Building Together, Building The Future
Mercaz Seattle is thrilled to announce that, with the help of Hashem, we have completed the next milestone in securing our new Mercaz home. We now have a signed Purchase & Sale Agreement! This huge step brings us much closer to establishing a permanent home for our community.
There are still important milestones to reach before this dream becomes a reality.
Feasibility and Inspection Period: We have until February 18, 2025 to confirm with the City of Seattle that we can obtain the necessary occupancy permits, perform building inspections, and ensure that any additional work is within our budget.
Community Vote: According to our by-laws, a two-thirds majority of members present at a special meeting is required to approve this purchase. We plan to hold this vote at our Annual Meeting on February 9, 2025.
Financing Period: We have until April 19, 2025 to feel confident we will have the purchase amount available. The Development Team is kicking off the next stage of our Capital Campaign, which you’ll hear more about soon.
Closing the Deal: 60 days after the conclusion of the financing period, by June 18, 2025, we will need to transfer funds to escrow and finalize the sale.
Post-Close Push: We hope to be able to inhabit the space by the end of the summer in time for the Chagim. Given the amount of work that may be required to make the move, this timeline could change.
We are excited to launch the second phase of our Capital Campaign, with a fundraising goal of $1.8 million! These funds will cover the cost of purchase, permitting & planning fees, and construction or remodeling needed to satisfy occupancy requirements and get the building move-in ready. There has never been a better time to give to Mercaz and to inspire others, both near and far, to support our community. More information about the Capital Campaign will be forthcoming and we will keep you updated about all of these milestones and about fundraising progress. For more information or to be in touch about the campaign, please contact development@mercazseattle.org.
For questions or to get involved, please contact us at property@mercazseattle.org.
Who Are We?
- Mercaz Seattle is a welcoming Modern Orthodox kehillah in North Seattle committed to bringing Jews together through learning, prayer, and friendship.
- We are devoted to halacha, intellectual openness and deep questioning with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.
- We encourage active involvement and participation in a friendly, multi-generational atmosphere.
- Mercaz gathers for meaningful learning, spirited tefillah, music, holiday celebrations and retreats.
- Mercaz is participatory and community driven and strives to promote spiritual growth and enrich Jewish life in general.
What do we do?
- We gather weekly for a song-filled Kabbalat Shabbat
- We meet weekly for meaningful Shabbat Morning tefillah, Kiddush and learning
- We gather weekly for third meal and malavah malka, ushering Shabbat out and starting the new week together
- We have a side by side mechitza and we focus on having a respectful and inclusive prayer environment
- We learn Jewish texts together weekly
- We bring teachers and musicians into the community and run retreats for Shavuot and other holidays.
- Bnei Akiva youth and family programming is run through Mercaz. Thank you to the Samis Foundation for supporting our experiential learning programming.
