This siddur includes both Hebrew and English text, with transliterations of all the Hebrew passages. Services include traditional prayers, creative readings, and music. Following services is a discussion, which may focus on the Torah portion, a current issue, or other issue of Jewish interest. Finally, after the blessings over wine and challah, an Oneg Shabbat allows the group to socialize and to eat. Each Erev Shabbat service is different as it is designed by the service leader for the evening.
Any member can sign up to lead services, discussion, or to provide music for a service.
We celebrate many of the Jewish holidays together as a community, have small Shabbat dinners at members homes several time a year, and come together for social, educational and social action events. The Chavurah Book Club meets approximately every 6 weeks. See the list of contacts to find out where to ask for more information on any particular activity. Include your name and phone number if you would like someone to call you back. Our history The Progressive Chavurah was born in January 1986, as a small group of people meeting in each others living rooms.