WAUBetChaverim6102.xmlGuide to the Bet Chaverim: Community Synagogue of South King County Records 1989-2006Bet Chaverim: Community Synagogue of South King County RecordsSpecial Collections, University of Washington Libraries© 2017 (Last modified: 8/14/2017)
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections6102 (Accession No. 6102-001)Bet ChaverimBet Chaverim: Community Synagogue of South King County records1989-20060.72 cubic feet (2 boxes plus 1 oversize folder)Collection materials are in English.Bylaws, board minutes, calendars, newsletters, and other records of Bet Chaverim, formerly known as the Community Synagogue of South King County, Washington

In February 1989, a small chavurah (group) held a Shabbat service for the south King County Jewish community to discover if there was sufficient interest to establish a reform synagogue in this area. More than 100 people overflowed the tiny East Kent Library for that meeting. On 15 April 1989, The Community Synagogue of South King County was formed under Roy Golub's leadership.

After a couple of years the religious school held a contest to re-name the synagogue. The winning name was Bet Chaverim (House of Friends).

From the start, Bet Chaverim has been a family-oriented synagogue, with quality education for children and adults, observing Jewish traditions and rituals, and providing a friendly and diversified community.

Through the years, Bet Chaverim has moved to different locations and is currently located at the Saltwater Unitarian Church, in Des Moines, Washington.

Bet Chaverim has had four rabbis since their inception. The first rabbi, Ted Stainman, served as rabbi for ten years, retiring in 2005. Rabbi Zari Weiss and then Student Rabbi Amy Rossel served their community for two years each. Rabbi Rick Harkavy then led their community from 2009 - 2015, and Rabbi Emily Meyer began in July 2015.

This collection contains bylaws, board minutes, calendars, newsletters, newspaper clippings, cemetery records, Union for Reform Judaism membership documents, and miscellaneous general records of Bet Chaverim synagogue in Des Moines, Washington. Additionally, this collection also contains the records (correspondence, agendas, minutes, etc.) of the Bet Chaverim Sisterhood Board.

Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.

Open to all users.

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Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Nancy Blase/Howard Orlean (President of Bet Chaverim), 2011-11-29

Bet Chaverim (Des Moines, Wash.)--ArchivesBet Chaverim (Des Moines, Wash.)--MembershipWashington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington),Jews--Washington (State)--Des MoinesSynagogues--Washington (State)--Des MoinesJewish families--Washington (State)--Des MoinesJewish religious education--Washington (State)--Des MoinesRabbis--Washington (State)--Des MoinesJudaism--Washington (State)--Des Moines--Customs and practicesBy-lawsNewslettersRecords (Documents)Business correspondencePersonal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)Jewish AmericansReligionWashington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)

 

1Annual Meeting Minutes1995-20021Board Agendas1997-20031Board Minutes1996-20031Board Retreatsundated1Brochures and 10th Anniversary Book1999 and undated1Annual Budgets, Proposed Budgets, and Reports1999-20041Bylaws1992-19951CalendarsOctober 2001-November 20021Cemetery Issues20031Certification of Incorporation, Washington State7 April 19891Dues Issuesundated1High Holidays1998-19991Insurance Certificates1998-20031IRS Non-Profit Designation and Exemption20021Miscellaneous1996-20031-2Newsletters1989-20072Newspaper Articles1989-19902Passover2003-20042Religious Schoolundated2Wooden Sign to be under UU Sign19942Stock Pass Through - Solomon Smith Barney2000-20042UAHC Application Documents1993-19942UAHC Biennials, National and Pacific Northwest2001-20032UAHC MUM (Maintenance of Union Membership)2001-20042US Postal Service - Postal Box2001-20032UU Rental Agreements1996-19992Bet Chaverim Sisterhood1992-2001Oversize FolderBet Chaverim Sisterhood certificates1995-2006