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We are a small, friendly Reform congregation located in Des Moines, Washington,
between Seattle and Tacoma.
We serve the Jewish Community of South King and North Pierce Counties.
Second and Third Friday of Month are services with Rabbi Mirel (HYDRID)
Third Saturday is Torah Service with Rabbi Mirel (HYDRID)
First, Second , and Fourth Friday is ZOOM (Lay Led)
High Holiday Registration form 2024
(please fill out, it will be sent to BC Treasurer)
Yom Kippur fast day is the holiest day of the year—when we are closest to G‑d and to the quintessence of our own souls. It is the Day of Atonement—“For on this day He will forgive you, to purify you, that you be cleansed from all your sins before G‑d” (Leviticus 16:30). This year, Yom Kippur is observed from several minutes before sunset on 9 Tishrei (Oct. 11) to after nightfall on 10 Tishrei (Oct. 12).
7:00pm, Friday, October 11th
– Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) Services (hybrid)
10:00am, Saturday, October 12th– Yom Kippur Morning Services (hybrid) 3 pm afternoon
The Story of Bet Chaverim:
We started off as “Community Synagogue Of South King County”, CSSKC.
During a Sunday school session, a more meaningful name, Bet Chaverim (a house of friends) was nominated.
Important Links::>
Donations to help Bet Chaverim
Torah Portion calendar
Sefaria
10 Minutes of Torah
Shemini Atzeret 2024 begins at sunset on
October 23, 2024. It is immediately followed
Simcha Torah
Evening of Thu, Oct 24, 2024 – Fri, Oct 25, 2024
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In the summer of 2019 Rabbi Jim Mirel became the spiritual leader of Bet Chaverim.
About our Rabbi
Since our founding in 1989, Bet Chaverim has been an inclusive community,
welcoming a diverse membership.
We are made up of a range of ages, singles, married couples, and families.
We are proud of our interfaith couples.
Although members generally live in South King and North Pierce Counties,
others come from further away,
drawn by the quality of the services, the education we provide for children and adults,
as well as the numerous social and cultural activities.
Our goal is to continue to build a Jewish community based on inclusiveness,
and reflecting the congregation’s belief in cooperation and mutual support.
We welcome and invite you.
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do not believe in yourself until the day you die;
do not judge your fellow until you have reached their place;
do not say something inappropriate,
for it will then be appropriated; and do not say,
‘When I am free I will study,’ for perhaps you will not become free.”
Our sanctuary is with the Saltwater Unitarian church.
Praise Adonai, to whom our praise is due!
From the Video library:
Video about Torah from URJ site
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