UPCOMING BAR/BAT MITZVAH CEREMONIES

April 17 – Shacharit – Yotam Adler April 17 – Mincha – Lavi Schwartzman April 17- Mincha – Liron Ben Artzi April 24 – Shacharit – Yonatan Cohen April 24 – Mincha – Evyatar Aviel May 1 – Shacharit – Amit Rolnik May 1 – Mincha – Ilai Veinbaum May 8 – Shacharit – Idan Feller…

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Weddings

An increasing number of Israeli couples are turning to us when it comes to planning their weddings. The marriage ceremony conducted by us contains all of the elements of a traditional chuppah, but gives the couple the opportunity to have an egalitarian service and also make their input in terms of its content. Those who…

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Bar/Bat Mitzvah

Kehilat Yonatan will be happy to host your Bar/Batmitzvah celebration. Our rabbi directs a study programme in preparation for this special event in the life of your family. Ceremonies generally take place on Saturday mornings or afternoons, but arrangements can also be made for your celebration to take place on a Monday or Thursday. Please…

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Conversion

Kehilat Yonatan offers a programme towards conversion to Judaism under the aegis of the Israel Council for Progressive Rabbis. This option is available to Israeli citizens and to those who have permanent or long-term resident status within Israel. Although a conversion through the Progressive Movement is not accepted by the orthodox rabbinic authorities, it is…

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In case of Death

Many families seek an alternative to the services offered by the municipal chevra kaddisha when it comes to funeral arrangements. A number of kibbutzim have cemeteries in which services can be conducted that meet the needs and the personal wishes of the deceased and his/her family. Please feel free to contact Rabbi Boyden in connection with this…

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