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TGIF: This Week in Seattle Jewish News

The Cholent in The Cholent · 1 May

In the latest edition of Seattle Jewish news, the community celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month with a spotlight on cultural engagement rather than political discourse.

0 Communities Politics

Fighting for Freedom

The Cholent in The Cholent · 20 Mar

Dalia Ziada, an Egyptian activist and scholar, discusses her journey from viewing Israel as an adversary to advocating for dialogue and understanding between Jewish and Muslim communities.

0 Sports Jewish Law

WSU's Jewish Quarterback Attributes Success to God, and His Mom

The Cholent in The Cholent · 28 Nov 2025

Zevi Eckhaus, a Jewish quarterback at Washington State University (WSU), emphasizes that his faith and his mother's influence contribute significantly to his success on and off the field.

0 Education Communities

A Conversation with Incoming SPS Superintendent Ben Shuldiner

The Cholent in The Cholent · 21 Nov 2025

Ben Shuldiner, the incoming superintendent of Seattle Public Schools (SPS), aims to transform the district into America's top urban school system.

0 Communities Israel

From Terror to Faith

Rachel Román in The Cholent · 14 Nov 2025

Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov's harrowing experience as hostages of Hamas unfolds from their violent capture at Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023, through their eventual release.

0 Art Culture

Make Your Own Golem

The Cholent in The Cholent · 7 Nov 2025

Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik, an artist known for blending Jewish themes with pop culture elements like comics, is conducting a workshop titled "Make Your Own Golem" at Seattle's Kol HaNeshamah.

0 Ethics Communities

Reimagining American Judaism in an Age of Moral Confusion

The Cholent in The Cholent · 31 Oct 2025

Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum reflects on the ongoing challenge of reimagining American Judaism amidst growing antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and broader moral confusion.

0 Communities Education

Sponsored: Remaking Jewish Life on the Eastside

The Cholent in The Cholent · 28 Oct 2025

An innovative Jewish collective named Barnabie Point is emerging on Mercer Island, uniting the Herzl-Ner Tamid synagogue (HNT) and Jewish Day School (JDS) into one campus.

0 Leadership Communities

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 7 Mar 2025

In recognition of International Women's Day, two influential women from Washington State are celebrated for their impactful contributions.

0 Communities Israel

Which Divides Are Worth Bridging?

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 21 Feb 2025

The recent Greater Seattle Limmud conference centered its discussions on confronting and bridging divides within the Jewish community, particularly those related to Israel.