Rabbi Laura offers a connection between MLK Weekend, Inaguration Day and Parsha Shemot, and shares a range of ways to make this weekend one of action and dedication to justice. Please follow the link below to find a few meaningful ways to take part in this weekend’s offerings, in the spirit of justice and peace.
It’s been a busy 10 days for the Rabbi Search Committee. We brought in three candidates — all 5th year seminary students and soon-to-be rabbis — for on-site visits. (We also have to pause here to thank our incredible clergy and professional team for the enormous amount of logistical and preparatory work that goes into these meetings — thank you!) We were very impressed by all three and their commitment to advancing TBA’s mission. We are working with Rabbi Ruth to evaluate feedback from various constituencies (including the Search Committee, professional staff, and Board, among others) while we try to decide which candidate would best advance the mission and build out our clergy team.
One thing is certain: From the quality of all the candidates we interviewed, we know the future of the Jewish people is in good hands. The Committee was impressed by every one of the thoughtful, committed, passionate, and earnest soon-to-be rabbis we met. We hope to let you know soon who will be the newest member of our clergy team!
Join us tonight at 6:15pm for a special Shabbat service honoring the work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Temple Beth Am choir will be participating in this meaningful service.
In honor of the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rabbi Ruth will use this Talmud-like version of his “I Have A Dream” speech for her teaching at services on Friday evening and at Torah study on Saturday morning.
Click here to view this Talmud-like version of Dr. King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.
Join us in person or watch on YouTube.
Join us this Saturday, January 18th at 9:30am at Temple Beth Am for a kid-friendly Shabbat morning Service. Lots of opportunities to wiggle, snack, and schmooze! Geared for kids 6 and under and their families!
Join us Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 6:30 PM as we celebrate Seattle’s connection to Puget Sound, with exclusive access to the aquarium, delicious food and drinks, community, Havdalah, and more.
Get the latest updates and find more information about the gala here.
This important annual fundraiser allows us to keep Beth Am a thriving Jewish home and is an important supplement to your annual commitment. It provides necessary funding that allows us to continue to support our mission to deepen relationships to Judaism and our community by engaging the soul, heart and mind
Tu BiShvat Seder Saturday, February 15 ~ 2:00pmSaturday, February 15th, 2-4pm at Temple Beth Am Join Jacob Glickman and Rabbi Laura for an interactive Tu Bishvat Seder celebrating the Jewish New Year of the Trees. All adults are welcome to participate in this experience, which will include music, meditation, text-based learning about our connection to trees, and a chance to get creative with natural materials. Natural wines, juices, and tasty Tu Bishvat nosh included!
Sign-up here!
Want to do a Mitzvah and support your Beth Am Community? Sign up today to deliver Challahs!
Healing Challahs are sent to members of Beth Am who have had a recent loss, are recovering from a recent illness or surgery, are celebrating meaningful milestones, or are new members to our community. Challahs will need to be picked up from Beth Am on Friday, January 31 between 1:00- 7:00PM.
Sign up here.
Last Chance: Support Temple Beth Am with a Stylish Dungeness Crab NecktieAre you ready to make a fashion statement while supporting a great cause?
Join the Brotherhood at the upcoming fundraiser for necktie sales, where you can find the perfect accessory to wear at the annual Gala of Temple Beth Am, held at the stunning Seattle Aquarium. This event is not only an opportunity to enhance your wardrobe but also a chance to contribute to the community and help raise funds for a worthy cause.
Make a Statement at the Annual Gala.
Your support of $25 will ensure you won’t have FOMO during the Gala and allows you to re-wear this accessory at all nautical themed events.
Support Beth Am and sign up to get your tie here. Order deadline 1/19
Tie pickups will occur in the Temple office during business hours the week of 1/26-2/1.
The Shabbat OasisOn January 24, 2025, join the Rabbi Laura, Chava Mirel, Jacob Glickman and other community leaders for the first The Shabbat Oasis– a nourishing, monthly Shabbat experience, specifically designed for those in their 20s and 30s to take place on the fourth Friday of each month. This gathering will include dinner, music, play, and connection!
Sign up here.
Join Chava Mirel and Rabbi Laura for a monthly soulful, musical gathering honoring the lunar cycle and the wisdom that each month of the Jewish Calendar has to offer. This will be an uplifting ritual space that weaves singing, creative exploration and a chance to connect more deeply to others outside of the hustle of daily life. Open to women and nonbinary members of the Temple Beth Am community.
First gathering will be January 30th at 7:00pm.
Sign up here.
Join PJ Library Parent Connector Maddy to welcome Shabbat with coffee, snacks, songs, and storytime, in the Temple Beth Am library.
All families are welcome!
Sign-up here!
6:15 PM Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Shabbat Service with the Choir
This service will take place in person at Temple Beth Am and on YouTube.
9:15 AM Join our MLK-influenced Torah Study on Zoom and or person in the annex.
Email temple@templebetham.org for the Zoomlink and password.
9:30 AM Tot Shabbat Service
We have a special Tot Shabbat, just for our little ones (primarily 0-6 years old) and their families to be together
This service will take place in person at Temple Beth Am.
10:30 AM Join us for our Shabbat Minyan Service.
Bring a vegetarian potluck dish to share.
This service will take place in person at Temple Beth Am and on Zoom.
Email temple@templebetham.org for the Zoomlink and password.
No Gan- Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
Temple Beth Am Office and Building Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
10:00 AM Fitness for Aging
12:00- 2:00 PM Mah Jongg
Drop-ins always welcome!
6:00- 8:00 PM Maimonides Class for 11th & 12th Graderss
6:30- 8:00 PM Midweek Classes for 7th-10th Graders
10:00 AM Fitness for Aging
5:00- 6:30 PM Midweek Classes for 4-6th Graders
6:15 PM Book of Judges: From Irreverent to Relevant
6:15 PM Shabbat Service
This service will take place in person at Temple Beth Am and on YouTube.
January
Jan 19 (Su) No Gan – MLK Weekend
Jan 22 (W) Mid-Week Gan
Jan 23 (Th) Mid-Week Gan
Jan 26 (Su) Gan
Jan 29 (W) Mid-Week Gan
Jan 30 (Th) Mid- Week Gan
February
Feb 2 (Su) Gan
Feb 5 (W) Mid-Week Gan
Feb 6 (Th) Mid-Week Gan
Feb 9 (Su) Gan
Class Schedule
Grades PreK-12: Sunday 9:30 am-12:00pm
Grades 4-6: Thursdays 5:00 – 6:30pm
Grades 7-10: Wednesday 6:30- 8:00 pm
Grade 11 & 12: Some Wednesday 6:30- 8:00 pm- dates sent out
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