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 5785

An annual CBS program with over 100 participants, Food and Friends consists of five monthly potluck meetings. Most groups meet for dinner, some meet for brunch, or some choose to meet for a mix of brunch and dinner times. Meetings are hosted in a rotating fashion at participants’ homes. Participants study using provided texts, as a foundation for conversation while sharing a meal. Groups are formed with a goal of individuals and families getting to know other congregants better and building bonds across neighborhoods within our CBS community. Since getting to know other Beth Shalom members is an important part of the program, participation is limited to Beth Shalom members (with the exception of the young adult  group).  More information and registration.

Endless Opportunities

EO is is made possible by the Stroum Jewish Community Center, and is supported by these sponsors: Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation Kol Ami, Jewish Family Service, Kline Galland, Temple Beth Am, Temple B’nai Torah and Temple De Hirsch Sinai.

 Visit  Endless Opportunities for additional information.

Upcoming Opportunities 

Mish Mash of Comedy
Sun Mar 16 • 2 pm at SJCC, Mercer Island
Oy vey, that’s funny! Join Endless Opportunities for an afternoon of jokes, funny games, and belly laughs. Have a talent for comedy? Let us know and we might just make you part of the show! Register now.

Reflections on Israel
Tues Mar 18 • 10:30 am at Congregation Beth Shalom, Seattle
Join Rabbi Borodin as she shares her reflections on Israel today, drawing from her experiences leading a Beth Shalom congregational trip in December and attending the Rabbinical Assembly conference. Register now.

The Cake Lady
Mar 25 • 10:30 am at SJCC, Mercer Island
Discover award-winning cake artist Holly Levin’s decorating secrets in this special slideshow presentation showcasing her 30-year journey as Mercer Island’s Cake Lady. Watch a live cake decorating demonstration—and you might even win the finished cake! Register now.

Daytimers Lunch + Film
Wed Mar 19 • 11:30 am at Herzl-Ner Tamid, Mercer Island
Join Endless Opportunities for a for lunch and a film screening of “Dough.” An old Jewish baker struggles to keep his business afloat until his young Muslim apprentice drops cannabis in the dough and sends sales sky high.  Register now.