Governance
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
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 19 , 2020New Parents Gathering
Wednesday, Feb 19th 9:30a to 11:00a
Gatherings for infants (pre-crawling!) and the adults in their lives. Drop in when possible or attend all! All parenting experience levels welcome. :) Wednesdays from 9:30-11am, weekly from January 15th through February 19th; and Havdalah/send-off on February 22nd from 4-5:30pm. Ms. Jessica, our former preschool teacher and Jewish educator, will share information on Jewish traditions and the modern parenting research that supports their application. We’ll join together in discussion ranging from Shabbat rituals to teaching tzedakah and social justice. Snacks, space for baby gear, and someone in the group having a spare diaper are guaranteed! You can email or call Operations Assistant Danny Tomares for more information at danny.tomares@hillhavurah.org or 240-281-3974. This program is generously funded by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2020Pizza, Blessings, and the Dinosaur Song
Friday, Feb 21st 6:00p to 6:30p
Join Rabbi Hannah for pizza and singing before Kabbalat Shabbat services. An alternative option for families whose kids don't want to wait for the post-service potluck for dinner! -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2020Kabbalat Shabbat and Potluck Dinner, with Marilyn Price Storytelling and Puppetry
Friday, Feb 21st 6:30p to 8:30p
Marilyn Price, international storyteller, puppeteer, educator, and author, will be joining us for Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday, February 21st! She’ll be sharing stories throughout the service, which will begin at 6:30 pm, as well as a little taste for young ones during our pre-service pizza gathering at 6:00 pm (please RSVP here if you want pizza). “Over the years Marilyn and her puppets have traveled to every corner of the United States using original scripts based on Bible, the Midrash and Hasidic tales. Her choice of materials - she makes all her puppets – reflects her impish sense of humor as nerf balls, feather dusters, toilet paper tubes and baby sleepers come to life with her touch.” As is our custom, the service is followed by a potluck dinner; we supply the wine and drinks and some of the food, congregants bring a dairy or vegetarian dish. It's going to be a Shabbat to remember! -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2020New Parents Gathering
Shabbat, Feb 22nd 4:00p to 5:30p
Gatherings for infants (pre-crawling!) and the adults in their lives. Drop in when possible or attend all! All parenting experience levels welcome. :) Wednesdays from 9:30-11am, weekly from January 15th through February 19th; and Havdalah/send-off on February 22nd from 4-5:30pm. Ms. Jessica, our former preschool teacher and Jewish educator, will share information on Jewish traditions and the modern parenting research that supports their application. We’ll join together in discussion ranging from Shabbat rituals to teaching tzedakah and social justice. Snacks, space for baby gear, and someone in the group having a spare diaper are guaranteed! You can email or call Operations Assistant Danny Tomares for more information at danny.tomares@hillhavurah.org or 240-281-3974. This program is generously funded by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2020Shabbat Across the Hill
Friday, Feb 28th 7:00p to 9:00p
We are encouraging Hill Havurah members to invite other members for a potluck Shabbat dinner at their homes on Friday, February 28! We’re thinking "scruffy hospitality" here -- just an opportunity to bring in Shabbat while meeting new friends from the Havurah in an intimate atmosphere. If you’d like to be a part of it, email Danny Tomares at danny.tomares@hillhavurah.org by February 14th to let him know… Would you like to attend or host? If you’d like to attend… How many of you are there, and do you have children? What are your dietary restrictions? What will you bring to the potluck? If you’d like to host… How many can you accommodate? Are kids welcome? What’s your address? What's your timing? What are your dietary restrictions? What will you be providing for the potluck? Yay Shabbat! -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2020Adult Hebrew Lesson at Yavneh
Sunday, Mar 1st 9:30a to 11:30a
Interested in bagels, OJ and a bit of Hebrew vocabulary? On March 1, 15 and 22 from 9:30-11:30am, we’ll pilot an informal and fun program to enhance your knowledge of Hebrew language. We will cover vocabulary that is relevant to the time of year and current events, learn some slang, and also where to find Israeli news and Hebrew reading material. No prior knowledge of Hebrew is necessary, although if you know some this will help improve your reading and comprehension. You won’t be asked to read out loud, or take a quiz! Each session will be independent of the others, so come to 1, 2 or all 3! -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2020Tot Shabbat
Shabbat, Mar 7th 9:00a to 10:00a
Join us for a special Tot Shabbat preceding our regular monthly Shabbat morning service. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2020Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Mar 7th 10:00a to 12:00p
Join us for Shabbat morning services led by Rabbi Hannah, followed by a light Kiddush. -
Monday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2020Hill Havurah Purim Party
Monday, Mar 9th 6:00p to 8:00p
Join us on Erev Purim for a Havurah Purim Party! We'll eat, drink, listen to a little megillah, and get a little silly. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2020Hill Havurah Board Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 10th 7:30p to 9:00p
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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 Howard Crystal to let him know.
Mon, February 17 2020 22 Sh'vat 5780