Havdalah with Guest Rabbi Meir Azari

Join us for an extraordinary Shabbat experience with Special Guest Rabbi Meir Azari, the renowned rabbi of Israel’s largest progressive synagogue! Don’t miss Shabbat on the Beach, an uplifting and serene start to your weekend. Dive deeper into meaningful discussions with Torah Study on Saturday morning. Cap off your Shabbat with a unique and insightful Havdalah on Saturday night, where Rabbi Azari will explore the vital connection between American and Israeli Jews. Savor a delightful wine and cheese gathering, generously hosted in the home of JCOH members. RSVP now to secure your spot and receive the address for this unforgettable evening.

Rabbi Meir Azari
Rabbi Meir Azari is the founder of and has served the past 33 years at Beit Daniel, located in North Tel Aviv. Over the last three decades, Beit Daniel has become The Daniel Centers – four congregations spread across the greeted Tel Aviv-Jaffa area. Rabbi Azari served as the Executive Director of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism from 1986-1989. He served twice as the chairperson of the Israeli MARAM (Israeli Council of Progressive Rabbis) and is a current Board Member of the Jewish Agency in Israel, serving as Deputy Chair of the Evaluation and Measurement Committee. In 2017 Rabbi Azari received an Honorary Doctorate from Hebrew Union College. He also received the International Humanitarian Award from the World Union for Progressive Judaism and Women of Reform Judaism at the URJ Biennial in 2017, recognizing his contributions to Progressive Judaism in Israel and around the world. Rabbi Azari has published two books: one discussing the origins and customs of Israeli Independence Day, the second a set of essays presenting Reform Judaism to Hebrew speakers.