Congregation Bet Haverim celebrates Jewish living by fostering connections to people, to spirit and to tradition.
CBH Was Founded by Gay and Lesbian JewsBet Haverim (“House of Friends”) was founded by gay men and lesbians as a Jewish home where they could bring their whole selves to fully engage Judaism and Jewish life. Recognizing the value of hospitable, empowering sacred community, CBH grew to enthusiastically embrace all Jews and their loved ones, particularly those who have wandered seeking acceptance.
CBH today is a thriving community that celebrates diversity. We fully understand the needs of families and individuals whose history, outlook or situation means they have sometimes not felt comfortable in other Jewish environments. We take pride in our differences and our commitment to inclusion. This distinction is at the very heart of our existence, and it is why we became associated with the Reconstructionist movement.
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