Congregation Ahavas Achim
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CONGREGATION AHAVAS ACHIM - P.O. BOX 334, WESTFIELD, MA 01085 - (413)642-1434 - AHAVASACHIMINQUIRY@GMAIL.COM
Upcoming Events
Services and Events:
- Fri. 6/13 @ 7:00pm – Shabbat Evening Service at the Albert and Amelia Ferst Interfaith Center located on the campus of Westfield State University. A kiddush will follow the service.
- Sat. 7/26 @ 10:00am – Shabbat Morning Service* and pot luck picnic gathering – Stanley Park - Westfield Bank Pavilion B – a sign-up sheet will be sent out ahead of time to let us know that you are coming and what dish you would like to bring.
*(This is our last service of the year. The High Holiday schedule, and Sept service dates, will be provided later this summer.)
Soup Kitchen
Congregation Ahavas Achim has continued to provide the meal on the first Thursday of every month at Our Community Table, 101 Meadow Street, Westfield. We are always looking for volunteers to provide food and/or help serve the meal. Please be aware that it is not necessary to enter the building. For further information regarding the monthly soup kitchen, please contact Sandy at 413-262-4564 or sandra.mackler@comcast.net to volunteer time and/or food.
Hebrew School:Meets Mondays 5-7 pm at Second Congregational Church
Holiday Services
Ahavas Achim holds a variety of holiday services including a community Passover Seder, a family-oriented Sukkot celebration, High Holy Days services, a Hanukkah party, and a Purim celebration.
Adult, Teen, and Family Education Programs
We also offer periodic education programs for both adults and the whole family, typically with a potluck meal and Havdalah services and a study session. Our family programs are designed for family members of all generations. They focus on a variety of themes and often incorporate storytelling and arts and crafts. We also have periodic programs and get-togethers for the congregation’s teens. Members of all ages get together once a month to cook and serve at the Westfield Soup Kitchen.
We also assist students and families who are preparing for Bar or Bat Mitzvah.To learn more, please email us ahavasachiminquiry@gmail.com, or call us at (413)642-1434.
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