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Welcome to Havurah Shalom!
Havurah Shalom is a vibrant, diverse, participatory Jewish community steeped in spirituality, learning, and acts of social responsibility. We welcome people of all ages, identities, abilities, and backgrounds. As a part of the Reconstructing Judaism movement, we envision a just and compassionate world where creative Jewish living and learning guide us toward lives of holiness, meaning, and purpose. Our members work together to promote Jewish spirituality, learning, and social action. We invite you to join us for Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, and educational opportunities.
High Holidays
High Holidays at Havurah Shalom are free, ticketless, and open to all. Come join with our community in person or online. Service schedules, video links, and information about Tzedakah projects, Tashlich, childcare, break fast, passenger loading, and more can be found on our High Holidays page.
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HAVURAH SHALOM SUPPORTS A MULTILATERAL CEASEFIRE.
Havurah Shalom is an LGBT Safe Zone and a member of the Community of Welcoming Congregations. We also support racial justice by recognizing systemic racism and promoting values, conversations, groups, and efforts that fight it directly.
Wed, October 8 2025
16 Tishrei 5786
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Upcoming Events
IP = In person only (normally at Havurah Shalom);
ZM = On Zoom/online only;
HYB = In person and online; and
ANN = In person at Havurah's Annex.
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 8th 7:00p to 8:15p
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2025
Thursday, Oct 9th 11:00a to 1:00p
The Tikkun Olam Cluster invites you to join us in the Sukkah, anytime between 11 am and 1 pm, to shake the lulav and etrog, chat, eat food, and write postcards to get out the vote in Virginia or contact your Members of Congress. Bring your own lunch. We’ll provide snacks, postcards and pens. Please RSVP. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2025
Thursday, Oct 9th 4:30p to 6:30p
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2025
Shabbat, Oct 11th 10:00a to 12:00p
Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin, this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. Join us afterward for a light community brunch provided by the Lunches and Noshes Committee! Free childcare is provided. For Zoom information, please email info@havurahshalom.org. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2025
Shabbat, Oct 11th 3:00p to 5:15p
This program gives children a foundation for lifelong Jewish learning and engagement while integrating parents and children in a caring Jewish community. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2025
Shabbat, Oct 11th 3:00p to 4:30p
Families new to Shabbat School are required to attend both parts of the New Family Orientation and Teacher Trainings. You will meet other parents, become more oriented to the Shabbat School program and your participation in it and gain some training in teaching Shabbat School. Your attendance and participation are integral to the success of your family’s experience and our program. Please add the names of parents/grandparents who are attending for your family in the notes below. Thanks -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2025
Shabbat, Oct 11th 7:00p to 8:15p
This event has been canceled. We look forward to seeing you at other Sukkot activities! -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2025
Sunday, Oct 12th 10:30a to 12:30p
A Sukkah is an open, vulnerable, barely protected space. Come gather in our sukkah with open minds and hearts to sing, compassionately discover and share thoughts & feelings around Israel-Palestine. Bring a journal if you have one. There will be time to bench (say Sukkot prayers) and shake the lulav before and at the beginning of the program. Family friendly, all post b'nai mitzvah youth welcome (anyone 13 or older). RSVP for childcare. Refreshments provided For questions call Harriet Cooke. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2025
Sunday, Oct 12th 2:00p to 5:00p
Sukkah Party! Come fulfill the mitzvah of eating a meal in Havurah’s sukkah! We’ll have a variety of round foods (sushi, pizza, oranges) to commemorate our most recent trip around the sun, along with nature-based crafts, junk-food-based crafts, and an easy-breezy get-together after the High Holidays. Members-since-Forever, families with young and school-aged children, teens, Friday night regulars, Shabbat morning daveners, and brand new members are all encouraged to attend. Open-House style event in the Havurah sukkah (or indoors in event of serious rain). Songs and stories at 3:30. We’ll have fun fall drinks; bring your own adult beverage. Questions or a desire to help plan? Contact Emily Saxton. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2025
Monday, Oct 13th 5:30p to 7:30p
Havurah's Sanctuary Committee will meet for a potluck under the Sukkah at 5:30. We will start our regular meeting following the potluck at 6:30 in person only. Please RSVP below. We are currently working on two big projects - putting together care packages for families impacted by current deportation actions, and working in conjunction with two other communities of faith to support a family clinic on 10/18. For information on either of these, please email tikkunolam@havurahshalom.org.
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