Because spiritual rituals often occur in your own home, we stock a small inventory of traditional items you may need, such as: Candles (Shabbat candles, Havdalah candles, Chanukah candles, Yartzeit candles) Mezuzahs Mezuzah scrolls Prayer books Kippot Chanukah supplies (Gelt, Dreidels, Candles, Gifts) If you need something, let us know: admin AT kehillahsynagogue DOT org….

Want to learn about unique ways to make your seder come to life? Want to learn how to chant an aliyah? Looking for information on leining? To make it easy to access the wealth of knowledge available online today, we have assembled this page of ritual links. Feel free to use it as much as…

In every family, at every point, we are perpetually entering new stages in the life cycle. And in keeping with the tradition of living Jewishly, we acknowledge, honor, and celebrate key points along the way: birth, B’nei Mitzvah, marriage, and death. Baby Naming Here there are several options. You can be called to the Torah…

Celebrating Shabbat is a highlight of our week. We encourage you to come for any part of a service—to sing, pray, or just come for Kiddush after services. Saturday morning services are in person, and on Zoom, and also live streamed on Vimeo. Please contact the office to get the Zoom or Vimeo link. We…

As students near their Bar/Bat Mitzvah, they learn the meaning of this important life cycle event. They attend services more frequently and discuss what being a Jewish adult is all about. On the day of his or her Bar/Bat Mitzvah, each student chants Torah and Haftarah, leads the d’var, and presents part, or all, of…

Kehillah offers a variety of ways to learn and evolve. From text study to cultural programs, lectures with leading scholars to lessons on ritual leadership, Kehillah presents many opportunities for learning and connection. Have an idea for a program? Email Rabbi Solomon at rabbisolomon@kehillahsynagogue.org Upcoming programs: Kehillah Book Club – All are welcome! Contact Carol Horvitz…

From potlucks to lucky opportunities We began in 1996 with a few families meeting for potluck Shabbat dinners and services in homes and local parks. We wanted to build a welcoming center for Jewish life in Chapel Hill. We named it Kehillah—Hebrew for ‘community’—and that’s exactly what evolved. In fact, the ‘community’ quickly became so…

Rabbi Jen Since April 2002, Rabbi Jen has blessed Kehillah with her spirituality, warmth, and passion for Jewish learning. She welcomes everyone; encouraging diversity in age, faith, and lifestyle. Her calming, centered approach makes our services, holiday programs, and life cycle events both vital and relevant. Passionate about social justice and building interfaith understanding, Rabbi…