Taking Care of Business
Tuesday, May 20
10:00 am - 11:30 am

No matter our age, it is important for all of us to get our affairs in order. You will learn how to organize important information that will be needed by an executor, and what to do for end of life planning. John Anderson, a lawyer from Perkins Coie, practices in the area of estate and wealth transfer planning as well as probate and trust administration. He will guide us through these complex issues and help us feel more secure in our planning.

Held at Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Seattle.
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Luncheon with Rivy Poupko Kletenik
"Uncovering the Layers of Lag B'OMer"
Thursday, May 22
11:30 am - 2:00 pm

As history slowly reveals itself, it deposits layer upon layer of meaning on the past. What once may have been a happy time appears bittersweet at another.
The same is true for our own experiences. As our lives slowly unfold, we look back and can reinterpret different moments in our lives. Sometimes events ripen in meaning, and sometimes they alter more dramatically.
We will look at this minor Jewish holiday, its history, and move onto a reflection of our own personal stories with Rivy as our guide.

Held at Temple De Hirsch, Sinai-Foyer, 1441 16th Ave
Catered lunch is provided, Kashrut observed.
Seating is limited. RSVP by Monday, May 19
Contact Ellen Hendin at (206) 861-3183 or endlessopps@jfsseattle.org.
All events sponosred by Endless Opportunities are open to the public and free of charge.

Enhancing Your Communication and Conflict Regulation Skills
Part of the JFS Healthy Relationships/Marriage Project

Research shows that even happy and long lasting relationships have "perpetual problems" - learn how to deal with these more effectively! This hands-on class will offer couples a chance to fine-tune their conflict regulation skills when dealing with solvable or perpetual problems.

Tuesdays, May 27, June 3 and June 27
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$54/couple. Scholarships are available.
Space is limited and pre-registration required.
Contact Adam at (206) 861-8674 or familylife@jfsseattle.org
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The Unique Role and Contribution of Fathers
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Father's Day is a time when we honor the dads in our lives. But what about the rest of the year? Bernie Dorsey, founder of the Conscious Fathering Program, shares with us what dads uniquely offer their children and how we can support them in our families and community. Parents, teachers, grandparents and others are all welcome.

Thursday, May 29
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Held at Seattle Central Community College
$10/individual; $15/couple.
Contact Marjorie Schnyder at (206) 861-3146 or familylife@jfsseattle.org
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An Inter-Faith Afternoon with Rabbi Moshe Cotel performing
Chronicles: A Religious Life at the Classical Piano
Presented by The Jewish Education Council
of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle
Sunday, June 15
3:00 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
(4408 Delridge Way SE, Seattle)

Rabbi Moshe Cotel, composer/pianist, presents a unique mix of classical piano and personal stories. In 90 minutes, Cotel recounts his private journey from the life of a virtuoso musician to that of a spiritual leader. Works by Mozart, Bach, Mendelssohn, Bloch, Schoenberg, Scriabin, Gershwin, and Delibes will be performed in this program that has much to teach us about a life well-lived, music and spirituality, joy and love, art and Torah.

Tickets available for $20 at www.PlanItJewish.com

Pride Shabbat 2008
As Seattle gets ready for a weekend of celebration, there's no better place to start than with Pride Shabbat. This service is the perfect place to welcome Shabbat during Pride Weekend. Friends, family, and newcomers are welcome.

Friday, June 27
6:00 pm service followed by Oneg at 7:00 pm
Held at Herzl-Ner Tamid
3700 E. Mercer Way, Mercer Island

Pride Shabbat, a project of Bashert: the LGBT initiative of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, is open to the community and is a celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Jews, friends, allies and families. For more information, call Tammy at (206) 774-2218 or email bashert@jewishinseattle.org.

Ongoing Jewish Family Service Classes and Events:

Mothers Circle
A series of twice a month Sunday meetings to provide support and information for mothers of other backgrounds who are raising Jewish children.
Next class begins February 3 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Held at Whole Foods Ravenna
Pre-registration strongly encouraged. Contact Marjorie at (206) 461-3240 ext. 3146 or familylife@jfsseattle.org or Julie at (425) 889-1460 or juliewarwick@comcast.net

Project Dvora
Domestic Violence Outreach, Response & Advocacy
All Project DVORA programs are free of charge.
Confidential Support Group for Jewish Women with Controlling Partners
Join us for ongoing peer support, education, information and healing. Newcomers are welcome! Call for details.
Contact Project DVORA at (206) 461-3240, and ask to speak with an advocate about any of the above programs.

Other events around the community: Domestic Violence Outreach, Response & Advocacy All Project DVORA programs are free of charge. Confidential Support Group for Jewish Women with Controlling Partners Join us for ongoing peer support, education, information and healing. Newcomers are welcome! Call for details. Contact Project DVORA at (206) 461-3240, and ask to speak with an advocate about any of the above programs.