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Narrative

Havurat Shalom is a collectively owned and run synagogue. We offer Friday night and Saturday morning Sabbath services as well as services for all the Jewish Holidays. We sometimes offer classes. We have potluck meals once or twice a month. We are committed to social justice, including the disability rights movement. We are working to make Havurat Shalom accessible to people with disabilities. For specific questions about disability access, please contact the Disability and Deaf Access committee at 617-623-3376, voice, or email info@thehav.org.

Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Havurat Shalom has had several Deaf-accessible/ASL interpreted Shabbat and holiday services. Members of the Deaf and Havurat Shalom communities jointly created and led two successful Deaf-hearing Passover seders.

​We are happy to reserve seating in front for those who need it. Havurat Shalom's telephone is voice only. The fire alarms at Havurat Shalom have strobes. There is a telephone amplifier available.

Provide sign language interpreting for some classes and services on request. 1st floor including prayer room, living room and bathroom, is wheelchair accessible. 2nd floor, including the children's prayer room and library is not. Classes are usually free. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.  There is some childcare available Saturdays. For the health of those with chemical sensitivities and asthma, we request that you not wear perfume, aftershave or cologne. Only MCS-friendly products used in the building. 

Limited parking for people with disabilities is available in back of the Havurah.

Service Types

• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Recreation/Arts/Social and Leisure

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Blind
• Deaf
• Developmental Disability
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Hard of Hearing
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Physical Disabilities
• Visual Impairment

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• Hebrew

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Near Public Transportation
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds