FAQ
When will the new spaces be open?
The 16th Avenue portion of our building will reopen in May 2026. We look forward to welcoming our members home for our Grand Opening Celebration May 1-3 and hosting events for the broader community later in May.
Is there a Grand Opening Celebration?
Our Grand Opening Celebration will be the weekend of May 1-3, 2026.
Can we go on a tour of the new spaces?
Come and enjoy a service or program – the space will be open to everyone after the May 1 Grand Opening!
When will Shabbat services be held in the new spaces?
Our first Shabbat service in the new space will be our Welcome Home Shabbat on Friday, May 1 honoring Rabbi Weiner’s 25th anniversary at Temple. Keep an eye on the Temple calendar and eTidings for Shabbat service updates.
How will yahrzeits be observed in the new space?
This spring, we are introducing a new digital service called Yahrzeit Interactive, with displays available at both our Seattle and Bellevue campuses. Please watch your email for updates on this new system.
Have parking options changed?
Parking is still available in our newly renovated 16th Avenue lot. ADA parking is available by request in our Union Street lot.
Are the new spaces available for rent for b’nai mitzvah, weddings, etc.?
Yes, we’d be happy to provide a space for your next event! Please reach out to Jackie Wetchler, Temple’s Events Manager, for more information.
Can I still participate in the capital campaign?
Yes! Every new gift or pledge (up to four years) will go toward a maintenance reserve to protect the community’s reinvestment in our Seattle campus. All donors will be listed on an alphabetical plaque in the Foyer. Donors making gifts of $10,000 or more will be listed on a Central Donor Wall,by named giving level.
Learn more about ways to give on the donate page or email Barb Maduell, Senior Director of Capital Campaigns and Major Gifts.
Temple is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Gifts to Temple are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. If you have tax questions, please check with your professional advisor.
