Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation
This article by Rav Gavrielle appeared in the March 2024 Washtenaw Jewish News. See the link here and scroll to page 28. For the youtube of the January 2024 concert honoring Cantor Saul Nadvan click HERE.
Also on the same page of the Washtenaw Jewish News, in the right column, check out the article on the March 10, 2024 AARC book group (discussing the book Jewish New York: The Remarkable Story of a City and a People by AARC member Deborah Dash Moore)
Lots of excitement is brewing about the rebirth of a tradition fondly remembered from years past: a congregational RETREAT!
The retreat is a magical chance for members to celebrate Shabbat, relax, unwind, form new friendships, strengthen old ties, enjoy nature through hiking or boating, savor wonderful meals, dance, craft, and more.
Please save these date for the 2024 AARC retreat
The lovely Chenango Lake Retreat Center in Howell has been reserved for the 2024 retreat. Currently engaged in retreat planning is a terrific team led by Leora Druckman, Steve Merritt, and Adrianne Neff.
While the budget is not yet finalized, we are thinking about (subject to tweaking) a sliding scale of $150 to $250 per adult and $75 to $150 per child (with children under 3 free). The goal is to have as many people as possible attend and participate without letting finances get in the way. At the same time, we do need to at least cover our costs of a minimum of $10,000 (a recent increase in the cost of food is impacting this).
The retreat will offer:
Registration for the retreat will likely open in March. Stay tuned to the AARC emails for further updates and info.
Enjoy these photos from past AARC/Havurah retreats:
This article was published in the February 2024 Washtenaw Jewish News. See HERE, page 17.
This article appeared in the January 2024 Washtenaw Jewish News. See page 18 here: https://washtenawjewishnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Janurary-2024-WJN.pdf
This article appeared in the December 2023 Washtenaw Jewish News. See the entire issue HERE
This article on “New Beginnings at the Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation” appeared in the November 2023 Washtenaw Jewish News.
Photo of the AARC Beit Sefer at The Farm on Jennings. The shofar-blowing team was led by Rav Gavrielle, Evan Friedman (Head Teacher), and Madrichah Mollie Meadow on the ram’s horn.
(Sept 17, 2023)
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By Emily Eisbruch
Summer ends, fall comes near
The Jewish days of awe are here
With prayer and music we manifest our tradition
As we co-create this year’s edition
Unetaneh tokef, Who shall live and who shall die
This is serious and somber, no way to lie
Honey is eternally golden and sweet
But at the days of awe, many forces meet
Apples are good, yet sometimes tart and sharp
Well, thank goodness for Rav Gavrielle’s harp
As we gather at the new year’s start
We open our spirit and our heart
Let’s work to grow, stretch and learn to love more
Welcome new friends and embrace the year 5784
Thanks to Leora Druckman for this article about Mollie Meadow’s artwork in the August 2023 Washtenaw Jewish News.
This article appeared in the July 2023 Washtenaw Jewish News.
