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One The Event – Recap

November 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Inspired by the 10th anniversary of 9/11, thousands of people gathered online and at the Seattle Center on 9/11/2011 to launch a movement in rebuilding our relationships with love and kindness and to celebrate global unity. Rabbi Olivier BenHaim was at Memorial Stadium for the Healing and Forgiveness Ceremony to reflect and lead a prayer.

Here is a short video of Rabbi Olivier BenHaim at One The Event

Watch live streaming video from peacedaytv at livestream.com

 

For more information about One The event, please visit their website.

 

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Introducing: Our New Greater Community Events Page

November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

You asked for it, you got it! We are excited to announce that there is now a Greater Community Events page on the Bet Alef website.  On this page, you will find a listing of upcoming Jewish and Interfaith events happening around the Puget Sound.  This page is updated regularly, so check back often to find out what is happening in our Greater Community.

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In The Greater Community: October 24 – October 30 2011

October 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

It is kind of a quiet week in regards to events in the greater community.  But there are lots of upcoming events to get on your calendar.  Get out, meet new people, and support our greater Jewish and Interfaith communities.

This Week:

Music of Remembrance
World Premiere Screening
The Boys of Terezín, a documentary.
SUNDAY October 30, 2011, 2:30 p.m.
Plestcheef Auditorium, Seattle Art Museum
Admission is $18 in advance or $25 at the door (buy tickets online), but Music of Rememberance is inviting the first 100 high school students (register with your name and email address here) to see the film for free.

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Interfaith Leaders #OccupySeattle

October 13, 2011 By 1 Comment

WHAT: Interfaith Prayer Circle to Support the Spirit of #Occupy Seattle. Interfaith Leaders will gather to Support #OccupySeattle and #OccupyWallStreet. Our faith and our connection to the human spirit calls us to notice and speak up. America is not living up to its ideals. This is an INTERFAITH event; prayers and inspiration of every religion and tradition are welcome.

WHEN: Friday, October 14, 2011, 3PM

WHERE: Westlake Park

BACKGROUND: We are religious, spiritual and people of good-will with a collective commitment to work together and give voice to the disempowered. As Faith Leaders, we are compelled to walk in the path of Jesus, Muhammad, Moses, Buddha, Rama, Krishna, and many others known and unknown to seek justice for all humanity and the planet. As people of spirit we believe in the power of people uniting from different backgrounds for a common goal.

Confirmed Participants (Denominations for identification purposes only)
Rev. Rich Lang, Trinity United Methodist Church
Rabbi Oliver BenHaim, Bet Alef Meditational Synagogue
Susan Brewer, Shawnee Tribal Shaman
Rev. Kanjin Cedarman, Chōeizan Enkyōji Nichiren Buddhist Temple
Rev. Halima Thea Levkovitz, Sufi Order Seattle
Rev. Michael Douglas, Sufi Order Seattle
Rev. Hafizullah Chisti, Sufi Order Seattle
Pastor John Liljenstolpe, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
Pat Simson, Seattle District, United Methodist Church

For more information, see: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=125726970865593

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In The Greater Community

October 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

In addition to our Sukkot events (Decorating the Sukkah/Movie and Sukkot Workshop) going on this weekend, there are a few other events in our greater community that you might want to check out. Plus –  Don’t forget to reserve your tickets now for the upcoming World Premiere documentary, The Boys of Terezín (see below.)  This should be a truly remarkable experience for the entire Jewish community.

Jewish Family Service Sponsors: Mary Lou
October 16, 2011, 2:00 PM
Egyptian Theater, 805 East Pine Street, Seattle

From Israeli director Eytan Fox (Yossi & Jagger, Walk on Water) comes a lighthearted but touching musical miniseries, shaken up with the everlasting songs by Israeli pop icon Tzvika Pik. Meir, a young gay man just out of high school, moves to Tel Aviv hoping to find his mother who abandoned the family on his tenth birthday. On his journey, he unexpectedly transforms into a popular drag queen, Mary Lou, while also learning to be a man. Romantic complications, catchy songs and dance numbers, and a touch of tragedy lace this soul-searching but sparkling modern fable (reminiscent of Glee) that won an Israeli Emmy Award.
Catered kosher post film reception
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In the Greater Community – Washington State Jewish Historical Society

October 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

There are a lot of great upcoming events coming in the next few months through the Washington State Jewish Historical Society.  For those of you who don’t know, the Washington State Jewish Historical Society is dedicated to discovering, preserving, and disseminating the history of the Jews of Washington. Mark you calendars for the following events:

Annual Meeting
Tuesday, October 18th, Noon
At the Summit at First Hill

Join WSJHS as they honor incoming and outgoing board members, install new members and present the annual report. A light lunch will be served.

RSVP required. Contact the office at 206-774-2277 or email to make your reservation. For security reasons, only those who have reserved a place will be admitted.
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