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Re: Child-friendly services and rabbis
I'm not Jewish, but a friend of mine invited me to attend a
service at her wonderful synagogue, which was extremely
child-friendly, at least for our 8 year olds. There was child
care. It's very progressive and not very traditional. The whole
Shabbat service was inspiring, with lots and lots of music,
singing, good sermon, and even some dancing. It's called Chochmat
Halev and here's the web site: http://www.chochmat.org/
Lauren
Re: Radical church or synagogue
My family goes to Chochmat HaLev (translation: Wisdom of the
Heart) in Berkeley on Prince St. It's a ''Center for Jewish
Spirituality'', as opposed to a synagogue. I find it radical in
it's approach because the Rabbi (Avram Davis) consistently puts
out a message of compassion and the importance of community-- two
very important concepts, especially in current times. they have
clebratory Kabbalat Shabbat services twice a month on Friday
nights and lots of other community activities in between. Oh, and
the music is FANTASTIC!! I definitely encourage you to check it
out, and feel free to call me if you'd like to ask more questions
. I have lots to say about this wonderful community.
i was not raised or born jewish, but I LOVE this community
and there are MANY interfaith and diverse families there.
Check them out at joyfuljew.org
Good luck, Rachel
Re: Synogogue friendly to interfaith families
My partner and I belong to a ''Center for Jewish Spirituality'' called Chochmat HaLev (meaning: Wisdom of the Heart), on Prince St. in Berkeley. It is a wonderful place, and full of interfiath couples (ourselves included). they offer classes and Several different ''flavors'' of Shabbat services including an awesom Kabbalat (celebratory) Shabbat, a family Shabbat (lots of kids, shorter) and a more traditional service 1x a month. Check them out at joyfuljew.org. There is no membership requirement or anything, but we really supported the teaching and were anxious to support the organization. Go see for yourself, but beware, you will feel joy when you go! rachel
Re: Looking for a spiritual community with music & dance
I suspect you will get this suggestion from many others.
I have never gone to Chochmat Halev (I'm Christian), but just
tonight I saw many people streaming in and I could hear the music
as I walked down the street. My friends who do go there love it!
Chochmat Halev is, I think, a Jewish spirituality center. It's
on Prince Street, just east of Shattuck (near La Pena), in
Berkeley.
Elizabeth
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