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While The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah
is a large congregation, we have always programmed as a small
intimate one as well. One of the best avenues for that connection
is the Havurah Program.
Havurot offers a way for newcomers and members
of long-standing to be part of a small group setting within
the larger Temple Family.
If the Havurah idea addresses a need that you
have been feeling, we encourage you to join us in this special
program and invite you to contact the Temple office.
WHAT IS A HAVURAH?
The word "Havurah" comes from the Hebrew word "Haver",
meaning friend. A Havurah is a group of The Temple, Congregation
B'nai Jehudah members who join together to enrich their lives
and to reinforce the spirit of Judaism in themselves and their
children. Each Havurah becomes a small community of congregants
who meet in each other's homes to study, socialize and celebrate
Jewish life together. The Havurah do not replace other events
of The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah, but instead they
supplement and support the social, religious and intellectual
activities of The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah.
WHAT DOES A HAVURAH DO?
Havurah provides a commitment in a social atmosphere for interested
Jews to broaden their knowledge of Judaism, their Jewish skills,
and their social acquaintances within the congregation. To
this end, the group may plan activities such as a pot-luck
Shabbat dinner, a Purim or Chanukah party, building a sukkah
in a member's backyard, conducting a Havdalah Service, joining
together for a camping weekend, reading and discussing works
by contemporary Jewish authors and holding a Havurah Seder.
HOW LARGE IS EACH HAVURAH
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WHO IS INVOLVED?
A Havurah is usually made up of between seven
and ten families or persons. The group may contain families
all previously unknown to each other, or a mixture of some
old friends and some new acquaintances. Depending on the nature
and wishes of the individual group, children may be included.
WHERE AND WHEN WILL THE HAVURAH MEET?
This will be decided entirely by the members of each Havurah.
Generally, each group will meet once a month at the home of
one of the members. Each group will determine the day, time
and place of meeting.
WHO IS A HAVURAH FOR?
Affiliated members of The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah
who desire to be part of a more intimate community within
the Temple Family. A Havurah provides an opportunity for personal
and spiritual growth.
Please let us know of your interest for possible
placement in one of our exciting groups.
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