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 Reconstructing Judaism.
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.
YIZKOR INFORMATION:
It is a High Holy Day tradition to make a donation in memory of loved ones for Yizkor. We ask that you donate
a minimum of $10 for each name; please send us a check or make payment using the Donate button.
Your list of Yizkor names should be sent to arthurhillman54@gmail.com
If there are no changes from last year, simply indicate "same."
August Services and Events
Wednesday, August 5 at 10:00 AM: Café Kehillah with Rabbi Jennifer Rudin via Zoom
Thursday, August 6 at 5:00 PM: Learn to Chant Torah with Rabbi Rudin
7:00 PM: Poetry Workshop with Jaynee Benjulian in West Stockbridge
Saturday, August 8 at 10:00 AM: Shabbat Service at Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire
12:00 PM: Sound the Shofar with Dan Burkhard
Sunday, August 9 at 11:00 AM: Journey Through the Machzor, Session 4, with Rabbi Rudin, via Zoom
Monday, August 10 at 5:00 PM: August Board meeting
Wednesday, August 12 at 10:00 AM: Café Kehillah with Rabbi Jennifer Rudin via Zoom
Monday, August 17 at 12:00 PM: Memoir Workshop with Barbara Janoff via Zoom
Wednesday, August 19 at 10:00 AM: Café Kehillah with Rabbi Jennifer Rudin via Zoom
Thursday, August 20 at 5:00 PM: Learn to Chant Torah with Rabbi Rudin
Friday, August 21 at 5:00 PM: Kabbalat Shabbat at Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire
Saturday, August 22 at 10:00 AM: Shabbat Service at Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire
Monday, August 24 at 7:00 PM: Photography Workshop with Arthur Hillman via Zoom
Wednesday, August 26 at 10:00 AM: Café Kehillah with Rabbi Jennifer Rudin via Zoom
Thursday, August 27 at 5:00 PM: Learn to Chant Torah with Rabbi Rudin
The Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire is located at 1089 Main Street, Housatonic, MA
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