Beit Ahavah – The Reform Synagogue of Greater Northampton

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Welcome to Beit Ahavah

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

Our Story

For over 25 years, Beit Ahavah has been a progressive Reform Jewish community committed to spiritual enlivenment.

Partnership

We strive to create a sacred community, recognizing there are many ways of connecting with Judaism.

Our Rabbi

Rabbah Riqi blends tradition and deep spirituality with her radically progressive consciousness.

Support

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

Shabbat, Holidays & Fall Events

New Musical Kabbalat Shabbat, “B’chol Levavchah ~ With all your heart, ” Fridays, 6:00 p.m. Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 5 led by Rabbah Riqi & songleader Lux Ongiman, followed by an Oneg/Dinner. RSVP here.

Shabbat Services are 1st, 3rd & 5th Shabbat; find services times, holidays and B’nei Mitzvah morning services and celebrations here.

Tot Shabbat Family Service & Tot Sha-potluck Dinner, First Friday of the Month, 5:15 p.m. led by Marlene Rachelle and Rabbah Riqi. See you Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5. All welcome! Register here.

Challah Back Kitchen! The inaugural event was Sunday, Aug 31. New dates coming soon. A curated culinary experience that celebrates the season and our Jewish heritage. Includes hors d’oeuvres, a three-course meal, drink pairings, and of course — challah! See a Menu here. Beit Ahavah premier fundraiser!

All welcome!

Kids & families! “RUACH – רוּחַ‎” is Hebrew for spirit, energy, wind and life, and the name of our Jewish community school & families events for ages K-7, for learning, social justice, Tikkun Olam (repair of the world), Hebrew, music, art, nature, holidays, community, spirituality, friendship and creative Jewish expression!

New & Renewing Partnership is live! 2022-26 ~ 5786 / 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 2025-26 ~ 5786. 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!