Welcome to Temple Beth Or

Our warm, compassionate, vibrant, spirited, inclusive, and participatory Reform Jewish community is religiously and geographically diverse, serving Washington’s northern Puget Sound. Browse our website, attend a service or event, and join us!

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Welcome to Temple Beth Or

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Our Congregational Priorities

K'hilah/Mishpachah (community & family)

Nurturing our interactive, multigenerational extended family

Torah

Lifelong learning, searching for meaning, and seeking comfort and healing

Avodah

Worship and celebration through the observance of meaningful, creative, and traditional rituals

Tikkun Olam

Transforming ourselves and our world through tzedakah (fairness), social justice, and g’milut chasadim acts of loving kindness

Currently at TBO

Upcoming Events

Full calendar at templebethor.org/calendar

Temple Beth Or has launched a Capital Campaign to help fund updates and expansions to our current building. Learn more and make a pledge now at: templebethor.org/building

COVID-19 Guidelines

TBO does not require vaccination, though it is strongly recommended. Masking is optional.

For safety/security reasons, non-members must pre-register to attend in-person events.

Review the complete COVID-19 protocols at templebethor.org/covid

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Disconnect to Reconnect: The Unique Position of Camp as a Screen-Free, Immersive Space

Disconnect to Reconnect: The Unique Position of Camp as a Screen-Free, Immersive Space jemerman July 12, 2024

Summer Youth Experiences

Photo of 3 kids using mobile phone while lying on field in yard

At the Jewish summer camp I attended in my youth, we created a sacred moment for our closing-night ritual. After we finished our campfire singing, we'd look up at the stars. Campers today live very different lives. In a post-pandemic world, they have endured screen overload.

This Summer's Hottest Jewish Films and Series

This Summer's Hottest Jewish Films and Series jemerman July 11, 2024

Film

Photo of a hand holding a remote control

The hazy days of summer have arrived. School's out, pools are open, and Birkenstocks are back in style. Whether you're looking to beat the heat in a nice, air-conditioned theater or relax at home, here are eight films and series to check out this summer.

Creating Belonging for Interfaith Families

Creating Belonging for Interfaith Families jemerman July 10, 2024

Interfaith Family

One of my most treasured memories is of my husband buying Purim carnival wristbands for our children. This act might seem small, but it symbolized a significant shift for us. See, my husband isn't Jewish, but we are raising a Jewish family.

Why This Summer is Different

Why This Summer is Different jemerman June 26, 2024

Yallah! Israel

For as long as I can remember, I've been in love with Israel. I've been fascinated by that small country with such rich meaning and history.

Welcome to Temple Beth Or

Welcome to Temple Beth Or

K'hilah/Mishpachah (community & family)

Torah

Avodah

Tikkun Olam

Currently at TBO

Upcoming Events

Temple Beth Or has launched a Capital Campaign to help fund updates and expansions to our current building. Learn more and make a pledge now at: templebethor.org/building

COVID-19 Guidelines

Recent articles from our Rabbi

Recent articles from our President

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Disconnect to Reconnect: The Unique Position of Camp as a Screen-Free, Immersive Space

This Summer's Hottest Jewish Films and Series

Creating Belonging for Interfaith Families

Why This Summer is Different