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Congregation Ahavath Sholom

We are a warm and welcoming community in the Berkshires of Western Mass. where people of many backgrounds and beliefs come together to worship and explore the richness of the Jewish tradition.  Ahavath Sholom was founded in 1926 and is affiliated with Reconstructing Judaism. The mission of Congregation Ahavath Sholom

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Havurat Tikvah

Havurat Tikvah is a warm, supportive and nurturing Reconstructionist congregation with Shabbat services and a full spectrum of holiday observances, as well as religious educational options for both adults and children. It is an inclusive, diverse group of families, singles, and Jewish and interfaith couples who participate in projects that

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Jewish Community of Amherst

The Jewish Community of Amherst is dedicated to creating a dynamic, open, spiritual and participatory Jewish community that is central to its members’ lives. We value openness and welcome all, including all sexual orientations, people of color, interfaith couples and their children, people with disabilities and those of limited economic

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Congregation Bet Haverim

Inspired by the chutzpah of our founders, Congregation Bet Haverim’s (CBH) mission is to promote a bold and expansive Jewish identity and culture emphasizing inclusivity, creativity, spirituality and social justice as we uphold our commitment to serve the LGBTQ and allied community. CBH celebrates Jewish living by fostering connections to

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Congregation Dorshei Tzedek

Our sanctuary and offices are at 60 Highland Street, West Newton, Massachusetts 02465 (directions), in the Second Church of Newton. Call 617-965-0330 or email us at info@dorsheitzedek.org. If you are interested in membership, email us at outreach@dorsheitzedek.org. In Fall of 2024, Dorshei Tzedek partnered with Temple Reyim of Auburndale, MA to offer CDT

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Congregation Agudas Achim

Congregation Agudas Achim is a highly engaged and active Reconstructionist community serving southeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. Our doors are open to unaffiliated and interfaith families, observant, progressive, “those who are just learning,” and to anyone wanting to explore Jewish identify and rituals. We strive to include the voices

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Columbia Jewish Congregation

Formed over 55 years ago as an independent congregation, Columbia Jewish Congregation (CJC) is now affiliated with the Reconstructionist movement. We emphasize diversity, inclusiveness and the warmth of community. We are the center of Jewish life for over 250 households. Our clergy, lay leaders and members are dedicated to creating

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The Reconstructionist Network

Serving as central organization of the Reconstructionist movement

Training the next generation of groundbreaking rabbis

Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues

Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives

The Reconstructionist Network