Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, Beth Ahabah is a thriving Reform Jewish congregation with more than 200 years of history. In addition to weekly religious services, Congregation Beth Ahabah offers active religious school and youth group programs, adult programs (including Sisterhood, Brotherhood and adult education courses), and youth and adult choirs. We are also dedicated to participating in a variety of community service programs.
 
We invite you to spend some time here at our web site learning about our Congregation and its history, and we further encourage you to join us at the Temple and worship with us. More about Beth Ahabah >>

Please join us on Summer Friday evenings at 6:30 PM for Shabbat Services in the Chapel preceded by an Oneg Shabbat in the Prachim Room and please invite a prospective member to join you.

New! Stay connected with us through Facebook and Twitter!
   

Current newsletter

B'Yachad, our temple bulletin for June and July 2010.  Featuring the Rabbi's message, Museum & Archives news, news from the Cantor, Religious School news, notes from the Executive Director, b'nai mitzvah announcements, upcoming events, and much more.

Yahrzeit List

Click here for the Yahrzeit list for June and July 2010.

 

JCC Maccabi Games

The Richmond community is proud to host the JCC Maccabi Games® August 1 – 6, 2010.  This will be Richmond’s third time hosting this event. The JCC Maccabi Games® are a transformative experience for Jewish teens and provide a unique opportunity to integrate sports with Jewish values and the development of Jewish identity.  Home hospitality is one of the key components of the Games and an integral part of each athlete’s experience.   The other vital piece that makes the games successful both to the athletes and the hosting city is the many volunteers needed to carry out this endeavor.  We would love your help to make this years games a memorable experience for all of our visiting athletes and for the Richmond community.  Please contact Morgan Santos 545-8639 for more details on volunteering or housing.  Interested in competing? Contact Jordan Pinsky 545-8609.

Taglit-Birthright Israel Registration

The Taglit-Birthright Israel gift covers roundtrip airfare plus ten days of accommodations/meals and unique programming in Israel. Any Jewish young adult in the 18-26 age range who has never before visited Israel on a peer-group program is eligible to apply for the gift. If you have a family member who fits these criteria, this is a great opportunity for he or she to visit Israel. For more information, visit kesherbirthright.org.

 

Introduction to Judaism

Coming this fall: Introduction to Judaism. This course, taught by Rabbis Beifield and Gallop, is a fascinating journey through judaism for anyone who wants to understand Jewish practices, beliefs, history, theology, contemporary judaism, holidays, and life-cycle events. Click here for more information and to register.

Israel Trip 2011

Join Rabbi Beifield and Beth Ahabah exploring and experiencing in Israel, June 28th, 2011 - July 11th, 2011!  Click here for more information.

Adult Education News

Get the latest scoop on our Adult Education programs: Jewish Learning Academy, Adult Bar / Bat Mitzvah, Beth Ahabah Loves Movies, Thursday Torah Study, Healthcare forums, Brotherhood and Sisterhood programs, Book Discussion Group, Women's Retreat, and Dialogue with St. James.

High Holy Days 5770-5771

Selichot          
Evening Service: Saturday, September 4th at 8:00 PM
 
Rosh Hashanah
Evening Service: Wednesday, September 8th at 7:30 PM
Please note time
Morning Services: Thursday, September 9th at 10:30 AM
Family Service: Thursday, September 9th at 2:00 PM
 
Shabbat Shuvah
Evening Service: Friday, September 10th at 7:30 PM
The Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: derives its name from the Haftarah of that day which begins with the word Shuvah - "Return", i.e., Repent
 
Yom Kippur
Evening Service (Kol Nidrei): Friday, September 17th at 7:30 PM
Morning Services: Saturday, September 18th at 10:30 AM
Discussion: Saturday, September 18th at 1:00 PM
Family Service: Saturday, September 18th at 2:30 PM
Memorial & Neilah Services: Saturday, September 18th at 4:15 PM
 
Sukkot
Family Service: Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:00 PM
Pizza Dinner: Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:00 PM
 
Simchat Torah
K-1 Consecration Family Dinner: Wednesday, September 29th at 6:00 PM
Family Service: Wednesday, September 29th at 7:00 PM

Sim Shalom Teen Choir

Ages 11 - 16
Beginning October 2010
Sundays, 12:30pm - 1:15pm

With Cantor Annie
and Natan Berenshteyn

By audition only

Audition:
October 4, 2010, 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Gumenick Chapel
Please contact Lori Lacy or Cantor Annie for a specific audition time.
Both can be reached at 358-6757.

Beth Ahabah Adult Choir

Calling all adults who like to sing!  Click here for more information!

We Accept Credit Cards

Congregation Beth Ahabah accepts credit card payments.  If you choose to pay your financial committments in this way, please feel free to do so by completing and sending in the Credit Card Acceptance form, calling us at 804.358.6757, or stopping by the temple office. Please note that you can still contribute to CBA online via Paypal.

 

Ten Minutes to Torah

In less time than it takes to drink your morning coffee or better yet, WHILE you have morning coffee, the Union will send you a one-page e-mail each day on a topic of Jewish interest. All you need to do is find 10 minutes a day to “do Torah" - http://urj.org/torah/ten/