The informational displays for Standing on the Crack: Legacy of Five Jewish Families from Seattle's Vibrant Gilded Age have continued to make the rounds. It is now at Congregation B’nai Torah. Thanks to Rabbi Molly and Beth for sharing some photos! 😊
A reminder to join us at Limmud Seattle on April 26 for remarkable sessions over the day.
Karen will be part of a morning panel: "Reclaiming Jewish Joy."
#community #joy #Seattle #Limmud
"Karen Treiger has woven a rich Pacific Northwest tapestry of family memories-recalled, researched and reimagined. Writing this book leaves her mark on history and becomes a vital link between the past and the future."
Steve Steinberg, author of award-winning books on baseball history
Please join us at Limmud Seattle on April 26. There will be 70+ amazing sessions over the course of the day. Karen will be part of a morning panel: "Reclaiming Jewish Joy."
How many generations back can you trace your family lines?
And have you ever considered help to find out more about those relations?
#genealogy #familytree #familyhistory
If you want a visual preview of Standing on the Crack: Legacy of Five Jewish Families from Seattle's Vibrant Gilded Age, the gallery is a great place to visit!
Clara Berg posted an article about this in HistoryLink.org. Clara’s article goes into the history of Toklas & Singerman, describing the early history of Paul Singerman and his family. She tells the story until MacDougal & Southwick go out of business in 1966. Read more on the blog.
Do you, or someone you know, love history? Or has interests in family and community?
Standing on the Crack: Legacy of Five Jewish Families from Seattle's Vibrant Gilded Age is a wonderful read. 😀📘
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Gratitude remains one of the biggest lessons in life.
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The latest from Karen: I am happy to report that Shlomo and I have settled back into life in Seattle (and Bellingham – where I am today) after our wartime visit in Israel.
Read more on the blog!
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The latest from Karen on trying to get back home from Israel.
The spoiler version - She made it out! 😊
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It's great to read, but it's also fun to watch and learn about Seattle's history!
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What new books have you read in 2026? 📘
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From Karen: I have spent this past 10 days in Israel – where we are at war with Iran. Sirens have decreased in Jerusalem but still periodically wake us up from our slumber or lead us to find bomb shelters in strange neighborhoods or places.
Most everyone knows those who aren't big readers, but are very big listeners! 🎧
Enjoy Standing on the Crack: Legacy of Five Jewish Families from Seattle’s Vibrant Gilded Age in AUDIO FORMAT!
We also have a fantastic narrator with Broadway veteran Laura Patinkin, 😀
To be in Israel this week is a surreal experience. Shabbat morning at around 8 am the first sirens wailed though the city streets. It is jarring and scary to hear your phone explode with alarming sound and the sound on the street attacks your ears. Read more on the blog.
It is never too early to mark your calendar. This is especially true for those of you near Bellingham! On Wednesday, June 17 from 6 to 7pm there will be a book event at Village Books! 😀
Read more at the link.
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Hello from Jurasalem!
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Thank you to everyone who attended last week's event!
Pictures coming soon. 😀
We are having a very special book event in Jerusalem on February 26 at 7:30pm local time. 🌍
If you follow us on social media and are in the area, contact us for more information. 😀
What does the Jewish Family Service Food Bank have to do with the Bon Marche?
A whole lot it turns out following historical sleuthing.
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Our next event is two days away! 📆
It is a ticketed event and you can find out more information at the link.
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We have an event coming up on February 19 from 1 to 2pm at the Stroum Jewish Community Center. Endless Opportunities is a community program that offers educational and social events for active adults 60+ to learn, socialize, laugh and make friends.
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Education is key to success. But really – how did it happen that in 1861, not even a decade after Seattle was founded, that a university was established here? Read the blog to find out more!
A reminder that Standing on the Crack: Legacy of Five Jewish Families from Seattle’s Vibrant Gilded Age is now available in AUDIO FORMATS! Broadway veteran Laura Patinkin handled all of the narration! 🎤
Thank you again to the Stroum Jewish Community Center for having us last month and for hosting the Standing at the Crack exhibit. You still have the opportunity to see the exhibit through the end of February. 😀
Question: Where can I read more past articles?
Answer: We have several more on our website!
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A reminder that the “Standing on the Crack” exhibit remains on display at the – Stroum Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle!
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