Congregation Shevet Achim
Mercer Island, Washington
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About Congregation Shevet Achim
Island Synagogue, known as Congregation Shevet Achim, is an Orthodox synagogue located on Mercer Island that serves as Seattle's most diverse Jewish community. Led by Rabbi Yechezkel Kornfeld since 1974, the congregation blends traditional Jewish practice with a warm welcome for Jews of all backgrounds and levels of observance. The community emphasizes prayer, Torah study, and acts of kindness (chesed), fostering a rich congregational life that includes families, couples, and singles. Island Synagogue is an OU-affiliated congregation that views itself as truly Orthodox for all Jews, inviting visitors to participate in classes, programs, and services to experience what makes this community distinctive.
First-Time Visitor Info for Congregation Shevet Achim
Dress Code: Modest dress appropriate for Orthodox Jewish services; men should wear a tallit (prayer shawl) and head covering. Service Format: Daily minyanim (prayer services) are held Sunday mornings at 8am and Monday-Friday at 7am, followed by Talmud study. Shabbat services include Friday evening Mincha/Maariv and Saturday morning Shacharit with a Pirkei Avot lecture series. Visitor Tips: Call or text Rabbi Kornfeld at 206-679-9117 before attending weekday services to confirm a minyan will be present. Contact the office at 206-275-1539 or office@islandsynagogue.org for visitor information and building access.
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