Governance

Hill Havurah is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit
organization and is a member congregation of
the National Havurah Committee and the Capitol Group Ministry.

Hill Havurah is governed by a Board elected
annually by members.

This all-volunteer board includes members
diverse in terms of professional and personal
attributes, and the types of Hill Havurah
programs with which they are likely to be
affiliated. The board represents our many
varied family and single household
configurations.

You can meet our board HERE, and you can read our By-Laws HERE.

All Events

Friday
Nov 30

Family Service for PreK-1st Grade
Friday, Nov 30th 6:00p to 7:30p
Family Service for PreK-1st Grade with optional pizza
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Saturday
Dec 1

Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbos, Dec 1st 10:30a to 12:00p
Join Rabbi Hannah as she leads our short and accessible Shabbat morning service followed by a light kiddush.
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Sunday
Dec 2

Capitol Hill Community Menorah Lighting 2018
Sunday, Dec 2nd 5:30p to 6:15p

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Wednesday
Dec 5

Hill Havurah's Hannukah celebration 2018
Wednesday, Dec 5th 5:30p to 8:00p
Join us for our annual Hannukah celebration. Havdalah will be said, Hanukkah candles lit, songs sung, as well as latkes, donuts, sides and libations served!
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Saturday
Dec 8

Tot Shabbat
Shabbos, Dec 8th 10:00a to 11:00a
Join Rabbi Hannah as she and lay-leaders incorporate music, story, and legendary “Torah Parades” to create a joyous Shabbat experience for toddlers and their parents.
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Tuesday
Dec 11

July Board Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 11th 7:30p to 9:00p
Monthly meeting of Hill Havurah's board.
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Wednesday
Dec 12

Holiday Party with Mount Moriah
Wednesday, Dec 12th 6:00p to 8:00p
Please join us for an Interfaith Holiday Party from 6-8pm on Wednesday, December 12th with our friends from Mount Moriah Baptist Church. Share a festive holiday meal, enjoy kid-friendly activities, and connect with each other through sharing and learning about our respective holiday traditions. The festivities will be held in the Fellowship Hall at Mount Moriah, located at 1636 East Capitol Street NE. Please contact Lou Perwien at louisperwien@yahoo.com with any questions or if you are able to bring a side or dessert to share
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Saturday
Dec 15

Family Service for 2nd-6th Grade
Shabbos, Dec 15th 10:30a to 12:30p
Join the Hill Havurah as we celebrate Shabbat at our special family services, created for (and, in part, by) children and families from the Hill Havurah’s Yavneh, Pre-Yavneh and Gan Shalom! We would love full participation from each Yavneh class that is co-leading, and we’ll have an optional catered meal after each service. We can’t wait to celebrate Shabbat together with singing, conversation, and yummy food!
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Friday
Dec 21

December Pizza Shabbat and Sing along
Friday, Dec 21st 6:00p to 7:00p
Join Rabbi Hannah for Pizza and a shabbat sing-along
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Friday
Dec 21

Kabbalat Shabbat and Potluck Dinner
Friday, Dec 21st 7:00p to 9:00p
Join Rabbi Hannah as she leads us in welcoming Shabbat with a spirited service followed by a potluck. We supply the wine and drinks, congregants bring a dairy or vegetarian dish.
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The board is supported by the work of several committees:

Adult Education
Childhood Education
Communications and Membership
Chesed - Caring
Fundraising
Governance and Finance
Religious Services
Space
Tikkun Olam
Tzedek - Justice

Joining a committee is a great way to become more involved in Hill Havurah, and help lead us during this exciting period of growth. If you're interested in joining a committee, please email Board Chair Allison Rosen to let her know.