Took my shahada here, loved how I felt the couple times I came, and I need to return asapread more

Biggest mosque on Seattle great community been here both for service and their community events…read moresuper welcoming

A great Nichiren Buddhist temple in the heart of Downtown Seattle. The head priest Sensei Kanjin…read moreCederman is a great Dharma Teacher with over 20 years of experience under his belt. I highly recommend this temple if you're interested in learning and practicing Buddhism.

There's not as much privacy as you might be used to, but the flip side is that you'll likely meet…read moresome fascinating people from all around the world. The cots are extremely comfortable, and the partitions do give adequate privacy. The temple part is beautiful and awe inspiring. Try to come when there's something going on and you may learn how to chant, Namu Myo Ho Renge Kyo. Haha...

One of the major casualties in Seattle was the closure of the utterly charming Victorian…read morecoffeehouse that is now the residence of Chabad. I recently decided to ask them if the house was open to visitors outside of the Jewish faith. I was astonished that when I rang the buzzer, a voice-from-afar answered. It wasn't open, and apparently no one was there. Thereupon I asked if I could ask if I could speak with the rabbi, as I have been writing a play that has references to the Old Testament tale of Joseph and the wife of Potifar (in a sepia inkdrawing by Guercino now in Honolulu). She took my number and said the rabbi would call me back. It has now been three days. Secondly, I asked if the lovely terrace on the second floor was being used. The reply was negative. What a shame, it was my favorite "haunt" in all of Queen Anne, with a sweeping, verdant view above the houses. Thirdly, the following question arose in mind: as a private residence/business/relgious establishment, is it legal, in liberal-tolerant-inclusive Seattle, to exclude others based on their racial/religious/political affiliation? As a coffeehouse, of course, it was open to all and excluded none. Did the Queen Anne Historical Society or the Queen Anne Chamber of Commerce ever consider buying it so that it would be open to all and not just one group? So many unanswered questions!

Lovely synagogue. Beautiful building, wonderful neighborhood! So excited to join this community.read more

very Devine place with lot of energy The priest are very…read moreamicable and also the activities the temple doing are very nice. The community services work from saibaba temple redmond is commendable

This Sai temple is located in same building along with L. V. Temple . Their is bit difficult to…read morefind for first time visitor as temple gate is behind L.V. Temple and it share entrance with Newly opened Veda Temple. You will not find any board written for Sai temple . Nice place to visit no commercialization.

Wonderful temple - Sincere priests. Involved management and volunteers. Not to mention yummy…read moreprasadam!!!

This is newly open temple and share same gate with Sai temple located behind LV templeread more

Hi. I have been a member of TBA since I was a kid. Please ignore the salty Karen's + Steve's,…read morepolitics have literally always been a part of not only TBA, but also the Reform movement. They know this, but refuse to acknowledge it and get salty anyways. They do love Jews of all viewpoints, quite literally. Many of us, myself included, just don't hold space for childish behavior from adults. They are not praying to leftist ideology, they are simply praying. LGBTQ+ Jews exist (hi) and always have (hey great aunt Jennie from 1863). Celebrating those of our community who are LGBTQ+ isn't "sawing off the branch they are sitting on", and neither is holding our Muslim peers in our hearts. Their religion, like ours, is beautiful in its own way, and friends are always welcome. Welcoming Jews who have intersecting identities isn't "political", it's following Jewish values. Oh no, the senior rabbi mentioned how a candidate put the Jewish community, LGBTQ+ community (hi, Jewish Queers exist), Muslim community, immigrant community (Jewish immigrants exist), etc. in danger. It's her job, as a Rabbi, to work with our community, Jewish or not, and to protect us. In any case, it does have its problems don't get me wrong (mainly the board, mainly the usual drama, mainly all my own personal problems with the URJ), but it's always welcoming, always warm, and always working to do better. They hold space for anyone who needs it. The services are always full of ruach, and the music is amazing. The Hebrew school is one of the best URJ wise, and always is very kid focused + working to be even better. They have activities for nearly everyone, and constantly work on engagement. Despite having walked away from the Reform movement, TBA will always be home.

Been going here nearly a decade and can safely say it's one of the few places that's a comfortable…read moreJewish home for us here in the otherwise unaffiliated northwest. We started going here when we were just a couple, then Rabbi Jonathan married us, and we've been members ever since. Here's the details: This synagogue is affiliated with the reform movement. It's egalitarian at its core. Gays & lesbians are more than welcome. Interfaith couples? Absolutely. Families with young kids? Tot shabbat on Saturday and Friday night once/month. Senior citizens? Many many many activities for you. Like to volunteer? Join one of the myriad committees. Hate to volunteer? Show up at one of the events targeted at every niche you could imagine. If you're even at all interested in learning more about Judaism (whether you're already a Jew or are dating/married to one) there's tons of adult learning classes too - and even a conversion "track" if you're interested. There are two main rabbis - Jonathan and Beth Singer (yes, they're married). Besides leading interesting services they also lead trips to Jewish sites around the world (if you're up for it). There's also a great cantor in Wendy Marcus who, along with her husband Sean Weaver, do an incredible job of bringing many cultural and musical touches to the services without making it feel like a church. We haven't gotten to the religious school yet (our kid is almost old enough) but it's the largest in the northwest, and the teenage youth group is also very active. There's an increasing amount of Hebrew (at least compared to when I was a kid at reform shuls on the east coast) but even if you don't know a tallis from a tennis racket you'll be comfortable here as long as you're interested in exploring or expressing your Judaism.

Nice & Peace full Place i love is sanatan dharm mandir kent wa…read more hindu temple kent wa

It is a great Hindu Mandir with amazing service and a very knowledgeable and friendly priest Dr…read more Sanjay Shastri Ji. If you do not speak hindi, Dr. Sanjay Shastri is able to speak, marathi, english, punjabi, and a little bit of nepali. I would highly recommend this temple to anyone. Wonderful place!

Mourning practices in Judaism are extensive, but they are not an expression of fear or distaste for…read moredeath. Jewish practices relating to death and mourning have two purposes: to show respect for the dead (kavod ha-met), and to comfort the living (nihum avelim), who will miss the deceased. Temple De Hirsch helped me through a really difficult loss. This is my favorite Synagogue, they are so accepting and nice, no judgements here. I get seriously uncomfortable in churches and religious events, but not here. I am so glad to have found them! Did I mention they have Torah and Tonics night? Love.

This is a Jewish reformed synagogue, welcoming to all. Classes are offered on a regular basis…read more If you want to learn a new language, or practice your Hebrew, classes are offered: Hebrew 101 and up. The introduction to Judaism is an 18 week class that meets once a week for two hours. It covers all the major holidays, events and answers many questions that you may have about what it means to be Jewish. Very welcoming and warm environment. You earn a certificate at the end of the course. Other classes are offered as well. You should contact one of the Rabbis with question about attendence or cost of classes.