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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.
“Bringing It Home – Seeds of Love”: Panel & Conversation with Friends of Women of Vision recent Trip to Israel/Palestine, Thursday, May 29, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. (Doors open and Pre-reception 6:30 p.m.). Register here.
“Welcoming Ruth”: Shavuot Learning, Living Torah of our Members & Activism, and… Cheesecake, Sunday, June 1, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. In-person at Beit Ahavah – RSVP here.
Virtual “It’s Torah O’Clock Somewhere”: URJ Small Congregations Tikkun Leil Shavuot, Sunday, June 1, 8 p.m. ET – Monday, June 2, 8 a.m. PT — All-Night Zoom learning and study, dynamic topics every hour with choices offered by Reform rabbis across the country — Register and schedule here. Rabbah Riqi teaches in the 1 a.m. ET slot, “The Torah of Dogs: The Good Dogs of Egypt!”
Shabbat Torah Study & Kiddush Brunch – Member Meetup, Saturday, June 7, 10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. RSVP and sign up here. Generous support from HGF Rekindle Shabbat.
Annual Meeting, Sunday, June 15, 2025, 6:30 – 8:0o p.m. Hybdrid/In-person and on Zoom. RSVP here.
Tot Shabbat Family Service led by Marlene Rachelle with Rabbah Riqi & Tot Sha-Potlucks, 1st Fridays: Aug 1 & Sept 4, 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. Please note there is no Tot Shabbat on July 4th holiday. Please RSVP here.
Kabbalat Shabbat Services on Friday nights of Summer: July 18 led by Becky Slitt & Ruth Barham (6:00 p.m.), Aug 1 (6:45 p.m.) Aug 15 & Aug 29 (6:30 p.m.) led by Rabbah Riqi. Please note there is no Kabbalat Shabbat Service on July 4th holiday. Please RSVP here. See beitahavah.org/calendar for updated times.
Raquy Danzier – Shabbat Concert Performance & Masterclass Darbuka Drum Workshop; Saturday, July 26, Concert 7:00 p.m. Tickets here.
New Year for the Animals Celebration & Slideshow, Sunday, August 25, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. To register, share photos or make a donation to benefit animal organizations, click here.
All welcome!
New & Returning Partners & Membership Renewal is live! 2025 ~ 5785 / Partnership & Gifts of the Heart
Welcome! The forms for New, Returning & Sustaining Partners & Membership 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 2024-25 ~ 5785. We are building and strengthening meaningful Jewish community this year when we need it more than ever. Thank you for being 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!
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