Esther Altshul Helfgott kept a diary as her husband’s Alzheimer’s advanced, both to process her emotions and to help keep her husband’s memory alive. In her works Dear Alzheimer’s: A Caregiver’s Diary & Poems and Listening to Mozart: Poems of Alzheimer’s, she chronicles her experiences as caregiver and grieving spouse. I, who have experienced the…
“Violence Against Women – It’s a Men’s Issue”
When discussing my work in supporting survivors of domestic violence, I am often asked the questions, “Why does she stay?” or “Was she abused as a child?” It is rare that I am asked, “Why does he abuse?” It is even more uncommon that the question posed is, “Why do men assault those who are…
Why We Support I-594
As members of a Jewish community that has been harmed by gun violence, we support Initiative 594. Anyone wishing to acquire a firearm in Washington State should first pass a criminal and public safety background check. Right now, our state’s current requirement applies only to licensed gun dealers while leaving significant loopholes that can allow criminals…
Food Drive by the Numbers
Thank you to everyone in our community who contributed to the 2014 Food Drive and Food Sort! 15,848 visits to the Polack Food Bank last year 30,000 pounds of food donated during the Food Drive 330 volunteers and staff at the Food Sort 86% increase in visits to the Polack Food Bank over an 8-year…
The Waters Carved the Stone
After services as a boy growing up in Minnesota, I recall my father’s reflections as I sat uncomfortably in my powder-blue polyester suit in the backseat of our rusting family car. We were trying to escape the parking lot with all the other congregants rushing toward the exits. Having just spent the morning reflecting, beating…
What Does Social Justice Mean to You?
“Until the great mass of the people shall be filled with the sense of responsibility for each other’s welfare, social justice can never be attained.” – Hellen Keller What is social justice? Social evokes concepts of networks, relationships and community while justice speaks to rights, fairness and equality. Here at JFS, we often discuss this…
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