Jewish Life
Explore thought-provoking Jewish topics and teachings, deepen connections to the holidays, and introduce kids + teens to Judaic programming.
Upcoming Events:
Jun
4
Get Groovy with Gaga: Israeli Dance-Fitness Class
10:30 am
Get up and dance! Experience Israel’s unique improvisational dance style, which focuses on listeni...
Jun
6
Mitzvah Corps: Blood Drive
10:00 am
Help support patients in need at local hospitals and donate blood at our Bloodworks Northwest Pop-Up...
Jun
9
Tot Shabbat
9:45 am
Join us every Friday at the J for Tot Shabbat presented by Stroum Jewish Community Center, Herzl-Ner...
Jun
13
Northwest Chinese American Artist Talk: Cheryll Leo-Gwin, “Larger Than Life”
6:30 pm
In this artist talk and slideshow, Northwest Chinese American artist Cheryll Leo-Gwin shares her lat...
Jun
16
Tot Shabbat
9:45 am
Join us every Friday at the J for Tot Shabbat presented by Stroum Jewish Community Center, Herzl-Ner...
Jun
21
Daytimers Monthly Movies
11:30 am
Enjoy catered lunch and a Jewish-themed film with the Daytimers group at Herzl-Ner Tamid on the thir...
Jun
23
Tot Shabbat
9:45 am
Join us every Friday at the J for Tot Shabbat presented by Stroum Jewish Community Center, Herzl-Ner...
Jun
23
Pride Shabbat
6:00 pm
Join the Seattle Jewish community for Pride Shabbat at Temple De Hirsch Sinai on Capitol Hill during...
For full list of events, visit our EVENTS CALENDAR.
Latest from the J:
- Seattle Jewish Film Festival (5/9/2023) - SJFF is an annual festival highlighting global Jewish and Israeli talent and stories from around the world to bring us together.
- ECS Seders (4/7/2023) - Chag Pesach sameach! Last week our ECS classrooms held their own seders. Enjoy some of the pics!
- Holidays & Celebrations (3/29/2023) - Celebrate Jewish holidays, community festivals, and annual observances with the J all year long.
- Happy Purim! (3/6/2023) - Thank you to everyone who attended our Purim Festival on Sunday. It was truly an amazing day filled with core memories.
- Hands on Hanukkah at Crossroads (12/22/2022) - We spread some warmth and light at Bellevue’s Crossroads Mall on a very cold Wednesday afternoon! We got to meet lots of new friends taking a break from their holiday… Continue reading Hands on Hanukkah at Crossroads
- Hands on Hanukkah at Bellevue Botanical Garden (12/18/2022) - The Stroum Jewish Community Center's Hands on Hanukkah tour throughout the Puget Sound took us to Bellevue Botanical Garden and their annual Garden d’Lights on Dec. 17, 2022.
- Hanukkah at the J (12/12/2022) - Celebrate the Festival of Lights with Hanukkah programs at the J and in your neighborhood. Maccabeats concerts, Hands on Hanukkah, and more!
- Hands on Hanukkah at Seward Park (12/11/2022) - The Stroum Jewish Community Center's Hands on Hanukkah tour throughout the Puget Sound took us to Third Place Books in Seward Park on Sunday, Dec. 11.
Programs:
Teen Judaic Programming
Teens can make new friends, explore Judaic life, and learn about philanthropy.
- Giving Initiative for Teens (GIFT): Combining philanthropy + Jewish values for 9th-12th graders. Learn more >>
- NEW! MyChai: 18 Jewish things a young Jew should know, care about, and be able to do by age 18. For 6th-9th graders. Learn more >>
- Teen Peer Groups: A chance for teens to explore how Jewish values and traditions help guide them during their teenage years. For 6th-9th graders. Learn more >>
Mitzvah Corps

The SJCC’s volunteer program, Mitzvah Corps, addresses the needs of our local community through volunteer opportunities and outreach programs where neighbors can help neighbors.
Holidays & Celebrations

Celebrate Jewish holidays, community festivals, and annual observances with the J all year long.