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  • September 2025

  • Sun 28
    Featured September 28 • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Author Sarah Hurwitz New Book: “As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story”

    Stroum Jewish Community Center 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA, United States

    An urgent exploration of how antisemitism has shaped Jewish identity and how Jews can reclaim their tradition, by the celebrated White House head speechwriter and author of the widely acclaimed "Here All Along." In conversation with SJCC CEO Amy Lavin.

    $15 – $36
  • October 2025

  • Thu 9
    October 9 - November 30 “October Seventh” Israeli Museum Art Exhibit

    “October Seventh” Israeli Art Museum Exhibit

    Stroum Jewish Community Center 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA, United States

    The touring exhibit "October Seventh: A Space of Anguish, Loss, Anger, Memory and Sorrow," from ANU-Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv, examines how Israeli culture reacts to the war creatively.

  • Thu 9
    Featured October 9 • 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm “October Seventh” Israeli Museum Art Exhibit

    “October Seventh” Israeli Art Museum Exhibit Opening Reception

    Stroum Jewish Community Center 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA, United States

    The touring exhibit "October Seventh: A Space of Anguish, Loss, Anger, Memory and Sorrow," from ANU-Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv, examines how Israeli culture reacts to the war creatively.

  • Sun 12
    Featured October 12 • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    FILM + Q&A | “The New Jew: Days of War”

    Stroum Jewish Community Center 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA, United States

    "THE NEW JEW: DAYS OF WAR" follows Israeli comedian Guri Alfi on a journey exploring the profound impact of Oct. 7 on American Jews. Writer and creator Moshe Samuels joins from Israel for Q&A about the film and his nonprofit work building unity between Israelis and American Jews.

    $15 – $18
  • Sun 26
    Featured October 26 • 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    A Special Evening with Award-Winning Israeli Journalist Lee Yaron (Postponed)

    Stroum Jewish Community Center 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA, United States

    Award-winning Haaretz Israeli journalist Lee Yaron's "10/7: 100 Human Stories" is a sprawling work of investigative reporting, braiding political analysis and history with the stories of victims and survivors. Winner of 2024 Jewish Book of the Year.

    $15 – $25
  • November 2025

  • Sun 9
    Featured November 9 • 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

    Tales of the Alchemysts Theatre, “Surviving Survival”

    Stroum Jewish Community Center 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA, United States

    Tales of the Alchemysts Theatre present "Surviving Survival," a staged reading + musical performance based on two powerful stories by Yiddish writer and Lodz Ghetto survivor, Chava Rosenfarb.

    $15 – $18
  • Sun 23
    Featured November 23 • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Chef + Food Blogger Melinda Strauss, “Eat Jewish” Cookbook + Tasting

    Stroum Jewish Community Center 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA, United States

    Seattle-born social media influencer and food blogger Melinda Strauss pairs over 100 traditional and modern recipes with stories and insights into Jewish tradition, history, and culture. For Thanksgiving, enjoy a demo + tasting of pumpkin-filled babka.

    $15 – $30
  • December 2025

  • Sun 7
    Featured December 7 • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Hanukkah at the J

    Festival of (Laser) Lights: Family Hanukkah Show

    Stroum Jewish Community Center 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA, United States

    Celebrate Hanukkah with a dazzling festival of laser lights set to music, bringing the miracles of science and the Hanukkah story to life for all ages. Come early for Hands on Hanukkah kid crafts and treats before the show.

    $15 – $25
  • Tue 9
    Featured December 9 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, “Heart of a Stranger”

    Stroum Jewish Community Center 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA, United States

    Don't miss our Chew on This! Speaker Series Keynote Speaker Rabbi Angela Buchdahl. Join us in a conversation about her book "Heart of a Stranger." The event will be moderated by Rabbi Daniel Weiner.

    $15 – $36
  • Sun 14
    Featured December 14 • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Noa Argamani: A Story of Hope & Miracles

    TBA

    From 245 days a hostage to a miraculous rescue, BGU Student Noa Argamani shares her powerful story of strength and hope.

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