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Temple B'nai Torah
Synagogue or Prayer Group
Reform
(425) 603-9677
15727 NE 4th Street
Bellevue, Washington 98008

About

Temple B’nai Torah is a progressive Reform congregation that draws deeply from Jewish tradition while embracing diversity and inclusion as core values. Many of our clergy, staff, board members, lay leaders, volunteers, and community members openly identify as members of the queer community. In this way, LGBTQIA+ voices and experiences shape our community in meaningful ways. We integrate LGBTQIA+ topics into our educational programs; we take part in larger LGBTQIA+ community initiatives; and life-cycle moments—from baby namings to weddings, B'Mitzvah, aliyot, funerals, and yahrzeits—are celebrated openly and with intentional inclusivity. Our commitments are strengthened by advocacy, clear non-discrimination policies, and a culture of openness that ensures every individual is honored and supported.

At Temple B’nai Torah, we believe that Jewish life is strongest when all who seek to belong feel seen, supported, and celebrated. Whether you are looking for spiritual community, meaningful connections, or a place to raise your family, you will find a home here.

Listing Details

Organizational Policies

  • Has written anti-bullying policies that specifically address identity-based bullying
  • Has written nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policy that mentions gender identity and expression
  • Participation in gender-specific programs is based on gender identity
  • Has written nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policy that mentions sexual orientation
  • All registration forms have been updated for LGBTQ+ belonging (i.e. adult 1 / 2 , parents or guardians, expansive gender options, pronouns, etc)
  • Strategic priority of LGBTQ+ engagement

Programming

  • Offers LGBTQ+ affinity spaces
  • Engages with LGBTQ+ civil rights in a way that is consistent with our engagement with civil rights for any core constituency
  • Curriculum and educational materials reflect LGBTQ+ people and identities
  • Has regular programming on LGBTQ+ themes
  • Observes LGBTQ+ days of significance (such as Pride, National Coming Out Day, Transgender Day of Visibility, etc)
  • Speakers/presenters/scholars in residence include LGBTQ+ people

Ritual

  • Offers and frequently uses gender-expansive ritual language

Staff & Leadership

  • LGBTQ+ people are represented in our senior leadership
  • LGBTQ+ people are represented on our board