Masa Seattle
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Mission Statement
At Masa Seattle, we aim to inspire Jews on the fringe of communal life to discover the deep and meaningful joys of Judaism by creating intimate, informal and judgement free gatherings for Jewish learning and living.
About This Cause
In the 1960's, many Jews were looking to create intimate communities that were less formal and more spiritual. This is when the "chavurah movement" was born. The word "chaver" means "friend" in Hebrew, so these "chavurot"(plural of chavurah) were a kind of "Jewish friendship circle." Classic chavurot are volunteer-led and neighborhood based. Jewish participants gather in peoples' homes for learning, holiday celebrations, Shabbat dinners, prayer and social gatherings and social action. We like to think of Masa Seattle as "Chavurah 2.0": a chavurah for the 21st century. Just like the chavurot of the 1960's, we meet in different neighborhoods all around the Puget Sound, in peoples' homes, coffee shops, breweries, parks, etc., but also online. Our intimate gatherings are informal and steeped in Jewish spirituality and tradition. Unlike classic chavurot, we have an organizational structure, financial resources from members and donors, and rabbinic leadership. While we "journey" around the sound for smaller Shabbat experiences and learning opportunities, we come together as a larger community throughout the year for Jewish holidays and immersive learning.