Summer Programming

Join us this summer for a mix of spiritual, educational, and social activities, from our ongoing Shabbat programming to fun-filled family events and outdoor social gatherings, there's something for everyone.

For security reasons, location details for events and youth programming details are viewable only to logged-in members. Not a member? Contact info@bethshalomseattle.org. 

Upcoming Events         Shabbat Programs

Upcoming Events

Build Creative Resilience During the High Holiday Season | July 29 | 7:00 PM | Register

Join Rabbis Jill Borodin and Laura Rumpf in collaboration with the Jewish Studio Project for a meaningful, creative 2-part series to bookend the High Holy Days. We'll explore themes of brokenness and repair in preparation for Tisha B'av, and rebuilding our sense of 'Sukkat Shalom' during our Sukkot festival, weaving ancient Jewish wisdom and creative materials. No art or text-study experience necessary!

CBS Tiny Home Build | Sunday Aug. 17th | 2 - 6 PM | Register

Spots are limited. Registration capped at 12 participants.

CBS also has the opportunity to fund an entire Tiny Home. Please donate through Give Butter (pull down menu “Tiny Home") or ShulCloud “Social Action” and designate “Tiny Home” in comments.

Farm Tour at Blue Moose Farm on Vashon Island Sunday, August 31 – 12:30 PM  | Register

Join us for a vegetarian potluck lunch, farm tour, light Torah study, and dessert at a beautiful conservation-focused farm. Great for nature lovers of all ages! A short ferry ride from West Seattle, this seven-acre farm is located near Vashon Island's western shore. Half the land is dedicated to forest conservation and the other half to agriculture. It is also home to a mix of ducks, geese, and chickens who will eat from your hand.

Shabbat Programming:

Shabbat Singing | 1 pm | Dates: 8/2

Kabbalat Shabbat | Dates: 7/18 & 8/15 

UPDATE: due to inclement weather, the 8/15 Kabbalat Shabbat will be held here at CBS. Registration is not required to attend (though we still request that non-members fill out our security form). There will be no potluck dinner, just services.

Our July 18 and August 15 services will be hosted in the backyards of CBS members. We encourage attendees to bring a picnic style meal (vegetarian only) for after services. If you would like to attend these services, please register. Location details shared by registration.

Shabbat After Lunch Learning:

Reflections on the Moment in Israel with Joel Migdal and Peggy Brill on 7/19 at 1pm: Reflections on the Moment in Israel with Joel Migdal and Peggy Brill Join us for a thoughtful conversation and reflection on the current moment in Israel with longtime CBS members Joel Migdal and Peggy Brill.

Shabbat Learning on 7/26 at 1pm: OGEN’s Role in Rebuilding the Israeli Economy

Michal Pescovsky – OGEN Development & Partnership Manager N. America.

Michal will discuss the war’s impact on Israel’s economy, focusing on challenges facing families and small businesses, and what’s needed for recovery. She joined OGEN after October 7 to lead North American partnerships. Previously, she held leadership roles at Narrative Group, the Jewish Agency, and Camps Airy & Louise. OGEN is Israel’s leading nonprofit social lender, providing affordable credit and support to underserved communities.

Young Family Shabbat Programming: 

For security reasons we request that all guests, nonmembers, and newcomers to Beth Shalom notify us in advance that they will be attending Shabbat in the Park. The location will be shared with those who register.

Shabbat in the Park | Fridays: July 25, August 22 | Register 

Celebrate Shabbat with us outdoors! We'll start with a joyful, song-filled service geared toward families with children under 9(ish), followed by a relaxed vegetarian potluck dinner. It’s a wonderful chance to connect, play, and enjoy Shabbat with other Beth Shalom families.