Kol HaNeshamah—West Seattle's Progressive Synagogue Community
Kol HaNeshamah is an intimate congregation with a warm approach to tradition. Shabbat is the cornerstone of our community. We meet twice a month on the first and third Friday and Saturday to worship at Alki UCC, near Alki
Beachin West Seattle.
Ours is a progressive synagogue rejoicing in Torah, Avodah (Worship/Prayer), Tzedek and Tikkun (Justice and Healing) but specializing in K'hillah (Community). We attract members from all around
Seattle who believe a synagogue is a place to experience the joys of Judaism. We deeply believe in inclusivity. We are young, old, families, singles, single parents, interfaith, straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered.
Rabbi Michael A. Latz, with support from an ensemble of lay-leaders, conducts Friday night services in a welcoming musical environment. Services are followed by a community dairy and kosher fish potluck. Saturday mornings begin with study for both adults and children, followed by a Torah service for all.
Kol Haneshamah offers a Hebrew school for children and an educational program for adults along with festive celebrations of Jewish holidays. We are also involved in Tikkun Olam activities, including support of the West Seattle Foodbank and Habitat for Humanity.
No dues or tickets are required for any of our services. If you are interested in membership, go to the membership page for details. Kol HaNeshamah is a member of the
Unionfor Reform Judaism.
Services:
First and third Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. followed by a community potluck. Childcare is available.
Shabbat morning adult and child education at 9:30 a.m. followed by Torah service at 10:45 a.m.
High Holy Day services and other special celebrations are held. Contact the synagogue for details.
Attention all cooks, chefs, and foodies! TA'AM wants you and needs you to host a dinner this summer. If you like to have friends over for dinner, this is your opportunity to do so for your KHN friends and benefit Kol HaNeshamah at the same time. Don't worry about food or party themes; a dinner at your home could be called: Summer in Seattle, Backyard BBQ, Chat and Chew...you get the picture. Once we have our hosts and dates, we can let other members know through our brochures and website. Call/email Lois Charles (206-257-0981) or Jacki Bree (206-923-1891) to sign up.
Sustainability Shabbat
Mark your calendars for Kol HaNeshamah's Sustainability Shabbat on Friday, May 16th. Learn about carbon calculators and take part in political advocacy! Stay posted for more details or contact Adam at tikkunolam@kol-haneshamah.org with your questions.
Camping Shabbat 2008
This year's Kol HaNeshamah Camping Shabbat will be the weekend of August 1-3 at Group Sites 2 and 3 at DeceptionPassState Parkat the north end of Whidbey Island. This is a singles-friendly, couples-friendly, and family-friendly event so everyone should come. There will be organized Jewish rituals Friday and Saturday at sunset for those who want to participate.
To RSVP or if you have any questions please contact David Mozer.
Rabbi Michael A. Latz, with support from an ensemble of lay-leaders, conducts Friday night services in a welcoming musical environment. Services are followed by a community dairy and kosher fish potluck. Saturday mornings begin with study for both adults and children, followed by a Torah service for all. 
