American Jewish Committee - AJC Seattle

Last week, AJC Seattle was honored to join Rabbi Sadya Davidoff from the Chabad Jewish Center of Shoreline, and Nevet Basker, co-Chair of Washingtonians for a Brighter Future, at the presentation of a proclamation recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month in the City of Shoreline.

The proclamation was presented by Shoreline Mayor Betsy Robertson, and we appreciate Councilmember Keith Scully for his leadership in its creation.

Week two of our Jewish American Heritage Month, America250, and AJC at 120 history series highlights Sidney Ge**er, whose story is told below by AJC Seattle President Deanne Weiss Etsekson.

The included photo of Sidney was taken sometime between 1940 and 1950, and is housed in the University of Washington Libraries collection: https://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/digital/collection/social/id/17501/rec/36

Regina Sassoon Friedland, Seattle regional director at the American Jewish Committee (AJC), told JNS it is “deeply troubling, though sadly not surprising, to see a peaceful event met with violent aggression, including assault.”

“Disagreement is part of democracy. Violence is not,” she said. “People have every right to protest, but what’s happening here goes beyond that. The Jewish people will not be intimidated to halt our events and activities.”

Seattle police arrest three anti-Israel protesters outside event with Miss Israel "People have every right to protest, but what’s happening here goes beyond that," Regina Sassoon Friedland, of the American Jewish Committee, told JNS. "The Jewish people will not be intimidated to halt our events and activities."

It's been one week since Advocacy In Action, and we can't stop thinking about all the amazing friends, supporters, elected leaders, and diplomats who came out on a windy evening to honor Alayne and Bob Sulkin, hear from CNN's Bianna Golodryga, and support AJC's vital work!

More photos from the evening are available at the link below:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCP6EC