Welcome to the Narberth Havurah’s Hebrew School. Jewish life is a journey of the heart, mind and soul. Our school strives to be instrumental in enabling that journey.
Our school aims to foster positive Jewish identity and a sense of community in each student. We help students gain the skills and knowledge that enable them to feel comfortable and empowered as participating members in the Jewish life of their families, the Narberth Havurah, and the larger community.
To this end, our school is based on the idea that Jewish education as well as Jewish living should be intellectual, emotional, spiritual and fun! Jewish living goes beyond these four pillars to include communal responsibility that is based on our values — values that have been developed over our long collective history.
Our school is a place where students are challenged to live out the universal values of kindness, respect, inclusiveness, and justice for all people. With many of our students coming from interfaith families, we affirm that Judaism is one of many paths that teach people to live wisely and well. For more information, please contact our Director, Barbara Weissman.
JOIN US IN THE SPIRIT OF SHABBAT SERVICE!
Shabbat morning services have finally arrived as a regular part of our Havurah gatherings! Our “Spirit of Shabbat” service is held twice per month, with both Rabbi Simcha and Havurah members leading the way. 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!
Through traditional and contemporary melodies, song, chant, meditation, poetry and learning, we’ll experience the Spirit of Shabbat and grow our connections to each other.
These services will take place outdoors (in the yard of Havurah members), or on Zoom in the event of rain. Watch your Havurah emails for further information, locations, and links when needed.
SAFETY GUIDELINES: The Havurah is following CDC guidelines in a conservative way, looking out for the safety of all. We are currently only gathering in person when we can do so outside, and we generally require all participants to mask. When outdoor groups have ten people or less, all are fully vaccinated, social distancing is possible, AND there is respectful consensus of the group, participants may choose to unmask. We are also not allowing for shared food, such as potlucks or kiddush after services, at this time.
We encourage social distancing for all people at all events.
Questions? Contact harriswwstern@gmail.com
Join us for a a fun gathering to celebrate Sukkot, socialize, and enjoy a musical havdalah (the brief ceremony that ends Shabbat). This event is a time to get to know other Havurah members, new and old, as well as guests, and to be together to celebrate community- it’s the most joyful holiday of the Jewish year! Feel free to bring a friend; we are widening our tent and excited to welcome new Havurah members and those interested in getting to know the Havurah.
There is a second community-wide, intergenerational Sukkot Open House on Sunday, September 26th, in addition to this evening event for the adults in our community.
You will receive the address through our Havurah listserv emails, and/or through rsvp’ing.
Click HERE to rsvp attend this Sukkot Havdalah Open House!
Our current COVID safety policy is to have outdoor events only, to have all masked and socially distanced. We are not yet ready for our wonderful Havurah potlucks with food-sharing, but we will serve individually packaged snacks and desserts. (The only exception to masking policy is small events with ten people or less, outdoors, all of whom are vaccinated, and have stated consensus among the group to unmask).
Celebrate Sukkot with the Narberth Havurah – we welcome Havurah members and guests to come “shake the lulav”, decorate our community Sukkah, and enjoy time with friends old and new. This is a great time to join us if you are interested in getting to know our community!
Stop in for as long as you’d like any time between 4 and 5:30 pm.
We’ll be at a member’s home, and address will be sent through our listserv emails, or contact Rabbi Simcha Zevit for more information.
You’ll also receive an email with the address through your having signed up through the RSVP below.
PLEASE RSVP AND SIGNUP HERE
Join Rabbis Simcha and Shawn Zevit as our two communities join together to celebrate Simchat Torah, the end of the cycle of reading Torah and the beginning of starting it anew. Though we can’t be together this year dancing and singing with our Torah Scrolls and each other, we’ll gather on Zoom with the joy of music and celebration!
ZOOM Link will be sent!
Welcome to the Narberth Havurah’s Hebrew School. Jewish life is a journey of the heart, mind and soul. Our school strives to be instrumental in enabling that journey.
Our school aims to foster positive Jewish identity and a sense of community in each student. We help students gain the skills and knowledge that enable them to feel comfortable and empowered as participating members in the Jewish life of their families, the Narberth Havurah, and the larger community.
To this end, our school is based on the idea that Jewish education as well as Jewish living should be intellectual, emotional, spiritual and fun! Jewish living goes beyond these four pillars to include communal responsibility that is based on our values — values that have been developed over our long collective history.
Our school is a place where students are challenged to live out the universal values of kindness, respect, inclusiveness, and justice for all people. With many of our students coming from interfaith families, we affirm that Judaism is one of many paths that teach people to live wisely and well. For more information, please contact our Director, Barbara Weissman.
Join us for a Community Shabbat Celebration! We’ll gather as one big Havurah family for Shabbat rituals, and a picnic dinner. At this time when our in person gatherings are outdoors only, grab a fall jacket if needed, and come enjoy Shabbat with us!
Hope you can join us!
Join Jason Waanders for a guided walk through the John Heinz National Refuge for some lively bird watching! We will take a 1-2 mile, level hike through the refuge to see some beautiful birds and nature. Fun for all ages. Bring your binoculars, a snack and water bottle. Stay for a picnic after the hike if you’d like. We will meet at the Visitor Center near the parking lot at 10am.
Click HERE for directions.
Click HERE to sign up for the hike so we know you’re coming! 
There is no fee for this event but if you’d like to donate to the Havurah click HERE
Welcome to the Narberth Havurah’s Hebrew School. Jewish life is a journey of the heart, mind and soul. Our school strives to be instrumental in enabling that journey.
Our school aims to foster positive Jewish identity and a sense of community in each student. We help students gain the skills and knowledge that enable them to feel comfortable and empowered as participating members in the Jewish life of their families, the Narberth Havurah, and the larger community.
To this end, our school is based on the idea that Jewish education as well as Jewish living should be intellectual, emotional, spiritual and fun! Jewish living goes beyond these four pillars to include communal responsibility that is based on our values — values that have been developed over our long collective history.
Our school is a place where students are challenged to live out the universal values of kindness, respect, inclusiveness, and justice for all people. With many of our students coming from interfaith families, we affirm that Judaism is one of many paths that teach people to live wisely and well. For more information, please contact our Director, Barbara Weissman.
Welcome to the Narberth Havurah’s Hebrew School. Jewish life is a journey of the heart, mind and soul. Our school strives to be instrumental in enabling that journey.
Our school aims to foster positive Jewish identity and a sense of community in each student. We help students gain the skills and knowledge that enable them to feel comfortable and empowered as participating members in the Jewish life of their families, the Narberth Havurah, and the larger community.
To this end, our school is based on the idea that Jewish education as well as Jewish living should be intellectual, emotional, spiritual and fun! Jewish living goes beyond these four pillars to include communal responsibility that is based on our values — values that have been developed over our long collective history.
Our school is a place where students are challenged to live out the universal values of kindness, respect, inclusiveness, and justice for all people. With many of our students coming from interfaith families, we affirm that Judaism is one of many paths that teach people to live wisely and well. For more information, please contact our Director, Barbara Weissman.