Chapel Hill Kehillah Reconstructionist Synagogue

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The Chapel Hill Kehillah Synagogue is an egalitarian, participatory, sacred community that shares a commitment to Jewish tradition and values, joy in celebration, education for all ages, inclusivity, social justice, and community involvement.

Our members represent a variety of backgrounds and family lifestyles, and we extend a warm welcome to all, including traditional, interfaith, and gay/lesbian families, and individuals. At our founding in 1996, we chose the Hebrew word for community, Kehillah, to signify our desire to build a vibrant center for Jewish life, one that would link individuals and families to a caring Jewish community.

We offer a top-rate preschool experience and an innovative and engaging religious school. We explore Jewish life with dedication and enthusiasm, as we strive to foster opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. We value our many occasions to bring community members together to celebrate holidays and traditions, rejoice in each others simchas, assist each other in times of need, learn together and participate in the life of the broader community through social action and interfaith events.

The mission of the Chapel Hill Kehillah, a Reconstructionist congregation, is to create an inclusive and engaged Jewish community that inspires peoples lives and deepens Jewish involvement through Jewish celebration, worship, education, social action, and values.

Reconstructionist value-based communal decision-making
Talmud Torah (Study of Jewish Teachings): Life-long Jewish learning
Simcha (Joy): Joy in Jewish practice and life

Derech Eretz (Respect): Mutual respect
Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World): Social action and social justice
Tzedakah (Charity): Duty of righteous giving
Hishtatfut (Engagement): Engagement of our membership in all aspects of the life of our community

~ Kehillah in the News ~