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A Graphic History of Jewish Washington

The early pioneers, settlements, and scandals that shaped local Jewish life

04/14/2020 By Emily K. Alhadeff and Meryl Alcabes Illustrations by Levi Hastings

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The Early History of Jewish Washington

A brief history of the first Jewish settlers and the community they formed.

04/14/2020 By Emily K. Alhadeff

History of Jewish Washington

Amalgamation: An Opera

For over a century, Seattle’s two Sephardic congregations have tried, and failed, to join forces.

04/14/2020

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5 Things You Didn’t Know about Seattle’s Jewish History

These lesser-known characters, institutions, and vignettes deserve their place in the history books.

04/14/2020 By Meryl Alcabes and Emily K. Alhadeff

History of Jewish Washington

Jewish Seattle's Scandals and Mysteries

The seedier side of the story — from shanghaied sailors to missing mayors.

04/14/2020 By Emily K. Alhadeff

History of Jewish Washington

Pioneers of Change

These three enterprising women laid the foundation for good works still being done today.

04/14/2020 By Emily K. Alhadeff

Mishpacha

A Mother and Son Redefine Normal

With a pair of books, Magda and Nathaniel Newman raise awareness about a rare genetic disorder called Treacher Collins syndrome.

04/09/2020 By Haley Shapley

Sound Off

Better Together: Creating Connections in Black and Jewish Communities

A new initiative encourages African American and Jewish people to explore their shared histories and distinct identities.

04/09/2020 By Charlie Lahud-Zahner

You Do What?

Zack Schuster Goes with the Flow

The Mountlake Terrace High junior got into flowboarding — surfing on a wave simulator — at Jewish summer camp. Now he’s number two in the country.

04/09/2020 By Emily Boynton

Jews of Seattle

Steven Greenebaum

What does being Jewish mean to you?

04/09/2020 Photography by Carlton Canary

KEHILLA

Remembering a Bright Legacy

The memory of Pamela Waechter, z”l, is a lasting inspiration for our community.

04/09/2020 By Jim DiPeso

KEHILLA

Cardozo Society Courts Emerging Leaders

Group expands its reach to engage new Jewish attorneys and law students.

04/09/2020 By Jim DiPeso

Bar and Bat Mitzvah Survival Guide

How to make your celebration unique and meaningful without losing your mind.

02/10/2020

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Bar and Bat Mitzvah Survival Guide

How to make your celebration unique without losing your mind.

02/10/2020 By Alayna Strabley, Emily Alhadeff, Charlie Lahud-Zahner, Claire Butwinick, and Isabelle Boutiette Illustrations by Leon Elder

Service and Jewish Life

Service and Jewish Life April-May 2018

Photos of our community in action.

02/10/2020