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- 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 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: David Basior learn more about progressive the World Congress of Gay, Les- and engaging young adult pro- . bian, Bisexual, and Transgen- grams. From babies to bubbies, Kadima is a progressive Recon- der . They hold egalitarian HNT is a dynamic community structionist community inte- KAVANA chavurah services for 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

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novative approach to building veloped program for b’nai mitz- children and teens participate celebrations, , 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 , 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 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 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, , 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 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 home for Secu- congregations in the US, fol- active, experiential learning. participation are integral! Youth lar Jews — is non-theistic, fun, lowing traditions and customs The , starting in are welcomed and engaged educational, and growing! Find from Jewish-Turkish origin 3rd grade, meets on Tuesdays at all ages: there are Shabbat out about its Sunday school, brought by its founding fathers 4:30–6 p.m.; they have a well-de- morning programs for younger b’nai program, holiday nearly 100 years ago. Services

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are conducted daily, with litur- a.m.. They have two weekly To- neys toward spiritual growth, TEMPLE BETH HATFILOH gical melodies stemming from rah study options every Shabbat meaningful observance, and 201 Eighth Ave. SE the musical tradition of the morning. They have TOT Shab- holiness. Shabbat services are Olympia, WA 98501 Ottoman Empire. SBH offers bat on Friday at 11:15 a.m. TBT held Friday evenings at either 6 360-754-8519 varied social programs for its is affiliated with the Union for p.m. or 7:30 p.m. and Saturday [email protected] youth and adults, including af- . mornings at 10 a.m. Religious bethhatfiloh.org ter-school gatherings and sum- school classes for preschool CONTACT: Kirsten Williamson mer camp experiences. Youth TEMPLE BETH AM children through grade 7 are Shabbat programming takes 2632 NE 80th St. held Sunday mornings. Hebrew Temple Beth Hatfiloh is a Jewish place at 9:45 a.m. SBH youth Seattle, WA 98115 classes for those in grades 3–7 spiritual, educational, cultural, also offers monthly fun youth 206-525-0915 meet on Wednesday after- and social center in Olympia, activities focused around Jewish [email protected] noons. Hebrew High School for Thurston County and nearby themes and holidays. Weekday templebetham.org students in grades 8–12 is held counties of southwest Wash- and Shabbat service sched- CONTACT: Alexis Kort on Sunday afternoons. Temple ington. A liberal congregation, ule: Weekdays: Monday and Beth El offers adult education TBH provides opportunities for Thursday mornings at 6:50 a.m. Temple Beth Am is an inclusive classes, interfaith study oppor- people to meaningfully engage Weekdays: Tuesday, Wednesday, Reform Jewish community pur- tunities, a scholar-in-residence with Jewish tradition and com- and Friday at 7 a.m. Weekday suing joyous worship, engaged weekend, and other learning munity. They are a welcom- evenings (Minha/Arvit): call learning, and social justice. TBA opportunities. Temple Beth El ing and inclusive community. office for time. Friday evenings: welcomes everyone in the Jew- co-sponsors the Jackson Street Erev Shabbat services are held sundown (summer schedule at ish community: all ages, races, Food Bank with St. Andrew’s every Friday. Saturday morn- 7 p.m.). Shabbat morning: 8:30 and abilities; interfaith fami- Episcopal Church and offers a ings include a rotating series a.m. Sunday mornings: 8 a.m. lies; and people who are single, variety of other tikkun olam op- of programs including Torah partnered, straight, gay, lesbian, portunities. Temple Beth El has study, Talmud, services, medi- TEMPLE B’NAI TORAH and transgender. Worship takes an active Sisterhood and NFTY tation and spirituality groups. 15727 NE Fourth St. many forms, with musical ser- youth group. TBH also hosts holiday obser- Bellevue, WA 98008 vices every Friday night, joyful vances, a religious school, teen 425-603-9677 prayer every Saturday morn- [email protected] ing, and a year full of holiday templebnaitorah.org celebrations. We promote life- CONTACT: Rabbi David Lipper long learning, with a religious school that is widely recog- Temple B’nai Torah (TBT) is a nized throughout the region sacred home. They cultivate and adult education, including enduring relationships and pro- weekly Hebrew and mote pathways to grow through classes. TBA also works to bring Reform Jewish values and prac- justice into the world through tices. Singles, couples, all types its award-winning work on of families, seniors, interfaith, marriage equality, Homeless LGBTQI are all welcome. TBT to Renter program, and many provides Torah-centric study, on-going social action proj- community worship, engaging ects. Voted Best Synagogue two education, inspirational pro- years in a row in “Best of Jewish grams and celebrations, and im- Washington” by Jewish in Seattle pactful social action. They place and JTNews readers. high value on lifelong learning and engage in learning through TEMPLE BETH EL interactive programs and cul- 5975 S 12th St. tural experiences. Central to Tacoma, WA 98465 lifelong learning, they incorpo- 253-564-7101 rate family and intergeneration- [email protected] al learning. TBT offers chavurot, templebethel18.org Sisterhood, Brotherhood, and CONTACT: Rabbi Bruce Kadden youth groups for grades 7–12. They participate in NFTY, the Temple Beth El is a vibrant national youth movement. Fri- Reform congregation dedicat- day night services are at 7:30 ed to engaging families and p.m. and Shabbat morning 10:30 individuals on their Jewish jour-

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program, summer day camp, PJ no reservations. Also, through- local to global. The community synagogue located in Spokane, Library, adult education, guest out the year Sabbath services gathers for joyous Shabbat, hol- the heart of the Inland NW. The speakers, a book group, musi- take place occasionally, in ad- iday celebrations, and lifecycle kehillah has many entryways, cal performances, a film series, dition to bimonthly study and events. Shabbat is celebrated including those of prayer, a monthly Senior Schmooze, discussion sessions, plus com- three Friday nights and one learning, and culture. Their and other events. Committed munity observances of the holi- Saturday morning, including mission is to provide you with to tikkun olam, TBH opens its days. New members and guests the first Friday Family Shab- Jewish spiritual, educational, doors to the homeless, raises are always welcome. bat. Religious School includes and cultural opportunities in money for charities, and holds programs for tots, preschool- an inclusive environment. TBS food and coat drives among oth- TEMPLE BETH OR ers through high school. For all is also committed to providing er projects. TBH is involved in 3215 Lombard Ave. ages, Temple Beth Or offers a the community with a rich edu- the Olympia community and a Everett, WA 98201 myriad of activities, especially cational experience. Their kids member of Interfaith Works. 425-259-7125 the astounding biennial Pu- benefit from their designated [email protected] rimspiel. Join them for Shabbat USCJ Framework for Excel- TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL templebethor.org or holidays, visit the religious lence Hebrew and Sunday reli- Sumner and Martin Streets CONTACT: Rabbi Jessica Marshall, school, or explore the website gious schools, High, Mailing address: Sheryl Shapiro and Facebook pages. They a b’nai mitzvah program, and 1801 Sherwood Ln. can also be found on Twitter an active Kadima/USY group. Aberdeen, WA 98520 Temple Beth Or is celebrating (@TBOEverett). TBS’s culture of openness is re- 360-533-5755 100 years of Judaism in Everett! flected in their physical space, CONTACT: Jane Goldberg The 138 member households TEMPLE BETH SHALOM spirituality, and connectedness. create a warm, inclusive, and 1322 E 30th Ave. Whether you experience their Aberdeen’s Jewish population participatory Reform Jewish Spokane, WA 99203 kosher dinner in the spring, dates from the early 1890s. Tem- community. Their members are [email protected] their membership picnic in the ple Beth Israel has a growing from five counties in the north- spokanetbs.org fall, or any of the other activi- membership of all ages. Reform ern Puget Sound region, includ- CONTACT: Rabbi Tamar Malino, ties they hold throughout the services are held on the High ing many interfaith families. President Scott Morris year, they are eager to meet Holidays, with an experienced Temple Beth Or is proud of and greet you and share your leader and lay participation. how its members care for each Shalom! Temple Beth Shalom Jewish journey in their com- Everyone is welcome: no tickets, other and our communities, is a Conservative, egalitarian munity. TEMPLE DE HIRSCH SINAI 1511 E Pike St. Seattle, WA 98122 3850 156th Ave. SE Bellevue, WA 98006 206-323-8486 [email protected] tdhs-nw.org CONTACT: Lisa D. Horowitz

Temple De Hirsch Sinai’s vibrant community translates Jewish values into Jewish actions in pur- suit of a better world. As the larg- est and oldest Reform congre- gation in the Pacific Northwest, Temple serves 1,500-plus mem- ber families with thought-pro- voking programs, award-win- ning educational offerings, and caring professional staff and clergy. Temple members share in sacred milestones and lifecy- cle celebrations while drawing closer to Torah and middot.

Temple De Hirsch Sinai embrac- OF TEMPLE DE HIRSCH SINAI COURTESY PHOTO

16 THE GUIDE TO JEWISH WASHINGTON 2016 es a progressive, contemporary ence of God and meaning and Legislature and city councils, excited. There are insightful, approach to Judaism, learn- purpose in Torah and mitzvot, and provide Jewish perspec- relevant weekly Torah sermons ing from the past to shape the to fully engage with Israel, and tives on pressing social issues. connecting beautiful Torah future. Temple is proud of the to be inspired by Judaism to im- Internally, the WCR serves as a thoughts to your life. Services vibrant Jennifer Rosen Meade prove the world and the Jewish forum for to confer and conclude with a delicious Preschool, exciting young family people. USY, its youth group, promote communal issues, to Kiddush including fresh, hot and young adult programming, teaches young Jews the values facilitate cooperative programs cholent, pastries, and a l’chaim, the robust Bridge Family Reli- and skills they need to become among congregations, organiza- of course! Kiddush is usually gion School, myriad adult edu- exceptional leaders in their reli- tions and agencies, and to serve followed by a lively community cation courses, service learning gious and secular communities, as a Jewish educational and in- lunch, where all are welcome. opportunities, and more. while the Conservative , formational resource. Kids are always invited to play located at the Fuchsberg Jerusa- in the adjacent playroom and TEMPLE SHALOM lem Center, allows students to WEST SEATTLE TORAH join in the service. The TLC 1517 Browne Ave. encounter Jewish wisdom and LEARNING CENTER hosts frequent learners’ tefillah Yakima, WA 98902 sensibilities through text study, 206-369-1215 groups, tot Shabbats, Torah 509-966-1261 ritual practice, social justice, [email protected] classes, women’s events, and [email protected] community, prayer, and the seattlekollel.org holiday programming. One- CONTACT: Paula Glazer Vornbrock experience of Israel. For more in- CONTACT: Rabbi Avrohom David on-one learning is available on formation, visit uscj.org, usy.org, a Jewish topic of your choice. Temple Shalom, with a mem- and conservativeyeshiva.org. Shabbat at the TLC is always Contact the TLC for upcom- bership of 45–50 families, has Shabbat with “Your Jewish ing dates and future events by services about one weekend VA’AD HARABANIM OF Family in West Seattle.” The emailing the address above. per month on Friday evenings GREATER SEATTLE service is easy to follow and and Saturday mornings (except 5305 52nd Ave. S welcomes all denominations during summer). Saturday eve- Seattle, WA 98118 of Judaism. Throughout the ning programs occur on week- 206-760-0805 service, brief explanations are ends when services are held. [email protected] given to keep you engaged and Educational programs for seattlevaad.org adults have included: Torah CONTACT: Rabbi Moshe Kletenik study, conversational Hebrew classes, regular study sessions Groceries, restaurants, and oth- We on select topics, and guest er eating establishments — see … are an intimate community speakers. letter of certification of each es- with a progressive approach to Judaism. training is also available. Tem- tablishment for details ple events include High Holiday available on the Va’ad’s website … believe thoughtful, consistent and joyful services, a Purim party, and a at seattlevaad.org/ attention to welcoming & community seder. Other com- kosher-portfolio. inclusivity creates a vibrant munity resources include certi- Jewish community. fied mohelim/mohelot. WASHINGTON … enrich lives through lifelong , Tikkun COALITION OF RABBIS Olam and sharing lifecycle www.khnseattle.org UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF Temple Beth Am events. [email protected] CONSERVATIVE 2632 NE 80th St. 206-935-1590 JUDAISM, NORTHERN Seattle, WA 98115 PACIFIC REGION 206-525-0915 818-986-0907 [email protected] CONTACT: Kehilla Relationship wacoalitionrabbis.com Manager Rachel Sisk CONTACT: Rabbi Jason Levine

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