Bet Shira - Port Townsend's
Jewish Community









Bet Shira



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For security reasons dates, times, and locations of services and events have been removed from this website.

No online ZOOM access to services or events is available at the current time.

Members of Bet Shira will be notified in advance of all scheduled events and services.

For detailed information, send an email request to betshira@yahoo.com.




When services are broadcast over ZOOM, a link to a digital copy of the Kabbalat Shabbat Siddur (53 pages) is provided below. It can be helpful to print it, or to have it displayed on one device other than the one which you are using to participate in the ZOOM broadcast.

Click here for a copy of the online Erev Shabbat Siddur

(in gratitude to Temple Beth Zion Brookline, MA, authors)


Adopt-a-Shabbat Guidelines

Adopt a Shabbat - Opening

  • Arrive 30 minutes before the start of services.
  • Unlock door.
  • Observe how room is set up – must be returned to its original state unless Church staff say otherwise.
  • Bring or arrange with others for the following ritual items: wine, juice, Challah. Shabbat candles, matches, candlestick inserts are stocked in the supply closet.
  • Set up paper goods for pot luck.
  • Set up chairs and tables, Siddurim, Kippot.

Adopt a Shabbat - Closing

  • After service and potluck, return room to its original state, make sure all trash is thrown away, sweep floor (if needed).
  • Return Siddurim, Kippot, wine and any remaining paper goods to the cabinet. Leftover juice may be stored in the fridge.
  • Turn out lights and lock door.
To volunteer to "Adopt a Shabbat", complete the following form with your full name, email address, and date of service you would like to adopt and click on the "Submit Form" button.

You will receive a confirmation by email.


Volunteer Submission

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