Welcome to Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue
Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue is an inclusive spiritual community practicing an evolving Judaism as a path to awakening. We foster a Jewish spirituality for all ages that support each individual, is realized in community, and manifests itself in our world as peaceful acts of greater compassion and love.
High Holy Days 5785 - A Time of Self-Renewal
These High Holy Days offer us a profound opportunity for self-renewal, a time to look inward with honesty and compassion, to reconnect with our deepest values, and to realign our lives with our highest aspirations.
Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of this journey, a time to renew our commitment to growth, to envision the person we wish to become, and to set forth on the path of transformation. It is a time to celebrate the possibilities of a new year, to gather strength from our community, and to feel the hope that comes with a fresh start.
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, deepens this process of renewal. It is a time for sincere introspection, for seeking forgiveness from others and from ourselves, and for releasing the burdens of guilt and regret. In this sacred space, we are given the chance to let go of what no longer serves us, and to emerge with a renewed sense of purpose and clarity.
This year, let the High Holy Days be more than a ritual—let them be a transformative experience. Embrace the opportunity for self-renewal, to turn inward and rediscover the strength, wisdom, and compassion within you. As we gather together as a community, may we support one another in this journey of reflection, forgiveness, and renewal, and step into the new year with open hearts and a renewed spirit.
S'lichot Meditation Retreat - Gateway to the High Holy Days
September 27-29, 2024
6-9PM Friday evening
9-5PM Saturday & Sunday
Rabbi Olivier is offering an online
weekend meditation retreat this fall to invite us to step into the New Year with a renewed commitment to our own spiritual journey and an opportunity to establish a more regular centering meditation practice.
Look for more information & registration in an email coming soon.
Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Our Shabbat services are offered online (see it on our App, Download here!) and in-person on the first and third Fridays of every month at 7pm PST. The services will be livestreamed here and in-person at Center for Spiritual Living at 6318 Linden Ave N, Seattle.
Shabbat services are the perfect entry point not only to 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.*
Bring a Friend Shabbat
We are looking forward to sharing Shabbat with you on September 20th, as we are bringing back our annual “Bring a Friend Shabbat.”
During these particular Shabbat services, Rabbi Olivier spends more time going through the blessings and the songs to unpack the deep spiritual meanings of the liturgy and uses his D’var Torah to highlight the Kabbalistic principles that are at the core of Bet Alef. It is always a wonderful Shabbat for a “reset” in our spiritual traveling, and a perfect opportunity to invite people you know who might be interested (even remotely) in finding out why you love and are so committed to supporting this gorgeous community of ours.
So, call up a friend and make plans to invite them over next month.
Mid-Day Meditation
Join us here, or on our App (Download our App!), or on Zoom
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
from 12 noon to 12:30 PM
We will take 30 minutes together to meditate and be connected.
These beautiful moments are a quiet oasis of digital interconnectedness in the midst of a new, constantly changing world.
