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Community Circles at BHA
Community Circles at BHA
The poet Adrienne Rich teaches that "The possibilities that exist between two people, or among a group of people, are a kind of alchemy. They are the most interesting thing in life."
For many of us, it is in the connections between people that we can most immediately find holiness.
Community Circles at BHA are a way to connect with others over shared interests and activities, stage of life, goals, or anything else.
There are two types of Community Circles - Gathering Circles and Covenant Circles.
- Gathering Circles are generally focused around specific activities, and do not require an ongoing commitment. They are always open to all who are interested.
- Covenant Circles are generally focused on spiritual discipline and require a consistent commitment from participants. After an initial formation period, they are only open to those who have committed to the Circle.
Circles can be organized around demographics (eg: young parents, empty nesters) , interests (eg: hiking, Hebrew language, caring for elderly/ill relatives) or anything else. Groups cannot be organized around electoral politics (vote for this candidate) or commercial interests (buy this product).
If you are ready to dive in, take a look at the existing or forming circles below, or start a new one!
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 2 , 2025Tisha B'Av: Prefast Potluck, Reflections, and Chanting of Eicha
Shabbat, Aug 2nd 6:30p to 9:30p
Pre-fast potluck, learning, (optional) conversation on Jewish grief, chanting Eicha (Lamentations). -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 21 , 2025Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights: Breaking Bread, Building Bridges Connecting in Community
Thursday, Aug 21st 6:30p to 8:30p
Please join us for conversation and light refreshments as we gather together to get to know our neighbors. In collaboration with Beacon Hebrew Alliance, Salem Tabernacle, First Presbyterian Church of Beacon & Jewish Federation of Dutchess County. Registration is required. Please RSVP by August 19. Event location will be provided following registration.
Thu, July 3 2025
7 Tammuz 5785
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Friday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2025Potluck Shabbat Dinner & Kabbalat Shabbat Services at BHA Led by BHA Members Ann Gross & Jeff Gross
Friday, Jul 4th 6:00p to 8:00p
Please join us for a pot-luck Shabbat dinner in the BHA common room. We will communally clean our space in anticipation of lighting the Shabbat candles followed by Kabbalat Shabbat services led by Ann Gross & Jeff Gross. -
Wednesday ,
JulJuly 9 , 2025Morning Minyan at BHA and on Zoom
Wednesday, Jul 9th 8:45a to 10:00a
Whether you have been davvening with tallis and tefillin for years or you don’t know how to say those words you just read, come and be part of this most intimate of Jewish liturgical moments. BHA Members will lead services at BHA and on Zoom -
Friday ,
JulJuly 11 , 2025Potluck Shabbat Dinner & Kabbalat Shabbat led by BHA Members, Janis & Andy Romanoff
Friday, Jul 11th 6:00p to 8:00p
Please join us for a pot-luck Shabbat dinner in the BHA common room. We will communally clean our space in anticipation of lighting the Shabbat candles followed by Kabbalat Shabbat services led by Janis & Andy Romanoff -
Sunday ,
JulJuly 13 , 2025BHA Book Club
Sunday, Jul 13th 10:00a to 11:00a
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Wednesday ,
JulJuly 16 , 2025Morning Minyan at BHA and on Zoom
Wednesday, Jul 16th 8:45a to 10:00a
Whether you have been davvening with tallis and tefillin for years or you don’t know how to say those words you just read, come and be part of this most intimate of Jewish liturgical moments. BHA Members will lead services at BHA and on Zoom
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