We are an extended family of Jews by birth and by choice. We are blessed to be a dynamic, egalitarian, spiritual community, rich in diverse approaches to Jewish learning and practice. We strive to deepen personal connection to the Divine through prayer, music, movement, and storytelling. We are proud to be an LGBTQ Safe Zone.
Passover, Freedom and The Wisdom of Not Knowing: A Spiritual Practice for Thriving in These Uncertain Times The Havurah Synagogue and Temple Emek Shalom are co-hosting a dynamic weekend of learning, prayer, music and community featuring Estelle Frankel,… Read More
Shalom! If you love what you find at the Havurah Synagogue, the best way to support us is to join us! Become a member!! Our community is a diverse group of Jews, non-Jews and Jews by choice. Everyone… Read More
On Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 7:30 PM the Havurah presents Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner and folk icon, Tom Paxton, teams up with the Grammy winning duo The Don Juans (Don Henry & Jon Vezner). Tom has… Read More
Join Morah Cyrise with musical support from Adva for a beautiful, ritual Tu’B’Shevat Seder to celebrate the New Year of the Trees and Kabbalat Shabbat followed by a potluck veggie dinner. Friday, January 18 at 6:00 PM. We’ll taste the fruits and nuts of the four worlds and drink wine/grape juice for each season.
Join Morah Cyrise with musical support from Adva for a beautiful, ritual Tu’B’Shevat Seder to celebrate the New Year of the Trees and Kabbalat Shabbat followed by a potluck veggie dinner. Friday, January 18 at 6:00 PM.
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner and folk icon, Tom Paxton, teams up with the Grammy winning duo The Don Juans (Don Henry & Jon Vezner). Tom has composed some of the great folk songs of all time: The Last Thing On My Mind, Ramblin’ Boy, I Can’t Help But Wonder, Bottle of Wine, and Whose Garden Was This.
Tickets for sale online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3913256 and at the Music Coop in Ashland. Read More
Passover, Freedom and The Wisdom of Not Knowing: A Spiritual Practice for Thriving in These Uncertain Times
The Havurah Synagogue and Temple Emek Shalom are co-hosting a dynamic weekend of learning, prayer, music and community featuring Estelle Frankel, MFT on April 5-7, 2019.
Rabbi Emanuel Ben-David leads a monthly Kabbalat Shabbat at 5:30 PM for less than one hour.
The next date is Friday, February 22 at 5:30 PM for less than one hour.
Mark your calendars now and join us.
Welcome Shabbat with song, prayer and chant.
Welcome Shabbat and head home for your Shabbos meal. Short and very sweet!
Wisdom Garden Program for 8-14 year olds
The Havurah Synagogue’s Wisdom Garden program is opening on Saturday, September 29 at 12:30 PM. The program provides a hands-on program for 8-10 year olds and pre-teen and teens. The focus of the curriculum is to give our children and teens the confidence to be the best they can be by helping make the world and the planet a better place.
Beginner’s Hebrew Class begins Thursday, May 17 with Rabbi David Zaslow. Five weeks. Fee is $25 members, $40 non-members and includes the text. Call 541-488-7716 to pre-register by May 2.
Advanced beginner’s Class with Ayala Zonnenschein, American Israeli, for Advanced Beginners who would like to become more fluent readers, learn Hebrew roots and gain vocabulary.
Class meets on Mondays from 2-3:30 PM. $20 donation for each 4 week block for members, $25 for non-members. Classes are ongoing and open to new students.
Call Ayala at 541-393-0805 for more info
CARLEBACH KABBALAT SHABBAT
Join Hadassah Dejack and Allen Kenner for monthly Kabbalat Shabbat gatherings on Friday nights. The short (less than one hour) gathering of singing in Shabbat is followed by a veggie potluck dinner and group clean up. Bring your instruments and stay after the meal to play music and shmooze. All welcome. Next date Frida.y, November 23, 2018
Here are some links if you would like to familiarize yourself with the music we’ll be singing:
First song of the service:
Yedid Nefesh sung at the grave of the Baal Shem Tov Click Here
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