 Rabbi Jonathan Singer
206-525-0915 x 217
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Rabbi Jonathan has been Senior Rabbi of Temple Beth Am since 1995. His vision is for Temple Beth Am to be a center of Jewish civilization that celebrates Jewish culture, encourages spiritual and communal growth, and supports self-discovery towards being God’s partner in Tikkun Olam. After studies in Machon Pardes and the rabbinic program at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion, and in continuing studies at the HUC Cincinnati, he was ordained in 1989. He served as Associate Rabbi at Temple Israel of New Rochelle, New York. Rabbi Jonathan believes that temple leadership is only as good as its congregation. He invites everyone to bring their energy, enthusiasm, commitment and love of Torah to Temple Beth Am.
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 Rabbi Beth Singer 206-525-0915 x 215 Email Rabbi Beth Singer
Rabbi Beth currently works as Temple Beth Am’s Co-Senior Rabbi. For the first eight years of her rabbinate, she worked full-time in large synagogues in Scarsdale, New York and Seattle, Washington. In high school, Rabbi Beth envisioned that one day she would become a rabbi, married to a rabbi, together raising three children and together working at the same synagogue. Her dreams have more than come true, because, as she explains, she never imagined that she would serve the Jewish community in such a special place as Beth Am. She met her future husband, Rabbi Jonathan, while they were both in college. Both rabbis juggle the full range of congregational responsibilities and are full-time parents to their son and two daughters.
Both rabbis receive an overwhelming amount of email. When you wish to inform them of an illness or life and death matter please phone them at the Temple office, 206-525-0915.
Rabbi’s Sermons
From the Rabbis (Temple Beth Am Bulletin monthly articles by our Rabbis)
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 Wendy Marcus, Music Director
206-525-0915 x 206
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Wendy gives Temple members a wide range of Jewish musical experiences. She draws on 16 years with the Northwest’s first klezmer band, The Mazeltones, and on her knowledge of Ashkenazic liturgical music. Mate Shawn Weaver arranges much of the music for the ensembles she conducts: Adult Choir, KlezKidz and KidsChorus and ensembles at Shabbat services. Wendy leads a Song Circle class Tuesday nights, has taught in the Religious School 23 years and edits the literary review Drash: Northwest Mosaic. Learn more about Wendy.
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 Rabbi Janine Schloss, Director of Education
206-525-0915 x 216
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Rabbi Janine brings “best practices” from Jewish education to help our 630+ Religious School students become “menschen.” She strives to create an environment where every child receives a high-quality Jewish education. Rabbi Janine graduated from Princeton University and was ordained in 1993 at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. She worked for 12 years in St. Louis, Missouri, and joined Beth Am in 2005. She and her husband, Keith Hamburg, have two children.
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 Rabbi Allison Flash, Assistant Director of Education
206-525-0915 x 220
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Rabbi Allison helps teachers design lessons, communicate with parents, and grow as professionals. She strives to create a nurturing Religious School where students ask questions and explore their Judaism. She graduated from the University of Washington before receiving a M.A. in Jewish Education and Rabbinic Ordination from Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion. She and her husband, Ed, have three children, all of whom are enrolled in the Religious School.
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 Jan Glick, Interim Executive Director
206-525-0915, x208
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Jan is responsible for much of the smooth administration and operations of the Temple. Jan is leading the improvement effort to strengthen our internal processes, including day-to-day management of Temple operations and membership and committee relationships. As part of his work, he is also focusing on improving staff communication, facilities management, financial planning, and fundraising practices.
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 Dorothy Kahn, Youth Director
206-525-0915 x 209
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Dorothy works with teens in youth groups, camp programs, Israel programs, Madrichim (teaching assistant) programs, among many others. She helps 7th-12th graders develop their own personal connection to the Temple’s Jewish community. A teacher at our Religious School for 10 years, Dorothy is a graduate of Ohio University, with an honors degree in Culture, Education, Community and Art.
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 Alysa Rosen , Program Director
206-525-0915 x 210
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As Program Director, Alysa works closely with congregants to create and support dynamic programs, develop volunteerism and build community through projects such as Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) Young Adults at Beth Am (YABA), Project Hineyni (our Caring Community initiative), Adult Education, and our new Young Families group. In addition, Alysa currently manages membership at Temple Beth Am, working to welcome and integrate all new members. Alysa is the go-to person for Temple members looking to connect with each other and with our synagogue. Alysa grew up in Houston, TX and holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Texas in Austin.
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 Jenna Sytman, Director of Development
206-525-0915 x213
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Jenna is responsible for helping us plan and implement effective financial strategies that will ensure our Temple’s sustainability. Jenna looks forward to getting to know our congregants and learning the ways each of us connects to our Judaism and the Temple community.
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 Victoria Guy, Facilities Manager
206-525-0915 x205
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Victoria has been on our Temple staff since 1997. Victoria is our Facilities Manager, meaning she oversees the physical plant, the Temple calendar and room schedules, supplies, and equipment. She maintains our computer systems, and managed the recent remodel of our front office. In her years here, Victoria has touched virtually every aspect of our community and is a great resource.
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 Raechel Thies, Staff Accountant
206-525-0915, x203
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Raechel is our Staff Accountant. Under the guidance of our Treasurer, Steve Varon, Raechel provided staff support for our Temple’s Financial Review for FY08-09 and FY09-10. She handles all financial transactions including statements, end-of-year tax letters and payables. Raechel oversees the duties of the Accounting Assistant. If you have any questions about your dues or billing, she’s the person you want to talk to.
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 Andrew Hess
, Communications Director
206.525.0915 x202
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Andrew oversees all of the Temple's communications. He designs and edits our Bulletin, updates the website, produces flyers, postcards, posters and other materials that support our Temple’s programming. Andrew is also responsiblle for all outsourced marketing and advertising endeavors.
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 Amber Nelson, Religious School Assistant
206-525-0915 x200
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Amber is in the office Monday-Thursday, and for Religious School on Sundays. Please contact her with any questions regarding member services, Religious School or administrative coordinating.
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 Sarah Allsop-Fine, Rabbinic Assistant
206-525-0915 x201
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Sarah is the Administrative Assistant to our Rabbis. She coordinates the B'nai Mitzvah Program, assists with planning for our holiday and Shabbat observances, and serves as the contact for Yahrzeit inquiries. She schedules appointments for both Rabbis, handles their correspondence and helps to track our congregants' pastoral needs.
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 Pat Pawelak-Kort, Temple Librarian
206-525-0915 x204
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Pat reviews and catalogues the current collection and acquires new materials. She works with our Religious School and other Temple programs to make our library an effective and joyful space for Jewish learning.
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