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

Sunday
Sep 23

Sukkah Walk - 5779
Sunday, Sep 23rd 4:30p to 6:30p
Join us as we visit backyard Sukkahs on Capitol Hill and make the mitzvah of eating and blessing food. This year's plan is to meet at Simon and Brynn Epstein's home at 4:45 PM. Then, at 5:15 PM we will come together at the home of Ann Mesnikoff and Howard Crystal for food, drinks, and blessings. Please email kfir.banin@hillhavurah.org for the addresses. Thank you and looking forward to celebrating Sukkot together. Please pre-register so we can plan accordingly.
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Friday
Sep 28

Erev Shabbat Singing, Drinking, and Dessert Tisch
Friday, Sep 28th 7:30p to 8:30p
We'll welcome Shabbat together with drinks, dessert, and some traditional and not-so-traditional singing around a table (tisch). Many songs you'll know, a few you won't, and anything you'd like to teach are on the table! All are welcome; just RSVP to info@hillhavurah.org for the address.
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Sunday
Sep 30

Simchat Torah - 5779
Sunday, Sep 30th 4:30p to 6:30p
Join us for a family-friendly party as we read the (very) last and first portions of the Torah, dance to Klezmer with our real and vast stuffed Torah collection, and eat celebratory dessert.
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Saturday
Oct 6

Torah Study (with coffee!)
Shabbos, Oct 6th 9:00a to 10:00a
Torah Study (with coffee!)
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Saturday
Oct 6

Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbos, Oct 6th 10:00a 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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Tuesday
Oct 9

July Board Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 9th 7:30p to 9:00p
Monthly meeting of Hill Havurah's board.
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Saturday
Oct 13

Tot Shabbat
Shabbos, Oct 13th 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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Friday
Oct 19

October Pizza Shabbat and Sing along
Friday, Oct 19th 6:00p to 7:00p
Join Rabbi Hannah for Pizza and a shabbat sing-along
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Friday
Oct 19

Kabbalat Shabbat and Potluck Dinner
Friday, Oct 19th 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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Saturday
Oct 20

Family Service for PreK-1st Grade
Shabbos, Oct 20th 10:00a to 12:00p
Family Service for PreK-1st Grade with optional pizza
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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.