Beth+Shalom+(Seattle,+WA)

Beth Shalom has been selected for the second year in a row as a recipient of a large grant from the Legacy Heritage Foundation. Last year, this grant enabled us to run our very successful //Machon Mishpacha// family education program. This year, we have begun a whole new program designed to enhance and expand upon the many programs already happening on Shabbat within our community called //Shabbat Alive//. These wonderful programs are designed for all ages within our community!
 * Beth Shalom, Seattle, WA (Conservative, 375 household units)**

[|**Website**]

6800 35th Street Seattle, WA 98115

Rabbi Jill Borodin rabbiborodin@bethshalomseattle.org Irit Eliav iriteliav@bethshalomseattle.org

**Planning Grid** for 2007-08
 * Handout from 2007 LHIP seminar:**

Our Shabbat Alive program is designed to meet the needs of all ages groups. Below you can find a breakdown of all our wonderful Shabbat Programs
 * Best practices:**

//Babysitting Co-op// (Ages 1-3) – This program provides a fun, safe place for young children to play and explore during Shabbat morning services. Parents take turns being responsible for the weekly program and a teen babysitter is provided by Beth Shalom.

//Tot Shabbat// (Ages 0-3) – This program, led by parent volunteers, meets on the first Shabbat of every month. It includes songs, stories and more! Parents and kids welcome.

//Future Daveners of Israel// **–** (Ages 4-6) – This program includes a mini-service, songs, stories, and learning about everything from the weekly parsha to Jewish holidays. Children may participate with or without their parents.

//Kid’s Shabbat// – (Ages 7-9) – This program includes a rotating team of experienced and wonderful Jewish educators. The topic shifts depending on which week of the month it is. Topics listed below Tween Shabbat (as both have the same schedule). Sample lesson plans for our Kid's Shabbat Program can be found below:
 * [[file:Lesson Plan for Parashat Mishpatim.doc]]**
 * [[file:Lesson Plan Parashat Va-era.doc]]**

//Tween Shabbat// **–** (Ages 10-12) – This program includes a rotating team of experienced and wonderful Jewish educators. The topic shifts depending on which week of the month it is. Topics include: · 1st Shabbat – //Drama// – Watch the weekly parsha and the stories of the holidays come alive through dramatic games, plays, and more! · 2nd Shabbat – //Parsha Study// – Delve deeper into the weekly parsha study by asking questions, having great discussions, and exploring commentary! · 3rd Shabbat – //Tikkun Olam// – Explore Jewish texts and tradition and see what they teach us about Tikkun Olam, ways to repair the world. Use the texts as a foundation to discuss modern day world issues! · 4th Shabbat – //T’fillot// – Kid’s and Tween Shabbat groups join together for a chance to practice and learn more about our liturgy! · 5th Shabbat – On months when there is a 5th Shabbat, guest educators will come in to teach on a variety of topics.

//Youth Minyan// **–** (Ages Post-B’nai Mitzvah to High School Graduation) – A youth only, no adults allowed service – complete with our own service, Torah reading, and more! Then, join together for a yummy lunch and brownies!

May 30 - June 1, 2008 Congregation Beth Shalom will travel to Camp Solomon Schechter to enjoy a weekend together full of celebration, discourse, competition, and lots of fun! Embark on our gloabal exploration of Jewish life around the world. Here the sounds, taste the treats and be transported to new worlds. Daven in Dubrovnik; Nosh in Nanjing; Bench in Buenos Aires; Schmooze in Seville! 6
 * CBS Weekend in the Woods - Jewish Geography**

Wondering what to pack, or what the weekend will entail? Check out the following letter to find out everything you need to know to make this weekend successful! On Shabbat morning a special children's program will take place. Click below to see in detail the programming planned. 

In November of 2007 Congregation Beth Shalom brought in the renowned Jewish a cappella choir from Columbia University for the entire weekend. Saturday morning they joined our Shabbat Alive program teaching our kids fun Jewish songs.
 * Pizmon performance:** 

In an effort to encourage congregants to get to know one another, one board member created the idea of a book club. The information about the program can be found below. [|CBS book letter]
 * CBS Book Club:**