Holidays and Events

CONGREGATION AHAVAS ACHIM - P.O. BOX 334, WESTFIELD, MA 01085 - (413)642-1797  - AHAVASACHIMINQUIRY@GMAIL.COM

Upcoming Events

​​High Holiday Service Schedule:

Please join us for services at the Ferst Interfaith Chapel on the campus of Westfield State University.​ A student, Jessica Goldberg will be leading our High Holiday services this year as Cantor Reaboi  has a previous commitment.

  • Sunday 9/29, Erev Rosh Hashanah at 7:15 PM
  • Monday 9/30, Rosh Hashanah at 10:00 AM
  • Tuesday 10/8, Kol Nidre, 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 10/9, Yom Kippur at 10:00 AM followed by Yizkor service at approximately 1:00 PM

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Soup Kitchen 

(First Thursday of the month) at Our Community Table, 101 Meadow St., Westfield, 4:00 – 5:45 pm.  Contact Sandy 413-562-2942 or Fran 413-575-8465 or volleyfran@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.

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​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. The Rabbi also assists 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)642-1797.