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CONGREGATION joyously, provides support in services and potlucks. The JCP from humanistic to theistic. TIKVAH CHADASHAH times of need, and strives to depends on volunteer organizers, Multicultural households are 1122 E Pike St., #734 maintain a healthy balance and it has been active since 1948. welcome, including non-Jewish Seattle, WA 98122 between tradition and change. partners and family members. 206-355-1414 HNT offers traditional egalitar- KADIMA Persons of all sexual orien- [email protected] ian services, featuring commu- 12353 Eighth Ave. NE tations are warmly received. tikvahchadashah.org nal learning and spirited sing- Seattle, WA 98125 Kadima is committed to making CONTACT: Flora Ostrow ing, led by passionate clergy. 206-547-3914 its programs and community They provide a preschool–12th [email protected] accessible to our members and Seattle’s GLBT synagogue since grade supplementary school, kadima.org to people who are looking for 1980. Congregation Tikvah stimulating adult learning, fun womenstorah.com a Jewish home. They encour- Chadashah is a chavurah-style programs for toddlers and fam- middleeastpeacecamp.org age everyone to celebrate and congregation and a member of ilies, exciting youth activities, CONTACT: Rabbi David Basior learn more about progressive the World Congress of Gay, Les- and engaging young adult pro- Judaism. bian, Bisexual, and Transgen- grams. From babies to bubbies, Kadima is a progressive Recon- der Jews. They hold egalitarian HNT is a dynamic community structionist community inte- KAVANA chavurah services for Shabbat looking to encourage and sup- grating study, celebration, and COOPERATIVE and holidays. All are welcome port your Jewish lifelong learn- work for social justice. They PO Box 19666 to events, regardless of obser- ing. Visit h-nt.org/calendar to make a strong connection be- Seattle, WA 98109 vance, religious background, see exciting events happening tween social activism and Jew- 206-713-1953 ethnicity, or sexual orientation. this month! ish spiritual traditions, while in- [email protected] tegrating a wide range of Jewish kavana.org EMANUEL JBLM JEWISH CHAPEL experience, ethics, culture, and CONTACT: Rabbi Rachel Nussbaum CONGREGATION Chapel #5, Bldg 2270 history into their priorities and 3412 NE 65th St. S Liggett and S 12th St. practices. Kadima welcomes Kavana is an independent, Seattle, WA 98115 JBLM-Lewis Main, WA 98433 members whose Jewish beliefs non-denominational Jewish 206-525-1055 206-267-8764 and practices span the spectrum community in Seattle with in- emanuelcongregation.org [email protected] CONTACT: David Dintenfass CONTACT: Chaplain Elie Estrin Founded in 1968, Emanuel Con- The Joint Base Lewis-McChord gregation is an independent, Jewish chapel serves Jewish sol- egalitarian Orthodox synagogue diers and airmen with religious in Seattle. The intimate sanctu- services, classes, and a large ary includes a large mixed-seat- book library. Chaplain Estrin ing area and smaller separate is also available for counseling seating areas (with mechitzot) and assistance to any Jewish for men and women. Questions? member of the armed forces. Visit emanuelcongregation.org. JEWISH COMMUNITY OF HERZL-NER TAMID THE PALOUSE 3700 E Mercer Way 494 Ridge Rd. Mercer Island, WA 98040 Moscow, ID 83483 206-232-8555 208-882-0971 [email protected] [email protected] h-nt.org jcpalouse.wordpress.com CONTACT: Rebecca Levy, Senior Rabbi CONTACT: Myron Schreck Jay Rosenbaum, Cantor Bradlee Kur- land, Rabbi for Community Engagement The JCP serves the regional area Jessica Yarkin, Director of Education around Pullman, Washington, Eliyahu Krigel Moscow, Idaho, the University of Idaho, and Washington State Herzl-Ner Tamid is a welcom- University, offering cultural, ing, inclusive, multi-genera- religious, and social activities, tional community committed including High Holiday services, to enhancing Jewish life and other holiday celebrations, spirit. HNT fosters growth in children’s activities, and once- Jewish knowledge, celebrates a-month Friday night Shabbat 2016 THE GUIDE TO JEWISH WASHINGTON 13 ≥ RELIGIOUS LIFE novative approach to building veloped program for b’nai mitz- children and teens participate celebrations, Shabbats, and Jewish community. Most events vah studies. The adult education in leading services. Classes take other activities. Call or email to and programs take place at Ka- program includes various work- place on Shabbat mornings and hear about the next event, and vana’s headquarters in Queen shops and classes. Kol HaNe- afternoons. Some non-Shab- see what you’ve been missing! A Anne, but some programs hap- shamah is involved in the work bat events include: Shabbat of vibrant Jewish community, SJC pen in parks, community cen- of tikkun olam, collaborating Learning (visiting scholars), is affiliated with a global move- ters, and living rooms around with other organizations and children’s holiday activities, ment, The Society for Humanis- town. What makes Kavana congregations on projects. Vis- prayer services for Israel Memo- tic Judaism. SJC honors Jewish unique? Kavana partners: apply itors are welcome to join KHN rial Day and Yom Ha’atzma’ut, traditions independent of theis- intentionality (kavana) to their for services, classes, and other and Shabbat lunch-and-learns. tic influence, preferring to focus choices; aspire to be producers, gatherings. Ohr Chadash welcomes Jews of on individuals that uphold the not consumers, of Judaism by all backgrounds and affiliations values of reason and justice, using a cooperative model; cre- MERCAZ SEATTLE in building this new, vibrant, personal choice, and action. The ate more and deeper connec- 917-519-3209 and cohesive minyan. Visit intergenerational community tions among their community; [email protected] the website for schedules and includes Jewish individuals and welcome and engage individu- mercazseattle.org events. couples, mixed-faith families, als and families from all back- CONTACT: Rabbi Avi Rosenfeld and LGBT men and women. All grounds in a variety of ways to SEATTLE KOLLEL secular individuals who iden- live a meaningful Jewish life; Mercaz is a community build- 5305 52nd Ave. S tify with and value the history, foster a spirit of innovation in ing organization in Seattle’s Seattle, WA 98118 culture, and future of Jewish their programming and services North End. Gathering for mean- 206-722-8289 people are welcome! to better achieve their per- ingful learning, spirited tefillah, [email protected] son and collective aspirations. music, and holiday celebrations seattlekollel.org SELAH SEATTLE MINYAN Together they are building a and retreats, Mercaz is a wel- CONTACT: Rosh Kollel Rabbi Avrohom [email protected] community that empowers each coming and warm environment David selahseattle.org of them to create a meaningful committed to halacha, intel- Jewish life and a positive Jewish lectual openness, and spiritual The Seattle Kollel offers ground- Selah Seattle Minyan is an identity. growth. Mercaz is participato- breaking opportunities for independent, lay-led, egalitar- ry and community driven and growth in Jewish learning for ian community that gathers KOL HANESHAMAH seeks to bring engaging speak- Jews at all levels. Sign up for for spirited Jewish experienc- 6115 SW Hinds St. ers, teachers, and musicians to the e-newsletter for upcoming es. They meet once or twice a Seattle, WA 98116 the community as well as en- classes and events or visit the month on Fridays evenings for 206-935-1590 riching Jewish life in general. website. Programs of learning traditional Hebrew prayer ser- [email protected] include: Kollel University, The vices and a vegetarian potluck khnseattle.org MINYAN OHR CHADASH Jewish Journey, Hebrew, intro- dinner. Programs are held in CONTACT: Sheila Abrahams 6721 51st Ave. S ductory classes, Jewish law, Jew- various homes across Seattle. Seattle, WA 98118 ish philosophy and prayer book, They also host a Tachlist, a list- Kol HaNeshamah, a progres- 206-313-1569 one-on-one learning, scholars serv for Jews of the greater Se- sive synagogue community [email protected] in residence, Talmud, Torah, attle area to make community founded in 2003, is a dynamic, minyanohrchadash.org women’s learning, children’s announcements. welcoming, diverse commu- CONTACT: Louis Treiger programming, camps, and the nity that meets at Alki UCC in Jewish Student Experience at SEPHARDIC West Seattle. They celebrate Minyan Ohr Chadash, winner the UW. BIKUR HOLIM Shabbat together twice a month of both Jewish in Seattle maga- 6500 52nd Ave. S plus Jewish holidays and other zine and JTNews’ Best Congrega- SECULAR JEWISH Seattle, WA 98118 significant events. Services, led tion awards, meets on Shabbat, CIRCLE 206-723-3028 by the rabbi and lay ensemble, holidays, and Sunday mornings PMB 367, 117 E Louisa St. [email protected] are participatory. Shabbat eve- in Seward Park. Ohr Chadash Seattle, WA 98102 (mailing address only) sbhseattle.org ning services are followed by a is a Modern Orthodox, Zionist 206-528-1944 CONTACT: Diana Black community potluck. Saturday minyan with lay-led services. [email protected] mornings begin with Torah Divrei Torah are shared by teens secularjewishcircle.org Rabbi: Ben Hassan. Sephardic study, followed by services. The and adults following services CONTACT: Malya Muth Bikur Holim Congregation is children’s program “Out of the and at the weekly Shabbat after- one of the largest Sephardic Box!” provides opportunities for noon meal. Singing and group SJC — Seattle’s
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