About Us
The Secular Jewish Circle of Puget Sound (SJC) has been a vibrant, independent, and diverse community since 1994. At SJC, Judaism thrives through holiday celebrations, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs ceremonies, a culture-based Sunday school for children, book club, dinners, outdoor family events, and social action. Our intergenerational community includes Jewish individuals and couples, children, interfaith and multi-cultural families, [...]
Events
As a Secular Jewish Circle member there are many wonderful events to attend. Here is a list of our ongoing events: Shabbat – members and guests gather one Friday each month to celebrate Shabbat. Supervised childcare is available. Holidays – we celebrate Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Chanukah, Tu b’Shevat and Purim. Events are open [...]
Education
The Secular Jewish Circle is committed to education for both adults and children. For adults, SJC hosts a monthly Schmere and Schmooze discussion group and a book group. Schmere and Schmooze blends presentations from Jewish leaders, discussions on a wide range of topics, and food! The monthly book group reads fascinating works and comes together for a [...]
Upcoming Events
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Shabbat
Here’s what we’re planning: Friday, May 18th: Shabbat Potluck. Program led by our B’nai Mitzvah teacher and students. The theme is “Taking a Stand.” The discussion will focus on the idea that every person has a responsibility to stand up against injustice, specifically in the context of preventing bullying. Friday, June 8th: Member Appreciation Dinner. [...]
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Jewish Studies
I want to invite you to a very special Jewish Studies group meeting, which is 3:00 Sunday afternoon, May 20th, just east of downtown. We will have read and will be discussing Torch in the Dark, the memoirs of one of our group, Hadiyah Joan Carlyle. She will even be there to attend to your [...]
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Schmeer and Schmooze
This is a great opportunity for SJC adults to connect have a lively discussion of their own. Shmoozing starts at 10 a.m. with a short program following at 10:15 a.m. On June 3rd, Robert Jacobs from Stand with Us will discuss what is best for Israel and how Secular Jews can support Israel while maintaining [...]
