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 a Jewish community-wide social & education program sponsored by the Stroum Jewish Community Center, Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation Kol Ami, Jewish Family Service, Kline Galland, Temple Beth Am and Temple B’nai Torah.

 Visit  Endless Opportunities for additional information.

Upcoming Opportunities 

The Future of AI
Thurs Nov 21 • 10:30 am
at Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Bellevue
Explore what’s possible for the future of generative AI and review survey findings on its adoption, successes, and challenges with Eli Grossman, an AI solutions consultant at Deloitte. Register here.

Hanukkah Celebration
Thurs Dec 5 • 12:30 pm
at Temple B’nai Torah, Bellevue
Join us for dancing and live music featuring Duet Marianna at our Endless Opportunities Hanukkah Celebration, presented in partnership with Jewish Family Service of Seattle. Register here.

Love in the Bible
Tues Dec 10 • 12:30 pm
at the JCC + livestream
Join Rabbi Ruz Gulko to nosh on chocolate and learn about love stories, scandals, and surprises in the Bible. Register here.

Herzl-Ner Tamid Daytimer’s Lunch + Film
Wed Dec 18 • 11:30 am
at Herzl-Ner Tamid, Mercer Island
Join Herzl-Ner Tamid for lunch and a film screening of the drama “As They Made Us,” about a divorced mom who tries to make peace with her dysfunctional family as she finds a second chance at love. Register Now.