May Events At Stroum Jewish Community Center

MERCER ISLAND, WA - The Stroum Jewish Community Center has a number of exciting events coming up in May. The events calendar includes a visit from a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and famed Seattle musician and Heart songwriter Sue Ennis. Here's what's on tap for May:

Adult Learning: Chai Mitzvah
Mondays, May 8 through January 2018, 7 pm
This unique adult engagement program explores Jewish learning, spirituality, and social action. Open to people from any background of Jewish knowledge and living. Meets on the second Monday of the month

Kerzer Borthers
Thursday, May 11, 7:30 pm
KEXP host Jon Kertzer interviews his Pulitzer-winning brother, David, about the upcoming Steven Spielberg/Tony Kushner adaptation of David's book "The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara."

Spring Adult Dance Classes: Foxtrot and Westcoast Swing
Mondays, through May 15, 7pm
Step by step dance instruction, from graceful Big Band sounds to smooth and sexy sounds. All levels welcome.

Seattle Music Legends Sue Ennis and Hummie Mann
Saturday, May 13, 7:30pm no host cash bar 6:30pm
A rare, live performance from two Seattle recording legends. Songwriter Sue Ennis has co-written over 70 songs for the legendary rock band, Heart, such as Even It Up, and Emmy-award winning Hollywood film composer Hummie Mann has scored two Mel Brooks films (Robin Hood: Men in Tights and Dracula, Dead and Loving It); co-produced hit scores for Sleepless in Seattle and A Few Good Men; and orchestrated and conducted countless others including “Sister Act, The Addams Family, and for the TV shows The Simpsons and Fame.

Restful Insomnia Class: Soothe the Non-Stop Mind That Keeps You Awake
Wednesday, May 17, 7pm
Does your mind take over with tasks or useless chatter, keeping you from rest and sleep? This class looks at ways to change your relationship with your mind, and tips to keep it from taking charge at night.

Russian 80s Discotheque
Saturday, May 27, 8pm 21+
Celebrate our local Russian community with live dancing, DJ, and Russian appetizers.

Tot Shabbat
Fridays in April, 9:45-10:30am
Celebrate Shabbat every week with songs, challah, and fun! For families for with children ages 5 and under.

Learn more and register at www.SJCC.org

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