Our groups:

Kesher (Formerly called the Empty Nesters) 

Kesher offers mature adults, many of whom have free time during daylight hours, the opportunity to socialize with others in the same situation.   We gather to explore a variety of topics, from engaging with guest speakers like Rabbi Stone on Mussar, sharing our recent favorite books, delving into the Jewish film festival, reminiscing about past High Holidays, discussing Medicare supplements, and even enjoying films and reading short plays with Jewish themes. Singles as well as couples are warmly invited. Interested? Contact Carol Benedick.

YAD (Young Adult Division)

YAD provides an opportunity for those in their 20s and 30s to connect with each other at Beth Shalom over Jewish content and learning. Interested? Contact our program coordinator. 

Food and Friends 5784

Join Food and Friends to connect with a small group (8-10 people) of Beth Shalom members during five monthly meetings on Sundays. Share a meal, along with studying a curriculum prepared by Rabbi Rose.  Questions? Contact our Program Coordinator, Yana Teush. Food & Friends Registration has closed for this year.  Please check back again in Fall of 2024.

Endless Opportunities

EO is a Jewish community-wide social & education program sponsored by the Stroum Jewish Community Center, Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation Kol Ami, Jewish Family Service, Kline Galland, Temple Beth Am and Temple B’nai Torah.

 Visit  Endless Opportunities for additional information.

Upcoming Opportunities 

Happy Hour, Dinner, and Bingo in Ballard
Wednesday, July 24 | 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The evening begins with Happy Hour, highlighted by a rotating signature cocktail. Then comes dinner, expertly prepared by Chef Lori and crew. Round the evening out with a series of spirited Bingo games, where ample cash prizes are available for the winning.

4:30 p.m. Happy Hour with a signature cocktail
5:00 p.m. Dinner (You must call 206.297.0403 to reserve a spot for dinner by July 22. $10 – pay at the venue)
6:30 p.m. Bingo begins ($6.50 buy-in – pay at the venue)

Parking is in the Ballard Senior Center neighborhood or at the Locks.

Join us in-person at the Ballard Senior Center, 5429 32nd NW, Seattle, WA 98107.
Register Here! This event is in-person only at the Ballard Senior Center in Seattle. After registering, you will receive an email confirming your participation.

Mindful Breathing
Thurs Aug 8 • 10:30 am at Temple Beth Am - Seattle
Dr. Brad Lichtenstein, ND BCB BCB-HRV created the BreathSPACE to help people cultivate the space in their daily lives to open their hearts and breathe with ease. Learn how breath retraining has been shown to efficiently and safely increase vagal tone, reduce blood pressure, improve sleep, regulate hormones, create mental alertness, help with focus, as well as decrease stress. Register here.

Cybersecurity: What It Means to You
Tues Aug 13 • 10:30 am at Temple De Hirsch Sinai - Bellevue
David Aucsmith is Chief Scientist at DarkLight AI, a spin out of the national labs, where he works on Ontological-Driven Artificial Intelligence Systems, Senior Principal Research Scientist at the Applied Physics Laboratory of the University of Washington, where he does research in cyber-physical systems security, and Affiliate Professor of Computer Science & Electrical Engineering at the University of Washington, where he teaches computer security. Register here.

Washington Park Arboretum Tour
Tues Aug 27 • 10:30 am at WP Arboretum - Seattle
Join us for a walk to see what is in bloom. Eucryphia, hydrangeas, sorrel trees, and fuchsias, plus many more. Dogs on leash are welcome. Accessible parking is available in the Graham Visitors Center parking lot. Arboretum Drive is closed to general public traffic, but is available for visitors with limited mobility. Register here.