Chavurah B'Yachad

WHAT IS CHAVURAH B'YACHAD?


 We Are People together. People seeking wisdom. People exploring tradition and the roots of Judaism. People struggling with the ordinary joys & hazards of being alive.

Founded in 1986, Chavurah B'Yachad members had a vision of what a congregation could be: a participatory setting for the exploration of our Jewish roots and carrying forward of our traditions, a forum for intellectual and spiritual growth, an extended family to celebrate life cycle events. It is a vision that challenges us still. And as we steadily move to implement our vision, we find it deepening and evolving, drawing us ever more powerfully into a world where Judaism comes alive within the context of a creative and caring community. Chavurah B'Yachad allows for Jewish commitment, creativity, and spirituality--where each person is vital to our development and growth. We meet at Congregation Kol Ami  for Erev Shabbat services, and the High Holidays, and the McGillis School for our community seder the second night of Passover as well as in members homes.

Upcoming events

September 21  - Torah Trek (see the Services  page for details)

September 26 - Intergenerational Family Service

September /October - Chavurah B’Yachad High Holiday Services

        (see the Services  page for a complete schedule of High Holiday services)

Reconstructionist Judaism

August 1, 2008
Reconstructionist Judaism has strong commitments to both tradition and to the search for contemporary meaning. Reconstructionism defines Judaism as the evolving civilization of the Jewish people who share a historical memory and destiny including a commitment to our ancient homeland and language. Reconstructionists encourage all Jews to enhance their own lives by reclaiming our shared heritage and becoming active participants in the building of a Jewish future.

Reconstructionism recognizes the diversity of Jewish religious ideology and practice and seeks to join with other Jews in accepting that diversity while working toward a shared vision of Jewish peoplehood. All Jews, whether by birth or by choice, are members of the extended family. Although one member of a family must be Jewish, every member is afforded equal status.

Chavurah B'Yachad is a member of the
Jewish Reconstructionist Federation.