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.
October Services and Events
Wednesday, October 1 at 7:00 PM: Kol Nidre at Berkshire South Regional Community Center
Thursday, October 2 at 10:00 AM: Yom Kippur at Berkshire South Regional Community Center
at 5:00 PM: Neilah at Berkshire South Regional Community Center, followed by Break Fast
Sunday, October 5 at 11:00 AM: Decorate the Sukkah at the synagogue
[Monday, October 6 at 11:00 AM: Rain date]
Wednesday, October 8 at 10:00 AM: Café Kehillah with Rabbi Jennifer Rudin via Zoom
Friday, October 10 at 5:00 PM: Kabbalat Shabbat with Kiddush in the Sukkah
Sunday, October 12 at 11:00 AM: Simchat Torah Celebration and Learning
Monday, October 13 at 7:00 PM: Photography Workshop with Arthur Hillman via Zoom
Monday, October 20 at 12:00 AM: Memoir Workshop with Barbara Janoff via Zoom
at 5:00 PM: CAS Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 22 at 10:00 AM: Café Kehillah with Rabbi Jennifer Rudin via Zoom
Friday, October 31 at 5:00 PM: Kabbalat Shabbat / Rabbi Rudin’s Installation / Dinner to follow services
Saturday, November 1 at 10:00 AM: Installation Weekend continues
Kiddush Lunch to follow Shabbat Services
Sunday, November 2 at 1:00 PM: Self-Portrait Paining Workshop with Ilene Spiewak
Note: Unless indicated, all services & events take place at the synagogue at 15 North Street, Great Barrington
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