For specific questions about joining, please contact:
Nathalie Austin, Director of Membership, at naustin@tdhs-nw.org.
For directions and parking information: templedehirschsinai.org/directions/
Welcome to the Temple Family!
We are a community of people who have chosen to live, learn, and worship together. We have chosen Temple De Hirsch Sinai for many reasons – some of us have been part of the family for generations; some moved to the area and found a Jewish home; others were seeking peace and found Judaism.
As the oldest and largest Reform congregation in the Greater Seattle area, we have deep roots in the community. It is these roots and our traditional Jewish values that hold us steady so that we may stretch and grow and adapt to live fully in our present and to envision our future.
It is Temple’s deepest desire to create a warm and welcoming environment for our members and those seeking to explore Judaism. We embrace all who come through our doors.
How to Join our Congregation
We invite you to come to a worship service or program to get to know us!
As a member, you have ongoing pastoral access to our inspiring and thoughtful clergy; ability to enroll your children in the Bridge Family Religion School; High Holy Days tickets; special member pricing for classes, unique events, and facility rentals for your special simchas; supportive caring by special member-to-member interactions; and many volunteer and social action opportunities.
What We Believe
Temple is a progressive, Reform community. We are committed to social and racial justice and living the tenets of tikkun olam. We weave Jewish ethical and moral concepts throughout all of our services, programs, and educational offerings.
Our inclusive Temple family is rich with a varied membership that comes from all walks of life. We welcome Jewish families, interfaith families, partners of Jews, and family members of all ages. We welcome Jewish singles and single parents, Jews of color, LGBTQIA families with or without children, and people who are differently abled.
We welcome all who wish to join our community, regardless of their ability to pay.
“As a proudly out gay man, I first became interested in Temple De Hirsch Sinai after attending a Pride Shabbat. I’ve found a welcoming progressive community where I can be myself.”
— Brian Green
Our Campuses and Schools
Temple has two campuses to meet the needs of our 1,600+ member families. The Seattle campus, which houses our historic domed Sanctuary and intimate Chapel, is located on Capitol Hill. Our second newer, more contemporary campus is in the Eastgate area of Bellevue and offers a natural and inspiring worship space.
Being a large congregation, we work very hard to make sure our members are connected to one another. Our clergy equally support both campuses, so members have the option of where to attend services and programs.
The highly regarded Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool is located at our Eastside campus.
Learn more: https://templedehirschsinai.org/jrm/
The Bridge Family Religion School is a place of learning, connection, and joy for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Students are immersed in Jewish values and traditions and encouraged to establish and celebrate their own Jewish identities and paths.
Learn more: https://templedehirschsinai.org/bfrs/
For adult learners, we offer a variety of Hebrew lessons and Torah study sessions.