Bashert

Bashert is the LGBTQ Initiative of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. Bashert reaches out to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and questioning Jews in Greater Seattle in order to build a stronger, more inclusive Jewish community. This initiative creates opportunities for Jews to come together, celebrate and explore their Jewish identities in a welcoming environment.

Contact Information
Email: 
Bashert@JewishInSeattle.org
Phone: 
206-443-5400

Events

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Pride Shabbat 2012

June 22, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join the Seattle Jewish community for Pride Shabbat 2012! This year's event will be held during Seattle's Pride month on Friday, June 22.

Pride Shabbat is open to the community and is a celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Jews, friends, allies and families.

The evening will start with pre-service appetizers with the service to follow at 6pm at Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Seattle. Immediately following the service, participants are invited to attend the oneg, a post-service celebration, with light snacks and desserts.

News

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As Jews Gather for Passover, Reform, Reconstructionist, and Conservative Rabbis Urge Conversations About Marriage Equality

Posted on Wednesday Apr 4, 2012 11:32 AM

Today, rabbis from the Reconstructionist, Reform, and Conservative movements issued the following joint statement:

Senator Ed Murray's Statement on Israeli LGBT Delegation's Visit

Posted on Wednesday Mar 21, 2012 8:12 AM

Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle, issued the following statement regarding the recent Washington visit by the Alliance of Israeli LGBTQ Educational Organizations:

Last week, a group of lesbian and gay delegates from Israel stopped in Seattle as part of a West Coast tour to promote awareness of LGBT issues within their country. In the ensuing days since their arrival, there appears to be a growing impression that no leaders of Washington's LGBT community would agree to meet with them. While it is true that the Seattle LGBT Commission rescinded an invitation to meet with the delegation under pressure from a small, vocal opposition, on the whole this impression is incorrect.

Federation Disappointed by Seattle LGBT Commission's Canceling of Event with Israeli LGBTQ Activists

Posted on Monday Mar 19, 2012 12:06 PM

UPDATE: The LGBT Commission has issued an apology. Read it here.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is disappointed that Seattle's LGBT Commission chose to cancel a planned event with six Israeli LGBTQ activists. These six activists represent a broad cross section of the Israeli LGBT community. Some have been fighting for LGBT civil rights in Israel for more than 30 years. They have challenged law and custom through court challenges, and have built an effective network of supporting organizations that enable children and adults to be supported and live a normal, "out" life in a country with unique challenges.

Top 8 Reasons to Give Now

Posted on Friday Dec 16, 2011 11:06 AM

As 2011 comes to a close, here are Eight Great Reasons to support your Jewish Federation!

8) Your gift helps provide vital support to thousands of people locally and across the globe, helping our extended Jewish family in need and making our community a better, brighter place.

7) You can get a nice tax deduction for your generosity!

Super Sunday This Weekend

Posted on Wednesday Nov 9, 2011 2:34 PM

Looking for a fun and easy volunteer opportunity that allows you to support all of the Jewish programs and activities you love? Look no further: Come to Super Sunday, on Sunday, November 13 from 9:30am-4pm at the Stroum Jewish Community Center. It's the Jewish Federation's annual community-wide phone-a-thon, and the impact you can help us make is enormous.

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Leadership

Thank you to all the volunteers who have helped with all our of events from Purim celebration to the Seattle Jewish Film Festival to Pride Shabbat and more.

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Giving

If you would like to become an event sponsor or make a contribution to Bashert, please email Bashert [at] JewishInSeattle [dot] org.

 

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