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.
Join us for one hour of singing in Shabbat with the melodies of Reb Shlomo Carlebach, z”l, followed by a veggie potluck dinner. The next gatherings are on Fridays, October 26 and November 23rd at 6:30 PM with… Read More
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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… Read More
KOCH RETURNS TO ASHLAND
Seattle singer/comedian Lisa Koch returns to her hometown on Saturday, November 3, 7:30 PM for a night of quirky songs, nutty nuns, and lots of laughs.
Rabbi Emanuel Ben-David leads a monthly Kabbalat Shabbat at 5:30 PM for less than one hour.
The first dates are Fridays, October 19, November 16 and December 14, at 5:30 PM for less than one hour.
Mark your calendars now and join us.
Come, bring your kiddos to welcome Shabbat with song, prayer and chant. Rabbi Emanuel will lead the blessing we say each Friday night on our children.
Welcome Shabbat and head home for your Shabbos meal. Short and very sweet!
KOCH RETURNS TO ASHLAND
Seattle singer/comedian Lisa Koch returns to her hometown on Saturday, November 3, 7:30 PM for a night of quirky songs, nutty nuns, and lots of laughs.
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 TBA.
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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