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Welcome to Beit Ahavah

Together we nourish the soul, heal the world, and build Jewish community.

For 28 years, Beit Ahavah has been a progressive and 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.

To give is a profoundly spiritual act, allowing our collective dreams to become reality.  

Turn the page for Beit Ahavah’s Read-a-thon for Jewish Book Month and help nurture a warm, inclusive Jewish community for families and friends of all ages. 

Sign up early for the Read-a-Thon to get a head start on reading to make a difference!

Partnership / New & Renewing Partners ~ Welcome!

 Welcome – Bruchimot Ha-ba’imot!  It’s our Fall Partnership Drive and we celebrate you to re-join, re-new, or gift all of us with welcoming you as a new or returning partner.  Your partnership makes a difference to a whole community.  Click here and below for New, Returning & Sustaining Partners, and to learn more about the Fair Dues Gift of the Heart system in which everyone can become a Partner to sustain and create our warm and welcoming progressive Jewish community.  “Partners” share hope to nourish the soul, build creative Jewish community, and heal the world. More information on Partnership is here. Beit Ahavah has a simple, short Online Partnership Form to renew or become a Partner for the first time; you can also email to receive a downloadable PDF or request a paper Partnership packet to be mailed to you.  

Welcome – Bruchimot Ha-ba’imot!  This is the new Season of Partnership renewal and welcoming new partners.  Your partnership makes a difference.  Click here and below for New, Returning & Sustaining Partners, and to learn more about the Fair Dues Gift of the Heart system in which everyone can become a Partner to sustain and create our warm and welcoming progressive Jewish community.  “Partners” share hope to nourish the soul, build creative Jewish community, and heal the world. More information on Partnership is here. Beit Ahavah has a simple, short Online Partnership Form to renew or become a Partner for the first time; you can also email to receive a downloadable PDF or request a paper Partnership packet to be mailed to you.  

Highlights below ~ details and more on the calendar. Celebrate a joyous, personal connection to Judaism. 

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Kabbalat Shabbat Services – on 1st, 3rd & 5th Friday nights (see calendar for start times): Oct 16 (Volunteer Shabbat & Read-a-Thon Book Jewish Month launch with friendly Shabbat potluck), Oct 30, Nov 13 (2nd Friday), Nov 20, Dec 4 (Chanukah!), Dec 18, followed by a festive Oneg (light reception) with Kiddush & Motzi (grape juice, wine and challah), shmoozing and connecting with new friends.  

Shabbat Morning Service & Bar Mitzvah with luncheon – Sat, Nov 14, 10:00 a.m. – Noon. RSVP to beitahavah@gmail.com.

Tot Shabbat Family Service & Tot Sha-potluck Dinner – on the 1st Friday of the Month, 5:15 p.m. led by Marlene Rachelle with Rabbah Riqi. Especially for families with kids ages 0-9. Fall Tot Shabbat dates: Oct 2 (Sukkot), Nov 6, Dec 4 (Chanukah!), Jan 1, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 2, May 7, Jun 4. Register here. All welcome!

Join us for holidays, B’nei Mitzvah celebrations, Shabbat morning services, and special events all year round (i.e. Shabbos Sugar Shack, Shabbat B’Yachad/Torah study, Renewal-style services, concerts, Havdalah gatherings and more).

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Bombyx collaborations and Beit Ahavah co-sponsored events: 

“Four Roads to Freedom” concert, Sat, Oct 17, 7 p.m. ♬ 

“Continuing Not to Die” performance, Sun, Nov 1, 7:00 p.m.

 
Location

Beit Ahavah 

130 Pine Street

Florence, MA  01062

Contact Us

413-233-4848
(new # as of August 2026!)

Beit Ahavah is seeking a new part-time OFFICE MANAGER with an immediate opening!  Join our dynamic, impactful and creative mission-driven environment.  If you have a candidate to recommend, or to apply, click for more details HERE.

ADMIN OFFICE HOURS:

Events are listed on the calendar.  Email to find out our business hours or to make an appointment with Rabbah Riqi or to speak with someone in the Office or on the Board of Directors, at beitahavah@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you!

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