Our name means “The House of the One.” And that house is big enough to include everyone. Our Seattle synagogue is an inclusive, progressive, independent Jewish community deeply rooted in the enduring evolving wisdom of our ancient texts and traditions, yet unafraid to borrow and build from other sources in the service of offering a transformative personal spiritual encounter to all who come under our roof. We are not your old-school shul! The best way to meet us is to come to one of our Shabbat services.

Bet Alef is not only committed to personal, spiritual transformation, but also the transformation of our communities through commitment to immigration reform, care for the earth, interfaith interaction and peace-building, lifelong learning and education, and diversity and inclusion in both theory and practice. We are also a registered 501(c)3.

We welcome all participants to come and join us in serving our community or visiting for services. 

Celebrate Shabbat with us on the the first and third Friday of each month at 7:30 PM. You can find us in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Services are free and open to everyone. They provide a perfect entry point for people to not only explore Jewish tradition and spirituality through ancient and modern prayers and practices, but to take a break from the hectic pace of our busy lives and gather together to remember that we are human *beings* and not just human *doings*.

They’re a regular oasis from our over- busy, over-stimulated, clock-driven lives. A time to rest, reflect, re-connect to and remember the Oneness that we are. They are also a bridge to carry our mind, body, and spirit from the work-week into the fullness of Shabbat, and a laboratory to learn more about and experience the Jewish mystical path.