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806 N 64th St, Seattle
206.527.9399
administrator@betalef.org
betalef.org
Contact: Rabbi Olivier BenHaim
Bet Alef is an inclusive, progressive, independent Jewish community deeply rooted in the enduring, evolving wisdom of our ancient texts and traditions, yet unafraid to borrow and build from other sources in the service of offering a transformative personal spiritual encounter to all who come under our roof. We aren’t your old-school shul! “Bet Alef” means “The House of the One.” And that house is big enough to include everyone. Bet Alef is not only committed to personal, spiritual transformation, but also the transformation of our communities through commitment to immigration reform, care for the earth, interfaith interaction and peace-building, lifelong learning and education, and diversity and inclusion in both theory and practice.
25701 14th Pl. S, Des Moines
Mailing: 1911 SW Campus Dr. #562, Federal Way, WA 98023
206.577.0403
info@betchaverim.org
betchaverim.org
Contact: Rabbi James Mirel
Bet Chaverim is a Reform congregation that honors individual choices for Jewish observance. Founded in 1989, it is located halfway between Seattle and Tacoma, serving everyone and especially convenient to people residing in South King and North Pierce counties. This small, welcoming congregation has a diverse membership that includes young adults, seniors, singles, and interfaith families. Bet Chaverim holds weekly Friday night Shabbat services and a once-a-month Saturday service. It also offers topical discussion groups, adult education classes, and a variety of social and cultural activities. Bet Chaverim is proud of its active sisterhood affiliated with Women of Reform Judaism. If you would like to connect or reconnect with the Jewish community, or if you want to learn about Reform Judaism, visit Bet Chaverim or our website.
PO Box 1843, Port Townsend
betshira@yahoo.com
betshira.com
Contact: Diana Levin
Bet Shira, House of Song, is an inclusive Jewish community for people from diverse backgrounds who seek an active and joyful Jewish life on the Olympic Peninsula. The congregation is intergenerational, participatory, transdenominational, and egalitarian. The congregation offers an active calendar of Jewish activities: monthly Kabbalat Shabbat and potluck dinner, quarterly Torah service, High Holy Days Services, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah, Tu B’Sh’vat, Purim, Passover, Lag B’Omer, Shavuot, religious learning activities and choir for children, bris and baby namings, bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings, and shiva calls. Lay leaders conduct all services and integrate prayer, blessings, a breadth of Jewish melodies, and contemporary insights into our rich traditions. Other activities have included Torah study, Havdalah, klezmer music, Israeli dancing, movie nights, bagel brunches, Rosh Chodesh gatherings, and social activism in the local community.
Redmond
425.957.7860
eastsidechabad@gmail.com
chabadbellevue.org/microsoft
Contact: Rabbi Mordechai Farkash
Chabad at Microsoft has been serving the ever-changing Microsoft Jewish population with community programs and classes, recreational activities, and practically everything Jewish. Chabad conducts weekly Torah classes, Lunch ‘n Learn programs, individual one-on-one learning sessions, and holiday programs. It hosts authors, writers, world-renowned thinkers, and public representatives in lectures and open forums. As a project of Eastside Torah Center, only two blocks from Microsoft, it serves as the only Jewish community and Torah center within walking distance. When you think Chabad at Microsoft, think of a home for men and women of all ages who work at Microsoft. It’s a place where you could and should feel comfortable exploring your Jewish roots and getting hands-on experience with them. Take a class, join one of their lectures or a party or two, and get ready to open a window to a whole new world. Email for building and room number.
Interior photo of Sephardic Bikur Holim
5218 16th Ave NE, Seattle
206.501.9159
info@jewishuw.com
jewishuw.com
Contact: Rabbi Mendel and Miriam Weingarten
Chabad at the University of Washington is both a Jewish home for students on campus and a place where students can question and explore their Judaism. Every Friday night, dozens of students gather for a delicious Shabbat meal and enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Programs presenting different aspects of Judaism are held both on and off campus, along with special Shabbatons, themed Shabbat meals, trips, sports, and more. Many classes are offered both on and off campus, and private chevruta learning is offered to all students on all subjects of Jewish thought. Chabad at University of Washington is every Jewish Husky’s home!
9604 NE 126th Ave., Ste. 2340, Vancouver
360.993.5222
info@jewishclarkcounty.com
jewishclarkcounty.com
Contact: Rabbi Shmulik Greenberg
Chabad Jewish Center is dedicated to providing every Jew, regardless of background, philosophy, or level of commitment, an open-door environment for enriching Jewish life. Through outreach, education, and a range of social services, it aspires to help every individual and family enhance their awareness, experience, and practice of Judaism. The Chabad Jewish Center houses a synagogue, social hall, and preschool. It hosts adult ed classes, a weekly Hebrew school, and community Shabbat dinners. Chabad is a vibrant, dynamic force in Jewish life here in Clark County.
North Seattle
206.779.5610
rabbi@chabadnorthseattle.org
chabadnorthseattle.org
Contact: Rabbi Shneur Marasow
Opened in 2021, the Chabad Jewish Center of North Seattle is dedicated to serving the needs of the growing Jewish community in the north end. Offering a variety of educational, spiritual, and social programs designed to inspire and engage Jews of all ages and stages of life.
1335 Fern St. SW, Olympia
360.867.8804
rabbi@jewisholympia.com
jewisholympia.com
Contact: Rabbi Yosef and Mrs. Rivky Schtroks
This is a center for Jewish life and education, serving the Jewish populace throughout Thurston and surrounding counties. Chabad is dedicated to making the beauty of Jewish heritage accessible to all Jews, highlighting the richness of Jewish tradition through a personalized Jewish experience. Chabad welcomes and accepts Jews from all backgrounds and affiliations. Chabad also provides a home away from home for Jewish students at The Evergreen State College as well as at neighboring colleges. Chabad offers community Friday night Shabbat dinners, classes, Mommy and Me play groups, holiday programs, and more.
1017 NE 188th St., Shoreline
323.770.3433
office@shorelinejewishcenter.org
www.shorelinejewishcenter.org
Contact: Rabbi Sadya Davidoff
Chabad Jewish Center of Shoreline is where everyone feels a sense of community and belonging. Jews of all backgrounds and affiliations connect with Chabad to experience the joy of Judaism in a warm, interactive, and inclusive environment. We are driven by our strong passion and commitment to the core values of the Torah, whose timeless beauty can be readily integrated into our contemporary lifestyles. Our goal is building a lasting edifice upon which the community feels uplifted through engaging programs, nourishing connections, spiritual enrichment, and unconditional love.
1114 NE Perkins Way, Shoreline
Mailing: P.O. Box 55536, Shoreline
206.387.3919
info@shalomseattle.org
shalomseattle.org
Contact: Rabbi Yechezkel & Mrs. Ora Rapoport
Chabad Jewish Russian Center provides educational and cultural programs in Russian for immigrants from the former Soviet Union without any discrimination. “Shalom Seattle” is a weekly cultural and educational radio program available to anybody with a radio or on the internet without charge. Chabad Jewish Russian Center provides social services to the local community, such as counseling, free meals, support for people in distress, and many more important community needs regardless of background or nationality. The Jewish Russian Public Library is open to serve the community, both Jewish and non-Jewish, with something of interest to all.
Chabad of Queen Anne-Magnolia
Shepard Way & Grow Ave., Bainbridge Island
206.397.7679
chabadofbainbridge@gmail.com
jewishbi.com
Contact: Rabbi Mendy Goldshmid
Chabad of Bainbridge Island & North Kitsap is a place where every Jewish person is welcome – regardless of affiliation or level of knowledge. Our sole purpose is to create a warm, welcoming environment to explore and experience our heritage in a non-judgmental and inviting atmosphere.
9720 NE 120th Pl. #102, Kirkland
425.749.8512
info@chabadkirkland.com
jewishkirkland.com
Contact: Rabbi Chaim & Mrs. Sarale Rivkin
Chabad of Kirkland is dedicated to providing every Jew on the north Eastside, regardless of background, philosophy, or level of commitment, an open-door environment for strengthening and enhancing Jewish life. With an array of programs for all ages, Chabad of Kirkland serves individuals and families looking for an anchor and a non-judgmental, accepting, personalized Jewish experience.
9010 SE 40th St., Mercer Island
206.851.2324
nissan@chabadmercerisland.org
chabadmercerisland.org
Contact: Rabbi Nissan & Mrs. Muskha Kornfeld
Chabad of Mercer Island is a place where you can celebrate Judaism joyfully and with meaning. A place where Judaism shares relevant perspective on our daily lives. Filled with opportunities to expand your mind, excite your heart, and touch your soul. Our center offers you a wide range of learning, connection, and outreach opportunities for all ages. Experience is paramount, and your questions are encouraged and embraced.
1825 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle
989.220.1553
shnailevitin@gmail.com
chabadqueenanne.com
Contact: Rabbi Shnai Levitin
Chabad of Queen Anne-Magnolia provides a broad array of programming and services that cater to all ages and levels. We believe in the right of every Jew to experience the beautiful treasures of our Jewish heritage. Chabad serves as a center for Jewish life and education in the neighborhood. We are dedicated to providing an accepting, non-judgmental, and open door environment to strengthen and enhance Jewish life for every Jew, regardless of background, philosophy, or level of observance. With a no-barriers-to-entry approach we are not a membership-based organization, so come and participate in any of our programs that suit your personal interests. Chabad is here for you and your family. Unconditionally. Always.
3327 NE 125th St., Ste. 101, Seattle
206.527.1411
info@chabadofseattle.org
chabadofseattle.org
Contact: Rabbi Sholom Ber Levitin
The region, served by over 60 Rabbis and their families, encompasses the states of Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, and Montana, as well as the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. In October 1972, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (obm), established the Chabad-Lubavitch regional offices in Seattle with the arrival of Rabbi Sholom Ber and Mrs. Chanie Levitin and their family. Chabad serves to foster a viable Jewish future through validation and acceptance of every Jew. This is permeated by the warmth and joy of Jewish heritage and tradition. Chabad connects all Jews in an embracing and non-judgmental way to encourage them to discover and study all dimensions of the Torah and empower each person to be a link in the Jewish legacy. In addition, Chabad seeks to disseminate the Noahide Code to all mankind.
16199 Northup Way, Bellevue
425.957.7860
eastsidechabad@gmail.com
chabadbellevue.org/shul
Contact: Rabbi Mordechai Farkash
Shabbat at Congregation Beis Menachem is an experience. The atmosphere is welcoming, friendly, and comfortable. The service is user-friendly. Pages are announced regularly to help you keep pace. Every new person is greeted at the door. There is running commentary throughout the Torah reading, and the rabbi’s weekly sermon connects the reading to daily life. A children’s program, complete with a prayer circle and relevant stories and song, begins in September. It all ends with a lively Kiddush featuring the congregation’s famous cholent and words of inspiration to which all are invited to participate. Every month on the Shabbat blessing of the new moon, there is a lavish sit-down lunch for the entire community to enjoy and celebrate. Visit the website for service schedule.
1410 11th Street, Bremerton
Mailing: PO Box 2522, Bremerton
360.627.8474
admin@beth-hatikvah.com
beth-hatikvah.org
Contact: Rabbi Emily Katcher
CBH is a house of worship for all kinds of Jews: Jews by Choice, Jews by Birth, LGBTQ+ Jews, Jews of Color, Jewish families and individuals, Jews who are searching for deep engagement, and Jews who have been away for a while. We’re a house of study, of seeking and questioning at all ages and all stages. Both children and adults learn in our house and in the wider world. We’re never finished learning. We’re a house of justice, meeting Jews of all abilities where they are. We prioritize access to Judaism for all and strive to make the world a better place. We’re a house of wholeness and value people over money. Members who are able to do so contribute more so we never turn away a Jew who can’t afford membership. Those who volunteer time are of equal importance to us. We’re a house of rejoicing, celebrating Shabbat, holidays, and lifecycle events. We’re a house of compassion. Our members are supported and connected with resources through the challenges of life. We’re a house of hope, seeking to elevate the souls of our community, connect to the rhythms of Jewish time, and delight in the presence of the Divine.
751 San Juan Blvd., Bellingham
360.733.8890
office@bethisraelbellingham.org
bethisraelbellingham.org
Contact: Rabbi Joshua Samuels, Office Administrator Mary Somerville, Kesher Co-Directors Leah Bordman & Victoria Mayers
Congregation Beth Israel was established in 1908. Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism, CBI membership embraces congregants of all backgrounds and traditions, including many interfaith families. Friday and Saturday Shabbat services are held regularly, including weekly Torah study, Reform-style services on the second Saturday, Conservative-style lay-led services on the fourth Saturday, and Tot Shabbat on the second Saturday of the month. There are observances for all holidays and celebrations of lifecycle events. The Kesher Center for Jewish Learning offers Sunday classes for preschool through 10th grade as well as mid-week Hebrew classes. B’nei mitzvah candidates also receive group and individual tutoring from the rabbi. High school youth participate in local and NFTY-NW activities. Beth Israel has an ongoing and active commitment to social action and interfaith dialogue. Adult education classes, public cultural events, workshops, and lecture series are offered year-round. The Beth Israel Cemetery, located adjacent to the city cemetery, is administered by a synagogue committee, and Beth Israel has its own Chevra Kaddisha.
1202 East Alder St., Walla Walla
509.522.2511
info@cbiww.org
cbiww.org
Contact: Evan Heisman
Congregation Beth Israel is a Reform Congregation in Walla Walla that has served the Jewish community of Walla Walla and nearby towns since 1940. A small congregation of approximately 35 families, CBI holds lay-led Friday evening services on the first Friday of the month at 7 pm, followed by a light potluck oneg. Torah study sessions are held the first and third Thursdays at 10 am, and special events for many holidays. High Holy Day services and a Pesach Seder fill the synagogue with congregation members and Jews from farther-away parts of eastern Washington and Oregon. A kindershul is offered monthly for children. CBI welcomes Jews of all backgrounds. Contact CBI to get their monthly events newsletter by email.
6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle
206.524.0075
info@bethshalomseattle.org
bethshalomseattle.org
Contact: Colin Coltrera, Executive Director
Beth Shalom is a warm, vibrant, inclusive, egalitarian, Conservative community where members participate in all aspects of congregational life. CBS welcomes individuals and families from the full spectrum of Jewish life, including Jews by choice, interfaith families, and LGBTQ individuals and families. Programs include Shabbat and festival worship, learning, social action, Israel, and social activities. Weekly Shabbat services and learning, including lunch, anchor the community. CBS has an Early Childhood Center, a strong religious school, youth groups, Shabbat programs, and services for children of all ages, as well as an array of adult learning opportunities. Shabbat and holiday morning services begin at 9:30 am. Weekday minyan meets at 7 am. Monday – Friday and 9 am Sundays. Monday evening minyan meets at 7:30 pm. Friday night services vary by season.
5145 S Morgan St., Seattle
206.721.0970
office@bcmhseattle.org
bcmhseattle.org
Contact: Ari Hoffman
Since 1891, BCMH has been the center of Jewish life in Seattle. Located in the Seward Park neighborhood, this Ashkenazic Orthodox synagogue houses and maintains the Seattle Mikvah, the Seattle Jewish Chapel, and the Seward Park Eruv. BCMH is known for its vibrant youth activities for toddlers, children, and teens on Shabbos, holidays, and weekends. During the school year, the synagogue’s Yavneh Youth Center is home to NCSY’s Teen Lounge and during the summer, Camp Yavneh. BCMH provides full-service programming for families on Shabbos, Jewish holidays, and throughout the year. The congregation is under the leadership of Rabbi Yaakov Tanenbaum, who received smicha from Rav Shlomo Miller, one of the Jewish world’s leading halachic authorities. Rabbi Tanenbaum has a love for every Jew and a passion for teaching Torah. Classes are available during the week and on Shabbos for men, women, and children.
1322 E 30th Ave Spokane, WA. 99203
Mailing: PO Box 30234 Spokane, WA 99223
Message line: 509.717.3233
admin@spokaneemanu-el.org
spokaneemanu-el.org
Contact: Rabbi Tamar Malino
Congregation Emanu-El (CEE) is a diverse and inclusive congregation with a happy mix of ages, backgrounds, and interests, serving the Inland Northwest. CEE is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. Rabbi Tamar Malino serves the congregation on a part-time basis, leading our Shabbat services, life-cycle events, and some of our High Holy Days services. Here at CEE, we seek to create a Jewish spiritual and cultural home for all our members and to provide a welcoming environment, including for our interfaith families. We strive to build community, form new bonds of friendship, and reach out together to make our world a better place through our social justice and Tikkun Olam work. Through a collaborative agreement with Spokane’s Conservative Temple Beth Shalom, CEE offers religious and Hebrew school for children through to b’nai mitzvah and has access to programming for toddlers, families, and teens. This collaborative agreement also provides for wonderful joint services, holiday celebrations, and educational opportunities for adults through Temple Beth Shalom’s Lifelong Learning program. CEE believes that everyone has the ability to learn and grow and be a part of the greater Jewish community.
5412 Wilson Ave. S., Seattle
206.722.5500
office@ezrabessaroth.net
ezrabessaroth.net
Contact: Jeff Solam, President, Rabbi David Benchlouch
Congregation Ezra Bessaroth was founded in 1910 by immigrants from the Island part of Rhodes and took its name from Psalm 46, “help in time of need.” The congregation has a unique Sephardic character and tradition in worship and in life. It seeks to instill knowledge of Judaism and a love of tradition in future generations. It offers considerable year-round programming for youth, adults, and families. EB’s Tu B’Shevat, Purim, Yom Ha’atzmaut, and Hanukkah celebrations have gained the recognition of the larger community, which attends en masse. An active Ladies Auxiliary perpetuates unique culinary traditions, deepens friendships, and strengthens the community. EB has a well-deserved reputation for openness and hospitality. A Sephardic gem, they welcome all Jews.
7800 NE 119th Street, Vancouver
360.896.8088
admin@jewishvancouverusa.org
jewishvancouverusa.org
Contact: Sam Clarno
Congregation Kol Ami is the cornerstone of living, learning, and celebrating Jewish life in Southwest Washington. We have been proud members of the URJ since 2004. Our community offers weekly worship, religious and Hebrew school for children, and adult education. Our growing community is open and inclusive to all. Rabbi Elizabeth Dunsker has served the community since 2008.
9010 Miller Rd., Bainbridge Island
Mailing: PO Box 11738, Bainbridge Island
206.842.9010
congregationkolshalom@gmail.com
kolshalom.net
Contact: Lynda Baker
Congregation Kol Shalom (CKS) is a growing, diverse, welcoming community serving Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap County and open to people of all ages and backgrounds. This 29-year-old Reform congregation enjoys inspiring, participatory, song-filled services and Torah study with Rabbi Darío Feiguin. CKS offers specialized educational opportunities including religious school for pre-K through grade 6, midweek Hebrew classes, b’nai mitzvah, post-b’nai mitzvah, and adult education. There is a small staff, which includes the rabbi, the religious school coordinator and teachers, and a part-time temple administrator. The community is led by a Board of Directors who rely on various committees to keep the congregation active. Kol Shalom also has a small gift shop with beautiful Judaica products, including many made in Israel, which is open by appointment. See website for office hours, calendar events, and services.
Mailing: PO Box 553
Port Angeles, WA 98362
360.452.2471
cobs@olypen.com
obsh.org
Contact: Suzanne DeBey
Congregation Olympic B’nai Shalom of Clallam County is a small reform congregation serving the diverse needs of Jews having many viewpoints. Warm and welcoming, COBS holds periodic Shabbat services, social and cultural programs, as well as festival and High Holidays celebrations. Services are led by congregation members, professional singers, and/or a part-time or student rabbi. The calendar of events can be found on the website. COBS embraces the uniquely beautiful environment of the Olympic Peninsula in their celebration of the holidays, including a Shavuot service at Hurricane Ridge, a Rosh Hashanah outdoor dawn service overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and an annual picnic. COBS celebrates family-focused festivals, including Pesach, Sukkot, and Hanukkah.
646.369.3138
rabbiherbstman@gmail.com
cstlseattle.org
Contact: Rabbi Avi and Mrs. Marave Herbstman, Rabbi Emeritus Sholom Ber Levitin
Congregation Shaarei Tefilah is a welcoming community dedicated to reaching out to Jews from all backgrounds and helping them reconnect with or strengthen their commitment to their heritage. Shaarei Tefilah is a synagogue where Jews from all walks of life congregate daily for prayers, the study of Torah, and community support. Classes, lectures, musical concerts, and Chassidic farbrengens are all part of ongoing activities at the shul. The spiritual and joyous impact highlighted by the holiday lifecycle of Judaism has left a deep imprint on all those who attend. CSTL has grown exponentially as a community, from a handful of families two decades ago to more than 120 families, plus many singles and elderly couples. The congregation’s synagogue building and mikvah are in Seattle’s North End. Non-members are welcome!
1122 E Pike St. #734, Seattle
206.355.1414
ctc@tikvahchadashah.org
tikvahchadashah.org
Contact: Flora Ostrow
Seattle’s GLBT synagogue since 1980, Congregation Tikvah Chadashah is a chavurah-style congregation and a member of the World Congress of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Jews. They hold egalitarian chavurah services for Shabbat and holidays. All are welcome to events, regardless of observance, religious background, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
3412 NE 65th St., Seattle
206.525.1055
emanuelcongregationseattle@gmail.com
emanuelcongregation.org
Contact: Gary M. Cohen
Emanuel Congregation, founded in 1968, is an independent, Modern Orthodox-Egalitarian synagogue in North Seattle. Come and pray in the intimate, traditional sanctuary surrounded by stained-glass windows with a skylight above. Congregants can enjoy mixed seating or separate seating with mechitzot. Shabbat services are lay-led, and knowledgeable Torah readers are welcome. The COVID-19 pandemic, which had forced a number of shifting operational rules on us, has passed, but the security issues remain. Although our policy of “You shouldn’t have to pay to pray” is still in force, we have had to adopt a reservation system to cope with our security needs. Drop-ins are no longer permitted. Jane Joselow is the point of contact. Contact Jane Joselow by emailing <janeaj@hotmail.com>. Members have priority seating. Shabbat Kiddush, congregant-led post-Kiddush discussions, quarterly women’s Mincha and Maariv services, and rentals of the synagogue for your life events are again possible. Please check our website for updates to our schedule of services at <emanuelcongregation.org/services/>. According to the epitaph of one of our former members, “He came for the prayers; he stayed for the songs.”
3700 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island
206.232.8555, ext. 207
info@h-nt.org
h-nt.org
Contact: Merav Canaan, Executive Director
Herzl-Ner Tamid is a welcoming, inclusive, multigenerational community committed to enhancing Jewish life and spirit. HNT fosters growth in Jewish knowledge, celebrates joyously, provides support in times of need, and strives to maintain a healthy balance between tradition and change. HNT offers traditional egalitarian services, featuring communal learning and spirited singing led by passionate clergy. They provide a preschool–12th grade supplementary school, stimulating adult learning, fun programs for toddlers and families, exciting youth activities, and engaging adult programming. From babies to bubbies, HNT is a dynamic community looking to encourage and support your Jewish lifelong learning. HNT is affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ).
8685 SE 47th St., Mercer Island
206.275.1539
office@islandsynagogue.org
islandsynagogue.org
Contact: Keith Apperson
Island Synagogue blends the warmth of traditional Judaism with the joyous celebration of Torah and mitzvot. It is a welcoming community with congregants from diverse backgrounds who reconnect with tradition through Island Synagogue. Families, retired couples, young couples, and singles enjoy our community of prayer, study, and acts of kindness. Rabbi Yechezkel Kornfeld has led the congregation since 1996. Congregants are offered the opportunity to lead services following their Ashkenazi or Sephardi customs. It offers a daily morning minyan, Talmud study, and regular classes open to everyone. Alternate services are offered, including Shabbat 101 and Holiday 101 sessions. Children may attend youth programs for toddlers and older children or join their family in the sanctuary. A sit-down Kiddush follows Shabbat and holiday services. Congregants routinely invite guests for a meal and overnight stays. High Holiday services are inspiring and free. Please come for a Shabbat or holiday.
3302 Albion Parvin Rd., Pullman
palousejewishcommunity@gmail.com
jewishcommunityofthepalouse.org
Contact: Larry Fox
Jewish Community of the Palouse is a welcoming community serving Jewish families and individuals in the Palouse and surrounding regions of Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington. The JCP offers cultural, religious, and social activities for Jewish individuals and families living in Pullman, Moscow, and the surrounding areas of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho including Washington State University and the University of Idaho. We are an unaffiliated community that is open to all members of the Jewish faith. It is our goal that Jews of all backgrounds — whether Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, or Reconstructionist — feel comfortable participating in our community, along with their families. Our activities may vary year-to-year, but include High Holiday services, Sukkot, Hanukkah, and Purim celebrations. We have a monthly Friday Shabbat service, a monthly Saturday Torah study, and a Sunday School program for children in K-8th grade.
Mailing: PO Box 28455, Seattle
206.547.3914
office@kadima.org
www.kadima.org
Contact: Morgan Scherer, Director of Operations
Kadima Reconstructionist Community is building a progressive community of inclusion, social justice, and Jewish tradition for Jews and our allies. Committed to racial, economic, and gender justice, we bridge spirituality and social justice through Shabbat and holiday celebrations, intergenerational learning, and solidarity work with #blacklivesmatter, immigration justice organizations, and others. Kadima is a multiracial, intergenerational, gender-affirming community committed to disability justice and belonging. Founded in 1978 to resist white supremacy and antisemitism, Kadima continues to celebrate our legacy while continuing to evolve. We take pride in having the first Torah scroll ever scribed by a team of women, 20 years of Middle East Peace Camp, an active BIPOC havurah/affinity group, a thriving supplementary school and b’mitzvah training program, holiday celebrations, and intergenerational connections.
308 4th Ave. S, Kirkland
425.844.1604
admin@kolaminw.org
kolaminw.org
Contact: J.J. Bradford
A Reform congregation serving Northeast King and South Snohomish counties, Kol Ami provides opportunities in social action, Sisterhood, Brotherhood, and family support. We are a warm, caring, and dynamic community. We welcome everyone who walks through our doors and affirm the dignity and worth of every human being. We’re not interested in limiting ourselves to “tolerance” of people who are different than we are: We view your identity and your family bonds as sacred. We cherish our members and guests: straight, lesbian, gay, and bi; cis, trans, genderfluid, and nonbinary; Jewish and interfaith families; those steeped in Jewish tradition, those alienated from it, and those exploring it for the first time; neurotypical people and those who aren’t; and everyone who makes up the great tapestry of humanity. You are welcome here, you are wanted, and you are worthwhile just as you are. Shabbat services take place most Friday evenings. Torah study sessions and Torah services are held on Saturday mornings concurrently with b’nai mitzvah celebrations in Kirkland. Religious school offers students in grades K–7 creative programming learning Hebrew, Torah, ethics, prayer, holidays, culture, Israel, and Jewish history. We are holding services in person and on Zoom.
6115 SW Hinds St., Seattle
206-935-1590
info@khnseattle.org
khnseattle.org
Contact: Connie Burk, Executive Director
Kol HaNeshamah is a progressive congregation with a warm approach to tradition. We meet near Alki Beach in West Seattle. Here you will find congregants celebrating simchas, comforting the mourner, guiding Torah study, engaging in ritual at shul and home, amplifying calls for justice, and sharing our diverse Jewish journeys. Services are offered in-person and online. Children’s education includes experiential learning on Shabbat mornings, and Hebrew school on Tuesday afternoons. Adult education is varied and lively, with weekly Torah Study and classes throughout the year. KHTY engages youth in bi-monthly activities. Current tikkun olam efforts focus on food and refugee justice. Visitors are welcome, including at High Holiday services.
Mailing: 300 Lenora St. PMB 6171, Seattle
206.613.9036
info@masaseattle.org
masaseattle.org
Contact: Rabbi Sydney Danziger
At Masa Seattle, we focus on what we feel is truly important: helping people live better lives through Judaism. As part of a curated community of kindness, we punctuate our weeks, months, and years with sacred Jewish rituals and mitzvot and work to repair our broken world through learning and action.
Mailing: PO Box 51214, Seattle
425.243.2249
info@mercazseattle.org
mercazseattle.org
Contact: Rachel Rosenfeld, Executive Director
Mercaz Seattle is a welcoming and growing Modern Orthodox kehillah in North Seattle committed to bringing Jews together through learning, prayer, and friendship. They are devoted to halacha, intellectual openness, and deep questioning with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. They encourage active involvement and participation in a friendly, multigenerational atmosphere. Mercaz gathers for meaningful learning, spirited tefillah, music, holiday celebrations, and retreats. Mercaz is participatory and community-driven and strives to promote spiritual growth and enrich Jewish life in general. Sign up for their weekly newsletter through their website.
6721 51st Ave. S, Seattle
206.313.1569
minyanohrchadash@gmail.com
minyanohrchadash.org
Contact: Louis Treiger
Minyan Ohr Chadash, past winner of the Jewish In Seattle Best Congregation Award, meets on Shabbat and holidays and some weekday mornings in the Seward Park neighborhood. Ohr Chadash (OC) is a modern-Orthodox, Zionist congregation with volunteer-led services. Divrei Torah are shared by members following services. Song and group participation are integral to OC’s services. Youth are engaged at all ages—Shabbat morning programs for younger children, a madrich program for pre-teens and teens, and teens participating in leading services and giving Divrei Torah. OC has a strong emphasis on learning, and we have a weekly class at 8:30 am on Shabbat morning on Halacha in the Parsha and in the afternoon on words of the Prophets. We have periodic Shabbatot of learning with scholars from out of town. We have a variety of children’s programs, and OC hosts the Yom Hazikaron/Yom Ha’atzmaut Tekes in Seward Park. OC is a diverse, caring, and accepting community that welcomes Jews of all backgrounds and affiliations.
425.652.8286
office@jewishrenton.com
JewishRenton.com
Contact: Rabbi Yisroel and Shternie Treitel
At the Renton Jewish Center, every Jew is welcomed with open arms. Rabbi Yisroel and Shternie Treitel have made it their mission to create an array of state-of-the-art programming to bring the community together and promote Jewish awareness, identity, and pride. It’s a space where no prior background or affiliation is needed; at Chabad, the door is open. Join the movement to strengthen Jewish community, every day. Welcome to the family!
102 Highland Dr., Bellingham
360.393.3845
rabbiyosef@jewishbellingham.com
JewishBellingham.com
Contact: Rabbi Yosef
Rohr Center for Jewish Life-Chabad provides an authentic Jewish communal experience to the Jewish community of Bellingham and Whatcom County. This is accomplished by creating an open-door and comfortable environment for strengthening and enhancing Jewish values and identity. RCJL-Chabad offers an array of interactive and educational programming: A Shul with joyous and warm Shabbat services followed by a kiddush, Chabad Hebrew School, Adult Education, and much more.
5305 52nd Ave. S, Seattle
206.722.8289
theseattlekollel@gmail.com
seattlekollel.com
Contact: Rosh Kollel Rabbi Avrohom David
The Seattle Kollel offers groundbreaking opportunities for growth in Jewish learning for Jews at all levels. Sign up for the e-newsletter for upcoming classes and events, or visit the website. Programs of learning include: Kollel University, The Jewish Journey, Hebrew, introductory classes, Jewish law, Jewish philosophy and prayer book, one-on-one learning, scholars in residence, Talmud, Torah, women’s learning, children’s programming, and day camps.
6500 52nd Ave. S, Seattle
206-723-3028
info@sbhseattle.org
sbhseattle.org
Contact: Cormac Li
Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation is one of the largest Sephardic congregations in the United States, offering some of the remaining well-preserved traditions and customs from Jewish-Turkish origin in this country, brought by its founding members over 100 years ago. Services are conducted daily, and classes on Torah, Jewish Law, history, and the Sephardic Bet Midrash Program are offered throughout the week and on Shabbat. SBH’s dynamic youth program holds groups every Shabbat at 9:45 am. All groups engage in age-appropriate fun and educational activities revolving around prayer (tefila) and the weekly Torah portion. SBH Youth also offers monthly fun youth activities focused around Jewish themes and holidays. These Shabbat sessions and monthly activities are already well attended, but there is always room and our doors are open! Weekday and Shabbat service schedule: Monday through Friday at 7 am; weekday evenings (Minha/Arvit) 15 minutes before sundown; Friday evenings at sundown; Shabbat morning at 9 am; and Sunday mornings at 8 am. Office Hours are Monday – Thursday from 9 am – 5:30 pm and Fridays 9 am – 4 pm.
15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue
425.603.9677
contact@templebnaitorah.org
templebnaitorah.org
Contact: Lisa Roher
Temple B’nai Torah is a sacred Jewish home. TBT cultivates enduring relationships and promotes pathways to grow through Reform Jewish values and practices. It welcomes all seeking community. With Torah as TBT’s guide, it is committed to educating, enriching, and inspiring spiritual growth, Jewish morals and values, social activism, and communal responsibility. TBT leaders believe in lifelong Jewish learning with a weekly Religious School, high school, and middle school youth programs. Worship is cherished here, and Friday evening Shabbat services begin at 6:15 pm and Saturday morning services at 10:30 am. TBT holds occasional early services for families, some at the temple and some in area parks. Temple B’nai Torah is proud to be a member of the Union for Reform Judaism.
2632 NE 80th St., Seattle
206.525.0915
temple@templebetham.org
templebetham.org
Contact: Davida Sims, Executive Director
Temple Beth Am is an inclusive Reform Jewish community pursuing joyous worship, engaged learning, and social justice. Beth Am seeks to inspire lives and healing the world through powerful Jewish experiences. Their mission is to deepen relationships to Judaism and their temple community by engaging the soul, heart, and mind. Everyone in the Jewish community is welcome: all ages, races, and abilities; interfaith families; and people who are single, partnered, straight, gay, lesbian, and transgender. Beth Am has musical services every Friday night and joyful prayer every Saturday morning, as well as a year full of holiday celebrations. It promotes lifelong learning with a widely recognized religious school, thriving early childhood school, and adult education, including weekly Hebrew and Yiddish classes. With their commitment to tikkun olam, Beth Am has many social advocacy programs, including Homeless2Renter, Interfaith and Intercultural Initiative, and Immigrant Action Justice Team.
5975 S 12th St., Tacoma
253.564.7101
info@tbetacoma.org
tbetacoma.org
Contact: Rabbi Keren Gorban
Temple Beth El is a vibrant congregation dedicated to engaging families and individuals on their Jewish journeys toward spiritual growth, meaningful observance, and holiness. We are a caring community devoted to the Jewish ideals of study, worship, and tikkun olam, repairing the world. Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism, Temple Beth El welcomes all Jews—single or partnered, families of all shapes and sizes, interfaith and interracial households, LGBTQ+ folks, and Jews of Color—and those interested in exploring their Judaism. We offer inspirational worship for Shabbat and holidays, as well as meaningful and personal lifecycle celebrations. Shabbat services are multi-access and are held Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. On Saturday mornings, Torah study (multi-access) is held at 9 am followed by services at 10 am. All services are streamed to the Temple Beth El website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel. In addition, we have a religious school, a Hebrew high school, and a Temple Youth Group. Adult programs include classes, luncheons, interfaith programs, social activism, scholars-in-residence, artists-in-residence, and an active Sisterhood. We also have Temple Hikers, Mah Jongg, genealogy, book group, and many leadership opportunities. The Tikkun Olam committee actively supports community service projects and coordinates support services for members. Temple Beth El also has a top-notch, in-house Judaica shop.
201 Eighth Ave. SE, Olympia
360.754.8519
tbh@bethhatfiloh.org
bethhatfiloh.org
Contact: Rabbi Seth Goldstein
Temple Beth Hatfiloh is a Jewish spiritual, educational, cultural, and social center in Olympia, Thurston County, and nearby counties of southwest Washington. A liberal congregation, TBH provides opportunities for people to meaningfully engage with Jewish tradition and community. They are a welcoming and inclusive community. Erev Shabbat services are held every Friday. Saturday mornings include a rotating series of programs including Torah study, Talmud, services, meditation, and spirituality groups. TBH also hosts holiday observances, a religious school, a teen program, summer day camp, PJ Library, adult education, guest speakers, a book group, musical performances, a film series, a monthly Senior Schmooze, and other events. Committed to tikkun olam, TBH opens its doors to the homeless, raises money for charities, and holds food and coat drives, among other projects. TBH is involved in the Olympia community and a member of Interfaith Works.
1803 Sumner Ave, Aberdeen
(360) 939-4844 or (206) 376-3245
facebook.com/templebethisraelaberdeen
Contact: Elle Foldvik
Join us at Temple Beth Israel—a historic community nestled in Grays Harbor County. Our roots stretch back to the early 20th century, when a small group of Jewish families laid the foundation for one of the oldest congregations in the South Puget Sound. Over the years, we’ve weathered economic shifts and pandemics, emerging resilient and united. While we build our synagogue to once again have a resident rabbi, we host lay-led services, community events, holiday celebrations, high-holiday services and enriching gatherings with visiting rabbis from Olympia. As the sole synagogue in Grays Harbor County, we are an actively growing community. We welcome everyone— our community is built of young adults, families to coastal retirees — we’re excited to welcome those that wish to be part of our story.
Also, at Temple Beth Israel, we are more than the local temple, we represent a place of community for all Jews living or passing through Grays Harbor County. Regardless of jewish observance or preferred style – our goal is to create a space where everyone can feel welcomed. Come join us as we write the next chapter together!
3215 Lombard Ave., Everett
425.259.7125
office@templebethor.org
templebethor.org
Contact: Sarah Davis, Office Administrator
Temple Beth Or is a warm, inclusive, and participatory Reform Jewish community. Their members are from five counties in the northern Puget Sound region, including many interfaith families. Temple Beth Or is proud of how its members care for each other and our communities, local to global. The community gathers for joyous Shabbat, holiday celebrations, and lifecycle events. Shabbat is typically celebrated three Friday nights and one Saturday morning. We create community in-person and online. Religious School includes programs for tots, preschoolers through high school. For all ages, Temple Beth Or offers a myriad of activities. Explore the website and Facebook pages to learn more.
1322 E 30th Ave., Spokane
509.747.3304
temple@spokanetbs.org
spokanetbs.org
Contact: Rabbi Tamar Malino, President Steve Silverstein
Shalom! Temple Beth Shalom is a Conservative, egalitarian synagogue located in Spokane, the heart of the Inland Northwest. The kehilla has many entryways, including those of prayer, learning, and culture. Their mission is to provide you with Jewish spiritual, educational, and cultural opportunities in an inclusive environment. TBS is also committed to providing the community with a rich educational experience. Kids benefit from their designated USCJ Framework for Excellence Hebrew and Sunday religious schools, Midrasha High, a b’nai mitzvah program, and an active Kadima/USY group. They also offer adult education. TBS’ culture of openness is reflected in their physical space, spirituality, and connectedness. Whether you experience their kosher dinner in the spring, their membership picnic in the fall, or any of the other activities they hold throughout the year, they are eager to meet and greet you and share your Jewish journey in their community.
1511 E Pike St., Seattle
3850 156th Ave SE, Bellevue
206.323.8486
lhorowitz@tdhs-nw.org
templedehirschsinai.org
Contact: Lisa D. Horowitz,
Executive Director
Founded in 1899, Temple De Hirsch Sinai carries forward our century-plus progressive legacy of community, inclusion, integrity, and diversity, translating Jewish values into Jewish actions in pursuit of a better world. As faith leaders, we uphold the traditional values of our historic congregation: “Love your neighbor as yourself” informs all we do. With two distinct campuses covering the greater Seattle area, Temple’s caring clergy and professional staff serve 1,500+ member families and the greater community through thought-provoking programs, musically inspired worship, sacred milestones, social justice work, and award-winning educational offerings, including Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool and Bridge Family Religion School. From birth through oldest adulthood, Temple welcomes anyone interested in exploring or deepening their relationship to Judaism.
1517 Browne Ave., Yakima
yakimatemple@gmail.com
jccw.org
Contact: Paula Glazer Vornbrock
Temple Shalom serves the Jewish communities of Yakima and Kittitas counties. A growing Congregation of 50 families, we warmly welcome Jews of all levels of observance, as well as non-Jews who are interested in Judaism. Rabbi Jay Shupack with Rebbitzen Judy lead services for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and most holidays, along with Friday evening and Shabbat morning services throughout the year. Services are filled with spirituality and song. Keeping a 20-year tradition, lay leaders conduct services when the Shupacks are not available. Events at the Temple include a weekly Torah study, Chanukah party, Purim shpiel, and Community Passover Seder. Instruction for Hebrew and Bar/ Bat Mitzvah is available.
Mailing: PO Box 19666, Seattle
info@kavana.org
kavana.org
Contact: Rabbi Rachel Nussbaum
Kavana is an independent, nondenominational Jewish community in Seattle with an innovative approach to building Jewish community. Many programs take place at Kavana’s headquarters in Queen Anne, but some events happen in parks, community centers, and living rooms around town. What makes Kavana unique? Kavana partners apply intentionality (kavana) to their choices; aspire to be producers not consumers of Judaism by using a relational and intergenerational cooperative model; create more and deeper connections among their community; welcome and engage individuals and families from all backgrounds in a variety of ways to live a meaningful Jewish life; and foster a spirit of innovation in their programming and services to better achieve their personal and collective aspirations. Together they are building a community that empowers each of them to create a meaningful Jewish life and a positive Jewish identity.
4419 Park Ave., Clayton
Mailing: P.O. Box 355, Clayton, WA 99110
509.999.8705
eitanyosher@gmail.com
spokanesephardic.org
Contact: Paula Glazer Vornbrock
The Spokane Sephardic Center (SSC) is located just north of Spokane in Clayton, WA serving the greater Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and rural areas. We are honored to provide an Orthodox Jewish environment for every Jew. Kosher meals are available to anyone traveling through or doing business in the area and can be delivered to patients in all of the medical and care facilities in the area. We offer a synagogue with daily and Shabbat services, Shabbat meals, year-round Yeshivah learning programs, summer camp programs, trades school courses, kosher catering (holding to the strictest kashrut), family counseling, Bikkur Holim, Chevrah Kadisha- Taharah- Shomer, and WA State Licensed Funeral Services. (Eastern WA’s only Jewish funeral home)
4525 19th Ave., Seattle
Mailing: PO Box 85840, Seattle
206.484.4652
info@udistrictminyan.com
Contact: Matthew Perry
University District Minyan is a welcoming community that opens its doors to all. We gather on Shabbat, Holidays, and other special occasions to celebrate together. Our vibrant community offers a warm and inclusive environment for everyone to connect and grow.
6721 51st Ave S, Seattle
206.760.0805
vaadinfo@seattlevaad.org
seattlevaad.org
Contact: Rabbi Moshe Kletenik
The Va’ad oversees kosher certification at groceries, restaurants, and other eating establishments—see letter of certification of each establishment for kashrut details available on the Va’ad’s website at http://seattlevaad.org/kosher-portfolio/.
15401 Westside Hwy. SW, Vashon
206-226.3779
vashonhavurah@gmail.com
vashonhavurah.org
Contact: Suzanne Greenberg, President
Vashon Havurah is a warm and welcoming home for the spiritual, social, and intellectual needs of the Jewish community of Vashon Island. We aim to foster the exploration of the richness and diversity of Jewish life; to create an egalitarian setting where each member’s individual Jewish path is honored and supported; and to cultivate the tenets of Judaism through study (Torah), justice (tzedakah), prayer (tefilah), deeds of loving kindness (g’milut chasidim), and healing the world (tikkun olam).
Mailing: c/o Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE, Olympia WA 98501
warabbis@gmail.com
washingtoncoalitionofrabbis.com/
Contact: Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg, Chair
The Washington Coalition of Rabbis provides an important moral and religious voice for Washington State and spiritual leadership for our local Jewish communities. Externally, members of the Washington Coalition of Rabbis are frequently invited to speak on panels, testify before the Washington State Legislature and city councils, and provide Jewish perspectives on pressing social issues. Internally, the WCR serves as a forum for rabbis to confer and promote communal issues, to facilitate cooperative programs among congregations, organizations, and agencies, and to serve as a Jewish educational and informational resource. Our 45+ members include Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Renewal, and non-denominational rabbis working in a variety of settings. The WCR offers an annual online Introduction to Judaism class.
206.369.1215
westseattletlc@gmail.com
seattlekollel.com
Contact: Rabbi Avrohom David
Shabbat at the TLC is always Shabbat with “Your Jewish Family in West Seattle.” The service is easy to follow and welcomes all denominations of Judaism. Throughout the service, brief explanations are given to keep you engaged and excited. There are insightful, relevant weekly Torah sermons connecting beautiful Torah thoughts to your life. Services conclude with a delicious Kiddush including fresh, hot cholent, pastries, and a l’chaim, of course! Kiddush is usually followed by a lively community lunch, where all are welcome. Kids are always invited to play in the adjacent playroom and join in the service. The TLC hosts frequent learners’ tefillah groups, tot Shabbats, Torah classes, women’s events, and holiday programming. One-on-one learning is available on a Jewish topic of your choice. Contact the TLC for upcoming dates and future events by emailing the address above.
facebook.com/whidbeyislandjewishcommunity
WIJC is here to share information about events, opportunities, and general Jewish news with the Whidbey Island community.
C/O Congregation Shaarei Tefilah-Lubavitch, 6250 43rd Ave. NE, Seattle
C/O Island Synagogue, 8685 SE 47th St., Mercer Island
islandsynagogue.org/eruv.html
C/O BCMH, 5145 S Morgan St., Seattle
206.721.0970
bcmhseattle.org/eruv
Bellevue
425.562.7960
eastsidechabad@gmail.com
chabadbellevue.org/bellevuemikvah
Mikvah Mei Menachem is located in a private neighborhood at 1600 151st Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98005. Its entrance is private and separate, and the mikvah is under strict rabbinic supervision. The mikvah is available every evening for women only by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please call the private number. An attendant will return your call as soon as possible. It is advisable to make your appointment 48 hours in advance. Mei Menachem is fully equipped to make your visit a pleasant one. The water is heated and filtered every afternoon. The preparation room includes a full bath and shower, and all necessary supplies are provided. Mikvah fees: The suggested donation is $20 per use. For additional information please leave a message at the number above.
6250 43rd Ave. NE, Seattle
206.522.1105
eastsidechabad@gmail.com
chabadofseattle.org
The mikvah is available every evening for women by appointment. Appointments should be made 48 hours in advance if possible. The mikvah is also available for brides by appointment. Suggested donation is $20 for single usage and $36 for brides.
518 S Holly St., Seattle
Mailing: 5145 S Morgan St., Seattle
206.721.0970
office@bcmhseattle.org
bcmhseattle.org/mikvah
The Seattle Mikvah is discretely and conveniently located up a long driveway just north of Holly Street and is not visible from the street. The Rivkah Gamel Mikvah Building features separate pools for men and women, as well as a keilim mikvah which is available without appointment during daylight hours on the north side of the building. There are four preparation rooms for women (one of which is handicapped-accessible) and there is an additional changing/shower room for men. The mikvah serves men and women from all over the state and it is the primary facility for area conversions. Community donations support the upkeep of the building.
Seattle
206.721.2275
856.291.1873
Kirkland
425.749.8512
rabbi@chabadkirkland.com
2835 82nd Ave. SE #200, Mercer Island
206.232.0963
Traditional Family Healthcare
920 N First Ave., Renton
425.228.4450
1732 Broadway, Seattle
206.242.1787
520 W Raye St., Seattle
206.282.5500
1215 145th Pl. SE, Bellevue
425.746.1400
5145 S Morgan St., Seattle
206.725.3067
1215 145th Pl. SE, Bellevue
425.746.1400
1420 Woburn St., Bellingham
360.733.8890
3601 Alaska Rd., Brier
206.524.0075
Swift Boulevard and Highway 240, Richland
509.943.9457 or 509.371.9153
165th St. and Dayton Ave. N, Seattle
206.232.8555
520 W Raye St., Seattle
206.323.8486
5421 Steilacoom Blvd., Tacoma
253.564.7101
Neveh Zikaron, 3400 S 140th St., Tukwila
206.935.1590
1214 N 167th St., Shoreline
206.721.0970
1230 N 167th St., Shoreline
206.344.5238
3601 Alaska Rd., Brier
425.483.0555
Sunset Hills Memorial Park, 1575 145th Pl. SE, Bellevue
425.603.9677
201 Eighth St. SE, Olympia
360.754.8519
8601 Riverview Rd., Snohomish
425.259.7125
508 N Government Way, Spokane
509.747.3304
6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle
206.524.0075
melanibaker@bethshalomseattle.org
bethshalomseattle.org
Contact: Melani Baker
CBS Young Professionals is Congregation Beth Shalom’s group for those in their 20s and 30s to socialize, learn, and mark the Jewish calendar together. Participants gather for potluck dinners and learning as part of the Food and Friends program, for celebrations around Jewish holidays, and for social events. They’re transplants and Seattle natives, and they’re always looking for new participants and friends.
16199 Northup Way, Bellevue
425.957.7860
eastsidechabad@gmail.com
chabadbellevue.org
Contact: Rochie Farkash
Join the challah party once a month and take a challah home for you and leave one behind to be shared. Become a visiting volunteer and bring a challah to someone in need. Sign up an elderly person, someone new to the community, or a friend in need to receive a visiting volunteer with a challah.
3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island
206.232.7115
info@sjcc.org
sjcc.org/programs/j-community
Contact: Madeline Weinstein, Community Engagement Coordinator
Community programs at the Stroum Jewish Community Center include events, celebrations, volunteer events, and learning opportunities at the SJCC and throughout the greater Seattle area to help people make connections to one another. These programs offer individuals and families meaningful ways to deepen relationships and celebrate Jewish values and culture. Programs are offered in neighborhoods across the greater Seattle area. Community programs include social justice/service/volunteerism through our Mitzvah Corps, Shabbat gatherings (including Tot Shabbat for families with young children), and holiday celebrations (including our popular Purim + Hanukkah celebrations), as well as virtual and in-person learning + recreational programs. Everyone is welcome.
Mailing: 9710 Greenwood Ave N #204, Seattle
206.317.9157
info@dreamcoatpnw.org
www.dreamcoatpnw.org
Contact: Will Wright
The Dreamcoat Initiative is building a welcoming community for Seattle’s Jews of diverse backgrounds. Through social events, volunteering engagements, and learning opportunities, we expose the greater community to experiences and traditions that aren’t a part of the assumed Jewish experience.
16199 Northup Way, Bellevue
425.647.8536
info@eastsidejbn.org
eastsideyoungjewish.org, chabaddowntownbellevue.org, eastsidejbn.org
Contact: Rabbi Levi Farkash, Executive Director
The Eastside Jewish Business Network is a non-profit organization that provides excellent opportunities to develop critical business skills and long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals. JBN is for those who desire to enhance the skills necessary to ensure ongoing business success and development and have feedback and camaraderie with other entrepreneurs and experienced professionals. At JBN, we not only focus on career development and personal growth, we also emphasize the importance of philanthropy and giving back to the community. With charitable beneficiaries and volunteer opportunities, you can have a direct impact on your community and the world at large. Network Includes: Expand your career opportunities through peer networking. Accelerate your professional developmental goals. Receive and share professional advice and career guidance. Make new connections and build lifelong relationships. Leadership courses. Industry-specific programs. Charity events and volunteer opportunities.
1511 E. Pike St., Seattle
206.693.3046
rsvpEO@tdhs-nw.org
templedehirschsinai.org/eo
Contact: Rabbi Kate Speizer
Endless Opportunities (EO) offers a variety of educational, social, and cultural gatherings for active older adults in the Greater Seattle Jewish community. Through weekly programming, EO hosts a variety of speakers, goes on outings, and organizes social activities that promote lifelong learning. Who should join? Jewish seniors who are new to town, longstanding members of the community who wish to socialize with friends, and anyone who wants to be involved with fellow members of the community. EO is staffed by Temple De Hirsch Sinai with additional financial support from community partners Congregation Beth Shalom, Kol Ami, Kline Galland, Jewish Family Service, Temple Beth Am, and Temple B’nai Torah.
A PROGRAM OF THE STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island
206.232.7115
info@sjcc.org
sjcc.org/programs/fitness/
Contact: Austin Williams, Fitness Manager
The Stroum Jewish Community Center’s fitness program offers a wide range of opportunities for community members to #GetFit. The SJCC includes the largest Fitness Center on Mercer Island, basketball and volleyball courts, racquetball courts, pickleball, specialized fitness spaces, and an indoor track. We also offer a wide range of fitness classes and personal training. There is something for everyone to get fit at the J. Our fitness staff can help you find the best way to #GetFit. For details about becoming a member, visit SJCC.org.
BUILDING SEATTLE COMMUNITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
206.774.2215
emilyf@jewishinseattle.org
honeymoonisrael.org/hmi-experience/
Contact: Emily Fine
In partnership with Honeymoon Israel, the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle helps to cultivate locally based cohorts of 20 couples with at least one Jewish partner, early in their committed relationship, to go on nine-day immersive trips to Israel. The experience creates communities of couples who are building families with deep and meaningful connections to Jewish life and the Jewish people. Honeymoon Israel is the opportunity of a lifetime to connect with Jewish community and with Jewish life in whatever way works for the couples.
Young Adults in Israel on Honeymoon Israel Seattle trip
4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle
206.527.1997
jconnectdirector@hilleluw.org
jconnectseattle.org
Contact: Ashley Pratt
Jconnect Seattle is a pluralistic community for Jewish 20-30-somethings offering young adults the opportunity to build relationships, engage in Jewish life and holiday celebrations, and explore Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. With monthly events for Shabbat and holidays, plus opportunities for social justice work, outdoor activities, arts and culture, and leadership development, Jconnect connects hundreds of Jewish young adults in Puget Sound.
A PROGRAM OF THE STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island
206.232.7115
YouthAndRec@sjcc.org
sjcc.org/kids
Contact: Jackie Kleinstein, Sr. Manager Youth + Recreation
From after-school care to enrichment classes to sports leagues, and everything in between, the Stroum Jewish Community Center J Kids + J Sports programs have fun and engaging activities all year. Whether they’re building robots or hitting the basketball court, splashing in our pool or learning new skills, kids will explore, create, and make great friends in a warm and welcoming environment. We have programs for kids from ages 3 to 14, including Kidstown after-school care, enrichment classes, swim lessons, and our new J Kids Sports program offering a variety of options, including introductory/recreational sports leagues (fall soccer, winter basketball, and spring t-ball/baseball).
A PROGRAM OF THE STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island
206.232.7115
info@sjcc.org
sjcc.org/j-teens
Contact: Madeline Weinstein, Community Engagement Coordinator
This school year, teens and tweens can explore their Jewish values and connect with their communities. The new MyChai program explores 18 things a young Jew should know, care about, and be able to do by age 18. In the Giving Initiative for Teens (GIFT) program, high schoolers learn about grant-making, nonprofits, and Jewish values. We also have volunteer and employment opportunities for teens to learn and grow. For details about these programs and more, visit SJCC.org.
360.524.4830
info@thejbn.org
thejbn.org
Contact: Rabbi Shmulik Greenberg
Based in Vancouver, Washington, the JBN helps meet the educational and societal demands of the growing Jewish population and initiates programs that help shape a vibrant and united Jewish community. The JBN has quarterly after-hours meetings, providing an opportunity to network with other business leaders and professionals.
16199 Northup Way, Bellevue
425.957.7860
eastsidechabad@gmail.com
www.chabadbellevue.org
Contact: Rochie Farkash
Get involved and become inspired! Join women 18-plus to bond and work together for the benefit of the community and each other and build friendships. Exciting programs include a women’s Hanukkah party, annual spring spa, crafts, guest speakers, learning opportunities, Rosh Chodesh programs, mitzvah volunteering, and more.
6115 SW Hinds St., Seattle
206.468.1096
kolchadash@khnseattle.org
khnseattle.org/community/kol-chadash/
Contact: Orin Reynolds
Kol Chadash, a grassroots survivor-centered response to antisemitic bias, harassment, and hate violence, focuses on Jewish visibility, community connection, and collective healing. We fill the need for practical assistance and peer advocacy for individuals and their families who have experienced overt antisemitism or are navigating less obvious microaggressions or bias at school, at work, or in the community. We can help safety-plan, navigate systems, and provide other simple peer advocacy supports that can make a big difference. If you or someone you know has experienced bias, we can help with crime victim advocacy resources as well as referrals to supports in the broader community. Kol Chadash is a program of Kol HaNeshamah.
A PROGRAM OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
206.774.2240
samuelk@jewishinseattle.org
jewishinseattle.org/rnr
Contact: Rabbi Samuel Klein
Reset & Refresh gives young couples a welcoming, reflective space for self-discovery, rejuvenation, and connecting with each other to explore Jewish life together. From learning why we gather, to exploring how new Jewish families build Jewish lives, to delving into the meaning of Shabbat, to enjoying artisanal challah baking, Reset & Refresh provides couples a compass to guide their own Jewish journeys. Reset & Refresh endeavors to introduce and connect participants to the greater Jewish community in Seattle and other Jewish organizations. After the formal Reset & Refresh program concludes, participants are encouraged to continue gathering as a cohort, and several couples have shared hosting their first Shabbat dinners together with new friends from the group.
A PROGRAM OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
206.774.2220
rachelmr@jewishinseattle.org
jewishinseattle.org/now-gen
Contact: Rachel Rosenman
The Seattle NowGen Giving Circle is a philanthropic initiative focused on developing young adult Jewish leaders in Seattle. Participants collaboratively learn about values-based giving and practice consensus building while engaging in grantmaking benefiting Jewish organizations aligned with NowGen’s funding priorities. This initiative is currently on hiatus as interest is being assessed.
23225 NE Greens Crossing Road, Redmond
425.868.7393
gcaross12@gmail.com
Shalom Club on MTL.com
Contact: Gail Ross, Co-Chair
The Shalom Club of Trilogy is a social group consisting of primarily (but not exclusively) Jewish residents living in the Trilogy community of 1,500 homes, in northeast Redmond, WA. During the year, the group holds various events celebrating Jewish holidays such as a Rosh Hashanah Apples and Honey party, a Hanukkah dinner with candle lighting and latkes, Sunday brunches, and more. Together, the Shalom Club members enjoy programs of Jewish culture such as plays, movies, Jewish genealogy, Seattle Jewish history, and music. Nominal $15 dues are collected in January of each year. Past Programs – Movies: Paper Clips, Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did for Love, Sammy Davis Jr.: I Gotta Be Me, Neil Diamond: Solitary Man, Big Sonia, When Comedy Went to School, The Automat. Live Performances by: The Seattle Jewish Theater Company, Director Art Feinglass: Beau Jest, The Dybbuk, My Name is Asher Lev, I Can Get it For You Wholesale, The Land of Rain and Salmon. Author Talk: Karen Treiger, My Soul Is Filled With Joy. Plus many other wonderful programs.
A PROGRAM OF THE STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island
206.232.7115
aquatics@sjcc.org
sjcc.org/programs/aquatics/
Contact: Kara Kaplan, Aquatics Director
The Stroum Jewish Community Center’s swim program offers something for everyone in our 25-yard indoor pool: lap swim, aquatic classes, family swim, swim lessons for all levels, and more. Drop in for lap and family swim or improve your strokes through a wide range of swim lessons, including our group lesson program for kids (3-12). Jump in at the J, everyone is welcome! For details about our swim program, visit SJCC.org.
1511 East Pike St., Seattle
206.323.8486
bweisman@tdhs-nw.org
templedehirschsinai.org/tribe
Contact: Rabbi Brett Weisman
Tribe Mission Statement: Our mission is to create a vibrant and inclusive Pacific Northwest community for Jewish individuals in their 20s and 30s. Grounded in the power of creative, authentic Jewish experiences, The Tribe offers opportunities for personal growth and exploration, social engagement, and service through Tikkun Olam. We encourage young Jewish adults to cultivate a deeper sense of their Jewish self and to join us in re-imagining congregational life in a changing world.
22501 NE 157th Ct, Woodinville
425.753.4449
president@seattletribe.com
seattletribe.com
Contact: Brian Gordon
The only Jewish motorcycle club in the Northwest, going strong since 2006. The Tribe is a diverse group of members with various levels of riding experience, age, and observance. Members ride domestic motorcycles to imports, always emphasizing safety and good riding skills. They gather on the last Sunday of the month (excluding major Jewish holidays) at 9 am at Big Apple Bagels in Bellevue, regardless of weather. Additionally, members gather for impromptu rides throughout the year, including overnight and long-distance ride adventures. The Tribe favors mitzvot opportunities. Currently, they host (with Jewish Family Service) an annual picnic for the Seattle Association for Jews with Disabilities. They visit the Kline Galland Home and participate at the JCC Purim Carnival. So what are you waiting for? If you are interested in motorcycles and want to ride, they would love to meet you!
A PROGRAM OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
206.443.5400
nancybg@jewishinseattle.org
jewishinseattle.org/wexner
Contact: Solly Kane
In partnership with the Samis Foundation, the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle sponsors the Wexner Heritage Program for Jewish communal leaders seeking to expand their leadership vision and further develop their discourse and decision-making skills. Wexner is a rigorous two-year study experience immersing participants in Jewish history, values, ideas, and contemporary issues, giving them an opportunity to reflect on insights that make for effective leadership.
A SERVICE OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
206.774.2225
alizam@jewishinseattle.org
jewishinseattle.org/advocacy
Contact: Aliza Mossman
The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle serves as the voice and champion of Jewish community organizations’ priorities at the state and other levels of government. In addition to operating the Jewish Community Relations Council, the Federation supports our local Jewish agencies by lobbying to ensure their needs are met and the communities they serve are cared for and protected.
1001 Avenue of the Americas, 19th Floor NY, NY 10018
510.708.0953
juditha@americansforbgu.org
https://americansforbgu.org/
Contact: Judith Alterman
Raises funds and awareness for world-class institution of education and research, known for leadership in sustainability, desert agriculture, water management, bio- and nanotechnologies, cybersecurity, medical research, Hebrew literature and more. The university is a catalyst driving development in the vast Negev region, nurturing the local community and sharing its expertise around the globe. Charitable gifts support scholarships, research projects, buildings, and endowments in a wide variety of academic disciplines.
Mailing: PO Box 2603, Seattle, WA 98111
206.624.5152
seattle_office@aipac.org
aipac.org
AIPAC is a bipartisan organization of pro-Israel Americans committed to keeping Israel safe and America strong. Our mission is to strengthen and expand the U.S.-Israel relationship in ways that enhance the security of the United States and Israel. AIPAC works with Democrats and Republicans in Congress in support of bipartisan legislation to ensure vital U.S. security funding for Israel, support a two-state solution, and permanently prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Mailing: P.O. Box 778, Mercer Island
206.622.6315
seattle@ajc.org
ajc.org/seattle
Contact: Regina Sassoon Friedland
American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. We work to shape a brighter future by taking on the toughest challenges and pursuing the most transformative opportunities. Through our unparalleled global network that spans six continents, AJC engages with leaders at the highest levels of government and civil society to counter antisemitism, open new doors for Israel, and advance democratic values. AJC enhances the well-being of the Jewish people. We confront antisemitism by mobilizing policymakers to act, educating all sectors of society to address Jew-hatred, and empowering Jews to be strong and resilient. AJC opens doors to and for Israel. We develop new friendships for the Jewish state; work to expand peace in the Middle East; and confront Israel’s adversaries online, on campus, and in the halls of power. AJC advances democratic values and promotes pluralism. We unite with other faith and ethnic groups to take on extremist forces and push back against threats to democracy.
Mailing: 55 E 59th St Fl 13, New York
206.403.0979
info@ats.org
ats.org
Contact: David Chivo, Chief Development Officer
The American Technion Society supports the growth and success of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, a global innovation powerhouse. With the campus opening its doors in 1924, the Technion celebrates its centennial this year, marking a century of impact on Israel’s economy, security, and society. Today, the Technion is preparing for its future service to address national needs in Israel and globally around research focused on human health, sustainability, food technologies, advanced manufacturing, computer science, and aerospace. Technion graduates and alumni underpin some 20+ percent of Israel’s annual GDP and play a foundational role in the country’s security. Since it was founded in 1940, the ATS has raised nearly $3 billion for the Technion, more than any other U.S.-based fundraising organization for higher education in Israel. The Seattle community in an integral part of the Technion’s future, including being home to some 300 Technion alumni. We welcome new stakeholders and leaders in the Pacific NW to shape the Technion’s future.
Mailing: 2200 6th Avenue Suite 835, Seattle
206.448.5349
seattle@adl.org
seattle.adl.org
Contact: Miri Cypers
The Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Pacific Northwest Regional Office has served the five-state region of Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Alaska for over 70 years. It works to fulfill the ADL’s mission, “To stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure fair and just treatment for all.” They fight for and protect the civil rights of all by leading anti-bias education programs in K–12 schools, training law enforcement to combat hate crimes, advocating for stronger civil rights laws, and helping all members of the community address incidents of discrimination.
Mailing: P.O. Box 702, Bellevue
nevet@broaderview.org
broaderview.org
Contact: Nevet Basker
Broader View provides a central resource for information and materials about Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. You will find summaries and fact sheets regarding the top issues of the conflict, along with source documents, maps, video clips, suggested reading, and links to thousands of articles, organized by topic. Nevet Basker, founder and executive director of Broader View, is an educator and public speaker who works with adults and youth. Nevet is available to speak to your organization, campus, congregation, class, or any other group interested in learning more about modern-day Israel, its accomplishments and challenges, and its relationships with its neighbors and with the American Jewish community.
270 S Hanford St. #207, Seattle
206.691.5096
admin@brothersforlife.com
brothersforlife.com
Contact: Rabbi Chaim Levine, Executive Director
Brothers for Life is a non-profit organization created and run by wounded IDF officers and based on the unique model of “injured soldiers helping newly injured soldiers.” BFL is currently working with over 1,200 injured soldiers and their families. Our mission is to empower injured combat soldiers to reclaim their lives, fulfill their dreams, and continue to serve and inspire the Jewish nation. From the moment an IDF soldier is injured, our BFL hospital visitation teams deploy to the hospital to connect our soldiers to BFL, assess their immediate needs, and begin the mentoring process. • We provide critical medical support to soldiers who are severely wounded and chronically suffering, including second-opinion consults, cutting-edge medical devices, and surgeries with leading U.S. physicians and surgeons. • We provide over 25 different soldier-run programs with a specific focus on PTSD counseling and mentoring. • We provide comprehensive financial support, including direct financial aid, financial counseling, and a free loan fund. • We provide educational scholarships, vocational training, internships, and job placement. We inspire thousands of young Jewish students around the world with the ethical values of injured IDF soldiers who are now committed to helping their fellow soldiers.
A PROGRAM OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
206.774.2226
taylourg@jewishinseattle.org
jewishinseattle.org/cardozo
Contact: Taylour Grier
The Cardozo Society, sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, is the Washington State Bar Association’s minority bar for Jewish legal professionals. The society, named after the distinguished U.S Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo, strengthens relationships among attorneys, judges, and law students by offering engaging and topical programs. They include networking events, pro-bono service opportunities, and continuing legal education courses that explore contemporary legal topics through a Jewish lens. Cardozo’s Judicial Evaluation Committee publishes ratings of judicial candidates, a valuable educational service for voters. A highlight of the year for the Cardozo Society is giving the L’Dor V’Dor Award to a Jewish legal professional for outstanding service to the Jewish and legal communities.
trabin@hadassah.org
hadassah.org
Contact: Tami Rudnick Rabin
Hadassah Pacific Northwest Region encompasses Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, supports world-class pioneering medical research through Hadassah Medical Organization in Israel, which includes Hadassah hospitals in Jerusalem that provide care to patients of every religion and ethnicity. Hadassah’s cutting-edge medical research in service to humanity impacts medical care worldwide. Locally and regionally, women meet for education, socializing, and fundraising, forming a sisterhood passionate about Israel, their local community, and women’s health. Membership is open to all women, with associate memberships available for men.
Mailing: 140 Lakeside Ave., Ste A, Box 36, Seattle
425.467.9099
seattle@hadassah.org
seattlehadassah.org
Contact: Julie Shumofsky Chivo, Chapter President
Welcome to Seattle Hadassah! We are a vibrant group of women offering something for everyone. Whether you’re an existing member and new to the Seattle area, a brand-new member, or thinking about joining, we invite you to explore our current and past newsletters by going to our website, seattlehadassah.org.
trabin@hadassah.org
Contact: Tami Rudnick Rabin, PNW President
The Tacoma Chapter meets throughout the year for both social and educational events. Last year’s events included a wine tasting/painting event, an educational program to assist children in the foster care system, and a waterfront dinner honoring a very special member. This year’s events cover tikkun olam, meeting with a visiting author, and hosting a touring medical professional or Hadassah patient. If you are interested in joining any events, please email or visit the Tacoma Chapter of Hadassah on Facebook.
456 Montgomery St., Ste. 2100
San Francisco, CA 94104
415.986.2701
sanfrancisco@israeltrade.gov.il
itrade.gov.il/usa/west-coast/
Contact: Omer Fein
With offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, the Israeli Economic Mission to the West Coast works to enhance mutually beneficial binational trade relations between business communities on the West Coast of the United States and their corresponding communities in Israel. By leveraging its networking capacity and industry knowledge, the Economic Mission is able to seamlessly engage prospective business partners half a world apart. Such actions manifest in an array of high-level connections ranging from brokering introductions to organizing international trade missions. The Economic Mission’s operations span a variety of industry sectors, with a focus on several key areas: high-tech, security, new media, clean technology, biotechnology, and consumer goods.
A PROGRAM OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
206.774.2247
alanag@jewishinseattle.org
jewishinseattle.org
Contact: Alana Gross
The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle strengthens ties between Jewish Puget Sound and Israel through overseas allocations, immersive learning, and engagement experiences that build a strong sense of community around Israel. Programs include extended visits by shinshinim and summer shlichim, emissaries who bring Israeli life and culture alive; and Honeymoon Israel, immersive trips to Israel for cohorts of 20 committed young couples with at least one Jewish partner. Through longstanding partnerships with the Jewish Agency for Israel and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, and through direct funding, the Federation supports humanitarian assistance, immigrant aid, education, and Jewish identity programs—locally, in Israel, and other locations overseas.
6530 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills, CA
425.233.4730
maltaras@israeliamerican.org
iac360.org
Contact: Omer Fein
The mission of the Israeli- American Council (IAC) is to build an engaged and united Israeli-American community that strengthens the Israeli and Jewish identity of the next generations, the American Jewish community, and the bond between the peoples of the United States and the State of Israel.
408.596.6320
hannah.green@jstreet.org
JStreet.org
Contact: Hannah Green, Northwest Deputy Regional Director
J Street organizes pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans to promote U.S. policies that embody our deeply held Jewish and democratic values and that help secure the State of Israel as a democratic homeland for the Jewish people. We believe that only a negotiated resolution agreed to by Israelis and Palestinians can meet the legitimate needs and national aspirations of both peoples. Working in the American political system, in the Jewish community, and with others with whom we share core values, we advocate for diplomacy-first American leadership and policies that advance justice, equality, peace, and democracy in Israel, in the wider region, and in the United States as well. J Street Seattle brings together the pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy voices in our community, serving as their political home. The views of the majority of American Jews were previously underrepresented and ignored in our politics. We’re changing that, and in the process transforming our national conversation about what it means to be pro-Israel. We advocate and engage on every level – in Washington, in political campaigns, in our community, and on campus. By changing the conversation, we open up political space for elected leaders to support policies that advance a secure, Jewish, and democratic future for Israel and reflect the shared values that underlie the U.S.-Israel relationship.
AN ENTITY OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
206.774.2248
jcrc@jewishinseattle.org
jewishinseattle.org/jcrc
Contact: Max Patashnik, Cassie Garvin, or Aliza Mossman
The Jewish Community Relations Council, operated and supported by the Federation, convenes and mobilizes our community, educates and advocates on issues of vital concern based on Jewish values, consensus, and respect for our diversity, and builds bridges within and beyond the Jewish community. The JCRC focuses on: combating antisemitism, bigotry, and racism; supporting a peaceful, secure, Jewish, and democratic state of Israel; fostering positive and meaningful relations with other communities and public officials, and strengthening our Jewish communities through building cohesion and civil discourse.
P.O. Box 372050, Reseda, CA 91337
206.760.1188, ext. 973
skorin@jnf.org
jnf.org
Contact: Saul Korin
Since Theodor Herzl founded the Jewish National Fund in 1901, this organization has been able to offer all generations of Jews a unique voice in building a prosperous future for the land of Israel and its people. JNF is a nonpolitical and nonreligious organization working to improve the lives of everyone living within Israel’s borders. In addition to planting more than 240 million trees and building more than 200 water reservoirs, JNF is also involved in Israel with the preservation of heritage sites, disabilities and special needs, Zionist education and advocacy, research and development, and community building.
312.878.4083
seattle@nif.org
nif.org
Contact: Hannah Barg
The New Israel Fund is the leading funder of Israel’s progressive civil society, working to advance democracy, equality, and justice for all. NIF provides grants and support to organizations and activists who work toward that vision. Widely credited with building Israeli progressive civil society, NIF has provided over $345 million to more than 950 organizations since our establishment in 1979. The New Israel Fund makes grants to large, comprehensive organizations like our flagship grantee, the Association of Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI), to smaller community organizations working on social change at the local level. This holistic approach to grantmaking enables NIF, our grantees, and our partners to make real, lasting change in Israel. Whether grantees receive core grants from NIF or donor-advised funding, they are all legally recognized and registered nonprofits in Israel. Additionally, every grantee must meet NIF’s funding guidelines and undergo regular evaluations for effectiveness and consistency with NIF’s overall strategic priorities. In doing so, NIF promotes the vision of a state that ensures complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants.
PO Box 466, Mercer Island
206.801.0902
northwest@standwithus.com
www.standwithus.com/northwest
Contact: Randy Kessler
StandWithUs is a global nonprofit that supports Israel and fights antisemitism through education and local activism. We are non-partisan and do not support or oppose any particular Israeli government. StandWithUs educates proactively in high schools, colleges, and communities, and responds to anti-Israel activities and antisemitic activities quickly, creatively, and professionally. It informs the public about Israel and challenges the misinformation that distorts the issues. We work on a grassroots level in communities, schools, churches, synagogues, civic organizations, and any other forum where people are willing to hear about Israel’s achievements and ongoing challenges. StandWithUs Northwest stands strong for Israel and the security of the Jewish people in our region.
A PROGRAM OF THE STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island
206.232.7115
info@sjcc.org
sjcc.org/arts
Contact: Pamela Lavitt, Director, Arts + Ideas & Festivals
The J has great programs for adults + seniors. From learning new games (mahjong + bridge), to getting active in your community (pickleball + sports leagues + hikes), to a full lineup of programs in Arts + Ideas, the J is the place to be. This season’s Arts + Ideas lineup features guests that will make you think, laugh until you cry, consider a different side of things, dance the night away, and connect with your community. And coming in March of 2024 is our 29th Seattle Jewish Film Festival.
308 4th Ave S., Kirkland
425.844.1604
admin@kolaminw.org
kolaminw.org/ejcc
Contact: J.J. Bradford
Do you love to sing, harmonize, and schmooze? Kol Ami is home to one of the last remaining synagogue choirs in our region. We invite you to join our Eastside Jewish Community Choir, led by Susan Bardsley. We sing choral music, Ashkenazi, Sephardic, Mizrachi, and Klezmer—all forms of Jewish music will be explored and embraced! However, we also incorporate some secular music into our services and programs—music that moves the soul. By joining EJCC, you will participate in monthly Shabbat services, High Holidays, and special community programs. Rehearsals are most Monday evenings. Dues are $108 for the year (No cost to members of Kol Ami).
Music of Remembrance performance: The Dybbuk Suite by Joel Engle with choreography by Donald Byrd
206.719.2224
kari@windermere.com
h-nt.org/judaica-shop/
Contact: Kari Haas
Buy gifts and give twice – proceeds benefit HNT youth programs! We have the largest Judaica Shop in the Seattle area with many beautiful and meaningful Judaica and gifts in all price ranges. We offer wedding and B’nai Mitzvah gift registries and encourage you to volunteer and/or shop. Come in, see what’s new, and support your local community. The Judaica Shop is open, by appointment only, to one customer at a time. If you would like to make an appointment, please call us at 206.719.2224.
6310 NE 74th St. Suite 202E, Seattle
Mailing: PO Box 27500
Seattle, WA 98165-2500
206.365.7770
info@musicofremembrance.org
musicofremembrance.org
Contact: Mina Miller, President and Artistic Director
Music of Remembrance (MOR) was established in 1998 to remember the Holocaust and honor its lessons with concert performances, recordings, and educational programs. In addition to discovering and performing music from that period, MOR is admired around the world for its leadership in commissioning and premiering new works by leading composers that address human rights issues today.
Recent programs have introduced works of music speaking out on:
• the separation of families at the border
• the odysseys of child boat refugees
• the threat of nuclear war
• the consequences of religious intolerance
• the wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans
• the persecution of gay people by the Nazis
MOR is a thriving and ever-growing organization. Our musical scope encompasses chamber ensembles, song cycles, choral works, dance music, film scores, musical dramas, and fully-staged operas. We have performed approximately 200 works honoring Holocaust-era composers through their art, highlighting their courage to resist and create even in the face of unspeakable cruelty. In addition to our concerts at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, we now perform annually in San Francisco and will again travel to Chicago in May 2024. Thousands have been touched by our online concerts, CDs, documentaries, an opera DVD, and outreach programs. Bringing new generations along on MOR’s journey, our annual David Tonkonogui Memorial Award nurtures young musicians hoping to address human rights questions through their art.
704 19th Ave. E, Seattle
206.356.7733
israelidanceseattle@gmail.com
israelidanceseattle.com
Contact: Ellie and Dianne
Seattle Israeli Dance (originally He’Ari Israeli Folkdance) has held weekly Israeli dance sessions since 1962. They do the latest dances from the top choreographers in Israel and around the world, as well as keep alive some of the wonderful older dances. Lots of circle dances are intermixed with short partner sets. Along with plenty of open dancing, they generally teach or review a dance each week. Dancing and learning new choreography is great exercise for the mind and the body, and the music lifts your spirit. Although all levels of dancers are welcome, they are primarily an intermediate/advanced session. Evenings generally begin with a half-hour warm-up of beginning/intermediate dances. They dance in a beautiful, 2,000-square-foot ballroom with hardwood floors. Please wear non-marking dance or athletic shoes and comfortable attire. Also, note that things can change after date of publication; always contact leaders to verify current schedule and location.
Seattle Jewish Chorale members
1208 10th Avenue W, Apt C5, Seattle
212.581.8655
seattlejewishtheatercompany@gmail.com
seattlejewishtheater.com
Contact: Art Feinglass,
Artistic Director
The Seattle Jewish Theater Company, now in its 13th year, presents plays in the Seattle-Tacoma area and in New York that reflect aspects of the Jewish experience. Performance venues in the Seattle-Tacoma area have included Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox synagogues, Ashkenazi and Sephardic congregations, the SJCC, the Seattle Public Library, the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, and the University of Washington and in New York Off-Broadway at the Center for Jewish History. In Fall 2023, SJTC presented Mississippi Summer, an original play by artistic director Art Feinglass about civil rights in the South in the 1960s, based on his personal experiences. Recent SJTC productions include Arrivals, A Sephardic-Ashkenazi Love Story, performed in Seattle and New York, Crossing Delancey, My Name is Asher Lev, Tales of Chelm, Yiddish theater classics Mirele Efros and The Dybbuk, and the Broadway musical I Can Get It for You Wholesale. For performance dates, locations and ticket information, visit the SJTC website, www.seattlejewishtheater.com.
1825 177th Ave. NE, Bellevue 98008
contact@seattlejewishchorale.org
seattlejewishchorale.org
Contact: Skylar Llewelyn
Founded in 2008, Seattle Jewish Chorale is an auditioned, volunteer, non-profit, multigenerational community choir whose mission is to engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds with the beauty and diversity of the Jewish experience. Seattle Jewish Chorale preserves, celebrates, and advances the cultural heritage of world Jewry and fosters unity, understanding, and respect within the Jewish community as well as between Jews and the wider community. The Chorale performs annual Hanukkah and Spring concerts and regular outreach performances.
SJC acknowledges that we gather on the unceded Indigenous lands of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Duwamish Tribe. We encourage anyone also living on Duwamish territory to contribute to Real Rent Duwamish in solidarity with the tribe’s needs and goals.
206.660.1996
alchemysts16@gmail.com
alchemysts.org
Contact: Shellie Shulkin
Tales of the Alchemysts Theatre is a Jewish literature and live music performance company. As we moved from grief to hope in our lives in the past year, The Tales of the Alchemysts Theatre also moved from stillness to flow. We have added a new branch under the umbrella of our theater. Enter The Pomegranate Projects, virtual audio plays and presentations streamed on demand. Currently, we are presenting two stories in our Monsters, Magic & Mysticism series, The Golem of Prague and Laia and the Dybbuk, written and directed by Artistic Director Laura Ferri, performed by company artists David S. Klein and Shellie Shulkin, with live music by Carl Shutoff and Ava Rose. The theater also is presenting another series of virtual audio plays, Somewhere Very Far Away, a selection of stories and poems from Honey On The Page, a Treasury of Yiddish Children’s Literature, edited and translated by Miriam Udel and directed by Laura Ferri. Musical accompaniment by Brivele, a Seattle-based klezmer folk-punk trio who braid together exquisite three-part harmonies in flawless Yiddish evoking the entire spectrum of emotions from melancholy and sadness to the joy of childhood innocence. In fall 2022, we presented the in-theater production of The Ruins of Memory: Women’s Voices of the Holocaust, featuring selections from fiction, poetry, and oral histories primarily by and /or about female survivors and victims from both Ashkenazi and Sephardic communities.
206.443.5400
info@jewishinseattle.org
jewishinseattle.org
Contact: Solly Kane, President & CEO
The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle’s vision is a vibrant, thriving Jewish community, today and tomorrow. The Federation leads a strong Jewish Puget Sound community by serving as a community voice, strengthening connections to Israel and World Jewry, and making investments in Jewish life, for today and the next generation. Your Federation advocates for community priorities at all levels of government. Through the Jewish Community Relations Council, your Federation convenes and mobilizes our community; educates and advocates on issues of vital concern based on Jewish values, consensus, and respect for our diversity; and builds bridges within and beyond the Jewish community. The Federation provides access to SAFE Washington security resources to more than 100 Jewish organizations statewide. The Federation helps Jews in need overseas receive life essentials and helps people make personally meaningful connections to Israel by sponsoring visits by Israeli emissaries and providing financial support for teens and young adults to journey to Israel. The Federation is investing in the continuity of Jewish life by supporting children’s formative experiences, easy ways to connect to Jewish life that meet people where they are, leadership development, and endowment building.
3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island
206.232.7115
info@sjcc.org
sjcc.org
Contact: Denise Ipock, Membership Coordinator
Founded in 1949, the Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) strives to be the Puget Sound region’s most open and welcoming community-centered Jewish organization, offering experiences that amplify profound Jewish connections for every generation. SJCC experiences are indelibly Jewish, deeply connected to one another and our community, and constantly evolving to offer relevant programs people want and need. We prioritize actions that are sustainable, financially sound, resourced for the future, and mindful of the world around us. Located on Mercer Island, the J offers a variety of programs and activities for everyone from newborns to seniors. The J is home to an Early Childhood School, Summer J Camp and a full lineup of J Kids programs, the largest Fitness Center on Mercer Island, an indoor pool, community engagement programs, arts and culture events, and so much more.
2045 Second Ave., Seattle
206.582.3000
info@holocaustcenterseattle.org
holocaustcenterseattle.org
Contact: Ilana Cone Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer
At the Holocaust Center for Humanity, we build courageous communities by teaching and honoring the history, stories, and lessons of the Holocaust. These lessons give people of all ages an empathetic lens to view today’s complex issues and see the role they can each play in fighting hate. Through education, events, field trips, museum visits, and community programs, the Holocaust Center for Humanity serves the Pacific Northwest, including thousands of students and teachers in the region.
PO Box 53102, Bellevue, WA 98015
president@jgsws.org
jgsws.org
Contact: Sabrina Bonus, President
Genealogy is fascinating! Discover how to research your Jewish family roots and how to find your ancestors! Learn about Jewish history, DNA, geography, migration, language, culture, and values that influenced our ancestors. The JGSWS holds educational presentations with outstanding speakers and thought-provoking topics the second Monday of each month, except July/August. Our Zoom meetings usually start at 6:30 pm, with the main presentation at 7 pm. Our in-person meetings provide access to our large genealogical reference library/FHC computers with free genealogical software/free Wi-Fi/networking with others. Membership fees of $30/individuals, $40/couples, $10/ students, and donations offset costs for speakers and library book acquisitions. Members may check out books. Membership and meeting attendance is open to everyone, regardless of religious background or level of experience. See our website (www.jgsws.org) for upcoming speakers and other information. JGSWS is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization, and a member of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS).
Mailing: 1480 N. Fordham St., Post Falls, ID 83854
206.478.0505
robertallanshay@gmail.com
Contact: Robert “Bob” Shay
Civil War veterans founded the Hebrew Union Veterans Association in 1896. The JWV is the oldest active congressionally chartered veterans’ organization in the country. The Seattle Post, chartered in 1954, is now Northwest Post 686. All U.S. veterans and those of Allied nations are welcome to join. They get together for social and community activities. They have honored deceased veterans by placing American flags on graves in Northwest Jewish cemeteries on Memorial Day since 1996 and with a traveling exhibit depicting the many Jewish recipients of the U.S. military’s highest award, the Medal of Honor. Speakers for Jewish schools are available. The voice for veterans: affirming Jewish service in America’s Armed Forces in all conflicts, through education. Your advocate before the VA and other government agencies; supporting Jewish service members, cadets, and their families during peace and war; supporting Israeli independence and security. JWV is known as the “Patriotic Voice of American Jewry.”
206.603.9520
seattlesephardicnetwork@gmail.com
seattlesephardicnetwork.org
Contact: Cynthia Flash Hemphill
The Seattle Sephardic Network, open to all, engages in inspiring and informative programs celebrating the Sephardic culture in Seattle and beyond. Seattle Sephardic Network envisions a Seattle Sephardic community that embraces the full dimension of Sephardic life, functioning in an always inclusive and coordinated manner. It collaborates with other community institutions to pursue inspiring and informative programs celebrating the Seattle area’s vibrant Sephardic culture. It acts as a facilitator and liaison for exploring the many aspects of Sephardic life, including artistic, spiritual, historic, and linguistic. Its focus is on the Jewish experience that was shaped on the Iberian Peninsula and evolved elsewhere, including Turkey and Rhodes. The network gives honor to the traditions that have survived and thrived through the diaspora. It commits to spreading Seattle’s Sephardic culture on behalf of our children and generations beyond.
archivist@wsjhs.org
content.lib.washington.edu/jhpweb/index.html
The Washington State Jewish Archives is a joint project of the Washington State Jewish Historical Society and the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections. The collection is located at the Allen Library on the UW campus. It comprises personal papers and memorabilia; minutes and other organizational records from synagogues, camps, social service agencies, and other organizations; over 4,000 photographs; and approximately 500 oral histories. Individual orientation to the archives is available by appointment with the archives coordinator.
3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island
206.774.2277
info@wsjhs.org
wsjhs.org
Contact: Lisa Kranseler
The Washington State Jewish Historical Society is home to two incredible digital resources: the new, state-funded Washington Jewish Memory Archive (wsjhs.org/archive) and the Washington Jewish Museum (wsjhs.org/museum). We also offer educational programming, traveling exhibitions, volunteer opportunities, and more in support of our mission to preserve and present the history of Jewish life in Washington State. The Society fosters awareness and appreciation of the experiences, the diverse culture, and the significant contributions of Jews, past and present. We build bridges with communities by sharing the stories of our collective histories and serving as an educational resource. Visit our website to learn more and please contact info@wsjhs.org with any questions.
A program of the Stroum Jewish Community Center
3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island
206.388.0833
boxoffice@sjcc.org
SeattleJFF.org
Contact: Pamela Lavitt
Seattle Jewish Film Festival (SJFF) is one of the largest and longest-running film festivals in the Pacific Northwest and one of the largest Jewish film festivals in the country. A cornerstone program of the Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC), SJFF brings people together from across Washington State—and virtually around the globe—to celebrate and showcase the vibrancy and diversity of Jewish and Israeli life through cinema. Year-round, SJFF and SJCC Arts + Ideas present film and performing arts programs that build connections, unlock perspectives, engage the community, and uplift the human spirit. Tickets and more information at SeattleJFF.org.
Interior picture of UW Library
4000 15th Ave. NE, Seattle
206.543.9517
marys@uw.edu
guides.lib.uw.edu/research/jewishstudies
Contact: Mary St. Germain
Provides print and nonprint materials supporting research and classes: books, periodicals, newspapers, media, and online resources. Public is free to use materials on-site. Material circulates to students, faculty, staff, and others with borrowing privileges. Consult lib.washington.edu for current hours at all locations.
6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle
206.985.2516
leah@bethshalomseattle.org
bethshalomseattle.org/ecc
Contact: Leah Lemchen
The Beth Shalom Early Childhood Center is committed to providing excellent-quality child care for all young children in a safe, nurturing environment that is also rich in Jewish content. It offers full- and part-time options to meet the varying needs of families. The ECC welcomes all children and their families, including those involved in Jewish life to varying degrees as well as non-Jewish families. They respect and value diversity, individuality, and family culture. They strive to create a comfortable environment and be an extension of home. They value families for their strong bonds and commitment to their children and seek continuous communication. They integrate Judaism and Hebrew into a creative and child-centered curriculum. Teachers plan curriculum based on the skills and interests of each individual group of children. They work to meet the needs of the whole child: socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually.
Temple Beth El, 5975 S 12th St., Tacoma
253.564.4686
programsupervisor@belctacoma.org
belctacoma.org
Contact: Lindsay Owens
The Brotman Early Learning Center of Temple Beth El is a year-round child care and early learning program serving children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. BELC provides a secure, nurturing, and creative environment where all children build a foundation of self-confidence and a love of learning. Through a unique blend of secular topics and Jewish values, BELC instills skills and confidence in young learners that will set the foundation for their life. BELC is a new center with child-focused materials and equipment, and indoor and outdoor play areas including a children’s garden. BELC offers excellent child-to-staff ratios and healthy and nutritious breakfast and snacks. BELC treats all children as unique individuals who learn best through play and exploration. BELC offers full-time and part-time options.
1441 16th Ave., Seattle
Mailing: 1511 E Pike St., Seattle
206.323.8486
afine@tdhs-nw.org
templedehirschsinai.org/families-with-young-children/
Contact: Rabbi Avi Fine, Associate Rabbi
A love for Jewish traditions starts in the home with attentive family members and fun, meaningful experiences. Families with Young Children helps to bring individual families closer and also fosters relationships between families so that our children can grow up in trusted community with one another. Whether you are a TDHS member, a Bridge Family Religion School or Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool family, or you are still considering how to integrate Judaism into your family life — if you have children aged 7 or younger, we invite you to join us. Events and gatherings take place on both our Bellevue and Seattle campuses as well as out in the city at parks, museums, and community centers. Opportunities include Shabbat Junior, Shabbat Shelanu, and Pre-Ligious School.
2632 NE 80th St., Seattle
206.525.0915
temple@templebetham.org
templebetham.org/community/kehillah-opportunities/
Contact: Rabbi Jason Levine
Families with Young Kids is a group created to serve families with children newborn to 6 years old. The goal is to help parents with young children connect and grow through educational, social, and cultural events in order to create and sustain a Jewish life. They are currently hosting monthly outdoor meetups as well as Tot Shabbat services. They also have special events for Jewish holidays throughout the year. Families with Young Kids is based out of Temple Beth Am, but you do not need to be a member to participate in this group.
3700 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island
206.232.8555
irit@h-nt.org
www.h-nt.org
Contact: Irit Eliav Levin; Josh Niehaus
The mission of the Frankel Religious School (FRS) is to build a vibrant religious school and learning community where students gain a foundation in celebrating Jewish holidays, T’fillot, Torah, Jewish values, and more. All students and families have an important place at the table of learning at FRS. Our philosophy of education is student-centered. When learning is relevant, meaningful, and fun it has the potential to last a lifetime. FRS learning is enhanced and expanded through vibrant young family programming, including Spice Night, First Friday Shabbat services and dinners, and much more. We look forward to learning and growing with you!
Children laughing at JDS playground
15749 NE Fourth St., Bellevue
425.460.0200
comms@jds.org
jds.org
Welcoming children ages 3-5 of all backgrounds, the JDS Preschool is a warm, enthusiastic, and diverse school family with one common goal—offering the best possible start to every child’s life of learning. Inspired by our students’ innate curiosity, expert educators create exciting, multisensory learning experiences that nurture your child’s academic, social, and emotional skills together. At the same time, our pluralistic Jewish Studies program helps your child develop a meaningful and sustaining value system from an early age. As they learn Jewish history, practice Jewish traditions, celebrate holidays, study Hebrew, and form connections with local and international Jewish communities, your child starts to discover their own identity and relationship to Judaism. Self-aware and self-confident, imaginative and engaged, your child steps forth ready and eager to join our vibrant Elementary School.
Temple De Hirsch Sinai, 3850 156th Ave. SE, Bellevue
206.323.8486
llevy@tdhs-nw.org
jrmpreschool.org
Contact: Leah Levy, Preschool Director
For over 25 years, the Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool at Temple De Hirsch Sinai has engaged children in experiential learning enriched by Jewish values while connecting families within the warm embrace of a Reform synagogue community. JRM Preschool strives to be the home away from home where your child can develop socially, emotionally, spiritually, physically, and cognitively, all while building confidence at the pace that best suits their needs. “Learn, Connect, Explore, Play” are the values that shape the curriculum and programming, which are designed to prepare children for a lifetime of learning experiences, both in and outside of the classroom. At its beautiful wooded location in Bellevue, JRM Preschool offers full-time, year-round care, as well as a school-year part-time program to meet the dynamic schedules of today’s parents. Though JRM Preschool is only offered at TDHS Bellevue, Temple offers wonderful connections and programming for Families with Young Children at both the Seattle and Bellevue campuses.
A PROGRAM OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
206.774.2217
rachelz@jewishinseattle.org
jewishinseattle.org/pj
Contact: Rachel Zell
PJ Library gives families with young children a welcoming entry point into Jewish life by sending them, free of charge, high-quality Jewish values and holiday-themed books for children ages birth to 8 years. Children ages 9 to 11 can receive free books they choose by enrolling in the PJ Our Way program. In addition to providing free books sent directly to families’ homes, the Federation provides in-person programming for families with children of all ages including weekly Tot Shabbat, PJ Library Family Pods, a Seattle original program, PJ Library Storytime, and Holidays with PJ Library programming in partnership with community partners. This year, PJ Library is excited to be launching Free Little PJ Library book boxes in several locations around the Greater Seattle region and is participating in the Prizmah Engage Day Schools cohort program to create awareness and synergy with two area day schools. PJ Library Parent Connectors give PJ families additional opportunities to gather, learn, and build community. The Federation offers PJ Library in the Puget Sound region in partnership with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and our local funding partners.
1825 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle
206.323.8486
admin@queenannejewishpreschool.com
queenannejewishpreschool.com
Contact: Chaya Ezagui-Levitin
Welcome to Queen Anne Jewish Preschool, a premier, boutique early-education center in the heart of the neighborhood on Queen Anne Avenue. The early childhood years are the most important time in the life of a family and the most influential time for children as they start on the road to learning. Children of this age are naturally curious and interested in the world around them. This magical time of extraordinary cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth, combined with an excellent early childhood program, sets the foundation for later learning and social relationships. At Queen Anne Jewish Preschool, we welcome both children and parents into a community and a partnership with teachers. Starting school for the first time is a big leap for both parents and children. This experience should be a process of establishing trust between parents and teachers so children can feel secure as they master new confidence to manage the world outside of home. We want children to feel safe to explore a new environment, new materials, and new relationships. Children need to feel valued when others listen to them and learn that what they say and do is important and has an effect on others.
620 20th Ave. South, Seattle
206.523.9766
gavi@mmscdayschool.org
mmscdayschool.org
Contact: Gavi Groberman
Seattle Jewish Montessori is the only Jewish Montessori in the Pacific Northwest and a branch of MMSC Day School. We pride ourselves in giving our young students a stellar early childhood experience in a warm and nurturing environment. We offer a full-day program, and our students come from all backgrounds of varied levels of Judaism and feel like they are part of the SJM family. A Montessori environment is prepared and offers many unique opportunities for children to become self-learners, independent, and curious about the world around them. The Jewish holidays, traditions, and values are felt through the classroom and absorbed with excitement in the young children’s minds. The children are introduced to both Hebrew and English letters and enjoy a rich Hebrew/Judaic curriculum. Our staff guides the children as they explore and learn in our sensory, mathematical, Judaic, geography, science, and practical life sections of the room. We emphasize growth and development in areas of social-emotional learning and offer varied, exciting programs like kids in the kitchen, art from the heart, music and movement, and yoga.
2618 NE 80th St., Seattle
206.526.8073
lrousso@seedecs.org
seedecs.org
Contact: Leatt Rousso
Grounded in Jewish values, SEED Early Childhood School at Temple Beth Am provides nurturing early childhood experiences through collaboration, exploration, and play. SEED welcomes children 3 months to 5 years old in a Reggio-inspired, relationship-based early childhood learning environment. Children are encouraged and supported in their learning journey as they begin to explore and discover, build relationships, and develop a sense of self and agency in their world. Building connections and a robust community for children and families is highly valued and supported through classroom, all-school, and family programming. SEED welcomes families from all backgrounds and provides a rich, supportive environment for exploring and building Jewish identity through holiday celebrations, classroom curriculum, and collaboration with Temple Beth Am staff and clergy. SEED envisions that children who participate in the program will be thoughtful in their actions, engaged in their community, and confident in their voices.
Outdoor young families service at Congregation Beth Shalom
A PROGRAM OF THE STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island
206.388.1992
info@sjcc.org
sjcc.org/ecs
Contact: Carrie Stull
The J’s Early Childhood School is more than a preschool. Our Reggio Emilia-inspired program offers full-day and part-day options for infants to kindergarten that prepare children for elementary school and beyond. When your child attends ECS, your whole family becomes part of our community. Joy, learning, and celebrating together are core SJCC values that underlie all ECS programming. At ECS, you’ll find: Jewish values combined with leading early childhood development theories to create an environment where children become compassionate, curious, and confident learners; innovative learning experiences that help build a strong foundation in language, math, and early literacy; support for the “whole child,” including emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development; low child-to-teacher ratios and class sizes; beautiful, open classrooms filled with high-quality, open-ended, natural materials; additional areas to explore, including outdoor spaces, music, swimming, little gym, and more. The J’s Early Childhood School is a place for all. Everyone is welcome.
2618 NE 80th St., Seattle
360.441.2301
noa@jewishbellingham.com
Contact: Noa Truxton
The Gan-Bellingham is a Jewish preschool in northwest Washington. At The Gan, we offer a diverse array of opportunities to our kids while appreciating and catering to each kid’s distinct “flavor.” It’s an environment where they learn new skills and practice old ones. Stories, art, Alef Bet, and Judaism are woven into the daily routine, whether it be circle time or outdoor play. It models and encourages kindness, respect, compassion, confidence, and responsibility. The Gan promotes an environment where children can develop the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills for a successful and meaningful life.
9604 NE 126th Ave., Ste. 2340, Vancouver
360.256.0859
info@thegan.org
preschoolvancouver.com
Contact: Tzivie Greenberg
The Gan – Garrett Jewish Preschool is the only Jewish preschool in southwest Washington. It unites children, teachers, family, and community in a positive and constructive early childhood experience. It models and encourages kindness, respect, compassion, confidence, and responsibility. It fosters children’s intellectual, social, and emotional development as they are encouraged to explore their environment and express themselves through words, movement, drawing, painting, playing, and other natural modes of expression. The Gan promotes an environment where children can develop the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills for a successful and meaningful life.
6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle
206.524.0075
rabbirose@bethshalomseattle.org
bethshalomseattle.org
Contact: Rabbi Paula Rose
Young Families at Beth Shalom provides Shabbat, holiday, and social programming for kids ages 0–5ish and their families. We offer a monthly Young Family Tefillah with singing, story time, and marching with stuffed Torahs. Join us—it is free and open to the entire community! At Young Family Tefillah, children and their grownups get to know each other, build community, and celebrate Shabbat together. Even when Young Family Tefillah isn’t meeting, we have babysitting and/or children’s programs every Shabbat, and we love having little ones present in services and part of our community! We also come together for holiday celebrations and for social gatherings in our new Schmooze and Play programs.
620 20th Ave. South, Seattle
206.523.9766
office@mmscdayschool.org
mmscdayschool.org
Contact: Chaya Elishevitz
Established in 1974, MMSC serves early childhood and grades K–8. MMSC offers students and families from all backgrounds a stellar, dual-curriculum program, and students receive a solid general studies education and complete immersion in Judaics. Our warm and nurturing environment caters to every individual student’s needs. We emphasize Jewish pride together with making Judaism meaningful. Middos Tovos and personal growth are hallmarks of MMSC’s excellence. We strive to develop each child’s mind, soul, and body through varied learning experiences. Students are taught to make a positive difference in the world utilizing their beautiful G-d given talents.
5017 90th Ave. SE, Mercer Island
206.232.5272
admissions@nyhs.org
www.nyhs.org
Contact: Rabbi Yehuda Gabay, Head of School, Deirdre Schreiber, Principal, Beth Jacoby, Director of Admissions
Excellence in academics coupled with a love of Judaism and community are what set NYHS apart from other independent schools. Ranked by The Seattle Times and University of Washington as one of the premier academic programs in Washington state, NYHS combines quality in college preparatory studies with an inspiring Judaic curriculum. Earn college credit in high school at NYHS thanks to the partnership with the University of Washington. NYHS offers a full STEM curriculum and a professional college guidance counseling department with a proven track record of exceptional college placement. Small classes offer students opportunities for advanced study as well as specialized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. An NYHS education enables students to become increasingly sophisticated thinkers, both critically and creatively. You are invited to join a warm and welcoming community where character, kindness, team building, and leadership are shared values.
Northwest Yeshiva High School students making challah
1617 Interlaken Dr. E, Seattle
206.323.5750
smezistrano@sha613.org
seattlehebrewacademy.org
Contact: Sharon Mezistrano
The Seattle Hebrew Academy is a vibrant early childhood, lower school, and middle school. SHA is an accredited and licensed Jewish day school serving families from over 20 ZIP codes in the Seattle area. As the oldest, largest, and most diverse Jewish day school, SHA prides itself in its excellence. SHA provides a rigorous General and Judaic curricular program within a warm and welcoming atmosphere. SHA’s social and emotional curriculum is widely known beyond the region for fostering independence and self-advocacy while infusing Jewish values and Pirkei Avot into real-life situations. Located near Interlaken Park in Capitol Hill, the campus houses a library, an art studio, a gymnasium, and two play areas. SHA is a popular venue for Jewish communal gatherings. The Judaic program inspires a lifelong connection to Judaism and Israel. Students learn Torah and prayer, text and law with leading Seattle Jewish educators. Both the Judaic and General studies programs promote critical thinking, analysis, exploration, and independence in a nurturing setting. SHA instills 21st-century skills through collaboration, communication, and creativity. Students graduate SHA and move to their choice of high schools, where they are prepared academically and socially. SHA seeks to build its community of parents with PTO activities, year-round class gatherings and meet-ups, parent coffees, and adult education opportunities.
7217 Woodlawn Ave. NE, Seattle
206.522.5212
admissions@sjcs.net
sjcs.net
Contact: Ross Diamond
The Seattle Jewish Community School (SJCS) welcomes students and families to an inclusive educational community, inspired by Jewish values and rooted in intellectual traditions. Our educational philosophy combines the timeless wisdom of Jewish intellectual heritage with contemporary insights into children’s learning and growth, providing a context where children recognize that they belong and feel safe. The school promotes academic excellence while nurturing children’s curiosity, confidence, and kindness. The school seeks to make a positive difference in its community and beyond, championing social justice and the dignity of difference. We celebrate the joys of learning and community while preparing students to influence their world for the good. Graduates engage with the responsibilities and opportunities before them, guided by formative learning opportunities and secure in their identities.
Children playing tug-of-war at SJCS
15749 NW 4th St., Bellevue
425.460.0260
comms@jds.org
jds.org
The JDS education draws on and cultivates the millennia-old Jewish tradition of loving learning. That tradition teaches us to ask complex questions, engage in vigorous and respectful debate, reflect on ourselves and our roles in the world, and take ethical action to make a positive difference. Interdisciplinary and inquiry-based, our academic and Jewish Studies programs challenge your child to dig deeper and aim higher—for their own sake and for the greater good. Because Jewish tradition also teaches us to share our learning and our lives with people from all backgrounds, we invite all Seattle-area families who resonate with our values to enroll at JDS. By offering this intellectually energizing, profoundly meaningful, truly joyous education to everyone who seeks it, we strengthen our Jewish communities—and all our communities—locally and around the globe. And your child graduates ready to thrive in high school, college, career, and beyond.
206.722.1200
office@tdsseattle.org
tdsseattle.org
Contact: Rabbi Chanan Gans and Aharona Gans
TDS strives to utilize differentiated instruction to reach every Orthodox Jewish child interested in a stellar Judaic and general studies education for preschool to 8th grade. The TDS community exudes a warmth and love for Torah observance and the world around us. The commitment to evidence-based educational techniques and a staff of caring role models has been paramount to its success. On the preschool level, TDS provides spiritually nurturing, academically stimulating, and emotionally satisfying classes. The students explore the world around them and constantly integrate Judaic and general knowledge and learning experiences to help shape their reality. Self-awareness, emotional resilience, and advocacy are just a few of the ways that play time becomes lifelong skill-building. Schedule a tour today to experience Jewish education in a way that combines the richness of Torah observance with the educational framework of the future.
9604 NE 126th Ave., #2340, Vancouver
360.993.5222
info@jewishclarkcounty.com
jewishclarkcounty.com/cteen
Contact: Tzivie Greenberg
CTeen offers programs that harness the incredible potential of teenagers, bringing purpose, self-discovery, and giving to the community. The group meets for trips, themed activities, volunteer programs, and learning. A project of Chabad Jewish Center.
888.944.1043
office@derechemunah.com
derechemunah.com
Contact: Rabbi Dov Nimchinsky
Derech Emunah, Seattle Jewish Girls High School, provides an excellent education in both Torah and general studies. Derech Emunah’s inspirational and meaningful Torah classes, combined with rigorous and stimulating general studies classes, prepare students for their future. Derech Emunah’s dedicated and talented team of teachers provides a nurturing yet challenging environment for the students. The facility is bright, clean, and cheerful. Students are happy, enthusiastic, and growing.
Group of Northwest Yeshiva High School students with Israeli flag at Color Wars
5017 90th Ave. SE, Mercer Island
206.232.5272
admissions@nyhs.org
www.nyhs.org
Contact: Rabbi Yehuda Gabay, Head of School, Deirdre Schreiber, Principal, Beth Jacoby, Director of Admissions
Excellence in academics coupled with a love of Judaism and community are what set NYHS apart from other independent schools. Ranked by the Seattle Times and University of Washington as one of the premier academic programs in Washington state, NYHS combines quality in college preparatory studies with an inspiring Judaic curriculum. Earn college credit in high school at NYHS thanks to the partnership with the University of Washington. NYHS offers a full STEM curriculum and a professional college guidance counseling department with a proven track record of exceptional college placement. Small classes offer students opportunities for advanced study as well as specialized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. An NYHS education enables students to become increasingly sophisticated thinkers, both critically and creatively. You are invited to join a warm and welcoming community where character, kindness, team building, and leadership are shared values.
A PROGRAM OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
206.774.2247
alanag@jewishinseattle.org
jewishinseattle.org/teenisrael
Contact: Alana Gross
The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle believes that every Jewish teen should have the opportunity to have a life-changing Israel experience. The Federation offers generous need-based scholarships that enable teens currently enrolled in high school to travel to Israel for study programs, camps, volunteering, outdoor adventures, science learning, special needs inclusive programs, and many more opportunities. Teens return home from Israel experiences with remarkable insights about gaining a stronger Jewish identity and a lasting connection to our Jewish homeland. The Federation encourages parents to make the dream of an Israel experience come true for their teens by applying for Israel scholarships. Teen Israel Scholarships are provided in partnership with the Samis Foundation.
3850 156th Ave. SE, Bellevue & 1511 E Pike St, Seattle
206.323.8486
jstott@tdhs-nw.org
templedehirschsinai.org
Contact: Jessie Stott, Assistant Director, Hebrew & Teen Programming
Temple De Hirsch Sinai strives to ensure that every teen finds a place in the Jewish community where they feel welcomed, valued, and connected. Through a diversity of options, including the Madrichim Program (teen teaching assistants), TDSY (Temple De Hirsch Sinai Youth), Confirmation (for 10th graders), Senior Sessions (for 12th graders), travel experiences (Los Angeles, Arizona, Washington D.C., New York, Europe, and others), ongoing learning with expert teachers and rabbis, and more, they strive to provide high-quality educational experiences and multiple pathways for involvement.
5305 52nd Ave. S, Seattle
206.531.0089
office@torahacademypn.org
torahacademypn.org
Contact: Rabbi Avrohom Harris
Torah Academy of the Pacific Northwest is an Orthodox boys high school educating students in grades 9 through 12 in Limudei Kodesh and secular disciplines. It offers an uncompromising Torah education and a rigorous college preparatory general studies program that will enable graduates to thrive at the finest institutions of higher learning. Teachers strive to instill in students the values, inspiration, skills, education, and love of learning that will prepare them to be the next generation of leaders in Torah and professional environments. They aim to develop students into mature, sensitive, and compassionate b’nai Torah who are passionate about their personal growth and connection to Hashem and Klal Yisroel.
Northwest Yeshiva High School students at table
TEMPLE DE HIRSCH SINAI
1511 E Pike Street, Seattle
206.323.8486
sdelcau@tdhs-nw.org
templedehirschsinai.org/bfrs
Contact: Stacey Delcau, RJE Director of Education
The Bridge Family Religion School at Temple De Hirsch Sinai is a vibrant Reform Jewish educational experience for students and families from kindergarten through 12th grade, inspiring a lifelong dedication to Jewish learning and community. They approach teaching through the lens of Project Based Learning, which focuses on inquiry, exploration, and a high level of student engagement. The Sunday morning curriculum focuses on holidays, Jewish values, texts in our tradition, commitment to Jewish communities around the world, Israel, social justice, and leadership development. The Hebrew program, for 3rd–6th graders, has multiple options for attendance, including both online and in-person options. The Hebrew program focuses on why we learn Hebrew, learning and practicing prayers in preparation to become bar/bat mitzvah as well as exposure to modern Hebrew to allow students to connect to the sounds and cadence of the language.
16199 Northup Way, Bellevue
425.957.7860
eastsidechabad@gmail.com
chabadbellevue.org/hebrewschool
Contact: Rochie Farkash
Sundays 9:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. for boys and girls ages 5–14 years old. A traditional Hebrew school dedicated to excellence in an engaging and respectful learning environment in which Jewish children can grow to become proud, caring, responsible, and dedicated members of the Jewish people and American society. The school is committed to providing an excellent education within an integrated Judaic history and culture and the Hebrew language, one which focuses on basic skills, independent and cooperative learning, critical thinking, and creative thought.
360.441.2301
noa@jewishbellingham.com
Contact: Noa Truxton
Sundays 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. for boys and girls 3–13 years old. CHS is dedicated to an engaging and fun learning environment in which Jewish children can grow to become proud, caring, responsible, and dedicated members of the Jewish people and society at large. The school is committed to providing an excellent education, using the innovative Aleph Champ Hebrew Reading Program with a success rate that cannot be matched. Each child learns to read Hebrew at his or her own pace, all while having fun in the process. CHS also integrates Judaic history and cultural education, with themed activities and crafts that immerse the kids in Jewish culture, traditions, and values
9720 NE 120th Pl. Ste 102, Kirkland
425.749.8512
info@chabadkirkland.com
JewishKirkland.com/JKids
Contact: Rabbi Chaim S. Rivkin
Imagine a school where kids don’t want to miss a day. They come in with a smile and leave humming a catchy new song. Walking through the halls, you can hear the sounds of lively discussion, singing, laughter, and friendship. Imagine a child who feels the warmth and spirit of Judaism. Welcome to JKids Discovery – Hebrew School, an exciting and innovative educational program. Our school has exciting new programs that really engage and inspire students, a dynamic staff and interested students. Synagogue membership is not required. This program helps bar and bat mitzvah boys and girls prepare for their bnei mitzvah celebration!
16199 Northup Way, Bellevue
425.957.7860
eastsidechabad@gmail.com
chabadbellevue.org
Contact: Rochie Farkash
cKIDS offers a one-of-a-kind synagogue experience for children. Interactive games, Torah portion of the week, stories, and singalong prayers. Students earn fun prizes! For ages 3–11 years old. Delicious and healthy snacks provided. No background knowledge necessary. Program led by Rochie Farkash. cKids is a proven successful program used all over the world at many synagogues. cKids Club is every Saturday at ETC at 12:15 p.m. Cost: $118 per child annually. Adult or parent volunteers needed every week. Schedule is based on first-come, first-served for dates available. Rotation schedule available when you register.
6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle
206.524.0075, ext. 2503
rachelwachtel@bethshalomseattle.org
bethshalomseattle.org/educationyouth/religious-school
Contact: Rachel Wachtel
Congregation Beth Shalom Religious School’s mission is to nurture a deep love for Jewish traditions, religion, and community in meaningful and developmentally appropriate ways among students and their families. CBS offers a variety of educational programs for pre-K–12th grade students. Across the programs, they strive to instill a lifelong love of learning and living Jewish values. Visit the website to learn more about classes for a particular age group.
3700 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island
206.232.8555
irit@h-nt.org; josh@h-nt.org
h-nt.org
Contact: Irit Eliav Levin; Josh Niehaus
The mission of the Frankel Religious School (FRS) is to build a vibrant religious school and learning community where students gain a foundation in celebrating Jewish holidays, T’fillot, Torah, Jewish values, and more. All students and families have an important place at the table of learning at FRS. Our philosophy of education is student-centered. When learning is relevant, meaningful, and fun it has the potential to last a lifetime. FRS learning is enhanced and expanded through vibrant young family programming, including Spice Night, First Friday Shabbat services and dinners, and much more. We look forward to learning and growing with you!
9604 NE 126th Ave., Suite 2340, Vancouver
360.993.5222
info@jewishclarkcounty.com
jewishvancouverwa.com
Contact: Tzivie Greenberg
Hebrew Club of Clark County is a Sunday program for children in K through 6th grade. It uses the innovative Aleph Champ Hebrew Reading Program, with a success rate that cannot be matched. Each child learns to read Hebrew at his or her own pace, all while having fun in the process. In addition to Hebrew immersion, each week’s themed activity or craft is accompanied by a lesson that immerses the kids in Jewish culture, traditions, and values.
8685 SE 47th St., Mercer Island
Mailing: 9010 SE 40th St., Mercer Island
206.851.2324
info@chabadmercerisland.org
islandhebrewschool.org
Contact: Mushka Kornfeld
Island Hebrew School was created to offer all Jewish children an enriched education combined with positive experiences and memories that will inspire them for a lifetime; to make Hebrew school the beginning of Jewish learning, not the end; and to provide an education and learning experience that will instill pride, a sense of history, love for the land of Israel, and a genuine understanding of what Judaism is all about.
425.652.8286
office@jewishrenton.com
JewishRenton.com/juda
Contact: Rabbi Yisroel and Shternie Treitel
JUDA is a space where children have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and experience Judaism through art, drama, and cooking. They also learn to read Hebrew using the wildly successful Aleph Champ Hebrew reading program and receive Bar/Bat Mitzvah prep! It’s the gift of a positive, beautiful, and fun Jewish experience. Ages 3-12.
Queen Anne, Seattle
Mailing: PO Box 19666, Seattle
education@kavana.org
www.kavana.org/programs
Contact: Rachel Osias, Director of Education
Kavana strives to create a supportive communal environment in which individuals and families can use “kavana”—intention—to create a Jewish life that is spiritually fulfilling, intellectually satisfying, fun, and meaningful. Youth programs include: Moadon Yeladim (Kids’ Club), a once-a-week “fun educational” Jewish enrichment program (for grades K-5) that provides significant exposure to Hebrew and Judaics; Havdalah Club, where kids (grades 3-5) share dinner, a service to end Shabbat, and guided conversation about Jewish issues; a weekly middle school program with a history- and text-based curriculum (for grades 6-8); a monthly high school program where the students partner with educators to choose the topics of study and activities. Family programs include: Prep & Practice, a monthly Sunday morning program that helps families prepare for Jewish holidays together; Shabbat Tinker-Gan for families with young kids; holiday celebrations throughout the year.
Mailing: PMB 367, 117 E
Louisa St., Seattle
206.486.2614
shalomsunday@secularjewishcircle.org
secularjewishcircle.org
Contact: Dr. Jerid Morisco, Education Director
Secular Jewish Circle Sunday School’s nontheistic curriculum focuses on Jewish culture, history, and celebrations. Through the lens of Secular Humanistic values such as self-reliance, ethical behavior, social justice, and community service, students are able to strengthen their connection to Judaism and develop their own unique Jewish identity. Classes meet two Sunday mornings each month, September through June. Learning opportunities are available to students pre-K through 7th grade (B Mitzvah program for 6th/7th graders). Our parents and children come from a wide range of backgrounds, including those who know nothing about Judaism and those who can share their love and knowledge of Jewish culture. In addition to families with two Jewish parents, our Shalom Sunday School families include interreligious, interracial, LGBTQ+, and those who have adopted/converted to Judaism. There is a place here for YOU!
3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island
206.992.2235
rachelyhemmat@gmail.com
Contact: Rachely Hemmat
The Sephardic Religious School (SRS) is a supplementary Jewish school serving Jewish children in preschool through grade 8. It meets on Sundays for 2½ hours and Tuesdays for an additional hour. SRS is housed at the Stroum JCC and is open to all Jewish children regardless of synagogue affiliation. It provides a warm, nurturing environment and fun through activities for students. All grades have a basic curriculum with areas of two periods: Judaic studies and Hebrew reading groups. Judaic studies classes include tefilah (prayers) and berachot (blessings), chagim (holidays), laws and customs, and Chumash (Bible). Hebrew reading groups cover learning to read and write in Hebrew with Hebrew vocabulary. Preparation for bar and bat mitzvah reading and projects is also offered.
2632 NE 80th St., Seattle
206.525.0915
thegan@templebetham.org, reyna@templebetham.org
templebetham.org
Contact: Reyna Abraham, Youth Learning and Engagement Manager
Temple Beth Am’s Youth Learning Program is one of the largest on the West Coast, with approximately 400 students from the age of 4 through 12th grade. Temple Beth Am’s innovative youth learning program inspires students to connect with each other, engage with Jewish content, and dive into our rich Jewish values, traditions, and history. The mission of The Gan is to joyfully deepen relationships to Judaism and the community by engaging the soul, heart, and mind. The Gan empowers Jewish youth to connect with the community, the congregation, and each other; to articulate their personal relationship to Judaism by building a lasting Jewish idenntity; and have the confidence to live Jewishly. The Gan has an extensive Madrichim Program, through which teens participate in their own learning, community building ,and participate in our learning spaces as guides and teaching assistants. The school offers opportunities for project-based learning, art, music, games, stories, movement, technology, worship, family learning, and classroom instruction. Community building is also a central value, and the supportive community embraces diverse families with students who are LGBTQ or have special needs, are from interfaith families and different racial backgrounds, and represent various socioeconomic groups.
3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island
919.817.8091
egr@bbyo.org
bbyo.org/bbyo-near-you/regions/evergreen-region
Contact: Maddy Merrell
BBYO is the leading pluralistic teen movement, and for 90 years BBYO has provided exceptional identity enrichment and leadership development experiences for hundreds of thousands of Jewish teens. BBYO encourages Jewish teens to find meaning in Judaism and to develop their own Jewish identities. BBYO offers safe and welcoming opportunities for learning and growth to all Jewish teens, regardless of background, denominational affiliation, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. BBYO’s international leadership model prides itself on fun and meaningful teen-led programming, its responsibility to the global Jewish community, an unwavering commitment to the State of Israel, and its dedication to tikkun olam, repairing the world. Evergreen Region consists of 12 chapters throughout Oregon and Washington, with meetings held on Monday nights at the Stroum Jewish Community Center and UW Hillel.
206.618.9278
benmeirn@ncsy.org
seattle.ncsy.org
Contact: Natton Ben-Meir
NCSY is the premier organization dedicated to connecting, inspiring, and empowering Jewish teens and encouraging passionate Judaism through Torah and tradition. It is a fun environment for teens to learn about their own heritage, the continuity of the Jewish people, personal growth, and a love of Israel. Shabbaton weekends, trips, and retreats draw more than 200 teens and are open to all Jewish youth, regardless of background and affiliation. NCSY offers programs almost every day and night of the week, including the popular Teen Lounge program, JSU public school clubs, an accredited Hebrew school, Friday night onegs, and weekend outings. Shabbatons include trips to New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and many other major cities. Junior NCSY operates similar programs for 6th–8th graders. NCSY offers summer programs that travel all over the world, including trips to Israel and Europe. NCSY is a proud beneficiary of the Samis Foundation.
nftynw@urj.org
northwest.nfty.org
NFTY is a movement that builds strong, welcoming, inspired communities through teen-powered engagement. Together, they pursue tikkun olam, personal growth, youth empowerment, and deep connections, all rooted in Reform Judaism. They have four weekend retreats and various pop-up events each year with teens from across the region. NFTY’s Northwest region includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska, as well as the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta.
3700 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island
206.232.8555, ext. 220
usyadvisor@h-nt.org
www.h-nt.org
Contact: Dr. Eliyahu Krigel
Seattle Achim (Brothers and Sisters) is a high school Jewish youth group that meets for events focusing on Israel, social action, and current hot topics. USY board members plan and execute creative and engaging programs. Previous events have included a Mariners game, Seattle Children’s toy donation program, pumpkin patch visit, regular Shabbat dinners, and an annual Hanukkah party. USY at HNT presents high school students with many opportunities for post-b’nai mitzvah engagement by staying connected with their peer community in a fun and socially relevant way. Please contact Joel Jacobs, USY Advisor at HNT, at usyadvisor@h-nt.org for more information.
2632 NE 80th St., Seattle
206.525.0915
thegan@templebetham.org
templebetham.org/learning/youth-learning-and-engagement-in-the-gan/
Contact: Reyna Abraham
The Gan is Temple Beth Am’s innovative Youth Learning Program, inspiring students to connect with each other, engage with Jewish content, and dive into our rich Jewish values, traditions, and history. The mission of The Gan is to joyfully deepen relationships to Judaism and the community by engaging the soul, heart, and mind. The Gan empowers Jewish youth to connect to the community, the congregation, and each other, articulate their personal relationship to Judaism by building a lasting Jewish identity, and have the confidence and competence to live Jewishly. The Gan Learning Team offers a Madrichim Program, through which teens serve as teaching assistants. Participating in the Madrichim program is one of the most enriching experiences a teen can have. The Madrichim program builds essential skills of resiliency, kindness, understanding, and relational literacy that last a lifetime! It is not only a great first job, it is a holistic learning and leadership experience. The Youth Learning and Engagement program at Temple Beth Am offers opportunities for project-based learning, art, music, games, stories, movement, technology, worship, family learning, and classroom instruction. Community building is also a central value, and the supportive community embraces diverse families with students who are LGBTQ or have special needs, are from interfaith families and different racial backgrounds, and represent various socioeconomic groups.
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Mailing: 3080 Broadway, Suite B208., New York, NY 10027
206.524.0075, ext. 2503
ksandler@uscj.org
pinwheelusy.org
Contact: Katie Sandler
Pinwheel USY is the Pacific Northwest region of USCJ’s youth movement for Conservative Jewish teens, with 8 local chapters throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, Winnipeg, and Alberta. USY is for teens grades 9–12, and USY Gesher is for preteens grades 6–8. USY empowers youth to develop friendships, leadership skills, a sense of belonging to the Jewish people, a deep engagement with and love for Israel, and commitment to inspired Jewish living. Through year-round regional programming, including conventions and Shabbatonim and summer travel to Israel and across North America, USY inspires in teens a deep sense of pride in and love for their Jewish identity.
102 Highland Dr., Bellingham
360.393.3845
rabbi@jewishbellingham.com
jewishbellingham.com/templates/section_cdo/aid/2294326/jewish/Jewish-Vikings.htm
Contact: Rabbi Avremi Yarmush
Welcome to Western Washington University! We at Chabad at WWU are pleased to help you in the many different aspects of life on campus. We aim to provide you with a warm home away from home, a place to socialize, meet other Jews, provide diverse programming, hang out and ask the questions you never dared to. Our goal is to help provide you with the tools you need to make educated choices and decisions about what role you want Judaism to play in your life.
5218 16th Ave NE, Seattle
206.501.9159
info@jewishuw.com
jewishuw.com
Contact: Rabbi Mendel and Miriam Weingarten
Chabad at the University of Washington is both a Jewish home for students on campus and a place where students can question and explore their Judaism. Every Friday night, dozens of students gather for a delicious Shabbat meal and enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Programs presenting different aspects of Judaism are held both on and off campus, along with special Shabbatons, themed Shabbat meals, trips, sports, and more. Many classes are offered both on and off campus, and private chevruta learning is offered to all students on all subjects of Jewish thought. Chabad at University of Washington is every Jewish Husky’s home!
Jewish Girls Club Challah Bake at Chabad UW
4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle
206.527.1997
info@hilleluw.org
hilleluw.org
Contact: Amee Huppin Sherer
Hillel UW provides undergraduate programming for students at UW and other area colleges, as well as programs for Jewish 20-30 somethings through Jconnect – www.jconnectseattle.org. Hillel UW’s mission is to inspire young adults to explore, embrace, and celebrate Jewish life and identity. We engage college students and young adults by stewarding relationships and building vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming Jewish communities; empower constituents to craft and own their Jewish experiences; and offer high-quality core programming such as Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, cohort learning opportunities, and immersive trips to Israel and other countries. Hillel UW works with key community partners, including the University of Washington and local Jewish organizations, to intentionally develop community for Jewish young adults. We also provide High Holiday services and Passover lunches for the Seattle Jewish community-at-large. Additionally, our building has a certified kosher kitchen and can be rented for lifecycle or community events.
Mailing: PO Box 29058
Bellingham
360.319.1942
hillelwwu@gmail.com
wwuhillel.weebly.com
Contact: Elena Buri,
Program Coordinator
Hillel of Western Washington University is a catalyst toward a meaningful Jewish life for students and young professionals in the Bellingham community through meaningful experiences. The organization’s goal is to foster strong relationships between students at all Bellingham-area schools and their communities to cultivate strong leaders. They strive to provide student-oriented programs, like weekend retreats and tzedakah (social action) so that students gain a sense of identity and Jewish relevance. On a typical week at Hillel, you can find students engaged in social justice and leadership projects, exploring beautiful Bellingham, eating bagels and schmoozing on campus, and enjoying special events around the Jewish holidays.
Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone St., Spokane
509.313.4242
goldstein@gonzaga.edu
gonzaga.edu
Contact: Elizabeth Goldstein
Serving the Gonzaga student, staff, and faculty community, the Gonzaga Jewish Community hosts High Holiday services and meals, Shabbat services and meals, as well as a host of other cultural and religious activities during the year. Rabbi Goldstein works with student leaders to create a welcoming spiritual, intellectual, and nurturing Jewish environment in at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington.
901 12th Ave., STCN 120, Seattle
206.296.6049
campusministry@seattleu.edu
seattleu.edu/campus-ministry
Contact: Alex Booker
The JSU exists to provide a place for Jewish students to meet and connect on the SU campus and provide opportunities for the wider community to experience and learn more about Jewish culture and practices through campus-wide events and programs. Keep your eyes open for JSU events around the Jewish holidays of Sukkot, Purim, Hanukkah, and Passover. Past events include a “Hanu-chaos” party, a Holocaust remembrance event, and a JSU Shabbat dinner.
Gonzaga Students at dinner
Whitman College, Walla Walla
Mailing: 345 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla
509.522.4449
kirtleam@whitman.edu
whitman.presence.io/organization/kehillat-shalom
Contact: Adam Kirtley
Kehillat Shalom is dedicated to providing Jewish students, non-Jewish students, Jewish faculty and staff, and all other Whitman College community members with a strong, accepting, safe, and welcoming Jewish community. Every Friday, we gather at 5 pm for Fridays @ Five on campus. We light Shabbat candles and connect and reflect with each other to close out the week. We always have a volunteer to bake challah, and we strive for creative flavors, including Walla Walla Sweet Onion, Nutella, and sprinkle challahs for birthdays. We also come together for monthly Shabbat dinners, where we cater delicious food from local restaurants. We also celebrate the holidays together and with the local synagogue. We provide educational and community building events open to all whitties around the holidays. Our favorites include a Passover Seder and our latke party for Hanukkah.
Mailing: University of Washington, Box 353650, Seattle
206.543.0138
jewishst@uw.edu
jewishstudies.washington.edu
The Stroum Center for Jewish Studies strives to cultivate a diverse intellectual community at the University of Washington to study Jewish histories, cultures, ideas, languages, and religion, and to integrate insights from these fields into broader public conversations. Through courses and free public programs, UW Jewish Studies teaches students and audiences to be thoughtful and engaged community members. It also supports investigating the full diversity of Jewish experiences through its award-winning Sephardic Studies Program and comprehensive Israel Studies Program.
1441 16th Ave., Seattle
Mailing: 1511 E Pike St., Seattle
206.323.8486
kspeizer@tdhs-nw.org
templedehirschsinai.org/adult-education/
Contact: Rabbi Kate Speizer, Director of Adult Engagement & Endless Opportunities
In order to better understand our world and shape our future, we must study our past and keep our minds open to new and evolving possibilities. TDHS has a range of educational opportunities for adult learners, from Hebrew language classes to Torah Study to discussion about current issues. Learning can be a joyous and communal experience. And, as adults, we model the importance and enjoyment lifelong learning to the next generation. Opportunities include Introduction to Judaism, Thursday Learn Days, and Endless Opportunities.
6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle
206.524.0075
melanibaker@bethshalomseattle.org
bethshalomseattle.org
Contact: Melani Baker
The Adult Education program at Congregation Beth Shalom (CBS) aims to create and foster a vibrant culture of Jewish and Torah learning for the congregation and the broader community. Each year, we offer Exploring Jewish Living, an opportunity to experience and learn about the Jewish calendar and holidays, examine Jewish life cycle rituals and meanings, and learn about numerous other aspects of Jewish life. A variety of language, leyning, and text study classes are offered throughout the year, as well as learning and discussion-based classes on contemporary Jewish topics. We also offer regular opportunities on Shabbat to learn from the rabbis, fellow congregants, and visiting scholars after Kiddush lunch.
A PROGRAM OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
206.774.2215
emilyf@jewishinseattle.org
jewishinseattle.org/incubator
Contact: Emily Fine
The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle’s Courageous Leadership Incubator is an opportunity for a diverse group of rising leaders in the Seattle Jewish community to explore and deepen their own community leadership style and emerge as broader, clearer, more assured, and ultimately more effective leaders. Participants explore their own Jewish community leadership style through tailored 1:1 coaching and placement on the board of a local Jewish community organization under the guidance of a mentor. They learn how Jewish values and tradition guide a vision for making a difference in our Jewish leadership labs with senior educators from the Shalom Hartman Institute.
isaac.cowhey@gmail.com
kadima.org/gaymara.html
Contact: Isaac Cowhey
Gaymara is a queer Talmud class. The purpose of the class is to make Jewish learning accessible to queer people who have historically been denied access to it. Gaymara takes a queercentric approach to text study and explores how Jewish tradition provides a road map for building radical social change. All students, even those who only know the aleph-bet, work from the original, untranslated Hebrew/Aramaic, so that everyone can develop a sense of ownership of the text.
720 N. 10th St., Ste A-356, Renton
206.790.9237
contact@limmudseattle.org
limmudseattle.org
Contact: Robert Hovden
Limmud Seattle is part of a global movement of independent, volunteer-run Jewish learning festivals attracting thousands of Jews of all ages and backgrounds (“limmud” is Hebrew for “learning”). Each festival is based on Limmud values, including respect, diversity, community, and volunteerism. The sold-out January 2020 festival attracted more than 750 people from Puget Sound and beyond to come make friends and enjoy learning through sessions about arts and culture, social justice, Israel, Torah, text study, musical performances, and the environment. Limmud Seattle pivoted during the pandemic and hosted numerous virtual festivals over Zoom. In January of 2022, we returned to an in-person festival, held at Hillel and the University of Washington HUB Conference Center. We are looking forward to hosting another fantastic Limmud at the same locations on January 13/14, 2024. Please join us.
A PROGRAM OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
206.774.2291
toris@jewishinseattle.org
jewishinseattle.org/nylc
Contact: Tori Schwartz
National Young Leadership Cabinet (NYLC or Cabinet) is a multi-year program that offers individuals ages 30 to 40ish a rich curriculum imparting the skills of effective philanthropic leadership with each year building on skills and knowledge acquired during the previous year. The program has educated over 4,000 leaders around our country, including alumni serving in key leadership roles in Jewish Puget Sound. Cabinet gives participants practical changemaking skills, empowering them to grow their potential and deepen community relationships. Cabinet attracts the best and brightest—individuals seeking to enrich their lives and the Jewish community by becoming leaders in a global philanthropic movement.
9604 NE 126th Ave., Vancouver
360.993.5222
info@jewishclarkcounty.com
jewishclarkcounty.com
Contact: Tzivie Greenberg
Clark County’s Jewish day camp provides your child with a rich and wholesome summer vacation of fun and excitement along with friendship and meaningful experiences. Swimming, field trips, sports, cooking, and crafts.
4002 NE 72nd St., Seattle
206.730.2775
campganisraelseattle@gmail.com
campganisraelseattle.org
Contact: Rabbi Abe Kavka, Director
Affectionately known as Camp Gan Izzy, Camp Gan Israel Seattle (CGIS) is the North End’s go-to summer day camp for the Seattle area’s Jewish children ages 18 months–12 years. The Gan Izzy experience is grounded in love and respect for the children, their counselors, families, and community. The joys of Judaism come alive through a program that integrates exciting field trips; engaging arts and crafts; games, sports, and swimming; and captivating visiting specialists—all within a nonjudgmental context of the richness and warmth of Jewish values, traditions, and heritage. Campers from a wide range of backgrounds forge lasting friendships with each other and delight in the enthusiastic guidance of specially recruited and trained counselors—some of whom are CGIS alumni themselves. Fun that lasts a summer, memories that last a lifetime!
Teen campers celebrating havdalah at Camp Solomon Schechter
5145 S Morgan St., Seattle
CampYavnehSeattle@gmail.com
bcmhseattle.org/2023yavneh/
Contact: Ari Hoffman
Camp Yavneh is a day camp for Jewish children ages 18 months through high school. Camp Yavneh provides a safe, supportive environment rooted in Torah values and welcomes families from many different backgrounds. In addition to fun camp activities, Yavneh offers engaging Jewish learning at every level. Older youth are given the opportunity to act as role models for younger children. Most of the staff people have at one point been campers at Camp Yavneh themselves. Daily activities include davening, learning, arts and crafts, sports, and swimming. Trips have included horseback riding, bowling, indoor gymnastics, ice skating, roller skating, Pump It Up, ceramics, improv theater, visits to MoPOP, the Pacific Science Center, numerous parks, Northwest Trek, a kangaroo farm, and more. Camp Yavneh is sponsored by and operated at BCMH in Seward Park.
9720 NE 120th Pl. Ste 102, Kirkland
425.749.8512
info@chabadkirkland.com
JewishKirkland.com/camp
Contact: Rabbi Chaim S. Rivkin
Welcome to CGI Day Camp! We are excited for the upcoming summer camp session! The counselors and staff at CGI Camp are eager to greet your children, and there are many exciting activities planned for this year. CGI is committed to providing a superb day camp experience for Jewish children in the Kirkland and North Eastside area. We offer outstanding athletic, sports, trips, and creative arts programs under the guidance of professional instructors who are all highly qualified in their fields along with a warm Jewish, hands-on experience. If you have any concerns, questions, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us via email: Sarale@ChabadKirkland.com. We are looking forward to another amazing summer!
A PROGRAM OF THE STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island
206.232.7115
camp@sjcc.org
sjcc.org/j-kids
Contact: Aliza Glatter, Camp Director
At the SJCC, we offer our award-winning Summer J Camp during the summer months and School’s Out J Camp during the school year. Summer J Camp has been a defining summer experience for thousands of campers over the past five decades, featuring dozens of camp options including our traditional age-based camps and specialty camps focusing on art, STEAM/STEM, theater, sports, science, and more to engage children’s minds, bodies, and creativity. And when summer ends, the camp experience continues! Throughout the school year, on days when there’s no school, J Camp offers special camp experiences. From holidays to conference days, we provide a Summer J Camp experience all year long.
Near Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast
Mailing: 6443 SW Beaverton, Hillsdale Hwy #234 Portland, OR
503.452.3443
info@bbcamp.org
bbcamp.org
Contact: Maddie Newman, Overnight Camp Associate Director
This vibrant and welcoming community is steeped in Jewish values and encourages engagement and self-discovery. Serving children ages 7–17 throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond, it offers a wide range of activities, including the arts (crafts, creative, and performing), adventure (challenge course, climbing tower, zip line, and overnight trips), aquatics (lake and pool), environmental education, leadership, and social action, Jewish enrichment, Israeli culture, and Shabbat celebrations at its scenic Oregon Coast location. BB Camp carefully hires and trains caring counselors committed to helping youth build self-esteem, confidence, and social skills. At BB Camp, differences are respected while friendships are built for life. In addition to our summer overnight camp on the Oregon Coast, BB Camp provides day camps in various cities, family camps, and engagement programming in the Seattle area and elsewhere. BB Camp is available to rent for retreats and events. BB Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, an independent camp member of the Jewish Community Centers Association, a partner agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, and affiliated with the Foundation for Jewish Camp and Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s JCamp 180 Program.
1627A 73rd Ave SE, Olympia
Mailing: 117 E Louisa St. #110, Seattle
206.447.1967
info@campschechter.org
campschechter.org
Contact: Ruthie Chaban
Camp Solomon Schechter has a decades-long tradition of fun, friendship, and Jewish education immersion in the Pacific Northwest. Camp creates a unique, welcoming, and spiritual community for youth. Located an hour south of Seattle, Schechter’s 180 acres include a private lake, miles of hiking trails in pristine forests and wetlands, and outdoor adventure courses (ropes course, zip line, giant swing, and climbing tower). They use sports, arts, and teva (nature) to emphasize the values of integrity, derech eretz (respect), and tikkun olam (repairing the world). Campers build Jewish identity, self-confidence, and social skills and learn to be courageous, curious, and creative in an all-inclusive, nurturing environment. Schechter is available for retreats for Jewish, academic, and nonprofit organizations, and for b’nai mitzvah, weddings, and other celebrations. It offers Jewish learning opportunities, including family camp, women’s retreats, and men’s camp.
Campers on boat at B’nai B’rith Camp
#303 – 950 W 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC
604.266.2825
office@campmiriam.org
campmiriam.org
Contact: Leya Robinson
Located on beautiful Gabriola Island in British Columbia, Camp Miriam offers an inclusive, empowering community for kids from Grades 2-11. Through fun and imaginative programming, we provide extraordinary experiences where everyone has the freedom to explore their values, express their ideas and make a difference. Campers learn about Israel, Jewish history, social justice and the environment. Kayaking, sports, Shabbat at the Point, Israeli dancing and overnight hiking trips – there’s adventure and magic for everyone. There are two three-week sessions for grades 4-9, with a special one-week program for first-time campers completing grades 2 and 3, and a two-week program for campers completing grades 3 and 4.
Mailing: PO Box 28511, Seattle
206.257.2225
office@sephardicadventurecamp.org
sephardicadventurecamp.org
Contact: Kenny Pollack, Director
Sephardic Adventure Camp (SAC) is a warm, welcoming Jewish community—big enough to offer a wide variety of activities but small enough to know every camper by name. As the only Sephardic overnight camp in America, SAC aims to give campers an incredible summer experience, which includes a wide range of fun traditional camp activities, such as swimming, fishing, field sports, kayaking, and color war, in addition to rich and unique Sephardic experiential programming. Our camp is open to entering 3rd – 11th graders and our campsite is located in Cle Elum, WA, just 75 minutes from Seattle.
14724 184th St. NE, Arlington
Mailing: 11410 NE 124th Street, #622, Kirkland
425.284.4484
campkalsman@urj.org
campkalsman.org
Contact: Rabbi Ilana Mills
At Camp Kalsman, we strive to create a vibrant, creative, caring community fostering Jewish identity and connection. As the Union for Reform Judaism’s camp in Arlington, Washington, we attract campers from around the Pacific Northwest, West Coast, British Columbia, and beyond. Surrounded by 300 acres of mountain beauty, campers ages 7-17 experience a caring community grounded in our core values of: כיף (Kef) Fun, שייכות (Sheychut) Belonging, מנהיגות (Manhigut) Leadership, שמירת הגוף (Shmirat Haguf) Health and Wellness, חיבור (Hibur) Connection, זהות יהודית (Zehut Yehudit) Jewish Identity, and קהילה (Kehilah) Community. A summer session at camp includes canoeing on our lake, climbing the Alpine Tower, exploring our High Ropes Course and Zip Line, learning care and stewardship of animals on our farm, fostering creativity in our art center, splashing in the pool, sports, archery, color war, connecting personally and communally to Judaism through song and dance, and more!
A PROGRAM OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
206.774.2247
alanag@jewishinseattle.org
jewishinseattle.org/camp-scholarships
Contact: Alana Gross
The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle supports children’s formative Jewish experiences by offering both need-based camp scholarships and One Happy Camper first-time camper incentive grants for residents of Washington State. Jewish summer camp helps children strengthen their Jewish identity while giving them opportunities to gain independence, make lifelong friendships, and explore interests. At camp, children develop confidence and social skills and discover a profound sense of what it means to be Jewish. Families may receive both need-based scholarships and incentive grants.
Camper jumping into water off inflatable at Camp Solomon Schechter
9720 NE 120th Pl. Ste 102, Kirkland
425.749.8512
info@chabadkirkland.com
JewishKirkland.com/cos
Contact: Rabbi Chaim S. Rivkin
Chabad is dedicated to enhancing the physical and spiritual well-being of mankind by providing multiple programs and services that promote unconditional love and concern for every person. Since inception in 2018, the Community Support Project has been able to assist local families and seniors with necessities such as food, warm clothing, and stability in the home.
A PROGRAM OF JFS
1601 16th Ave., Seattle
206.802.8372
emergency@jfsseattle.org
jfsseattle.org
Contact: Sandy Lowe, Director
Community Stabilization Services (formerly Emergency Services) serves the Puget Sound region, offering social support services and limited financial assistance to Jewish individuals and families with the most critical needs—and, where possible, to individuals and families in the broader community. CSS offers short-term, limited rental assistance for move-in or eviction prevention. CSS also offers limited financial assistance to cover unexpected financial shock, such as job losses or interruptions.
The Polack Food Bank, a service of Community Stabilization Services, is located on Capitol Hill at 1606 16th Ave. It is a member of the Seattle Food Committee and operates on a consumer-choice model. This means that people select the food they prefer from among the available choices. Typically, people choose from multiple varieties of canned fruits, vegetables, tuna, soup, and beans as well as fresh produce, eggs, lean meats, and dairy. We also offer Kosher food and special holiday food for Passover and the High Holidays.
Mailing: 456 Montgomery St., Ste. 21, San Francisco, CA 94104
415.844.7500
community@sf.mfa.gov.il
embassies.gov.il/san-francisco/Pages/default.aspx
Contact: Maya Geller-Montague, Director of Community Relations
The Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest provides educational, political, and cultural information about Israel, as well as a full array of consular services.
Virtual Office
Mailing: PO Box 141, Mercer Island
206.396.0005
office@hflawa.org
hflawa.org
Contact: Maura Roberts, Executive Director
Hebrew Free Loan Association of Washington State (HFLA) is here to help Jewish residents of Washington address their financial shortfalls with interest-free loans and scholarships. HFLA provides financial assistance for education in the form of scholarships and no-fee, no-interest loans. Our programs are built around the needs of the community. We believe that by improving the well-being of individual community members, we strengthen the financial and communal health of Washington State Jews and demonstrate that the Jewish community’s safety net and commitment is there for them. By extending a hand, HFLA facilitates connection to the Jewish community.
A PROGRAM OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
206.774.2218
emiliap@jewishinseattle.org
jewishinseattle.org/about-us
Contact: Emilia Pickelsimer
The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Seattle, a service of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, is a resource for meeting your philanthropic and financial goals. Serving as a partner to philanthropists and Jewish communal institutions, the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Seattle offers several different types of charitable funds to support our community, including donor-advised, perpetual endowments, agency custodial, and scholarship funds. In fiscal year 2023, Foundation grants totaled over $3.15 million.
1601 16th Ave., Seattle
206.461.3240
contactus@jfsseattle.org
jfsseattle.org
Contact: Rabbi Will Berkovitz
Since 1892, Jewish Family Service has been the compassionate helping hand of the local community. JFS helps vulnerable individuals and families in the Puget Sound region achieve well-being, health, and stability. Jewish history and values guide the work; therefore, JFS provides effective services to people of all backgrounds and also has a responsibility to meet the particular needs of Jewish individuals and families in the region. The life-changing services of JFS are provided by professional staff, enhanced by dedicated volunteers, and supported by a broad base of generous community donors. JFS fulfills its mission through these programs: Community Stabilization Services, Older Adult Services, JFS Community Connections, Polack Food Bank, Project DVORA Domestic Violence Services, and Supportive Living Services.
Mailing: PO Box 85840, Seattle
206.617.2367
jpsi@jpsi.org
jpsi.org
Contact: Matthew Perry
Assistance to Jewish prisoners, probationers/parolees, and their families in Washington state is provided in conjunction with other social service agencies. This chaplaincy program is primarily funded by foundation grants and individual donations. Being a pluralist organization, JPSI’s programs cover the needs of clients from all mainstream branches of Judaism. JPSI’s services include religious-rights advocacy, visitation, counseling, correspondence/ mailings, religious materials supply, religious study and holiday programs, alternative sentencing proposals, consular affairs, legal referral, emergency family assistance, post-release mentoring, and community liaison.
7500 Seward Park Ave. S, Seattle
206.725.8800
jeffc@klinegalland.org
klinegalland.org
Contact: Jeffrey D. Cohen, CEO; Robert Simon, Board Chair
Over a century ago, Seattleite Caroline Kline Galland had a dream to change senior care. Her vision has evolved into the region’s most comprehensive and compassionate provider of quality-of-life and quality-of-care for all seniors. Continuum of care includes skilled nursing at Kline Galland Home, independent and assisted living (even memory support) at the Mary Schwartz Summit, Kline Galland Home Care, Home Health, Hospice, Palliative Care, Rehab/Transitional Care Unit, Kosher Meals-on-Wheels and the Kline Galland Foundation. Regardless of what’s on your mind, use the no-cost, no-obligation Senior Care Source Line (206-723-INFO) for expert consultation, support, and insight to help you navigate the full spectrum of available community services. Kline Galland is here for you seven days a week as the community’s single-source senior care resource. Their mission: “A living commitment, inspired by Jewish values, to provide exceptional senior care by exceptional people… every day, in every way, for every one.”
PART OF THE KLINE GALLAND FAMILY OF SERVICES
5950 Sixth Ave. S, Ste. 100, Seattle
206.805.1930
pams@klinegalland.org
klinegalland.org
Contact: Pam Swanborn, Administrator
Formerly Kline Galland Community Based Services – The continuum of care has evolved since 1914 and the community’s health care needs have done the same. Services include: Home Care: comfort, confidence, companionship, and care for loved ones at home; Home Health: physician-referred, Medicare certified services maximizing health and function during recovery from illness, surgery, or accident; Hospice: highly specialized professional care to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of patients and families of individuals facing end of life; Palliative Care: consultative services help those battling serious illness or living with chronic disease manage and cope with symptoms. Comfort and quality-of-life are primary concerns. As the region’s “Single-Source Senior Care Resource,” one call does it all.
PART OF THE KLINE GALLAND FAMILY OF SERVICES
1200 University St., Seattle
206.456.9702
naten@klinegalland.org
KlineGallandLegacy.org
Contact: Nate Nusbaum, Chief Development Officer
Gifts to the Kline Galland Foundation help sustain programs and activities that are vital to enhancing the lives of community members. Major donations subsidize residents, programs, and operations throughout Kline Galland’s continuum of care. When making endowment and planned giving, donors can realize immediate and ongoing tax benefits. For information and details, please contact Nate Nusbaum, Chief Philanthropy Officer, at 206-456-9702. The Kline Galland mission: “A living commitment, inspired by Jewish values, to provide exceptional senior care by exceptional people…every day, in every way, for every one.”
PART OF THE KLINE GALLAND FAMILY OF SERVICES
7500 Seward Park Ave. S, Seattle
206.725.8800
liliyab@klinegalland.org
KlineGalland.org/Kline-Galland-Home/
Contact: Liliya Babadzhanova, Administrator
Kline Galland is recognized as the region’s single-source senior care resource meeting the quality-of-life desires and quality-of-care needs of today’s seniors. Serving the Jewish community since 1914, Kline Galland Home (Seward Park) is acclaimed as one of the nation’s finest skilled nursing facilities dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate, personalized care. Kline Galland Home’s talented care team includes physicians, experienced nurses and nurse practitioners, a registered dietitian, social workers, an activities staff, and a dedicated group of volunteers. All exemplify the core values of compassion, respect, excellence, dignity, integrity, and tradition. Kline Galland Home is proud to lead the way in long-term care, short-term rehab, and memory care.
A PROGRAM OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
206.774.2220
rachelmr@jewishinseattle.org
jewishinseattle.org/life-and-legacy
Contact: Rachel Rosenman
Endowments are critical for ensuring the long-term strength of Jewish organizations. Everyone can leave a legacy gift and help ensure a secure future for the religious, educational, cultural, and other services provided by Jewish organizations for the Puget Sound Jewish community. The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle provides training, coaching, and tools to local Jewish agencies, strengthening their financial security through Life & Legacy, an endowment-building program the Federation has carried out in partnership with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. To date, Life & Legacy has resulted in future legacy gifts to regional Jewish organizations with an estimated value of nearly $16.3 million.
PART OF THE KLINE GALLAND FAMILY OF SERVICES
1200 University St., Seattle
206.652.4444
MatthewP@MarySchwartzSummit.org
maryschwartzsummit.org
Contact: Matthew Powondra, Administrator
The Mary Schwartz Summit is celebrating 22 years as the only Jewish retirement community in Washington state. Enjoy independent or assisted living, plus an unsurpassed memory support program. Located in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood, the finest in entertainment, shopping, and dining options are all within walking distance. Residents thrive in a dynamic, enriched lifestyle embracing Jewish culture and traditions. The extensive life enrichment programs include educational opportunities, music, art, year-round outings, evening entertainment, and Jewish cultural celebrations. Acclaimed amenities include a fitness center, library, resource room, salon, art studio, and multiple open air gathering places. Enjoy chef-inspired cuisine, certified Kosher, in the dining room or café. As a resident of the Mary Schwartz Summit, you will be a welcomed member of our community and invited to learn, grow, and thrive with us. The Mary Schwartz Summit truly showcases “The Art of Living Well.”
1441 16th Ave., Seattle
Mailing: 1511 E Pike St., Seattle
206.323.8486
lhorowitz@tdhs-nw.org
templedehirschsinai.org/nefesh-lnefesh/
Contact: Lisa Horowitz, Executive Director
So many families are experiencing the impact of cognitive and memory challenges. Those who are directly impacted need care and opportunities for community and purposeful activities. Those who are caregivers need to connect with others to share resources, exchange advice, and receive support to live with the daunting responsibilities that come with this stage in life. We’d like to convene gatherings to support those in our community who are living with these challenges. Please visit our monthly calendar for a list of upcoming events.
A PROGRAM OF JFS
1601 16th Ave., Seattle
206.861.3164 (Information & Assistance)
oas@jfsseattle.org
jfsseattle.org/get-help/older-adult-services/
Contact: Irene Shemaria, Co-Director of Older Adult Services
Jewish Family Service is proud to offer programs and services that support family caregivers and older adults challenged by disability, illness, or declining health to live in comfort and dignity. The Family Caregiver Support Program supports unpaid family and community caregivers of all backgrounds in King County with TCARE, an evidence-based tool designed to reduce caregiver stress. JFS works with caregivers to create individualized care plans that can include information and referral, classes, support groups, caregiver counseling, family consultations, limited respite care, and financial assistance. Additionally, JFS provides care management and other supports to low-income Jewish older adults and qualified Holocaust survivors. Home care and financial assistance are also available to Holocaust survivors. Social services for Nazi victims are supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.
A PROGRAM OF JFS
1601 16th Ave., Seattle
206.461.4320
fb@jfsseattle.org
jfsseattle.org/get-help/polack-food-bank
Contact: Brian Sindel, Food Bank Manager
Jewish Family Service’s Polack Food Bank serves anyone in the Puget Sound region’s Jewish community and people of all backgrounds and ZIP codes. Our services include a weekly on-site food bank providing food to accommodate many diets including Kosher, vegan, and gluten-free. We also offer twice monthly home delivered groceries for older adults and other homebound individuals in Seattle and on the Eastside. Hours and location details can be found on the JFS website.
A PROGRAM OF JFS
1601 16th Ave., Seattle
206.861.3159
dvora@jfsseattle.org
jfsseattle.org/get-help/domestic-violence-services
Contact: Kim Holland, Director
Project DVORA can help support survivors of intimate partner violence with safety planning and other resource connections. Please feel free to reach out to us if you’d like support for yourself or someone else in your community. Project DVORA can also offer support to other community organizations, including schools and local synagogues, who would like to receive training on intimate partner violence prevention and/or educational workshops. Trainings can be tailored to adults or youth.
A PROGRAM OF JFS
1601 16th Ave., Seattle
206.461.3240
ris@jfsseattle.org
jfsseattle.org/get-help/refugee-and-immigrant-services
Contact: Cordelia Revells, Director
The Jewish community understands what it is like to leave one’s home and resettle in a foreign land. That historic experience fuels the desire to help refugees and immigrants make a successful transition to self-sufficiency. The culturally diverse staff is recruited directly from the communities the program serves. Jewish Family Service works with HIAS, formerly the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, to resettle refugees assigned by the U.S. Department of State. JFS provides a required set of services from pre-arrival through the first 90 days of the resettlement period. But work with these new neighbors extends far beyond that initial three-month period, from day 91 through citizenship. JFS provides social, economic, and civic integration services for our newest neighbors, including employment services, language and citizenship classes, case management, professional mentorship, and support for accessing benefits and social services sufficiency in the U.S. Recognizing that forcibly displaced immigrants who are seeking safety do not always have access to refugee admissions processes, JFS also provide legal services and holistic case management support to survivors of trafficking and those seeking asylum.
A PROGRAM OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
206.774.2223
andrewc@jewishinseattle.org
jewishinseattle.org/safe-washington
Contact: Andrew Chadick
SAFE Washington is a partnership program of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle that provides community security resources to over 100 Jewish organizations and cemeteries across Washington state. Through close working relationships with law enforcement agencies, SAFE Washington’s services include: 1) a robust communications network alerting participating organizations of imminent threats and response protocols; 2) best practices for disaster response, security, and preparedness, including low-cost or free trainings; and 3) increased opportunities for securing federal grant funding for community security. The Federation’s SAFE Washington partners include Secure Community Network, Setracon, Inc., and ADL’s Pacific Northwest office. SAFE Washington is a Mark Bloome z”l initiative.
208 James St., Seattle
206.622.3363
grantsadministrator@samis.com
samisfoundation.org
Contact: Connie Kanter, CEO
The Samis Foundation supports intensive, immersive Jewish education in Washington state and initiatives in Israel. Since its inception in 1994, it has fulfilled this goal by giving nearly $120 million in grants to support over 150 different programs, organizations, and initiatives. Jewish education for youth is the centerpiece of Samis’ philanthropy in Washington state, with support for Jewish day school education as a priority. Samis grantmaking in the field of experiential education includes support for Jewish camps, teen Israel experiences, and youth enrichment and engagement programs. Samuel Israel was committed to a successful and vibrant State of Israel for the Jewish people. The Foundation continues to fulfill Sam’s legacy through its support of six strategic program areas in Israel including archaeology, aliyah and absorption, educational support, poverty and social mobility, widows and orphans, and wildlife. In addition, the Foundation provides disaster relief when crises or natural disasters hit communities across the globe. Grant applications are by invitation only, limited to 501(c)(3) organizations.
A PROGRAM OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
206.774.2218
emiliap@jewishinseattle.org
Contact: Emilia Pickelsimer
The Special Initiatives Fund, administered by the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Seattle, is a vital source of support for local Jewish organizations and programs. The Special Initiatives Fund supports three grant programs designed to encourage innovation, support small Jewish organizations, and improve the lives of women and girls. Ignition Grants, awarded annually, provide up to $12,000 to cultivate new and innovative programs for the Jewish community. Small Agency Sustainability Grants, awarded annually, provide up to $5,000 in operational support to Jewish organizations serving Western Washington that have annual operating budgets of $150,000 or less. Women’s Endowment Fund Grants, awarded biennially, provide up to $10,000 to support programs that empower and improve the lives of girls and women in Western Washington Jewish communities.
1322 E 30th Ave., Spokane
509.747.7394
director@sajfs.org
sajfs.org
Contact: Neal Schindler
Spokane Area Jewish Family Services offers programs and services that incorporate Jewish values, ethics, culture, and the tradition of helping individuals help themselves. SAJFS provides services for the elderly and people experiencing hardship. Specific efforts include home visits, assurance calls, financial assistance, hospital and nursing home visits, a food bank and food deliveries, social service referrals, and transportation. The agency also offers Jewish educational and cultural programming to the broader Spokane community. Programs include the annual Jewish Cultural Film Festival and monthly luncheons and events for families. SAJFS envisions an Inland Northwest where every individual and family has a strong support system and every senior thrives.
2737 77th Ave. SE, Mercer Island
206.374.3637
info@friendshipcirclewa.org
friendshipcirclewa.org
Contact: Rabbi Elazar and Mrs. Esther Bogomilsky
Committed to inclusion for all, The Friendship Circle of Washington leverages the positive impact of friendship, understanding, and shared experience to transform the lives of children and teens with special needs and typically developing teens. We help create friendships that make a difference today and last a lifetime. We empower children and teens with special needs, helping them develop the skills they need to live as productive and independent an adult life as possible. We empower our teen volunteers, helping them develop the confidence, self-esteem, and skills they need to become the leaders of tomorrow. The Friendship Circle of Washington also empowers young people to take their mental health into their own hands, building a network of support around themselves in order that they know where to turn when life’s challenges feel too hard to face alone. We nurture community, working to ensure that inclusion and diversity are the norm, not the exception, and that every individual has the opportunity to participate and succeed.
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