A havurah is a circle of friends, a group of about ten to twelve congregants with like-interests who meet on a regular basis. Each havurah plans its own programs and is called upon occasionally to support specific congregational projects. Havurah applications can be obtained at the office. New havurah are formed when we have sufficient applicants sharing similar age and interest preferences. Havurah are also formed for family's.
Participants are young, old, and in the middle years.
Jewish backgrounds extend form limited to extensive experiences and knowledge. As a result, discussions inspired by the Torah portion are animated and insightful. In addition, a festive pot luck luncheon is shared on the first Shabbat of each month. The Sisterhood and Brotherhood are service groups dedicated to the organization and assistance of many Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot fundraising and social activities. They provide places for the women and men of Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot and the Jewish community to meet and exchange ideas relating to the congregation and its needs.