The Kavana Cooperative

For Parents, Families and Kids

Kavana is providing educational opportunities for more families and kids than ever before - in a totally a la carte manner.  Check out the Family Education Page for the Vision, Mission, At-A-Glance schedule, details and sign-up for the series of Kids/Family Programs.  For all but the afterschool and Hebrew Immersion program, families can choose individual programs, but we encourage the series.

Prep & Practice - Sukkot & Simchat Torah - helping families prepare to practice Jewish holidays together - Sun., Oct 19th 10a-12p (see more dates and details)

Hebrew Immersion Playgroup -  focuses on exposure to and acquisition of Hebrew language through games, songs and directed play. (for kids 0-3) starts Fri Oct 17th 10-11a (see more dates and details - space very limited)

Kavana Moadon Yeladim (Kids Club)afterschool Education program - Provides children in grades K-5 with a deeper sense of Jewish community and identity.  This new and energetic program will include Hebrew language immersion and an arts-based Judaic curriculum. (see more dates and details) - Starts in November 1 or 2 days/week from 3:30-5:30pm

Kavana Family Shabbat - (for kids 0-11) - a morning of Shabbat songs, stories, prayers, and activities focused on Jewish values.  Starts Nov 1st 9:30a-12(see more dates and details)

Havdalah Club (for kids 8-11) In addition to eating dinner together and participating in a short Havdalah ceremony, children are challenged to engage in discussion and debate around philosophical Jewish questions through games and other fun activities. starts Sat. Oct. 18 - after sunset, time will vary (see more dates and details)

As you are considering this a la carte menu of educational opportunities, feel free to email us to set up a discussion with one of the team members for the education team so that you can consult with them to determine which combination would work best for your family.

For Adults and All Ages

Kavana provides a wide array of entry points into Judaism. If there's something in which you're interested that you don't see here but want to help coordinate - let us know!

Coffee Shop Shabbat (or Kabbalat with a Double-Shot) - Intimate, warm and approachable Kabbalat Shabbat service with a potluck vegetarian dinner at a local coffee shop.  Monthly starting Oct. 24th 6:30-9pm

Shabbat Morning Minyan - Once a month we have a traditional Sat. morning service (including a Torah service).  Mostly Hebrew, it is a service with lots of singing and spirit. Kiddush lunch follows. Next one Oct. 18th from 10-12:30

Check out the Adult Education Page for details on...

Jewish Identity: A Psychological Exploration- a safe and lively forum to discuss issues of Jewish identity amongst friends old and new - co-facilitated by Dr. Dan Rosen, psychologist & identify scholar and Dr. Noam Pianko, Jewish historian. 6 week series starts Sun. Oct 19th 7:30-9pm

Kavana Movie Night - In the off months between book club, we will be doing movie showings related to the season, current affairs or other interesting subjects.  Thurs nights starting Oct 30th with Don't Mess with Zohan (Adam Sandler as a Mossad agent & hairdresser) from 7:30pm

Kavana Book Club - Every other month, join Jeremy Derfner and Hannah Pressman to discuss relevant and engaging books on Jewish subjects.  Starts Thurs eve Nov. 20 from 7:30-9pm with Farewell Shanghai (get on the list so that you can get the heads up on the book and start reading)

Living Room Learning - Weekly study of the Parashat Hashavuah (portion of the week) with Rabbi Rachel Nussbaum in her living room. Resuming after the holidays restarting Oct 29.

Kavana Men Cook - on ice until mid-November - but essentially - a small group of men getting together to learn about and enjoy cooking techniques for traditional and non-traditional Jewish (and Kosher) food.  Starts in Nov. (date still TBD)

Carbon Salon!

Kavana's Carbon Salon goal is to help Kavana reduce its overall emissions by 2%. Click here for more information and email us for if you are interested in participating and/or helping with this important area.  See the JTNews Article featuring our Carbon Salon

In its 2nd year for High Holidays, Kavana is featuring a full and wide array of ways that people can experience the High Holidays.  Designed to be open and welcoming to people from all walks of life (partners and non-partners alike), we are providing general services, hikes, environmental discussions and more - be sure to check it out Full descriptions, Q&A, Sign-up, costs can be found HERE

Schedule snapshot:

Erev (night of) Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre - Wed. Oct. 8 service from 6:15-8pm and learning & discussion from 8:15-9:30pm

Yom Kippur Day - Thurs. Oct 9

• Gen'l morning service - 9:30-1:30

• Family service/program - 10:30-12:30

• Childcare available - 9:30-1:30p

• Afternoon Meditation & Walk 3:00-5:00 PM

• NEW TIME! Mincha & Neilah (afternoon & closing) Service - 5:00-7:15p

• Final Shofar Blast - 7:15p

• Break-fast (bagels, juice, etc...) - right afterwards

Save the Date:

Sukkot starts Oct 13th - 1st night - home hospitality dinners in the Sukkah - let us know if you are building a Sukkah and can host or want to go to a Sukkah as a guest 

ORDER YOUR SUKKAH KIT NOW!  We recommend www.sukkot.com. 

Simchat Torah celebration - tbd on Oct 21

SIGN UP FOR KAVANA HIGH HOLIDAYS HERE