Our Congregation is a “community center.” We reach inward to meet the needs of our members. As part of the larger community in which we live, we look outward to become involved with local, national and world issues, whether it is collecting food for local needs, sending aid for disaster relief worldwide, or supporting a worthy cause in the State of Israel. All Congregation members are welcome to participate in Temple activities, from Sisterhood (Kol Isha), social action, pot luck dinners and onegs, to other hospitality events, as well as participating on any of our committees (including education, fund raising, hospitality, membership, and ritual).
Shaarei Tikvah: A Chanukah Celebration for People of All Abilities A community wide nondenominational service for everyone in the community, including persons with developmental disabilities or persistent mental illness, their families and friends. Sunday, December 21; 3:00 – 5:00 pm Co-sponsored by and held at Temple B’nai Torah, Bellevue FREE. RSVP is encouraged. Contact Adam at (206) 861-8784 or familylife@jfsseattle.org.
On Going: Mom2Mom A peer volunteer program providing free personalized one-on-one support to 1st or 2nd time mothers with a new baby. Mothers Circle - support for moms from other backgrounds raising Jewish children.
Nes Gadol Hayah Sham: A Great Miracle Happened There Chanukah exhibit at the Summit, 1200 University St. Seattle Opening Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 11 am Program by Rabbi Elana Zaiman, Guest Speaker Refreshments to follow
Come learn about an amazing opportunity for a high school experience in Israel! Yossi Katz, teacher-extraordinaire, from the Alexander Muss High School in Israel. There will be an Information Session on Sunday, January 18th, at 4pm, at Stroum Jewish Community Center on Mercer Island. Students and Parents welcome!
Calling all mothers, daughters, nieces, aunts, colleagues and girlfriends! Be a part of The Choices We Make: Connections 2009, the largest annual gathering of Jewish women in the Seattle area! Bestselling author Lauren Weisberger is this year’s featured speaker! Sunday, February 8, 2009 Brunch & Program 11:00am Sheraton Seattle Hotel $60 Brunch ~ $180 Friend ~$360 Patron No minimum campaign gift is needed to attend Sign up to be a Table Captain! Register at www.JewishInSeattle.org or call Rebecca at 206 774-2272.
Teaching Values Through Children's Literature The Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) will present FROM WORD TO DEED: TEACHING OUR CHILDREN THROUGH LITERATURE Sunday, February 15, 2009, 9:00am to 4:00am at Temple Beth Am in Seattle, Washington. The one- day conference features two noted educators and lecturers, Rivy Poupko Kletenik of Seattle and Lisa Silverman of Los Angeles, who will explore values through text, Midrash and popular stories for youth.
