1511 East Pike
Seattle, WA 98122
206-323-8486

3850 156th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
425-454-5085

February 09th, 2010
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Welcome to Temple De Hirsch Sinai
Connect... Two beautiful locations are home to one spiritual Temple family. Our historic Capitol Hill Campus in Seattle or our contemporary East Side campus in Bellevue, offers something for everyone. Whether large and festive at one of our holiday celebrations, or intimate and personal in a havurah group, our members connect with each other and their Judaism in personal and profound ways. More...

Worship... We approach God in many ways: through the power of song, the inspiration of words, the beauty of sacred space and the authenticity of our intention. Our worship is as diverse as it is engaging, as moving as it is participatory. We feature a traditional Kabbalat Shabbat service, a Classic Shabbat service underscored with uplifting classical music, an intimate Shabbat Unplugged service and our popular Rock Shabbat featuring a lively musical worship experience. Additionally, on Saturday mornings, we celebrate with a stirring Shacharit service. More...

Learn...The life of the mind paves the way for the journey of the spirit. We delve into the text of our tradition, seeking voices of the past to guide our hearts and minds as contemporary Jews. Religious education begins early at our very own Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool. Our Bridge Family Religion School provides Judaic and Hebrew studies programs for children in Kindergarten through twelfth grade. Our vibrant Life Long Learning program and historic Judaic Library gives adults opportunities to deepen their understanding of Judaism in relaxed settings. More...
What's going on at Temple?

TDHS AmazonNEW! Temple De Hirsch Sinai has its own Amazon Store!
Visit our new Amazon store – buy books and it benefits Temple.


Click here: http://astore.amazon.com/tedehisi34peo-20 You can purchase all the books our new People of The Book Group will be reading in 2010. We’ve also added a Great Books for New Jews Department. We’ll be adding more departments in the next few weeks so check back!

We need volunteers for our Purim Carnival and Megilla Reading!

Purim is fast approaching and that means fun fun fun, but to make the fun happen we need some help from some volunteers!

Hamentashen Baking:
If you would like to help bake Hamentashen on Sunday, February 21st, starting at 9:30am, contact Amy Shur at amyschur1@msn.com.

Purim Carnival Volunteers:
If you are interested in volunteering at the Purim Carnival please contact Contact Kelli Haar krhaar@yahoo.com or call 425-281-3494. We are looking for volunteers for 2 hour shifts anytime between 5pm and 9pm on February 27.


Trends in American Religion--the Real and the Imagined
with Gustav Niebuhr


Join us for a lecture by award winning author and journalist Gustav Niebuhr. Rabbi Septimus' FEED Dinner originally to be held this night will be reschuled.

Friday, February 12, 2010
Temple De Hirsch Sinai - Seattle
Rock Shabbat: 6:00pm  Lecture & Dinner: 7:00pm

Click here for the full schedule of Feed Dinners. Arrow
The People of the Book Club
Join Temple’s most passionate readers as we delve into books with Jewish themes and Jewish authors. Read the book in the weeks ahead and come prepared to participate in lively discussion. Book group meetings will alternate between our two Temple campuses unless participants choose one location over the other.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
7:30 p.m. – Bellevue
“Sweet & Low” by Rich Cohen
Click here to buy the book and to see the complete list.
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Calling all Temple businesspeople... Join us for
THE JEWISH BREAKFAST CLUB

Nosh. Schmooze. Network. Meet. Learn

The third Tuesday of every month, beginning on
Tuesday, February , 2010 - 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Goldberg’s Famous Delicatessen
3924 Factoria Square Mall SE, Bellevue
Breakfast Buffet $5/person
Click here for more information.

Volunteer

February’s Mitzvah-of-the-Month
Fun Filled Outreach to Seniors! This February members of the TOC have organized two great mitzvah opportunities for Temple Families to connect with local seniors. To register, or for more info contact Barbara Schatz at 206-914-1263 or via email at bar1bill@aol.com
Mitzvah: Art Project with Horizon House
February 7th - Afternoon
Schmooze with Tunes at Kline Galland!
February 14th - Morning
Click here for more information.

Underdog! Disaster Relief for the Devastating Earthquake in Haiti

The Reform Jewish community has a long history of generosity when natural disasters devastate communities around the world. Your generosity at this critical time enables us to play a role in recovery efforts and bring healing and hope to those whose lives have been affected. Donations to the Union for Reform Judaism Haiti Relief Fund can be made on-line or by check to:

Union for Reform Judaism
Attention: Development
633 Third Avenue, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10017
or donate online at (note: Haiti Relief in the memo section)
http://urj.org/socialaction/issues/reliefarrow

Family Shabbat Service & Potluck
Saturday, February 13, Bellevue, at 10:30 am


Come with the family and your friends for a participatory Shabbat! Bagels and Cream Cheese Provided Contact Rabbi Septimus for more info: dseptimus@tdhs-nw.org

Please bring (by last name):
A-F Drinks
G-M Dessert
N-S Fruit (or other side)
T-Z Salad
Click here for more information.

intro to Judaism Intro to Judaism starts February 18th!
Curious about Judaism? Would you or your  partner like to know the basic traditions and customs of the Jewish people? Join us for an informative course of instruction on the basic principles and practices of Judaism. Introduction to Judaism is an 18-week course providing an entry point for people of all backgrounds to participate more comfortably in Jewish life.
Click here for more information.
http://www.tdhs-nw.org/uploads/14045Hebrew.jpg Crash Course in Hebrew
Wednesdays, February 24, March 3, 10, 17 and 24
4:30 p.m.- 5:50 p.m. (During Midweek Hebrew) – Bellevue
Class is free, but space is limited. Click here for more information.
 
Family Shabbat Service & Potluck
Come with the family and your friends for a participatory Shabbat!

5 WEEK CRASH COURSE IN HEBREW READING


Purim Carnival and Megillah Reading
Come and hear the dramatic tale of heroines and villains unfold in a way that only our clergy can tell it! Play all the games and prizes you’ve grown to love at the biggest Purim Carnival in town.

Purim Circus with the Tribe & Jconnect
22-35? Join our Young Adults group for Purim Fun!

Mussar theory and practice: Becoming our finest selves
Each of us is assigned to master something in our lives. You’ve encountered it, in situations that repeatedly challenge you, but likely are not aware that it is the central task in your life. Mussar, a centuries old practice of spiritual self-examination.

Focus & Fight: A Call to End Poverty
The current economic recession is testing our community and families. Applications for food stamps and food bank usage are on the rise. Unemployment is up. The need for our Jewish community to come together to address poverty in our community has never be

Mitzah Trip to New Orleans


THE JEWISH BREAKFAST CLUB
Nosh. Schmooze. Network. Meet. Learn

 
Temple Membership
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Shop on Amazon and help Temple!
Introducing our new Temple Amazon.com-Partnership, start your search below, and a portion of all purchases on Amazon will benefit Temple! While you're at it, check out Temple's Amazon Judaica Book Store, where you can purchase our book club's selection, previous Clergy Institute Scholar's books and other interesting Judaica titles!



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Directions
Click here for directions to our Seattle or Bellevue campuses or click here for Hills of Eternity Cemetery.
TGIS Schedule

TGIS@TDHS
Thank God It's Shabbat!


Friday, February 12
6:00 pm • Bellevue
   Shabbat Kesher
6:00 pm • Seattle
   Rock Shabbat
Saturday, February 13
9:30 am • Seattle
   Torah & T’Fillah Together
10:30 am • Seattle
   Shacharit Service
10:30 am • Bellevue
   Shacharit Service
5:00 pm • Seattle
   Havdalah Service

Check our complete Seattle and Bellevue Shabbat Schedule.
Judaica Giftshop
Sisterhood invites you to visit in Seattle and Bellevue for all of your Judaica needs. Click here for hours.
Partners of Jews
This symbol denotes classes, activities and events that are considered “P.O.J. Friendly.” P.O.J. stands for Partners of Jews which is our programming initiative that acknowledges and reaches out to those members of our Temple family who are not Jewish, but are in families and relationships with those who are. Click here for more information.

 
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