If you have ideas or are interested in participating in any of the following committees, please contact Executive Director Esther Herst, 206-525-0915 x 208.

Building

Building and Facility

Temple Beth Am is blessed with a wonderful facility and a new K’hilah Center that is well utilized. This community assists in evaluating proper maintenance and planning for the future. Chair: Ross Kling

Art Committee

Temple Beth Am provides gallery space for rotating exhibitions. Help the Art Committee plan for future shows. Chair: Judith Silverman

Gift Shop

Chair: Cathy Hiller

Security

Chair: AJ Merrick

Finance Committee

An organization is only successful if it remains financially healthy. The Finance committee provides guidance in this area. We strive for financial health for all to give their fair share. The committee has subcommittes on Endowments, Dues, Budget Development, and Fundraising. Chair: Ellen Kret

Programming

The Programming Committee helps to integrate programming activities throughout the Temple Beth Am community and also provides a forum for matching volunteers with opportunities that meet their interests, skills and availability. Chair: Stephanie Seiler

Congregant Support

Ambassador Program

Help welcome new Temple Beth Am members from your neighborhood into the Temple Beth Am community. Chair: Dan Cory

College

Chairs: Deborah O’Connor & Carole Aaron

Membership

Temple Beth Am has had significant growth over the past 10 years. This committee works with prospective members to help orient them and provide opportunities to become involved in our community. Chairs: Maggie Medearis

Project Hineyni (Caring Community)

Our congregation faces life’s challenges on a regular basis. Providing meals, rides, visits, phone contact and errands are some of the day-to-day ways we try to connect those in need with those who can help.

Seattle Jewish Seniors

Temple Beth Am works in connection with other Seattle Jewish senior programs to provide services and programs. Chair: Adell Levy & Steve Adler

Youth

Youth Committee supports and guides our Temple's Youth Department. Beth Am Temple Youth (BATY) is our High School Youth Group and jBATY is our youth group for grades 6-8. BATY is affiliated with the North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY). Support and work with our Youth Director Dorothy Kahn and our teens to generate interesting, meaningful, and fun programs. Chair: Elyse Litvack

Life Long Learning

Arts & Culture

Explore the many ways we can bring different expressions of Art and Culture to Temple Beth Am, including bringing art historians and docents, dance, theater, or cultural events to the community. Chairs: Philip & Rachael Levine

Library

Temple Beth Am’s exceptional library features materials that support programs and the leisure reading needs of congregants. Purchases of books are funded by a book fair held each fall, which relies on volunteers. Chair: Toby Harris

Beth Am Parent Association

BAPA supports teachers and the Religious School experience to foster connection and communication among parents, students, teachers, administrators and the Religious School Board. Chair: Leigh Hofheimer & Wendy Katzman

Religious School Board

Learn more about our Religious School Board, which sets policy and provides guidance for the Temple Beth Am Religious School. Chair: Kim Shaw

Tikkun Olam

Social Action Committee

Social Action is one of our core values--bringing peace, justice, and equality to our community and the world. Projects range from promoting Youth Care, Angeline’s Women’s Day Shelter, Tent City, Homeless to Renter, gun control, Fair Trade coffee, supporting green practices, to providing speakers and educational forums. Chair: Susan Picard

Homeless to Renter (H2R)

This program is for homeless people who have found employment but need help getting first month and last month and security deposit to move into apartments. We run fundraisers every year around Sukkot to raise money for this, and then take donations during the year. Learn more about how you can be involved. Chair: Ellen Naor

Worship and Lifecycle  

ARZA

Activities include supporting lectures on Israel current affairs, promoting educations articles, and revising literature and resources to prepare Temple Beth Am high school youth for intelligent discussion on Israel. Chair: Sandy Berger

Religious Practices Committee

Worship is dynamic, participatory, and at the very core of our values. Observance, liturgy, and music are major themes. Religious Practices Co-Chairs: Phil Shack and Jerry Liebermann

Cemetery

Chair: Ross Kling