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Rosh Chodesh Stitch Circle
March 15, 2010 (7:00 PM)


Torah Class
March 16, 2010 (6:30 PM)


Kabbetz HaEsrim West Conference
March 19, 2010 (5:00 PM)


Torah Class
March 23, 2010 (6:30 PM)


Community Passover Seder 2010
March 29, 2010 (7:00 PM)


Torah Class CANCELLED
March 30, 2010 (6:30 PM)


Torah Class
April 06, 2010 (6:30 PM)


Torah Class
April 13, 2010 (5:30 PM)


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20's Conference - Mar. 19-21

Kabbetz Haesrim

March 19-21

Kabbetz HaEsrim: For the first time ever Kabbetz, the UMJC regional conference of twenties and thirties, is gathering in Seattle, WA!   This year's theme is “Yibaneh HaMikdash: Building our Community,” and with that in mind this weekend promises to be a real opportunity for connection. Come learn from some great teachers, discuss important issues for our generation, and be encouraged to find your place among the community of believers!

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We are a diverse and emerging community learning Jewish wisdom and tradition in South Seattle. For over 40 years Beit Hashofar has been a voice for Mashiach in the Puget Sound. Our community forms a safe and non-confrontational environment where Jews and non-Jews of varied affiliation enter into open minded dialogue. Interfaith couples have also enjoyed a service which engages both partners equally. We're a group of families and singles seeking an authentic and vibrant Jewish expression.

We are a "Messianic" Jewish community. Messianic Judaism is not identified by specific practice or custom. Some in the movement are seeking less traditional approaches to Jewish life while others attempt to engage Jewish halakha, implementing traditional patterns of prayer and ritual observance. Our Synagogue exists comfortably within a more traditional context and yet feels free to experiment with innovative approaches to liturgy and Jewish expression. A Judaism truly nourished by the life and teachings of the only Mashiach is a Torah observant Judaism. While our movement is primarily one of baalei teshuvah (those returning to Jewish observance) we are steadily moving towards our high calling; a life reflecting Jewish law and tradition.

Our services are every Shabbat, Saturday at 10 a.m. We meet for services at 13001 37th Ave S, Tukwila, Washington. The service is about two hours long. The liturgy and music are in Hebrew and in English, and are user friendly. The focus of our service is a blend of liturgy (sung in traditional nusach) and Torah understanding for our time.  We are a diverse community, everyone is welcome.

If you are wondering what you should wear in synagogue, we prefer for people to dress up for the occasion with modest attire.

 
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