About Us

Havurah consists of approximately 80 individual members and families. We are unaffiliated, but lean toward the Reform & Reconstructionist traditions. Because our community comprises a rich diversity of Jewish backgrounds and education, our volunteer-driven, lay-led congregation creates Jewish experiences that are both traditional and unique.

Our regular Shabbat and holiday services are conducted by Havurah members or, once monthly, by the Hebrew School faculty and students. Each year we co-sponsor High Holiday Services with Middlebury College Hillel. Rabbi Ira Schiffer, who also serves as Associate Chaplain and Hillel advisor of Middlebury College, directs our weekly Hebrew School.

Our home is Havurah House, located at 56 North Pleasant Street (Route 7) in Middlebury. The house was generously donated to Havurah by the Lazarus family, and renovated with funds raised from the membership. It is now a fully functioning house of prayer, study, and celebration, with classroom space to serve our rapidly growing Hebrew School, a sanctuary, and a social hall, which accommodates our larger events.

Officers - 2007-2008

President - Jodi Girard

Treasurer - Joel Miller

Secretary - Ken Wolpin

Immediate Past President - Karen Lefkoe

Director of Education/Rabbinic Consultant – Rabbi Ira Schiffer

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