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Thanks to all who joined us for the High Holidays, Sukkot & Simchat Torah. We were happy to see familiar faces and welcome new folks to the group. We look forward to seeing you in the future.

Please check the calendar to the right for upcoming events.

Welcome!

The Narberth Havurah is a unique, growing and grounded Jewish community that began in 1999. If you are intrigued by the idea of an engaged community, one developing its heart, working on peace and equality, and focused on the well-being of our whole planet, we encourage you to get in touch and become part of what has us so excited!

A havurah (fellowship) is a small group of people practicing Judaism and creating community together. We engage in nonjudgmental, egalitarian Judaism that embraces all kinds of learning. Our membership includes young and old, singles and couples, and people of all sexual orientations, races and ethnic backgrounds. A cornerstone of our community is to support those who have been excluded: Both partners of mixed-faith couples will find a spiritual home here. We also welcome those who are just beginning to explore Judaism, those returning to it, and those who have had various practices in their lifetimes.

We are a community focused on developing our compassion; we are about tikkun olam (repair of the world) and truly heartfelt prayer, meditation and study for youth and adults. We employ various techniques, including chi gong, meditation, and chant to help us to move out of our heads and into our hearts. Our hope and goal is to meet the needs of children, families and adults with our programs. We are a founding force behind the Narberth Interfaith Council, sincerely embracing within our own midst the principles of diversity, participation, and careful listening.


Coming Events

Whole Congregation Shabbat

Fri. May 18, 6:30 pm (NOTE TIME), Please come to a special Friday evening service that will be co-led by many of our youth - from late elementary school and up! They will lead us in prayers and some singing - accompanied by some able-bodied adult guitarists! Come see what they have learned and share a Shabbat together. All ages welcome! St. John's Church Parrish House

Annual congregational spring meeting

Sun June 10, 4:00 pm, St. John's Church: Mark your calendars! We encourage a representative from every family to join us for our annual congregational meeting. We will look back on this past year, and discuss the shape that we'd like the coming year to take. Let your voice be heard! Come join us, whether you are a member or thinking about becoming one. And this year, at the conclusion of the meeting, we will have a community picnic potluck (set to begin around 5:30 pm). Adults and families are invited for the picnic. More details to come. Contact us at narberth.havurah@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Shabbat/Torah in the Park

Sat. June 16, 10-noon Family service with a torah! The service will be followed by brunch picnic for everyone, beginning around 10:45 am, in Narberth Park near the gazebo. BYO picnic for you/your family, and if you like, bring some to share. Come to the service, come to the picnic, come to both -- you decide!