Events

Become a WSJHS Oral History Volunteer and help save personal stories.

Register to learn how to conduct an oral history interview and how to review and edit transcriptions.

Sign up to volunteer at oral history Story Booth events and/or to receive notifications about other opportunities as needed.

June 22, 2025

Join us for breakfast, connection, and celebration as we showcase community stories and launch our new oral history website.

Be among the first 50 registrants for a gift ($150+ value)!

Early bird tickets ($36) through May 1. Register by June 10.

December 2, 2020

Watch a model oral history interview with Rabbi Will Berkovitz, explore our digital exhibits, and learn how WSJHS continues preserving Jewish history during the pandemic.
Includes board approval, project highlights, and future plans.

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

Registration closed 

May 7, 2025 (In-Person) | May 14, 2025 (Virtual)

Join WSJHS this Jewish American Heritage Month to record your Jewish story and preserve special photos/documents.

• Give a short oral history with our Oral Historian, Ruth
• Scan archival materials for our digital collection
• Enjoy nosh, explore, and connect

In-person (May 7) or virtual (May 14) sessions available by time slot.

Confirmation will include event details and instructions.

Registration closed 

April 18 (10 AM–2 PM) & April 19 (3 PM–6:30 PM)

Stroum JCC, Mercer Island

Join WSJHS to see live demos of our new BookEye 5—the only scanner of its kind in the Pacific Northwest! Bring one photo or document to be scanned and preserved in stunning detail.

• Scanning demos
• Contribute to the Washington Jewish Memory Archive
• Vaccination required | Parking available

Questions or access needs? Contact info@wsjhs.org or 206-774-2277.

Registration closed

October 26, 2022 | 7:00 PM (Online)

Learn how to preserve family heirlooms, photos, and meaningful artifacts with expert tips from WSJHS Archivist Marissa.

• Discover best practices for protecting your personal history
• Event link sent with ticket purchase

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

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March 22, 2022 | 7:00 PM (Online)

Join WSJHS for a conversation with Big Bold Climate Change on how young Jews are addressing climate change through Jewish values.

• Explore the intersection of faith and environmental action
• Event link sent with ticket purchase

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

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October 6, 2021 | 5:30–6:30 PM (Online)

Join WSJHS Archivist Ryan Donaldson to explore our latest exhibit on Admiral Herb Bridge and learn why preserving family archives matters.

• Celebrate American Archives & Family History Months
• Event link sent with ticket purchase

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

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March 2, 5–6 PM (Online)

Join WSJHS for stories from Joe Greengard about Jewish life and Garfield High School’s centennial celebration. Share your own memories too!

Event link sent with ticket purchase

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

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April 12 | 7–8 PM (Online)

Join Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil star Phil Rosenthal in conversation with KIRO Radio’s Rachel Belle, exploring the deep connection between food and memory.

• Q&A included
• Celebrating 10 years of Yesterday’s Mavens, Today’s Foodies with a new on-demand edition
• Event link sent with ticket purchase

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

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March 23, 2021 | 7:00 pm-8:00 pm

Join us for a lively discussion of Stuart Rojstaczer’s acclaimed debut novel, The Mathematician’s Shiva—a sharp, funny story about grief, family, and the mystery surrounding a brilliant mathematician rumored to have solved an unsolvable problem.

• Available in print, e-book (Kindle, Apple, Google), and audiobook (Audible, Hoopla, Bard for visually impaired)
• Winner of the National Jewish Book Award for Outstanding Debut Fiction

Check your local library or bookstore to get a copy.

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

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February 11 | 12:00–1:00 PM (Online)

Join WSJHS Executive Director Lisa Kranseler for a conversation on preserving Jewish Washington’s past and present, including highlights from current digital exhibits and the Haggadah: Telling Your Story in the Time of Coronavirus project.

Event link sent with ticket purchase

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

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Tuesday, March 2 | 5:00–6:00 PM (Online)

Join Joe Greengard as he shares stories of growing up in Seattle and attending Garfield High School, in celebration of the school’s Centennial. Come ready to reflect and share your own memories of Jewish neighborhoods and family homes.

Event link sent with ticket purchase

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

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March 23, 2021 | 7:00–8:00 PM (Online)

Join us for the debut WSJHS Book Club, hosted by board member Harvey Grad and featuring a special appearance by the author. We’ll also share a related digital exhibit from the Washington Jewish Museum.

• Book details and access info below
• Free with registration

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

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Join us at MOHAI for the 2022 WSJHS Fundraising Gala! Celebrate the newly updated Family of Strangers book, now featuring a special section on contemporary Jewish history in Washington State.

An evening of community, history, and support for the WSJHS mission.

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

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October 23 | 12:00–1:00 PM (Zoom)

Join us for our 2024 Annual Meeting online! Hear updates on our work, vote on board leadership, and help shape the future of WSJHS.

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

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November 16, 2022 | 7:00–8:00 PM (Virtual)

Join us to celebrate a year of history in the making, featuring a keynote by ADL Pacific Northwest Regional Director Miri Cypers. We’ll honor Volunteer of the Year Laurie Levine, install the new board, and share plans for 2023.

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

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November 3, 2021 | 7:00–8:00 PM (Virtual)

Join us to honor the Heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring keynote speaker Jeff Cohen, CEO of Kline Galland. Awards, new board members, and plans for the coming year will be shared.

Link provided upon registration

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

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September 13, 2020 | 5:00–6:00 PM (Virtual)

Join us as we kick off Hear O'Washington, a multi-year oral history initiative. Experience powerful stories from our Oral History Collection and support this important work at our virtual launch fundraiser.

Link provided upon registration.

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

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Friday, June 23, 2023 | 6:00–8:00 PM

Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Seattle

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Jews, friends, and allies at Pride Shabbat during Seattle Pride month. Join us for a welcome at 5:30 PM, a 6 PM service, and dessert oneg to close the evening.

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

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November 15, 7–8 PM

Mercer Island, WA (address provided upon registration)

Celebrate a year of growth with highlights from oral histories, updates on the digital archive, and a preview of the new "Confronting Hate" project. Join us for board elections and the Meta Buttnick Award presentation.

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

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September 19, 2024 | 6:30–8:30 PM

Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Seattle

Join WSJHS, JCRC, and Temple De Hirsch Sinai for an evening of community, support, and unity during challenging times. Tickets are available at various levels; no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

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September 19, 2024 | 6:30–8:30 PM

Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Seattle

Join WSJHS, JCRC, and Temple De Hirsch Sinai for an evening of community, support, and unity during challenging times. Tickets are available at various levels; no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

Registration closed 

June 15, 2023 | 7:00 PM | Mercer Island

Celebrate the launch of the Washington Jewish Memory Archive with a special evening featuring a Seattle Jewish Theater Company performance, a unique animation, volunteer honors, giveaways, and more. Tickets are $55 in honor of our 55th anniversary.

Limited seating—doors open at 6:45 PM. Location details shared upon registration.

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

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Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with WSJHS by sharing your story!

In-Person Session
Wednesday, May 7 | 1:00–5:00 PM
Record an oral history with our historian, scan a special photo or document, and enjoy light refreshments.

Virtual Session
Wednesday, May 14 | 1:00–5:00 PM
Be among the first to use our new virtual oral history platform and share your connection to Jewish life in Washington.

Let us know if you need accommodations.

Questions? Email info@wsjhs.org

Registration closed