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Welcome to Beit Ahavah
Together we nourish the soul, heal the world, and build Jewish community.
For over 25 years, Beit Ahavah has been a progressive Reform Jewish community committed to spiritual enlivenment.
We strive to create a sacred community, recognizing there are many ways of connecting with Judaism.
Rabbah Riqi blends tradition and deep spirituality with her radically progressive consciousness.
Kabbalat Shabbat Services are 1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays, with holidays, B’nei Mitzvah morning Shacharit services, celebrations and more – see calendar here.
New monthly Musical Shabbat – “B’chol Levavchah ~ With all your heart, ” Friday, Dec 5, 7:00 p.m. led by Rabbah Riqi & songleader Lux Ongiman, followed by an Oneg/Potluck vegetarian Dinner. RSVP here.
Tot Shabbat Family Service & Tot Sha-potluck Dinner, 1st Friday of the Month, 5:15 p.m. led by Marlene Rachelle and Rabbah Riqi. See you Dec 5. All welcome! Register here.
Chanukah! Nightly Outdoor Menorah Lighting, Sunday, Dec 14 – Sunday, Dec 21. RSVP here. Happy Chanukah!
The Latke Factory & Community Chanukah Celebration, Sunday, Dec 14, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Eat latkes, spin dreidels, sing Chanukah songs led by Lux Onigman, and light the menorahs with friends and family as we usher in the first night of Chanukah! Be the Shamash You Want to See in the World. Please register here (so we know how many latkes to fry up). Suggested donation is $10-$18.
“We Celebrate the Light,” Sunday, Dec 14, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Right after the Latke Factory comes a sparkling interfaith family storytime event in the Sanctuary, with beloved local authors Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple, and Little Roots live performance. High Five Books will have all of Jane and Heidi’s books for sale, and families welcome to bring their own copies for signing. Tickets here.
Partnership 2025-26 ~ 5786 / New & Renewing Partners
Welcome! The forms for New, Returning & Sustaining “Partners” Renewal are live. As “Partners” we share the hope to nourish the soul, partner to build creative Jewish community in Jewish time, and heal the world. Beit Ahavah has a simple Online Partnership Form to renew or join for the first time; you can also download and print the BA Partnership Packet. Thank you for being an integral part of Beit Ahavah.
raise your voice
And You Shall Be a Blessing!
June 2020 – L’chi Lach, presented by the Beit Ahavah Singers
Thank you to all who shared their voices and hearts!
“Our creative, innate Jewish ability and the history of Reform, Renewal and Progressive Judaism is to survive, adapt and thrive in the changing and urgent needs of our time, and we believe our community is needed now more than ever.”
- Rabbah Riqi
130 Pine Street
Florence, MA 01062
TUES 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
THURS 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
FRI 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
and by appointment with Rabbah Riqi