Members of our community have donated unforgettable experiences for you to participate in while supporting Temple Beth Am. Attending Community Builders is a great way to make memories with Beth Am friends old and new.
Take a look at our catalog below and then click the button at the bottom of this page to purchase spots at these unique events!
Family Fun! Backyard Brunch and Yard Games
July 23, 2023 at 10:30 AM | $60 per person
Join the host families at the Cohon’s lovely home in Shoreline. Brunch will be served on the back deck followed by yard games in the neighborhood’s private three-acre park. If you would like to play with our nine resident hens, consider your footwear! Family-friendly, all ages; Note: The Cohons have a dog, two cats, and nine hens who will be free roaming. If you are afraid of animals this may not be the event for you.
Donated by Claire & David Smith and Kristen & Dylan Cohon
Family Picnic at Magnuson
May 6, 2023 at 2 PM| $40 per family
Meet other Beth Am families at this family-friendly picnic at Magnuson Park, with a few glasses of wine (for the parents!) and snacks for everyone.
Donated by Danielle & Tommy Sander
Kayaking and Pedal Boats at Greenlake with Rabbi Jason
June 11, 2023 at 10 AM |Adults: $60, Kids $30
Enjoy a morning of fun on Green Lake with Rabbi Jason. Play on the water with a kayak, pedal boat, water bike, or paddleboard. After relaxing time floating around, we will enjoy a picnic snack to end our beautiful morning together.
Donated by Rabbi Jason Levine
Guided Lab Crawl at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
June 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM|Ages 15+|$40 per person
Tour selected laboratories at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center with Temple Beth Am member Fred Appelbaum. See world-class scientists exploring the mysteries of life before your eyes.
Look through their microscopes, isolate DNA, ask questions, and get the best answers from those who have dedicated their lives to finding cures.
Donated by Fred Appelbaum
Knit and Nosh
May 21, 2023 at 11 AM |$60 per person
Join expert knitters and TBA members (and cousins!) Shelly Rosen and Laurie Stusser-McNeil for a delicious brunch and knitting circle. Bring your projects, bring your questions, bring that sweater you never quite finished…and Shelly and Laurie will help you untangle problems and set you on your way. First-timers wanting to learn the knit/purl basics are welcome!
Donated by Laurie Stusser-McNeil and Shelly Rosen
Leavenworth “Guided” Wildflower Hike
May 4, 2023 | Adults & Teens | $50 per person
Experience breathtaking wildflowers, gorgeous mountain views, and maybe the odd wildlife sighting on a lightly “guided” hike with temple member and volunteer Mountaineers hike leader Jeff Kirsch. This trip follows one of the less-crowded trails in the popular area, and while the hike includes a strenuous 4,500 feet of elevation gain in just over five miles (10 miles round trip) and potentially-slippery snow crossing near the top, the views more than makeup for the hard work. A brown bag lunch will be provided.
Donated by Jeff Kirsch
Guided Tour of Pioneer Square
May 6, 2023 | $50 per person
Walk around Seattle’s oldest neighborhood with a local! We will meet at the Klondike Gold Rush museum, then take the Trail to Treasure walking tour. You’ll learn stories of the special places and events that helped shape the history and development of Pioneer Square, the city of Seattle, and the greater Puget Sound region. We may even pop into some fun stops like Magic Mouse Toys and Arundel Books.
Donated by Sara Weisman
Spring Rose Pruning Session
$80 per session
Experienced and talented gardeners Carole Aaron & Bruce Peterson will teach you how to prune your roses, or other plants in your garden if you prefer. Spend time together making your garden beautiful and learning how to keep it going in the coming seasons.
Donated by Carole Aaron and Bruce Peterson
Seattle’s Waterfronts: A Day of Adventure Touring Seattle’s Waterways by Boat
July 24 2023 |Adults Only| $150 per person
Come enjoy a day on the water with friends aboard a 46-foot yacht!
We’ll begin our cruise in Elliott Bay, seeing downtown up close to the water, then head past Discovery Park to the Ballard Locks. We’ll transit the locks and head through the Ship Channel into Lake Union for an up-close tour of the floating homes, boat communities, and Seattle skyline. We’ll head East into Portage Bay and through the Montlake Cut into the open waters of
Lake Washington. Our journey will include an exploration of Seattle Jewish trivia, Jewish maritime history (yes, some pirates were Jewish too!), and the unique contributions of women to Seattle’s seafaring communities. We’ll wind our day down with a trip back through the Ballard Locks, ending our journey at Elliot Bay Marina. Lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided on our cruise. No alcohol or animals on board.
Donated by Davia Loren
Sweet Cards for the New Year
August 20, 2023 at 1 PM| Teens & Adults |$60 per person
Do you love all the fancy cards you see at the store and wish there were Jewish ones? Do you miss popping into Impress at U-Village? Gaby Charlton is bringing her alter-ego, Made by Mamaleh (and her crazy craft stash), to teach you how to make your own just in time for the High Holidays. You’ll make handmade cards to send to family and friends and learn some fun techniques in the process – stamping, embossing, die-cutting, and more! No experience is necessary. Just be ready to have fun and get crafty!
Donated by Gaby Charlton
Havdallah a la Moosewood!
July 22, 2023 at 6:30 PM|Adults Only|$100 per person
Join Sam Rosen and Reyna Abraham, in the backyard of Sam’s home in the Matthews Beach neighborhood for a Havdallah and dinner a la Moosewood!
This will be a vegetarian feast featuring recipes from Mollie Katzen’s Moosewood cookbook series. Appetizers, a main course, and dessert along with non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Vegans, you are welcome, too!
Donated by Sam Rosen and Reyna Abraham
Reasonably Decent Kegger
July 15, 2023 at 6:30 PM| 21+|$100 per person
Join Fred and Dita Appelbaum & Greg and Ruth Berkman in the wonderful party space at Continental Place in Belltown for a fun evening of food, beer, wine, and more, plus games and the warm company of friends. Expect the usual shenanigans of your memorable keggers, but with some “reasonably decent” food! If you’ve never attended one of these events, please join us, it’s a great way to get to know new friends.
Donated by Dita & Fred Appelbam and Ruth & Greg Berkman
Summer Backyard BBQ
August 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM| 21+|$100 per person
Join Sharon and Bryan Rutberg in their beautiful backyard for dinner and conversation. Start with mock- and cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, celebrate a short Havdalah service, and linger over a delicious dinner and dessert.
We’ll build community, say a couple of prayers, and dine in style.
Donated by Sharon and Bryan Rutberg
Summer Garden Party Featuring Locus Wines & Appetizers
August 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM| 21+|$100 per person
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. Locus takes an old-world-like approach to Syrah, Cinsault, Sémillon, and Sauvignon Blanc – producing wines with higher acidity and less oak that are approachable and destined for food pairing.
Donated by Angie & Joshua Burgin
Wine tasting with a Sommelier
June 25, 2023 at 4 PM |21+|$60 per person
Join Beth Am member and sommelier Zach Geballe at the lovely home of Helen Spencer & Steven Snyder for an afternoon of wine tasting and education, featuring wines from some of Washington’s finest wineries and vineyards. Attendees will learn a bit about the past, present, and future of the Washington wine industry while enjoying light bites and abundant sips.
Donated by The Snyder Family and Zach Gabelle
What’s So Great About Board Games?
June 11, 2023 | $40 per person
Board gaming is so much more than monopoly and competitive-ness. It is creative, a good way to meet new people, great for your brain, and can be collaborative. Join us for an evening (or afternoon) of board gaming. Participants will learn at least one new game, and be in the running to win a game they played.
Donated by Claire & Max Mendelsohn
Poker Tournament Hosted by The Beth Am Brotherhood
April 29, 2023 at 7:00 PM| Adults only |$50 per person
Come join your friends at the second annual Beth Am Brotherhood poker tournament. This no-limit Texas hold ’em game will include food and drinks. While all the proceeds benefit Temple Beth Am, the champion gets their name engraved on the Kiddish Cup: the annual trophy that commemorates this tournament.
Donated by Joel Fingeroot
Trivia Fun with a Jeopardy Champion
April 16, 2023 from 3-5 PM | $50 per person
Enjoy a fun event emceed by a Jeopardy champion (and TBA member!). You’ll be matching wits with your fellow congregants on lively trivia questions spanning various categories – current events, film and TV, geography, and even Judaica! And it’ll all happen while enjoying delicious noshes and a libation or two (we’re Jewish after all!). There will be prizes, of course, and we’ll be playing in teams so no one needs to worry about that one category they’re not very good at! The event will be outside.
Donated by Eileen & Harris Stutman
An Enchanted Evening with Beth Am
Thank you to all of those who donated their time, talent, and treasure to our sacred community!
Beth Am members and friends gathered together in February at the Fairmont for an Enchanted Evening with Beth Am. We want to thank everyone for helping to ensure the financial sustainability of Temple Beth Am. The hard work of our Gala Committee and staff allowed us to celebrate being in community with each other while raising the money that allows us to achieve Beth Am’s mission.
PHOTOS
A huge thank you to Louie Raffloer for capturing this event so beautifully! You can check out the photos of our Enchanted Evening at Beth Am Gala, HERE.
If you have thoughts about the Gala you want to share- please email us at feedback@templebetham.org- we’d love to hear from you!
Thank you to our 2023 Gala Committee:
Chair: Katie Fingeroot
Elizabeth Asher, Leah Ball, Greg Berkman, Ruth Berkman, Puddin Cox, Rebecca Fox, Kaitlin Geballe, Zach Geballe, Ellen Greenberg, Lesley Isgur, Sharon Kean, Susan Klastorin, Alexis Kort, Dara McAllister, Eliza Medearis, Maggie Medearis, Catherine Morrison, Leatt Rousso, Claire Smith, Helen Spencer-Snyder, Judy Unger and Cara Winter
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