Post Hanukkah Potluck & Havdalah Celebration: More Latkes, More Light!
Jan
4
4:30 PM16:30

Post Hanukkah Potluck & Havdalah Celebration: More Latkes, More Light!

  • Merion Friends Activity Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our annual "Gotta Latka" contest is back! Bring your tried and true traditional latkes, or latkes with a creative twist to win the coveted prize(!) for best tasting latkes. 

Please bring serving utensils for your dish, which should serve 12-15 people. We ask that all food be labeled, so that those who have food sensitivities, keep kosher, or are vegetarian will know what is in them.

Please RSVP and sign up here

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Spirit of Shabbat: Eliza's Bat-Mitzvah
Jan
25
10:00 AM10:00

Spirit of Shabbat: Eliza's Bat-Mitzvah

Join the Green family in celebrating Shabbat as Eliza becomes a Bat Mitzvah!

Eliza will be co-leading the service with Rabbi Simcha and others, in a Havurah-style Shabbat service, filled with traditional and contemporary melodies, song, chant, poetry and Torah.

Through traditional and contemporary melodies, song, chant, meditation, poetry and engaging  discussions of the weekly Torah portion, we’ll experience the Spirit of Shabbat and grow our connections to each other.

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Shabbat Morning Together - New and Prospective Member Weekend
Feb
22
10:00 AM10:00

Shabbat Morning Together - New and Prospective Member Weekend

New Year, New Members! The Weekend of February 21st - we will have two of our community’s favorite events with an emphasis on our new members as well as prospective ones. The entire community is encouraged to attend one or both events, but we hope you will consider bringing a prospective member with you.

Start your weekend off with intergenerational Shabbat services and Havurah schmoozing. Rabbi Simcha will join us for a Shabbat morning service at 10am followed by bagels and coffee. Through traditional and contemporary melodies, song, chant, meditation, poetry and engaging discussions of the weekly Torah portion, we’ll experience the Shabbat Together and grow our connections to each other. Depending on interest, we'll offer separate programming for adults and children during the Torah study portion of the service.

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February Dining with Adults - New and Prospective Member Weekend
Feb
23
6:00 PM18:00

February Dining with Adults - New and Prospective Member Weekend

New Year, New Members! The Weekend of 2/21 - we will have two of our community’s favorite events with an emphasis on our new members as well as prospective ones. The entire community is encouraged to attend one or both events, but we hope you will consider bringing a prospective member with you.

Join Havurah friends and members for “Dining With Adults,” a series of monthly meals at local restaurants, for camaraderie, conversation, and various types of cuisine.

Attendees will be responsible for their own bill.

Please email Jen Pardee a week in advance to let her know you're coming.

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Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Potluck
Dec
6
6:00 PM18:00

Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Potluck

We gather at 6pm to welcome Shabbat with a short Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by a community potluck and then "Wine and Wisdom". Services start at 6pm, dinner around 6:30pm, and Wine and Wisdom around 7:30pm. You are welcome to join for any portion of the evening that interests you.  Sign up here to let us know what you can bring and to help with set-up or clean-up.

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November Dining with Adults
Nov
17
6:00 PM18:00

November Dining with Adults

Join Havurah friends and members for “Dining With Adults,” a series of monthly meals at local restaurants, for camaraderie, conversation, and various types of cuisine.

This month’s DWA is at Goat’s Beard in Manayunk.

Attendees will be responsible for their own bill.

Please email Jen Pardee a week in advance to let her know you're coming.

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Havurah Children & Families Shabbat Together
Nov
16
9:00 AM09:00

Havurah Children & Families Shabbat Together

Havurah kids and their families are invited to Rabbi Simcha's home for a Shabbat Together experience that includes a brief morning service and discussion of the Torah portion, a craft, and of course challah and snacks with time to play,  "shmooze", and connect. Please text Rabbi Simcha at 216-402-2949, or email rabbisimchazevit@gmail.com to let her know you'll be there, and she'll send you the address! 

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Post Election Listening Circle with Rabbi Simcha
Nov
11
7:30 PM19:30

Post Election Listening Circle with Rabbi Simcha

In the midst of all that Havurah members are feeling and thinking in the aftermath of the election, and as we navigate the stress and uncertainty of these times, we turn to our tradition and to our connection to community. We'll gather on Zoom for a gathering space of inspirational readings, poems, and prayers (feel free to bring one to share) and to hear one another in a Listening Circle where all voices can be heard and held with respect and care. 

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Shabbat Morning Together
Nov
2
10:00 AM10:00

Shabbat Morning Together

Start your weekend off with intergenerational Shabbat services and Havurah schmoozing. Rabbi Simcha will join us for a Shabbat morning service at 10am followed by bagels and coffee. Through traditional and contemporary melodies, song, chant, meditation, poetry and engaging discussions of the weekly Torah portion, we’ll experience the Shabbat Together and grow our connections to each other. Depending on interest, we'll offer separate programming for adults and children during the Torah study portion of the service.

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October Dining with Adults
Oct
27
6:00 PM18:00

October Dining with Adults

Join Havurah friends and members for “Dining With Adults,” a series of monthly meals at local restaurants, for camaraderie, conversation, and various types of cuisine.

This month’s DWA will be held at Ripplewood Whiskey and Craft in Ardmore.

Attendees will be responsible for their own bill.

Please RSVP by October 24th to Jen Pardee to let her know you're coming.

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Sukkot Community Celebration and Havdalah
Oct
19
5:15 PM17:15

Sukkot Community Celebration and Havdalah

Join us an evening of celebration and fun in the Sukkah! We encourage all attendees to bring dinner items and sign up to help with set-up or clean-up. Rabbi Simcha will join us! We will hold our potluck at Sara and Alex Schuh’s home. No need to bring your own utensils/cups./etc., they are on it!

Please RSVP and sign up to bring something or help here.

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Yom Kippur Break Fast
Oct
12
6:15 PM18:15

Yom Kippur Break Fast

  • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us after the Yiskor/Neilah concluding service of Yom Kippur as we break the fast together in community. Both Havurah members and guests are welcome! The timing is dependent on when services end, with the expectation that we will be ready to break the fast by 6:15 or 6:30 pm.

This is a potluck, so please sign up to bring something. This will not be a "sit down dinner"; rather offerings should be easy take and eat "pick up" foods that can be enjoyed standing and mingling with others, both indoors and outside, weather permitting. 

For information about donations, the High Holidays theme, children’s programming, locations and parking, accessibility, and virtual attendance, please visit our High Holidays page.

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Yom Kippur Yizkor/Neilah Service
Oct
12
4:30 PM16:30

Yom Kippur Yizkor/Neilah Service

  • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will hold Yizkor (remembrance) and Neilah (closing service), immediately followed by the break-fast.

High Holiday services with the Narberth Havurah are filled with prayer, introspection, the joyous music of our own Havurah band, discussion, and interaction designed to fill this holy time of year with personal and communal meaning.

We are excited to gather once again at The Narberth Havurah @ Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Services will also be broadcast for those not attending in person.

For information about donations, the High Holidays theme, children’s programming, locations and parking, accessibility, and virtual attendance, please visit our High Holidays page.

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Yom Kippur Morning Service
Oct
12
10:30 AM10:30

Yom Kippur Morning Service

  • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

High Holiday services with the Narberth Havurah are filled with prayer, introspection, the joyous music of our own Havurah band, discussion, and interaction designed to fill this holy time of year with personal and communal meaning.

For information about donations, the High Holidays theme, children’s programming, locations and parking, accessibility, and virtual attendance, please visit our High Holidays page.

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Yom Kippur Children's Service
Oct
12
9:30 AM09:30

Yom Kippur Children's Service

  • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our children’s services are for children aged 10 and under to join in the songs, stories, and prayers of Yom Kippur kid-style! The children’s services are led by Havurah volunteer parents who create a service that their children, and yours, will enjoy being part of!

For information about donations, the High Holidays theme, children’s programming, locations and parking, accessibility, and virtual attendance, please visit our High Holidays page.

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Yom Kippur: Kol Nidre Evening Service (and Shabbat)
Oct
11
6:45 PM18:45

Yom Kippur: Kol Nidre Evening Service (and Shabbat)

Kol Nidre is sung on the eve of Yom Kippur. This is a beautiful service that ends with the shofar blowing.

High Holiday services with the Narberth Havurah are filled with prayer, introspection, the joyous music of our own Havurah band, discussion, and interaction designed to fill this holy time of year with personal and communal meaning.

We are excited to gather once again at The Narberth Havurah @ Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Services will also be broadcast for those not attending in person.

For information about donations, the High Holidays theme, children’s programming, locations and parking, accessibility and virtual attendance, please visit our High Holidays page.

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Listening Circle with Rabbi Simcha
Oct
6
7:00 PM19:00

Listening Circle with Rabbi Simcha

This Listening  Circle will open with a  poem and reading offering to honor those killed on October 7th. The majority of our time together will be an opportunity, though, to simply be  present to one another to listen to what is on each others hearts and minds as we honor the lives lost and the impact of the year gone by.  We create a safe space through our intention to hold one another with respect and caring. Everyone will have a chance to speak and be heard, or participants can just choose to be present. This is not a time to be right or wrong,  to share news and opinions - but rather a time to bring our hearts to one another and be met with compassion. 

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Tashlich in the Park
Oct
3
3:30 PM15:30

Tashlich in the Park

Come hear the shofar and scatter breadcrumbs, seeds or pebbles in the creek. This service is for all ages.

Note that this event takes place in Shortridge Park.

For information about donations, the High Holidays theme, children’s programming, locations and parking, accessibility and virtual attendance, please visit our High Holidays page.

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Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
Oct
3
10:30 AM10:30

Rosh Hashanah Morning Service

  • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

High Holiday services with the Narberth Havurah are filled with prayer, introspection, the joyous music of our own Havurah band, discussion, and interaction designed to fill this holy time of year with personal and communal meaning.

For information about donations, the High Holidays theme, children’s programming, locations and parking, accessibility and virtual attendance, please visit our High Holidays page.

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Rosh Hashanah Children's Service
Oct
3
9:30 AM09:30

Rosh Hashanah Children's Service

  • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our children’s services are for children age 10 and under to join in the songs, stories, and prayers of Rosh Hashanah kid-style! The children’s services are led by Havurah volunteer parents who create a service that their children, and yours, will enjoy being part of!

For information about donations, the High Holidays theme, children’s programming, locations and parking, accessibility and virtual attendance, please visit our High Holidays page.

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Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
Oct
2
6:45 PM18:45

Erev Rosh Hashanah Service

  • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

High Holiday services with the Narberth Havurah are filled with prayer, introspection, the joyous music of our own Havurah band, discussion, and interaction designed to fill this holy time of year with personal and communal meaning.

We are excited to gather once again at The Narberth Havurah @ Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Services will also be broadcast for those not attending in person.

For information about donations, the High Holidays theme, children’s programming, locations and parking, accessibility and virtual attendance please visit our High Holidays page.

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September Dining with Adults
Sep
21
6:00 PM18:00

September Dining with Adults

Join Havurah friends and members for “Dining With Adults,” a series of monthly meals at local restaurants, for camaraderie, conversation, and various types of cuisine.

This month’s DWA is at In Riva in East Falls.

Attendees will be responsible for their own bill.

Please email Jen Pardee a week in advance to let her know you're coming.

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Welcome Back Brunch
Sep
15
10:00 AM10:00

Welcome Back Brunch

  • Narberth Park (Gazebo next to Library) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a welcome back, end of summer park gathering! There will be shmoozing, bagels and coffee. Those interested in the Havurah are invited to come and meet us, and members new and old will have the opportunity to reconnect.

Click here to sign up.

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Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Potluck with Sharing Circle
Sep
6
6:00 PM18:00

Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Potluck with Sharing Circle

We gather at 6pm to welcome Shabbat with a short Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by a community potluck and then "Wine and Wisdom", when we'll spend some time learning together about the month of Elul as a time for preparing for the High Holidays ahead. Services start at 6pm, dinner around 6:30pm, and Wine and Wisdom around 7:30pm. You are welcome to join for any portion of the evening that interests you.  Sign up here to let us know what you can bring. Please bring your own washable dinnerware to keep from using disposables.

Please email tara.cherwony@narberthhavurah.org for address.

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June Dining with Adults
Jun
8
6:00 PM18:00

June Dining with Adults

Join Havurah friends and members for “Dining With Adults,” a series of monthly meals at local restaurants, for camaraderie, conversation, and various types of cuisine.

This month’s DWA is at Las Fridas in Bryn Mawr.

Attendees will be responsible for their own bill.

Please email Jen Pardee a week in advance to let her know you're coming.

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Annual Meeting / Wine & Cheese Happy Hour
Jun
2
4:00 PM16:00

Annual Meeting / Wine & Cheese Happy Hour

All Havurah Members are invited to join this annual tradition - a time to connect, celebrate the year behind, and plan for the next year. We will discuss next year's budget, elect next year's Executive Committee, and talk about changes for next year. Rabbi Simcha will join us for the second half of the meeting. Happy hour refreshments will be served.

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Hebrew School Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Potluck
May
3
6:00 PM18:00

Hebrew School Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Potluck

Join our Hebrew School families for a community-wide Shabbat potluck!

Our Hebrew School kids have been learning about the Rhythms and Cycles of the Jewish Year - they’ll share a bit of their learning.

Please sign up for the potluck here so we can be sure we’ve got everything we need and anticipate how many are joining us.

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Hebrew School
Apr
30
4:30 PM16:30

Hebrew School

The Narberth Havurah’s Hebrew School meets Tuesday afternoons. Jewish life is a journey of the heart, mind and soul. Our school strives to be instrumental in enabling that journey, with the first step of helping kids develop the foundations of Jewish values, Shabbat and the holidays, Torah and more.

For information about our Hebrew School and staff, or to enroll your children, click here.

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Spirit of Shabbat
Apr
27
10:30 AM10:30

Spirit of Shabbat

Join us in the Spirit of Shabbat service.

Our “Spirit of Shabbat” service is a small group led by Havurah members. Whether you are new to Jewish prayer and want to develop an understanding and familiarity with the service, or whether you are someone who is familiar enough with Shabbat morning services to step up and help lead the way, our time together will engage your spirit and nourish your soul. 

Questions? Contact the Narberth Havurah.

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