Congregation Ahavas Achim
Upcoming Events
Services and Events:
Sat. 12/14 @ 10:00 am – Shabbat Morning Service
Sun. 12/29 @ 5:30 pm – Community Candle Lighting at Elm Street Plaza in the heart of downtown Westfield, followed by Latke Party at First United Methodist Church, 16 Court Street, Westfield.
Fri. 1/10 @ 7:00pm – Shabbat Evening Service via Google Meet
Sun. 1/26 - Adult Education – details to follow
Sat. 2/8 @ 10:00 am –Shabbat Morning Service via Google Meet
Fri. 2/28 @ 7:00pm – Shabbat Evening Service via Google Meet
Sat. 3/15 @ 6:00pm – Purim service – details to follow
Soup Kitchen
Congregation Ahavas Achim has continued to provide the meal on the first Thursday of every month at Our Community Table, 101 Meadow Street, Westfield. We are always looking for volunteers to provide food and/or help serve the meal. Please be aware that it is not necessary to enter the building. For further information regarding the monthly soup kitchen, please contact Sandy at 413-262-4564 or sandra.mackler@comcast.net to volunteer time and/or food.
Hebrew School:Meets Mondays 5-7 pm at Second Congregational Church
Holiday Services
Ahavas Achim holds a variety of holiday services including a community Passover Seder, a family-oriented Sukkot celebration, High Holy Days services, a Hanukkah party, and a Purim celebration.
Adult, Teen, and Family Education Programs
We also offer periodic education programs for both adults and the whole family, typically with a potluck meal and Havdalah services and a study session. Our family programs are designed for family members of all generations. They focus on a variety of themes and often incorporate storytelling and arts and crafts. We also have periodic programs and get-togethers for the congregation’s teens. Members of all ages get together once a month to cook and serve at the Westfield Soup Kitchen.
We also assist students and families who are preparing for Bar or Bat Mitzvah.To learn more, please email us ahavasachiminquiry@gmail.com, or call us at (413)642-1434.
Holidays and Events