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Welcome to Beit Ahavah
Together we nourish the soul, heal the world, and build Jewish community.
For over 20 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.
Rabbi Riqi Kosovske blends tradition and deep spirituality with her radically progressive consciousness.
Let My People Go: Freedom Songs & Inspiration for Your Seder
Sunday, April 10, 7:00 p.m.
Prepare for Passover by exploring the roots of one song that you may already sing at the Seder, and learning a new song or two to enhance your freedom celebration. Featuring musicians Anthony Tzvi Mordechai Russell, members of Burikes, Molly Bajgot and more! For questions, please contact Judi Wisch, FreedomSongs22@gmail.com.
Co-presented by Beit Ahavah Reform Synagogue of Greater Northampton, Congregation B’nai Israel, Jewish Community of Amherst, Jewish Federation of Western MA, Lander-Grinspoon Academy, Sinai Temple, Springfield JCC, Temple Beth El, Temple Israel of Greenfield. Major support from Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
New Members & Membership Renewal
Now available for 2021-2022 / 5782!
Announcements
Beit Ahavah and the Shifting COVID Landscape
Feb. 17, 2022 — As of this Shabbat, we are returning to in-person and multi-access (hybrid) Shabbat services. Details about that are below. Please continue to check the Beit Ahavah calendar and website for ongoing updates, links to Zoom, registration and RSVPs.
Read our full recent community announcement here. If you have any questions or need clarity around our COVID-19 policies, please reach out to the office at beitahavah@gmail.com.
Dec. 13, 2021 — Currently, in accordance with the Northampton Board of Health, masks are required for all in-person gatherings, regardless of vaccination status. Attendees 12+ must be fully vaccinated, unless there is medical exemption. As of Jan. 1, 2022, attendees 5+ must have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to attend in-person events, and must receive a second dose by Feb. 1, 2022, unless there is medical exemption. Registration for all events is required.
Kabbalat Shabbat and Tot Shabbat services are currently being held indoors in the Beit Ahavah sanctuary (130 Pine St, Florence), with Zoom options when available. Other Beit Ahavah events are being held either in-person or online – please visit our calendar or events page for details on particular events.
If you have any questions or need clarity around our COVID-19 policies, please reach out to the office at beitahavah@gmail.com.
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, 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.”
-Rabbi Riqi Kosovske
130 Pine St
Florence, MA 01062
MON & TUE 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WED 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
THU 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.