CBY Mission
Congregation Chavurah B'Yachad is Salt Lake City's Reconstructionist Jewish Congregation. In line with the precepts of the Reconstructionist Movement, we seek to cultivate and support Jewish living, learning, and practice in a changing world. We are an inclusive, largely lay-led, community-oriented, egalitarian congregation, and are guided by our commitment to building a more compassionate world for everyone.
Questions, Answered
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Where does CBY Meet?
We usually meet at the warm and welcoming McGillis School, for Shabbat Evening services. Learn more about our locations here.
Does CBY offer Jewish Youth Education?
Yes! Across the age groups, our goal is to give children a foundation in Jewish stories, traditions, values, and practices while fostering curiosity, creativity, and community.
We believe learning is more meaningful in the context of loving relationships. For families, we work to make involvement in Youth and Family Education meaningful and manageable.
Participating individuals and families help with one or two small roles during the year such as Leading one portion of a session using a ready-to-go curriculum, or providing snacks (fruit, veggies, cheese trays)
For more about our Youth Education Program, please check out our youth education page.
Does CBY offer Jewish Adult Education?
CBY hosts monthly Torah Discussions with Morah Maeera. In addition, Shabbat services regularly contain lively Torah discussions both over dinner and in more formal small group discussions. To learn more, check out our calendar.
How does CBY support individuals converting to Judaism?
While CBY does not have a formal conversion program at this time, we nevertheless welcome those feel called to the living tradition of the Jewish people or are just exploring. We are happy to discuss how we can participate in your Jewish journey as a sacred community and ensure that learners are able to receive the Jewish Education necessary to live a full Jewish life. Interested individuals are welcome to reach out to info@cbyachad.org to discuss more.
What Jewish Movement is CBY a Part Of?
CBY is part of the Reconstructionist Movement. Learn more here!
Are there progressive Jews in Salt Lake City?
We like to think so! Chavurah B'Yachad brings together a diverse mixture of old, and young, families and singles. Our sacred community prays and celebrates together, as we fight for justice and Tikkun Olam.
Is CBY a Queer-Inclusive Jewish Community?
Absolutely! We host a Pride Shabbat every June and are proud to have marched in the Utah Pride Parade for the past four years. We have also celebrated the transition of multiple members. Our members have also helped to develop new sacred rituals for transgender Jews in the living tradition of the Jewish People. If you have any questions about our queer inclusivity, reach out to us at info@cbyachad.org
Is CBY Anti-Zionist?
Our members, including our leadership, holds a diversity of opinions on Israel/Palestine. Some of us are anti-Zionist or non-Zionist, some of us are liberal Zionists. We all share a commitment to fighting for a better world, and are committed to ensuring that especially those Jews who have felt excluded from more mainstream Jewish life have a place in our sacred community. You can read more in our statement about Israel/Palestine here.
Want to Know More?
Learn More about Reconstructing Judaism
Learn More about Judaism as the Living Tradition of the Jewish People
Read our Blog and Congregational Statements
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