Kehilat Ha Pardes

Kehilat HaPardes is a Reform Jewish and liberal Jewish community in Pardes Hanna, created for people seeking open, egalitarian, and spiritual Judaism in Israel. Our community brings together Reform Judaism, Jewish spirituality, nature, music, and community life in a warm and creative environment.

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Our synagogue is not a building – our synagogue is the open sky.

We gather outdoors, among the trees and fields of Pardes Hanna, under a canopy of stars, creating a unique experience of Reform Jewish prayer in nature, musical Kabbalat Shabbat services, and open Jewish learning.

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Kehilat HaPardes welcomes women and men from all backgrounds, cultures, and faith traditions who are searching for liberal Judaism, egalitarian Jewish community, and meaningful Jewish life in Israel. 

If you're seeking a meaningful life-cycle event, Bar Mitzvah or Bar Mitzvah, an egalitarian wedding ceremony - Kehilat Ha Pardes and Rabbi Naomi Efrat are great for beginning your journey. 

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Our gatherings include Reform Kabbalat Shabbat services, Jewish holiday celebrations, open Jewish study, and musical prayer circles. Conversations often turn into songs, and songs often turn into prayer. In the quiet beauty of nature, new ideas, melodies, and moments of connection naturally emerge. 

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Kehilat HaPardes is a place where people celebrate Jewish life-cycle ceremonies in the spirit of Reform and liberal Judaism, including:

• Reform Jewish weddings and egalitarian huppah ceremonies in nature

• Reform Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah ceremonies in Israel

• Inclusive Jewish life-cycle ceremonies for families and communities

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Kehilat HaPardes is a fully egalitarian Reform Jewish community and proudly LGBTQ+ inclusive. We believe that Jewish life should be open, welcoming, and accessible to everyone.

If you are looking for Reform Judaism in Israel, a liberal Jewish community, or a place to celebrate Reform Jewish weddings, egalitarian huppah ceremonies, or Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations in Israel, Kehilat HaPardes welcomes you.

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