Bring your own lunch and join Rabbi Jack Schlachter, the “Physics Rabbi”, on Tuesday, May 27, at 12:30 PM for his talk at Beth Am! In June 1954, Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Chairman Lewis Strauss revoked the security clearance of Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer, who had been the scientific leader of the Manhattan Project that developed the first atomic bombs. Rabbi Jack will explore how their respective Jewish identities may have contributed to the revocation. Seeing the movie Oppenheimer is not a prerequisite for the talk, but it can be useful to view the film in advance for those who are interested.
About the speaker:
Jack Shlachter is both a physicist and an ordained rabbi who worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory and other organizations for over thirty years. He led The Jewish Center of The Moriches, NY, during his years at Brookhaven and is currently the rabbi of HaMakom in Santa Fe, N,M and the Los Alamos Jewish Center.
Register here.
Join your community of seniors over 65 for thought-provoking discussion on the latest current events!
This group meets approximately every Friday to explore the most pressing issues happening around the world. We will analyze and discuss the news making the headlines. Topics typically include Foreign Policy, U.S. Politics, Elections Around the World, Understanding Global Conflicts, and more all in a respectful and open-minded environment.
All perspectives are welcome!
Click here to sign up (Zoom only).
Endless Opportunities is a community program that offers educational and social events for active adults 60+ to learn, socialize, laugh and make friends.
Activities are held 3-4 times per month around King County and include speakers on a range of topics including current events, science, religion, travel, and music. Programs also include outings like museum tours, nature walks, and volunteer activities.
Endless Opportunities is made possible by the Stroum Jewish Community Center, and is supported by these sponsors: Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation Kol Ami, Jewish Family Service, Kline Galland, Temple Beth Am, Temple B’nai Torah, and Temple De Hirsch Sinai.
Disasters can happen anytime, anywhere, and being ready makes a difference. On Tuesday, May 13, Mercer Island Emergency Management will be on site for an emergency preparedness and basic disaster skills presentation.
Oy vey, that’s funny! Join Endless Opportunities for an afternoon of jokes, funny games, and belly laughs. Have a talent for comedy? Let us know and we might just make you part of the show!
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