Temple Beth Am

01/08/2026

Join us for a joyful and meaningful weekend as we officially install Rabbi Jesse Epstein as a rabbi of Temple Beth Am. This special Shabbat will bring together learning, music, and celebration with our community and honored guests.

Friday Night Shabbat| Shabbat Dinner

The weekend begins with festive Kabbalat Shabbat service with the choir at 6:00 PM. The dinner is currently at capacity.

The weekend begins with a festive Kabbalat Shabbat service with the choir at 6:00 PM. The dinner is currently at capacity.

Spend the afternoon in thoughtful study with Rabbi Joseph Skloot, exploring Jewish communal life, Reform Judaism, and the enduring questions shaping progressive Judaism today—RSVP link in the comments.

Saturday Evening | Nefesh Mountain Concert

We conclude Shabbat with a powerful Havdalah and live concert by Nefesh Mountain, blending soul, spirit, and song in a community celebration not to be missed—RSVP link in the comments.

We are so excited to celebrate Rabbi Jesse, welcome him into this sacred role, and mark this moment together as a congregation.

12/12/2025

Here are the three delicious dinner choices we're offering at this year's Gala! If you haven't signed up yet, now’s the perfect time to do it and secure your spot at the table.

10/31/2025

Rabbi Ruth discusses this week's Torah parsha L**h L'cha. She talks about the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov and the resources that are available from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality during this time that feels so shaky. Rabbi Ruth hopes that everyone can find small moments of joy and contentment during Shabbat and the week to come.

09/24/2025

Visit Temple Beth Am's High Holy Days page to either watch or read Rabbi Ruth and Rabbi Jesse's Rosh Hashanah Sermons.

A link is in the comments below!

09/03/2025

Join Rabbi Jesse at Temple Beth Am tomorrow night for an adults-only (21+) evening of poetry related to autumn, self-reflection, new beginnings, and all things Elul. As we read through and ponder our selected poems for the evening, we’ll be enjoying a curated set of craft hard cider and mead, a deliciously fermented twist on the classic “apples and honey.” Just as apples and honey are meant to usher in a sweet new year, this gathering will be a chance to lift a glass, say l’chaim, and taste the blessings of renewal together.

September 3, 7:00 PM

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07/31/2025

As Rabbi Ruth returns from her Sabbatical, she'll be speaking during Friday night Shabbat services about the human rights catastrophe in Gaza and why she and Rabbi Laura have joined the chorus of voices to bring humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. As Israeli Sarah Tuttle Singer has said "There is no contradiction between calling out Hamas as a terror-organization and demanding that Israel do more to end the war and protect starving children in Gaza." You can find the Reform Movement's statement on famine in Gaza here: https://www.ccarnet.org/reform-movement-statement-on-starvation-in-gaza/. If you'd like to donate, the New Israel Fund is offering a reputable way to help: https://www.nif.org/nifs-campaign-to-address-humanitarian-needs-in-gaza/ Rabbi Ruth and all of our clergy are here to listen and offer support.

NIF is raising urgent funds to provide humanitarian aid to civilians suffering in Gaza. As people committed to justice and compassion, we have a moral obligation to speak up and act when we see…

07/24/2025

Please note, the Temple Beth Am office will be closed July 28th-August 4th and our staff will be working remotely. If you need to reach our staff or clergy please email us at [email protected] or leave a message at 206.525.0915 and someone will respond shortly.

07/24/2025

Join us on Sunday, July 27, for an event that’s off to the races! The Beth Am Brotherhood is heading to Emerald Downs for an afternoon of horsepower, high stakes, and holy insights. We’ll meet in the Temple Beth Am parking lot at 12:30 PM to carpool together because nothing says “community” like piling into a minivan with snacks and siddurim.

Between races, we’ll take a short breather from betting on horses to bet on some Torah wisdom yes, even at the racetrack, we find meaning in the Mishnah. Spoiler alert: the Torah doesn’t mention exacta boxes, but there’s still plenty to learn.

Whether you’re there for the horses, the learning, or just to say “neigh” to staying home, you won’t want to miss it. Saddle up and we’ll see you at the starting gate!

Register using the link in the comments.

07/18/2025

Past president and High Holy Day honors coordinator Bryan Rutberg shares about the honors as we work hard to reflect the inclusive and diverse community of Beth Am.

07/11/2025

Jacob shares about this week’s Torah parsha Balak. He talks about the important lessons we learn about speech from a talking donkey. Jacob wishes everyone a Shabbat Shalom.