Shema: Hear O'Washington - Shout Outs & Tributes
"In honor of Lila and Joe Greengard"
Patty Friedman
"In memory of My great uncle Rabbi Isidore Kahan z"l"
Ariel Segal
"In memory of Victor and Becky Ben"
Ricca Ben and Al Varon
“In honor of Lisa Kranseler and her dedication to this important organization.”
Michelle Molan
“Hazak Uvaruch to Lisa, Shmuel and Sara for all they do to ensure the success of WSJHS.”
Hazzan Isaac Azose & Elisa
“Preservation is key to our promise to never forget. Jewish stories are stories of the human spirit. We must always remember the bravery of those who came before us.”
Anonymous
“Looking forward to this great event!”
Kathryn Degginger
“Keep up the good work, WSJHS.“
Arthur Feinglass
“We want to give a “Shout out” to daughter Tamar and granddaughter Hannah for their volunteer work for WSJHS!”
Gaga and Papa
“Best wishes to the Washington State Jewish Historical Society and a special thank you to Lisa Kranseler, whose weekly outreach by email has given us something to look forward to in our inbox!”
Lisa and Marv Brashem
“In honor of Lisa Kranseler for all that you do for the organization!”
Michele and Nick Keller
“For this very important work.“
Anonymous
“In honor of Lisa Kranseler’s vision, guidance, passion and love.”
Bobbie & Michel Stern
“Thank you for all the WSJHS does. We support you!!!”
Mimi & Nathan
“Looking forward to the event!”
Jennie Diaz
“We are so proud of our daughter of valor who serves cancer patients and their families with grace and professionalism. With a smile on her face, she goes to Beth Israel Hospital in Boston during this pandemic. She is our s/hero!”
Mom and Dad, In honor of Kalen Boguch Fletcher
“Thank you to Lisa Kranseler and all that the WSJHS does to retain and restore the stories of our heritage. These candle sticks have been passed to us–probably pre-WWI. It’s always the story that adds value and is worth preserving.”
Sandy and Ken, In honor of Lois & Werner’s 68th Anniversary
“To our parents who have been actively involved in the Jewish community their entire lives–showing us the importance of maintaining the history for generations to come.”
Sue & Bob, In honor of Esther & Al (z”l) Lott
“Honoring Lisa Kranseler and the WSJHS!“
Royce & Maura Roberts
“In honor of Lisa Kranseler’s vision, guidance, passion and love.”
Bobbie & Michel Stern
“Thank you for all the WSJHS does. We support you!!!”
Mimi & Nathan
“Looking forward to the event!”
Jennie Diaz
"In Honor of our son Dean Altaras."
Dave & Sandra Altaras
"Shout out to Lisa Kranseler for her tremendous leadership through this pandemic. WSJHS continues to grow stronger because of her steadfast focus!"
Dean Altaras
“Looking forward to hearing the voices!”
Linda Mottaz
“We appreciate the important work of WSJHS!”
Tammy and Barry
“We firmly believe in the importance of history and securing it as a down payment on the future generations.“
Dick & Marilyn Brody
"In honor of those who came before me in search of the American dream and for a better life for the generations to come."
Robin Aronson
“Glad to donate a bit, and am looking forward to this great digital meeting, which might just be the standard for the future.”
Harvey Greenberg
“Amazing to see how the Washington State Jewish Historical Society has grown and flourished and accomplished so much over the years.”
Don and Goldie Silverman
“In memory of my father Sam Prottas.“
Dorothy Lederman
"Thank you to all of our WSJHS supporters!"
Joel Arensberg, WSJHS Board Member
“We appreciate the hard work of all our volunteers, especially Laurie Levine and Jennie Diaz”
WSJHS Staff
“In honor of Kalen Boguch Fletcher.”
Janet Boguch
“A shoutout to our family and friends who play such an important role in our lives and to the front line workers and responders who continually risk their lives for our health and safety. Thank you!“
Tamar Boden
"Thank you to Steve Bunin for his professional emceeing work for the first ever WSJHS virtual fundraiser."
WSJHS Board of Directors
“Great work in keeping Seattle history alive!”
Josh and Sarah Gortler
“Thank you to the WSJHS team who keeps our community connected and our stories alive and relevant. Thank you for creating the new Teen Historian program, providing our teens with the opportunity to thread stories across time.”
Amy Lavin, In honor of Ally Lavin, Teen Historian
"Special thanks to Jim Dever for taking the time to learn about this historical society and production of the segment on King 5 Evening News."
WSJHS Board of Directors
“In honor of Lisa Kranseler and her commitment to preserving Jewish history.”
Rich and Karen Kerbis
"Thanks to the WSJHS Staff for all your hard work on this event. Thanks to Ally Lavin, Annabelle Friedman, and Hannah Boden - our special high school students for your part in this virtual event."
Lisa Kranseler, WSJHS Executive Director
“With gratitude for the work done by the WSJHS.”
Gail Resnik & Don Goldberg
"In honor of my parents Marvin & Mary-Lynne Reiner who have contributed much to the Jewish history of Washington State, and to Lisa Kranseler who works tirelessly to promote preserving our wonderful history."
Cynthia (Reiner) Spencer, In Honor of Marvin & Mary-Lynne Reiner
“In honor of Lisa, Shmuel and Sara. Way to go!”
Paula Podemski
"In honor of Lisa Kranseler and all the good work she does."
Joani Diskin Saran and Craig Saran
“I want to thank Shmuel P. Kahlke and Sara Mottaz, the WSJHS staff, for their tireless commitment to making this first virtual fundraiser a success. I also want to thank Ryan Donaldson, our Archivist and Collections Strategy Manager for his input and work; our volunteers, and the WSJHS Board of Directors, and of course, my family for continuing to support me in every way in my work with this amazing organization."
Lisa Kranseler, WSJHS Executive Director
“Congratulations for all the wonderful displays being shared.”
Dan & Rivka Lieber
“In loving memory of Eugene Eisen, z"l.”
Anonymous
“In honor Lisa and all the important work of WSJHS.”
Elizabeth & Lorne Richmond
“In honor of my grandfather, whose daily activities have given a wonderful history to me, my children, and my grandchildren.”
Dennis Goldstein, WSJHS Board President
“In honor of and memory of my grandparents Billy and Mary Sturman who contributed so much to the Jewish history of Washington state.”
Monica and Scott Greenberg, In memory of Billy and Mary Sturman
“We are inspired by what you do, by who you are and how tirelessly you give to others.”
The Azose, Stern and Phillips families, In honor of Bobbie Stern
“In honor of Dean Altaras.”
The Bloom Family
“Special thanks to the Shema: Hear O'Washington Honorary Committee for your support and advice.”
Lisa Kranseler, WSJHS Executive Director and WSJHS Board of Directors
“To our sister, Lisa Kranseler, and the wonderful organization you lead. Fantastic work — we are so proud of everything you've done for WSJHS!”
Steve Coopersmith, Tanya Schierling, Jeff Coopersmith and Stefanie Snow
“In memory of Raye and Louis Cohen.”
Dale and Marsha Cohen
“We are grateful for the hard work of our Arhivist and Collections Strategy Manager, Ryan Donaldson.”
Lisa Kranseler, WSJHS Executive Director and WSJHS Board of Directors
“In honor of Joan Harriet Greene Tall Lerner's birthday.”
Leonard Tall's family
“In honor of Lisa for her long devotion to the WSJHS.”
Don and Goldie Silverman
“In honor of Ernie Stiefel.”
Allen Safer
“Thank you, Lisa, WSJHS, and all of the incredible volunteers who have collected, archived, preserved, and shared the history of the Jewish community. Your work is amazing, and we are so fortunate to have these resources available now and into the future!”
Jamie and Jeff Merriman-Cohen
“Wishing WSJHS continued success!”
Eugene and Esther Normand
“As part of the board for WSJHS, Thank You all for your help in sustaining our history. A special thank you to Lisa, Sara, and Shmuel for putting this first virtual gala together!”
Ron and Toni Waldbaum
“Thanks for all of the important work you do to preserve community stories!”
Mollie A Launer
“Thank you to all our grantors for continuing to believe in the historical society.”
WSJHS Board of Directors
“In memory of my grandmother, Bella Kracower Secord, first Jewish woman pharmacy graduate in Washington State.”
Julie Ellenhorn
“T (Dad) thanks for being so passionate about our family Jewish history. Xoxo.”
Amy Posner Wolff
“Yasher koach to all who contributed to this meaningful project!”
Deb Arnold
“Thank you WSJHS for the preservation of our heritage and understanding the growth of our community. Your work is a blessing to us all. L'Shana Tovah.”
Vance Dingfelder
“To the Stroum JCC, WSJHS and the jewish institutions who are trying to keep our community connected and making history and a future together.”
Pamela and Robert Lavitt
“In honor of Ruth Sassoon.”
Janice Grayson
“In honor of Dennis Goldstein.”
Susan Lehrer
“’We are not makers of history. We are made by history.’ - Martin Luther King, Jr.”
Howard & Cathy Lowen
“Thank you, Washington State Jewish Historical Society for the important work you are doing for all of us.”
Barbara and Stuart Sulman
“In honor of Lisa Kranseler and Sara Mottaz.”
Amee Sherer
“In honor of our niece, Lisa Kranseler for all the amazing work she does to discover, preserve, and share the unique history of the Jewish communities of Washington State.”
Aunt Kathy
“So proud of my niece Hannah Boden and the work of the WSJHS in preserving the legacy of our people.”
Sarah Boden
“With appreciation to Lisa Kranseler and Sara Mottaz for all your hard work year-round on ensuring our history is preserved.”
Ettie Davis
“In honor of Lisa Kranseler for all the amazing work she does to discover, preserve, and share the unique history of the Jewish communities of Washington State.”
Ann and Brian Collet
“Tribute to Joel Arensberg, WSJHS Board Secretary, Great work!”
Diane and Dick Arensberg
“In honor of Lisa Kranseler for all the effort you put into WSJHS. It doesn’t go unnoticed . Thank YOU!”
Doreen & Joseph Alhadeff
“In honor of Lisa Kranseler who holds the whole program together!”
Ralph and Esther Maimon
“History and knowledge of our past and roots helps teach and guide our future actions, decisions and directions.”
Nolan and Pat Newman, In honor of our families, past and present
“In memory of my grandmother, Bella Kracower Secord, first Jewish woman pharmacy graduate in Washington State.”
Julie Ellenhorn, In honor of Bella Kracower Secord
“Excited to hear Hannah Boden speak at this event on Sunday.”
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