’s fall tained in the fall.” They are words that To him, the play expresses transcen- ous — and not scary — but otherworldly.” performance includes Alexander Krein’s represent the play, but that continue to dent themes, such as self-determination Miller emphasizes that listeners don’t have Hebrew Sketches, no. 2, opus 13; Mikhail resonate with human history and the path and possessive love. to be “high brow” to relate to the music. It Gnessin’s Piano Trio, opus 63 (“Dedicated of so much Jewish art music that MOR “The biggest struggle in learning how is accessible to all age groups. to the Memory of Our Lost Children”); seeks to preserve and resurrect.

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Stiefel made his mark on Norman Rosenzweig Norman Rosenzweig, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2010, surrounded by Seattle Jewish community his children, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was a man of words, wisdom, Ernest R. Stiefel, long active in Seattle’s another, he chaired the Jewish Education faith and humor. He leaves a legacy of love. Jewish community whose dramatic per- Council, the Federation’s planning and He was born in St. Clair, Pennsylvania. He served his country during World War II in sonal history sparked his penchant for ser- allocations committee (on which he also Belgium and the South Pacific. While stationed in Omaha, Nebraska he met his future wife vice, died Oct. 18. He was 89. remained active into this summer), and of 62 years, Shirley. He received his mechanical engineering degree from the University of Stiefel was born in Frankfurt, Ger- the Federation’s capital needs committee. Nebraska and remained a Cornhusker fan all his life. many in 1921. His parents were active in He was a founding member of Congre- He moved to Seattle in 1957 to work as a mechanical engineer for The Boeing Company. the Jewish community and early on he gations Beth Shalom and Ner Tamid, and Later he would also work for Overly Mfg. and F.T. Crowe Company. Norman and his wife developed an interest in genealogy. In served as president of Beth Shalom and Shirley were founding members of Congregation Beth Shalom, where he served as the first 1939, after surviving Kristallnacht, Stiefel of the University of Washington’s Hillel president and lay leader. left his home and his parents on a month- Chapter. His love for the written word made him a lifelong learner. He wrote poetry, Jewish long journey eastward. He traveled by “He was an advocate for equity among commentary, and philosophy. He felt that a man’s life should be the sermon, which he train through Eastern Europe, Russia, and agencies [of the Jewish community], and preaches. For these reasons, he was presented the University of Judaism Award of Merit in China, then passed through Japan and he was an advocate for agencies not being 1990. More then anything, he loved his family. Canada before arriving in Seattle. in deficit,” said Amy Wasser-Simpson, He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Shirley and grandson Benjamin Zukor. He The trip marked the last time Stiefel vice president for planning and commu- leaves behind his children; Betty Ziri (Prosper), Michele Zukor (Jack), David Rosenzweig saw his parents. His escape from Germany, nity services at the Federation. (Karen); and grandchildren Shawna and Allie Rosenzweig and Leslie and Justin Zukor. His and the subsequent welcome he received He was also, according to Wasser- mark on this world will endure. from Seattle’s Jewish community, were pil- Simpson and others who worked with Remembrances in lieu of flowers can be made to Congregation Beth Shalom, The Caroline lars of the life he would go on to build. That Stiefel in the Jewish community, an Kline Galland Home, or the Benjamin Zukor Children’s Library at Temple De Hirsch Sinai. life was marked by a dedication to his his- invaluable source of historical wisdom and tory, his family, and his community. knowledge. “The family history was incredibly “He was a guy who was very wise,” said important to my father,” said his son Richard Fruchter, CEO of the Federation. 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But unlike many other said Lisa Kranseler, executive director members; $10 non-members. At the Stroum JCC, Tuesday for the upcoming holidays. Class includes former chairs, he continued to attend of the WSJHS. “He was a tremendous 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island. demonstration, recipes, and of course, food. $81. board meetings all the way up until this resource; he knew about everyone. He At the Stroum JCC, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer past June — a 44-year run. served in great capacity for the Historical Friday 12 November Island. “Ernie gave his entire life to your family Society. He will be remembered. “ 4:30–8 p.m. – Scholar-In-Residence Rabbi 8–10 p.m. – Northwest Yeshiva High School and to the Jewish people, most especially Stiefel’s family continues to serve in Shalom Hammer Open House the Seattle Jewish community,” wrote great capacity. He is survived by his wife [email protected] or www. [email protected] or 206-232-5272 Michael Novick in a letter to the Stiefel Doris of nearly 60 years; sons David, who shevetachim.com/events.php Northwest Yeshiva High School open house for family read at Ernest’s funeral. “In my is also an accountant and serves on the CSA welcomes inspiring lecturer, dynamic educator prospective students and families. RSVP for more prior role as CEO of the Seattle Federa- Federation’s executive committee, and and compelling orator Rabbi Shalom Hammer from information. At Northwest Yeshiva High School, 5017 tion, Ernie was an invaluable and continu- Mark, president-elect of Congregation Israel. He will speak on “Israel’s Future: A Struggle 90th Ave. SE, Mercer Island. ous resource and supporter for my 11-plus Beth Shalom, and daughter Sharon, a rabbi for Survival” and “A Vision of Continuity — Israel in years in that position.” and educator in St. Paul, Minn., as well the Aftermath of the War in Gaza” Friday Mincha at Stiefel had a way of making himself as grandchildren Elana, Jason, Miriam, 4:24 p.m. Dinner 5:50 p.m. (reservations required). 2-for-1 invaluable. After serving in World War Nathan, Michael, and Emi. Childcare available. contact hospitality@shevetachim. II, he graduated from the University of Funeral services were held at Congrega- com if interested in spending Shabbat with CSA. At “ Smart Career Move” Washington on the G.I. Bill and passed the tion Beth Shalom. Stiefel’s wishes were that Northwest Yeshiva High School, 5017 90th Ave. SE, Cards CPA examination in 1949 with the highest donations be sent to The Ernest R. Stiefel Mercer Island. score in the state. His accounting skills — Graduate Scholarship Fund of Phi Beta Stiefel was known for his ability to size up a Kappa, c/o Puget Sound Association of Phi Sunday 14 November Express yourself with our special balance sheet and in an instant declare fig- Beta Kappa, PO Box 15258, Seattle, WA 9–5 p.m. – Super Sunday “Tribute Cards” and help fund ures incorrect — and his wise, understated 98105; Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 JFS programs at the same time… presence made him a stalwart across the 35th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115; or the meeting the needs of friends, community. Washington State Jewish Historical Soci- family and loved ones here at home. Stiefel’s roles in Seattle’s Jewish com- ety, 2031 Third Ave., Seattle, WA 98121. Call Irene at (206) 861-3150 or, on munity were plentiful. At one point or — Eric Nusbaum the web, click on “Donations” at www.jfsseattle.org. It’s a 2-for-1 How do I submit a Lifecycle announcement? that says it all. 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Senator Patty Murray is Staunchly Pro-Israel. That’s one of the many reasons why these Washington Jewish community leaders proudly support her: David Frockt State Rep. Roger Goodman Lucy Pruzan Rebecca Steinfeld State Sen. Randy Gordon Former State Rep. Ken Alhadeff State Rep. Sam Hunt Laura Ruderman Steven Alter Beverly Isenson Corey Salka State Rep. Sherry Appleton Brian Judd Lisa Orlick-Salka Irene Basloe-Saraf Michael Taylor-Judd John Schochet Matthew Bergman State Sen. Adam Kline Former Insurance Commissioner Andy Billig Sheila Kohls Deborah Senn State Rep. Reuven Carlyle Rob Lavitt Tana Senn Linda Clifton Eric Levine Art Siegal PUD Commissioner Alan M. Corwin Suzi Levine Elizabeth Siegel Rob Dolin Laurie Lippold Herb Simon Jennifer Estroff, Chair, Washington David Marks Shelly Shapiro State Jewish Democratic Caucus State Rep. Marcie Maxwell Jeff Sprung Stan Finkelstein Jerry Ostrer Former State Sen. Deborah Frockt Sue Ostrer Brian Weinstein Paul Goldberg Herb Pruzan Charlotte Wollheim

While some have wrongly smeared Senator Murray’s strong support for Israel, the facts are clear. Senator Murray:

 Stood with Israel in its fight against Hamas in Gaza during 2009’s Operation Cast Lead  Consistently votes for military and economic aid to Israel  Supports Iran sanctions  Called for an end to the Arab economic boycott of Israel  Regularly participates in pro-Israel conferences and rallies  Visited Israel multiple times as part of official delegations from the United States

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