Chavurah Interest Form 2023 - Form - Congregation Shearith Israel

Join a Chavurah at Shearith Israel

Chavurot (plural of the Hebrew word Chavurah - fellowship), provide opportunities for CSI members of all ages and demographics - new members and long-time members alike - to create personal, ongoing Jewish communities within the larger CSI congregation, thereby supplementing CSI's social, religious and cultural programming. If that resonates with you or inspires you to be part of something similar, or if you were in a Chavurah that did not flourish and you would like to be part of a new Chavurah or interest-based group, then we hope you will complete this application.

Most of our Chavurot strive to meet 6-10 times a year. In order for each Chavurah to thrive, please apply ONLY if you are willing to make this an ongoing commitment. Give some thought when answering the handful of questions below, including geographic limits (how far you’re willing to travel in Atlanta traffic to meet regularly with your new friend group) and submit the form at your earliest convenience.

Plan to attend our bagels-and-coffee launch of our Chavurot at CSI on Sunday, NOvember 12th at 10 am. If you have questions, please contact our Chavurah Liaisons, Michele Marill (michele.marill@gmail.com) and Susan Berlin (sjberlin@gmail.com).

Please submit by Sunday, November 5th.

CONTACT INFORMATION

* First Name

* Last Name

* Age

Your partner/spouse's full name (if applicable)

Your partner/spouse's age (if applicable)

* Email address(es)

* Neighborhood / Area of Town

* Best Phone #

* Occupation

* If you're working, what is your occupation?

Names & Ages of Children (if applicable)

If you have children under 18 living at home, would you like to be in a Chavurah where most activities include them?

PROGRAMMING

* Listed below are different programming ideas. Please choose your preferred Chavurah options:

* What size Chavurah would best suit you? (Please consider your goals, your home's seating capacity or any other considerations, and check all that apply):

* How far from home are you willing to travel to be with your Chavurah?

* My dietary needs/restrictions are:

Please specify:

* I/We are interested in joining a Chavurah that shares the following interests (you may check more than one box):

Jewish celebrations, including Shabbat dinners and holiday get-togethersJewish events at CSI and in the communityCultural activities in the community, such as movies, music, theater and museum visitsGame nightsOutdoor activities, such as hiking or bikingChild-friendly family activitiesInformal social gatherings in each other’s homesOther

* Do you know other CSI members who may want to be in a Chavurah with you?

If yes, please list their name(s) here, and encourage them to fill out this application, too.

* Have you ever been in a Chavurah?

If yes, what did you like most?

What would you have changed?

Anything else we should know?

Thank you for your interest in joining a Chavurah. We will be in touch!