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Welcome to the Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation

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We are a warm, inclusive community of people who want to practice and study Judaism—or simply be around people who share a commitment to Judaism’s values.

We started more than 20 years ago as a Havurah (a fellowship), meeting in members’ homes for services, talks, and celebrations. Today we have grown into a (still somewhat small) congregation. We hold monthly second Saturday morning Shabbat services and monthly fourth Friday Kabbalat Shabbat services. We offer a religious school, and an array of programs serving people of all ages. But we remain informal, dynamic, and highly participatory.

Rav Gavrielle Pescador started as AARC’s Rabbi in July, 2023.

Ann Arbor Deconstructionist Congregation Davening Team and Rav Gavrielle leading Shabbat services

We believe in the values of Reconstructionism and its commitment to an evolving Judaism, theological flexibility and tikkun olam, repairing the world. We also have a deep, passionate commitment to diversity. Come to our events or services, and you’ll meet all kinds of members—families and individuals, LGBT and straight,  Jews by birth and Jews by choice, as well as families with non-Jewish members.

Our services are egalitarian and pluralistic, our events accessible to people with disabilities. The Toledo Jewish News captured us beautifully in a May 2020 article about our congregation.

We like to think of ourselves as lifelong learners—constantly exploring and debating the meaning of our traditions. We also like to have fun, whether it’s during our annual Hanukkah celebration, our festive Fourth Fridays, or at our innovative bar and bat mitzvah services.

Be sure to check out our blog to see what we’re thinking about and up to lately!

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Upcoming Events

  • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, December 9, 2023 – Second Saturday Shabbat Morning Service
  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, December 10, 2023 – Annual Membership Meeting
  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, December 10, 2023 – Beit Sefer at the JCC
  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, December 17, 2023 – Beit Sefer at the JCC
  • 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, December 22, 2023 – Fourth Friday Kabbalat Shabbat

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Latest News

  • Chag Hanukkah Same’ach! December 7, 2023
  • AARC Embraces Community Collaborations, in the December 2023 Washtenaw Jewish News December 4, 2023
  • Opportunities to Celebrate Chanukah In Community Abound, Please Join Us!!! December 1, 2023
  • It Is Time To Sign Up To Host A Night Of ‘Home-Hosted Hanukkah’!! November 5, 2023
  • New Beginnings at AARC, in November 2023 Washtenaw Jewish News October 30, 2023

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