The Havurah as an Extended Family


 

Publication Date: December 1977

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s): Avrum N. Weiss

Research Area: Culture and religion; Health

Keywords: Prayer Communities; Community Development; Jewish Organizations

Type: Report

Coverage: Ohio United States

Abstract:

The best source for an extended "family" to evolve, within the Jewish Community Center, is the havurah group. Havurot are becoming more and more widespread in Jewish communities throughout North America. The concept, however, is not a new one. Ancient Jews, who were dissatisfied with contemporary aspects of Judaic practice, formed havurah-like groups.

In Journal of Jewish Communal Service, v.54 no.2, Winter 1977.