Hillel at the University of Washington

Enjoy a romantic week (six nights) in a beautiful oceanfront Cannon Beach home. Set on miles of sandy beach with sweeping views of Haystack Rock and Tillamook Rock Lighthouse; let your senses and your feet wander through fine galleries, shops, and restaurants.

With three bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths, this beachy abode sleeps eight (three queen bedrooms and queen sleeper sofa in private den). The house comes relaxation-ready, featuring a living room, den, dining room, well-equipped kitchen, laundry, a fireplace, three televisions, two decks, and wireless internet. Kick back, unwind, and enjoy this classic Northwest getaway.

Home available within mutually agreed upon dates between 10/1/2023 and 11/30/2023. Excluding Thanksgiving week.

Must be used in a single stay.

No pets, no smoking.

Complete information available here:

https://www.cbpm.com/rentals/high-tide/

Donated by Martin and Mimi Siegel

Having spent several weeks in India last summer, Rob and Kathleen Spitzer welcome you to their Mercer Island home for an authentic Indian themed dinner; lamb shank madras, chicken tikki masala, lots of dahl, chutney, veggies etc. Wine, cocktails, and traditional chai will also be served. The event will be kosher.

Sunday March 19, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Enjoy a fun twist on your classic Shabbat Challah! Learn to make a more earth-conscious challah with Jconnect alumnus Ethan Gross. Join Ethan and his wife, Mindy, on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 11:00 am in their Greenwood home to prepare, braid, and bake your own vegan challah using the technique honed by Ethan's ongoing hunt for the perfect loaf. This will be a laid back Sunday event with plenty of time to enjoy mimosas and conversation.

Dancing, Drinking, Desserts! Come party with Amee and her husband, Michael, at Hillel UW on Thursday, August 10, 2023 from 8:00 to 10:00pm as they celebrate 30 years of marriage and Michael's 70th birthday. Dance to the rhythms of a live band, sip summertime cocktails, and enjoy a wonderful dessert bar. All are welcome, 21+

Join David and Lorna Isenberg for a Sunday afternoon feast featuring wines of Spain, Portugal and the South of France. The afternoon will include a dozen different wines from David's private collection for you to compare and enjoy at their Mercer Island home on April 23, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

You'll learn about the history of grape growing and winemaking in Jewish antiquity along with its centrality to Jewish communal life over the last 3000 years all while enjoying a leisurely spread of Spanish and Southern French dishes. The wines are non-kosher and the meal with be dairy and fish. It will be a celebration of good wine, food and community.

Join professional photographers John and Lisa Merrill to jumpstart your phone photography and create high-impact photos of your family and friends, pets, everyday moments, and travels. The Merrills will help you harness the transformative power of light, compose for impact, and intentionally make, versus take, photos. You'll learn to take advantage of the often-overlooked features found in most phones to create images you love. John and Lisa will also share tips to help organize your photos, optimize your favorites, and combine them into compelling digital stories and photo products to treasure and share. This event event will occur at Hillel UW on Sunday, May 7, 2023. It will start with a bagel brunch at 9:30am and class will be from 10:00am to noon.

Have an upcoming celebration? Order a homemade 2 tier, 8-inch Custom Kosher Cake for your next party!

The cake will serve ~20 people. You choose the flavors, fillings, and decorations!

Options/ideas can also be provided.

Can be adjusted for your tastes and allergies: gluten-free, dairy free, vegan, etc. Fresh flowers are extra.

Orders must be received 3+ weeks in advance and must order before 10/2/23.

You can find additional creations @babygotbakes.

Donated by Rebecca Okrent.

Join Barbara Peha Rappoport and Mindy Gross in Bellevue at 1:00 pm on Sunday, March 5, 2023 for a fun Sephardic cooking experience. You will be making Borekas (potato and cheese) and if time, a dessert. You will go with home with their family recipes to keep as well as extras to share with family and friends. Refreshments will be served.

Enjoy a night out with you and 5 of your friends at Big Picture in Issaquah!

Truly, a unique moviegoing experiences. Includes food, movie tickets, truffle butter popcorn served in Champagne buckets along with 3 bottles of delicious Italian Prosecco for you and your five guests. Also included will be a VIP reserved area available 45 minutes before showtime so that you can relax and enjoy before the movie starts. Will be on a mutually agreed to date. Venue is 21 plus.

Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter; hiking, miles of biking on Valley trails and amazing mountain biking. Includes 5 nights, 6 days at a beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo in the Whistler Blackcomb Resort in Whistler, BC. Sleeps 8, fully equipped kitchen, grill and hot tub on private deck. Washer and dryer in unit. The unit is located in the Benchlands area on Blackcomb Mountain. 5 minute walk to slopes, on free community bus route. Year round activities for the entire family. Valid on mutually agreeable dates through March 31, 2024. Not valid December 23, 2023 - January 3, 2024. No pets, please.

Join Cynthia Flash Hemphill for a personally guided 4.25 mile hike on Cougar Mountain along a beautiful creek bordered by thick native foliage on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You'll learn about the area's coal mining history and seek out remnants of the past hidden from those unaware of the fascinating stories that haunt this urban outpost. See where President Rutherford Hayes visited, discover a hidden mine shaft and stumble upon relics of once-bustling towns that are being reclaimed by Mother Nature. You'll learn about the plants - the friends and the foes - and taste some along the way. You'll get to take a Forest Bath and stop for wonderful local snacks along a burbling creek. You won't forget this true Northwest experience - perfect for everyone - families, kids, dates and students. Cynthia is an experienced storyteller, hiker and longtime member of Seattle's Jewish community. She is a 5-star rated Airbnb Experience host and has led tourists from around the world on this popular local hiking experience. Rain or shine.

Join Donna Peha and Marilyn Corets for mahjongg and dinner at Donna's Mercer Island home on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Play, schmooze, nosh and enjoy the beautiful Lake Washington view in the company of mahjongg lovers. A light dairy dinner will be served. Event is in a kosher home.

Donated By Donna Peha and Marilyn Corets