TOUCHING THE
LIVES OF ISRAELIS
Strengthening KBY congregations makes progressive Judaism more accessible
to the vast majority of Israelis who yearn for an
alternative to the orthodox approach to Judaism.
STRENGTHENING
THE JEWISH STATE
Contributing to KBY makes a positive statement to Israel about the value,
validity and authenticity of progressive Judaism by strengthening and
empowering the 50+ Reform and Conservative kehillot in Israel.
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KEHILAT MA'ALOT TIVON
Chair Michal Gavrieli
34
Golomb St.
Kiryat Tivon
Phone: 011-972-4-953-0479
Fax: 011-972-4-983-2369
Link to
Ma'alot Tivon Web Site |
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Kehilat
Ma'alot Tivon
A Proud History
Kehila Chadasha was founded in 1973 in Kiryat Tivon, a growing
suburban town close to Haifa. The congregation was founded by
immigrants from North America, who were joined by Israelis of diverse
origins. The congregation joined the IMPJ nine years after its
establishment.
Kehila Chadasha holds services every Friday night, and on Saturday
morning when there is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah (twice a month). We also
celebrate all the festivals, including a communal Second Seder at
Passover, a Seder Tu Bishvat, etc. The congregation has approximately
30 members. Many more local residents attend events, and on Yom Kippur
some 200 worshippers are present.
Unlike many IMPJ congregations, Kehila Chadasha enjoys strong support
from the local authority. The chairperson of the congregation was
elected to serve on the local religious council (statutory bodies
which are usually dominated exclusively by Orthodox representatives).
Almost 1,000 local residents signed a petition supporting his
candidacy.
 Study
Groups
The congregation runs study groups for members and the general
public, as well as a course preparing youngsters for their Bar/Bat
Mitzvah.
Service
Times
Shabbat and Holiday
Evenings:
(please check with us in advance)
Fall/Winter – 5 PM, Spring/Summer- 6 PM
Shabbat and Holiday Mornings: 9:30 AM
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Our Building The local authority has also allocated a large
plot of land for a synagogue and community center. In the future, if the
congregation has a serving rabbi and if funding is available, it hopes
to be able to take advantage of this generous offer. For the present,
Kehila Chadasha uses a bomb shelter as its synagogue.
Michal Gavrieli's Jewish Motifs
in
Silk Applique
www.mi-silk.com
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KBY is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable, tax-exempt
organization. Contributions to KBY are tax-deductible, to the fullest
extent permitted by U.S. tax laws.
KBY is also registered with the NY State (NYS) Dept. of Law, Charities Bureau.
KBY's IRS registration and current Form
990 filing is posted under "Administration"
and available from the IRS or NYS.
Copyright © 2006 KBY Congregations Together, Inc.
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