Beth+Israel+(Charlottesville,+VA)

Beth Israel**, Charlottesville, VA (Reform, 400 household units)** The congregation seeks to deepen the engagement of families in Shabbat and holidays by creating havurot of three-five families of comparable needs, interests, backgrounds (religious dynamics, geographic, ages of children, etc.) who will, with the guidance of a Jewish educator, identify their goals for broadening their experience of Shabbat and holiday worship in the home**.** These groups will meet monthly in each other’s homes for Shabbat celebrations and attend Shabbat or holiday services monthly, choosing the service most appropriate to their family needs. In addition, Shabbat Connections will provide written and online Shabbat guides for families, with all the resources needed to deepen these Shabbat experiences in their homes and in the synagogue.
 * “Shabbat Connections”**

Rabbi: Dan Alexander rabbida@cbicville.org

Contact People: Ellen Dietrick Preschool Director preschool@cbicville.org

Sharon Leiter Shabbat Connections Coordinator sleiter@cbicville.org


 * __Shabbat Connections Materials__**

[|CBI Bulletin Article.doc] [|First Invitation to Join CBI Shabbat Connections.doc] [|Follow-up Letter and Brief Survey.doc] [|Invitation to Mid-Year Meeting.doc] [|Letter to Potential Conveners.doc] [|Participant Information Sheet.doc] [|Second Invitation to Join CBI Shabbat Connections.doc] [|Welcome to Shabbat Connections.doc] [|host's planning guide for shabbat dinner.doc] [|Mentors' Interview.doc]