Vision
מסע Masa is the Hebrew word for "journey."​
Our community embraces and nurtures those who see themselves on unique Jewish journeys: interfaith families, Jews of color, Jews by choice, LGBTQ+ Jews, and those who are Jewish adjacent or simply wanting to learn more. At Masa Seattle, we envision a joyous Jewish community re-invigorated by loving outreach and inclusion of Jews from across the spectrum of Jewish life.
Mission
At Masa Seattle, we aim to inspire Jews on the fringe of communal life to discover the deep and meaningful joys of Judaism by creating intimate, informal and judgement-free gatherings for Jewish learning and living.
Our Six Core Values
1
Innovation
The Jewish world is always evolving. Masa Seattle is committed to maintaining a model of experimentation that is open, nimble and constantly curious to discover new and meaningful ways to live a whole-hearted, inspired Jewish life.​
2
Loving Kindness
We believe the fate of humanity rests on our willingness and ability to be loving towards one another. This belief dictates full inclusivity of people from all backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles and viewpoints, yet we are exclusive to those who are committed to building a community founded on chesed, loving kindness. We call it a "curated community of kindness."
3
Connectivity
Creating deep, personal connections is "baked-in" to everything we do. Masa Seattle is a community that is very intentional about fostering organic interactions that lead to lifelong friendships.​
4
Personal Growth
Human beings are always in the process of becoming. We believe personal growth and self-betterment are the hallmarks to whole-hearted Jewish living. We are a community committed to fostering that growth and helping our members reach their full potential.
5
Empowered Choice
We assert there is no single "right way" to be Jewish, and that meaningful, educated choices are the hallmark of what it means to be an engaged 21st century Jew.​
6
Jewish Authenticity
We are a Torah-centered community that believes our sacred texts are powerful and our Jewish values are life-affirming. At Masa Seattle, we create Jewish gatherings, rather than simply gatherings of Jews.