Happenings at Beth Am

Rabbi Dana sends a Passover message as we look to take the spirit and message of Passover with us into the next season.

Join us on Saturday, April 19th at 10:30 am for Shabbat and Festival Morning Service with Yizkor- services will be in person and on Zoom. Following services, we’ll have a Passover potluck. Beth Am will provide matzah, cream cheese, butter, and sweets. Please bring a Passover-friendly salad or other vegetarian dish to share.

Ways to Connect

 

Tot Shabbat

Saturday, April 19 at 9:30am

Join us this Saturday, April 19 at 9:30 am 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!

 

Healing Challah

Friday, April 25

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, April 25 between 1:00- 7:00PM

Sign up here.

 

Rosh Chodesh

Thursday, May 1

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.

The next gathering will be May 1 at 7:00 pm.

Sign up here!

(if you’ve already signed up, you don’t need to sign up again) 

 

Shabbat Oasis

Friday, April 25th

Join us on Friday, April 25 join Rabbi Laura, Chava Mirel, Jacob Glickman and other community leaders for the next 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

 

Upcoming Community Builders

Sign up today!!

Support Temple Beth Am and connect with your fellow members by attending Community Builders, hosted by the staff and community! Upcoming events including arts and cooking workshops; fun with staff; community meals; and, of course, food, food, food!

April 27: Rugelach-Making Workshop, hosted by Alana Knaster & Lynn Schumacher

May 3: Havdalah Song Circle, Nosh, and Schmooze, hosted by TBA’s own Chava Mirel & Jacob Glickman

May 4: The Serendipity of Words & Paper Scraps, hosted by Bonnie Thompson, Norman & TBA Board Member Kelly Rigotti

May 4: Forging a Cooper Breastplate for the Baby Torah, hosted by Louie Raffloer & Monica Alcabin

May 17: Lasagna Dinner & Cocktails, hosted by Michael Berman & Terri Buysse

Read more about each event and sign up here. Events are graciously hosted by the Beth Am community as part of our annual fundraiser. Registration is considered a tax-deductible donation, and we are grateful for your support!

 

Current Events with Jacob B.

2 Fridays a month at 9:30am- Zoom only

Join your community of seniors over 65 for thought-provoking discussion on the latest current events meeting on Zoom only.

This group meets approximately every other Friday to explore the most pressing issues happening around the world. We will analyze and discuss the news making the headlines. Topics typically include Foreign Policy, U.S. Politics, Elections Around the World, Understanding Global Conflicts, and more all in a respectful and open-minded environment.

All perspectives are welcome! 

Click here to sign up (Zoom only).

 

Tiny Home Build Continues: We had an enthusiastic TBA/H2R build on on March 26.  This time we will be painting the homes we had built; join us on April 28 and/or May 20.

We can have up to 12 people; and all must be at least 16 years, and it starts at 9:00 AM at 5 S Nevada St, Seattle, SODO. First-timers and returners welcome!

H2R continues to be hands on involved with the unhoused community, since May, 2024. The TBA/H2R community has found this Tikkun Olam experience to be most gratifying in “making a difference.” 

Note – Sound Foundations has space heaters if we need to warm up!

Questions: Contact Sue Covey: susancovey@comcast.net; or Laura Strauss: strausslauraj@gmail.com  

Sign Up Spreadsheet here.

 

H2R PASSOVER TIKKUN OLAM OPPORTUNITY— During Passover we are reminded of our important responsibility to look out for, and extend compassion to those in need. H2R is conducting a drive for our neighbors in Tiny House Villages – personal hygiene needs; (clothes and non-perishable food). Donations to be put in the “Donation Boxes” beginning April 13 through the 23. On April 30th our 7th & 8th grade Gan students will package the donated items.

On May 7 the Beth Am community will take the donated items to The Hope Factory which is where the Tiny Homes are built by volunteers, including TBA volunteers! (5th and Nevada – SODO)

The LIHI Volunteer Program Manager will meet with our students/families at the Hope Factory to assist with any unpackaged donated items and also talk with them about the Tiny Home Villages.

Questions: Contact Sue Covey: susancovey@comcast.net; or Laura Strauss: strausslauraj@gmail.com  

Donate to H2R online today.

 

World Zionist Congress 2025

Vote today!

The World Zionist Congress is your opportunity to have a vote in the policy and budget decisions of the Jewish state and for Jews around the world. Your participation will help ensure that billions of dollars will be used to build a democratic society that reflects the values of Progressive Judaism: religious pluralism, equality, women’s rights, LBGTQ+ inclusion, economic justice, and a path to peace.

For more information about the reform platform click here.

Register and Vote Reform any time until May 4th.

Visit www.zionistelection.org to vote

 

 

HaShavua

Friday, April 18

6:15 PM Shabbat Service

With the Choir followed by a Congregational Potluck Dinner

This service will take place in person at Temple Beth Am and on YouTube.

 

Saturday, April 19

9:15 AM Torah Study 

Join our Torah Study on Zoom and or person in the annex.

Click here for the Zoom link.

 

9:30 AM Tot Shabbat

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 Shabbat and Festival Morning Service with Yizkor

This service will take place in person at Temple Beth Am and on Zoom. Following services, we’ll have a Passover potluck. Beth Am will provide matzah, cream cheese, butter, and sweets. Please bring a Passover-friendly salad or other vegetarian dish to share.

Click here for the Zoom link.

 

Sunday, April 20

NO GAN – Spring Break

 

Monday, April 21

Temple Beth Am Office Closed

 

Tuesday, April 22

10:00 AM Fitness for Aging

 

7:00 PM Beginning Hebrew

 

7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal

 

Wednesday, April 23

12:00- 2:00 PM Mah Jongg

Drop-ins always welcome!

 

6:30- 8:00 PM Midweek Classes for 7th-12th Graders 

 

Thursday, April 24

10:00 AM Fitness for Aging

 

5:00- 6:30 PM Midweek Classes for 4-6th Graders 

 

Friday, April 25

6:15 PM Shabbat Service

This service will take place in person at Temple Beth Am and on YouTube.

 

7:00 PM Shabbat Oasis

A monthly Shabbat experience, specifically designed for those in their 20s and 30s. Held at an off-site location.

 

The Gan

Upcoming Gan Schedule

April

April 23 (W): Midweek Gan

April 24 (Th): Midweek Gan

April 27 (Su): Gan

April 30 (W): Midweek Gan

 

May

May 1 (Th): Midweek Gan

May 2-4: 8th Grade Trip to Bellingham

May 4 (Su): Gan

May 7 (W): Midweek Gan

May 8 (Th): Midweek Gan

May 11 (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