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.
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.*
Beit Midrash Torah Study - Genesis with Rashi
1st and 3rd Shabbat Mornings, 10:30 AM
On Zoom
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Shabbat mornings for our study of Maimonides’ The Guide of The Perplexed. This controversial text has been a point of contention for centuries in Jewish communities.
This philosophical masterpiece is, indeed, credited for ushering in a new era in Jewish thought and, as such, for being a transformative influence on our people.
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.
It’s, like…. totally Purim!
Join us for our annual shpiel, where you’ll hear parodied music from such artists as Madonna, Wham!, Eurythmics, A-ha, Human League, and more!
80’s attire? Think Cyndi Lauper…Flash Dance/torn t-shirts…Jane or Olivia in leg warmers and sweatbands… padded shoulders, bangle bracelets, and big hair… too much makeup and neon colors like electric yellow, magenta, and lime green!
We promise not to gag you with a spoon….because it’s going to be totally rad and tubular!
We are looking for volunteers to help with the Hamantaschen baking extravaganza this year — Please register below if you are willing to contribute to the party.
Passover 5786: Save The Date!
In-Person Community Seder
Thursday, April 2nd, 6:30PM
in person in the Fellowship Hall of the Center for Spiritual Living
Passover is the celebration of liberation—of breaking free from what holds us back and stepping into transformation. This year, Bet Alef’s Community Seder invites you to a Feast of Liberation, where we honor our ancestors’ journey while exploring what freedom means in our lives today.
Through the symbolic Seder plate, the storytelling of the Haggadah, and the communal sharing of song and tradition, we’ll reflect on the struggles and triumphs of those who came before us, drawing inspiration for our own paths forward.
Join us for an evening of connection, meaning, and renewal, where ancient traditions inspire new possibilities.
