Religious support for marriage equality
Wednesday, August 15, 7–10 p.m.
This November, Washingtonians will vote on Referendum 74, which would legalize same-sex marriage. Temple B’nai Torah is hosting religious leaders from around Puget Sound who will participate in a dialogue about how their religious movements support the referendum. The discussion will be followed by a dessert reception.
At Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue. For more information contact Jennifer Fliss at jfliss@templebnaitorah.org or 425-603-9677 or visit templebnaitorah.org.
Mount Rainier family adventure
Wednesday, August 22–Sunday, August 26
TorahTrek, “the center for Jewish wilderness spirituality,” is leading a five-day camping trip on Mount Rainier. Activities include hiking, intentional prayer walks, games, baking challah over a campfire, and observing Shabbat under the stars and in the great wide open. The trip is ideal for families with children 5 and older, but all are welcome. Parties may join for any part of the trip, Shabbat only, or the entire five days. $100/day, $45/day for children under 16. For more information contact Josh Lake at joshlake1@mac.com or 310-779-7670 or visit torahtrek.com. Applications are available on the website.