We are a warm and welcoming community located in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts where people of many backgrounds and beliefs come together to worship and explore the richness of the Jewish tradition. Ahavath Sholom was founded in 1926 and is affiliated with the Jewish Reconstructionist Communities.
The mission of Congregation Ahavath Sholom is to support a completely participatory, egalitarian, and inclusive Reconstructionist Jewish community. While recognizing the dynamic and evolving nature of Judaism in modern life, we engage with our traditions to inspire our ethical and spiritual growth. We encourage study, prayer, and celebration, education of children, and acts of caring and social justice.
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April Services and Events
Wednesday, April 3 at 10:00 AM:
Café Kehillah with Rabbi Barbara Cohen via Zoom
Friday, April 5 at 5:00 PM:
Erev Shabbat with Rabbi Jennifer Rudin at the synagogue
Wednesday, April 10 at 10:00 AM:
Café Kehillah with Rabbi Barbara Cohen via Zoom
Saturday, April 13 at 10:00 AM:
Shabbat Study with Rabbi Jennifer Rudin at the synagogue
Monday, April 15 at 12:00 PM:
Memoir Workshop via Zoom
at 5:00 PM: April Board Meeting via Zoom
at 7:00 PM: Photography Workshop via Zoom
Wednesday, April 17 at 10:00 AM:
Café Kehillah with Rabbi Barbara Cohen via Zoom
Tuesday, April 23 at 4:30-5:30 PM:
Second Night Passover Seder (no meal) at the synagogue
Wednesday, April 24 at 10:00 AM:
Café Kehillah with Rabbi Barbara Cohen via Zoom
Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 PM:
I, Teresa de Lucena Book Talk at Friends Meeting House
On Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m., join author Ellen Kanner, illustrator Annie Zeybekoglu, and Rabbi Barbara Cohen of Congregation Ahavath Sholom for a conversation about I, Teresa de Lucena: Reflections on the Trial of a Conversa. Using examples from the book, they will illustrate the interplay between text, interpretation and design and lead what promises to be a lively conversation about the creative process, book arts, and Jewish tradition.
This event will be held at the Quaker Meeting House, 280 State Road in Great Barrington. There is no charge to attend, but donations to the congregation will be appreciated.
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