As our last day of The Gan approaches, Rabbi Jason reflects on our past year of youth learning & engagement and shares excitement for the summer months and year to come.
Gan families, join us this Sunday at 12 PM after classes, for a celebratory lunch. If you haven’t already, please fill out this short surveyabout The Gan.
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Gan Families, please fill out this survey!
The goal of this survey is to learn more about your family’s experience in The Gan this year, with a focus on The Gan’s core purpose and goals. Your feedback will help us improve and adapt the Gan for next year.
Pride Shabbat at Temple De Hirsch Sinai Capital Hill: Friday, June 23 at 5:30 PM
On Friday, June 23 at 5:30 PM, join Rabbi Ruth and fellow Beth Am members at Temple De Hirsch Sinai on Capitol Hill for the Seattle Jewish community’s annual Pride Shabbat Service and celebration.
Summer Garden Party Featuring Locus Wines & Appetizers: August 6th at 2 PM
On August 6, 2023, at 2:00 PM join Beth Am members Angie and Joshua Burgin at their historic North Capitol Hill home for a casual summer afternoon of socializing, sipping & snacking. Seattle winemaker Rich Burton will showcase his award-winning Locus Wines, paired perfectly with bites created by Co-Founder/General Manager, chef Ton Yazici.
This service will take place in person or via live stream on YouTube.
Community Updates
FAN Summit
During June, FAN holds Regional Spring Summits around Washington State. Advocates gather to talk about how our legislative agenda fared during the past session and strategize for the rest of the year on issues they care about most.
On Sundays at 12:30 PM in July come shmooze and share in Wendy’s Wedgewood backyard atrium! Participants will take turns bringing a nosh to share. Knowledge of the alef-beys is helpful but not necessary. All levels are welcome.
These sessions are free thanks to a grant from the Alfred and Tillie Shemanski Trust Fund.
JFS has quite a few volunteer openings supporting their Food Bank and refugee resettlement work. If you are interested in volunteering with JFS, email Volunteer@jfsseattle.org for more information.
Eastside Food Bank Delivery: 2 pm on the second Tuesday of the month
JFS Foodbank Distribution: Thursdays from 2-4 pm
On-Call Volunteers:
Volunteer shifts are Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am-12 pm and Thursdays from 2 pm-4 pm.