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 

Daytimers Lunch + Film
Wed Feb 19 • 11:30 am at Herzl-Ner Tamid, Mercer Island
Join Endless Opportunities for a for lunch and a film screening of “To Dust.” The film is about a Hasidic cantor in upstate New York, distraught by the untimely death of his wife, as he struggles to find religious solace, while secretly obsessing over how her body will decay.  Register now.

Stories from the Bench with Judge Wartnik
Thurs Feb 20 • 10:30 am at Herzl-Ner Tamid + Online
Join us for a discussion with Tony Wartnik, retired senior judge of the Superior Court in King County, about the criminal justice system and his 34 years of experience as a trial judge.  Register now.

Q+A with Pagliacci Pizza Co-Owner Matt Galvin
Thurs Feb 27 • 10:30 am at SJCC, Mercer Island + Online
Join us at the J to learn about business and entrepreneurship with Matt Galvin, co-owner of Pagliacci Pizza and the new Macrina Bakery on Mercer Island. Born and raised in Seattle, Matt Galvin is passionate about building healthy communities. He has increasingly focused on food security issues and the growing need to house our most vulnerable populations.  Register now.