Small Gatherings. Big Conversations. Deep Connections.

Living Room Learning

Limmud Seattle’s Living Room Learning (previously called Limmud Ba’Salons) brings Jewish learning into the heart of our homes and communities. These intimate gatherings take place throughout the Seattle area—offering a chance to connect more personally, engage meaningfully with Jewish texts, and share in the joy of song, story, and spirited conversation.

Whether we’re studying ancient wisdom, wrestling with modern questions, or simply taking a breath together before the holidays, Living Room Learning invites you to slow down and lean in. No previous text experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to connect.

September 7, 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

or via Zoom from 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Our next Living Room Learning will take place on September 7, 2025. Gatherings will take place in Shoreline, Greenlake, Northeast Seattle, First Hill, South Seattle, and West Seattle. Or join us online via our virtual salon.

  • Our Limmud Living Room Learning was a huge success. We had a total of 18 folks, including Israelis from the community. There were snacks, hot apple cider and treats. We did Havdallah with the musicians, Ari and Hugh using our family booklet. We sang Shabbat melodies and Ari taught several of his songs. Dikla led a Shabbat learning session from her source sheet, there was more singing, eating, and schmoozing. People left telling us that we should repeat this event on a monthly basis!

    Lior & Inez, Ba’Salon Hosts

  • My Living Room Learning in NW Seattle also went well: I had seven people come, and everyone seemed to enjoy schmoozing and eating the kosher food. We didn’t end up using the sheets you sent (although I sent them out to everyone afterward), but we did have a brief Havdallah ceremony and a good discussion sharing our connections to Limmud, our favorite things about Shabbat, and our experiences of celebrating it as we grew up.

    Shoshana, Host

  • Our Living Room Learning was lovely. We started with Havdallah and then the focus was on music with Matt Jasper leading the effort. Matt did a great job, the energy was positive annd I thought it was a successful evening.

    Lynn, Host

  • Our Living Room Learning was wonderful.  We did our family's usual singing Havdallah and then Danielle taught a piece of text she had recently learned at an Or HaLev retreat, including a niggun.  We then moved into Sloach (Slow Ruach, singing in a slower and more introspective pace - the term was coined by USYers as far as we know).  Participants took turns selecting a song from a handout we have, or multiple different birkonim.  It was wonderful.

    Anya, Host

  • It felt so wonderful to be connected to Jewish community in a casual, intimate setting. Our hosts were welcoming, the conversation was meaningful, and I left feeling excited about future Living Room Learnings. I will definitely be attending again in the future.

    Rachel, Greenlake Participant