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The Worcester Havurah is an independent group of Jews and friends-of-Jews of all ages in and around Worcester, MA—Nipmuc territory.

Jews and friends-of-Jews who come together to celebrate, sing, pray, and grapple with Jewish texts and traditions from a diasporic, liberatory framework decoupled from zionism. We come together to celebrate, sing (not necessarily on key), pray, and grapple with Jewish texts and traditions from a diasporic, liberatory framework. We are committed to Jewish ritual decoupled from Zionism, oriented instead around Torah, our relationships to each other, and our local context; this solidarity sustains us in the collective struggle against racism, white supremacy, and capitalism.

10/01/2026

🌈🌈🌈We’re here, we’re q***r, and we’re celebrating Pride with the Worcester Havurah at our 3rd annual Open Sukkah community gathering!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 3RD 3-5PM

What will you find at Open Sukkah?

* An all-ages public celebration of LGBTQIA+ simcha (joy), the fall harvest, and inter-communal hospitality with friends new and old!
* Sukkot traditions
* The Worcester Havurah, a lay-led organization that celebrates Judaism in a diasporic & liberatory framework
* Crafts, singing, community-building
* Vegetarian potluck

REGISTER FOR LOCATION 🔗 in profile

09/25/2026

✨Worcester Havurah Open Sukkah POSTPONED to OCTOBER 3rd, 3-5 PM✨

Due to the incoming Nor’easter, we are postponing our 3rd Annual Open Sukkah to Saturday, October 3rd from 3-5 PM.

We hope to still see you all there!!!

**To register: scan the QR code, or go to bit.ly/HavSukkot via that URL or the link in our bio!**

What to expect: A public event for the broader community: Sukkot and Fall-themed decoration-making, kids’ games, learning about Sukkot traditions, frolicsome q***r jouissance, building community, schmoozing, and sharing food via a vegetarian potluck.

What to bring: a vegetarian dish to share at the event and a non-perishable food item for the mutual aid project Worcester Community Fridges!

Logistical/access notes: this is an all-ages outdoor event with a short walk down a small grassy hill. There is ramp access to an indoor gender-neutral bathroom.

03/14/2026

THANK YOU! for coming to laugh with us, dance with us, and sing with us. We really couldn't have done it without you.🍋

Sloppy & E-Wasted: An Anti-AI Purim Production was definitely a show to remember, and we are so grateful for the beautiful community that helped bring it all together! The one thing AI will not be taking from us is the collective grief and joy that only us blood bags have the gotten wonderful opportunity to experience.

03/07/2026

👾🚨Count down to Sloppy and E-Wasted: An Anti-AI Purim Production🚨👾

Tickets: $18 online // $20 AT THE DOOR*

We will close online ticket sales on Sunday, so please encourage all your people (and robots) to get tickets.

*It’s only a few extra bucks at the door, but having tickets ahead of time is Clinically Proven as the best motivator to leave one’s house.*

WE AR SO EXCITED TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU!

💗 🤖 🎉

02/23/2026

Spiel slorp, meep morp, JOIN US!!!
Worcester Havurah's second Annual Purim Play and Rager: bit.ly/EWASTED

👾Sloppy and E-Wasted: An Anti-Al Purim Production👾

👾When: SUNDAY March 8th at 7PM
👾Where: 258 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA

👾Tickets: suggested $18 online//$20 at the door//no one turned away for lack of funds!

👾Use bit.ly link for Eventbrite & full AI summary

We had so much fun last year, we're doing it again! Hope to see you all there!!
ALL ARE WELCOME - Jews and friends of Jews, g**s and friends of g**s🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

👾Accessibility:
-We will be running HEPA air filters during the event, and will have N95 masks available for attendees. Masking is strongly encouraged but not required.
-The venue has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and bathroom.
-For information about accessibility, please email worcesterhavurah [at] gmail [dot] com.

04/03/2025

On April 5th, Worcester residents of all walks of life will join over a thousand demonstrations across the country as part of a rising movement against Trump and corporate authoritarianism. Join us in person Saturday at noon at city hall!

RSVP to protest organizers Indivisible Worcester - link in bio.

03/14/2025

FILL OUR LOTS: A Maximalist Purim Spectacular! THIS SATURDAY - get your tickets!

$20 - no one turned away for lack of funds! Tix available online at bit.ly/FillourLOTS and limited availability at the door.

Hotel Vernon shiproom Saturday night, 3/15 - 16 Kelley Square Worcester, MA.

7:00PM - DOORS - be there in full regalia!

7:30PM - 8:30PM Q***r & Trans Punk band , Klezmer ft. and ‘s Rebecca Mac!

8:30PM – 9:30PM Purimshpiel! A festive political comedy that bears no resemblance to Worcester, MA

9:30PM - 10:00PM Costume contest with prizes for The Most Worcester, The Most Shushan, and The Most MOST costumes! Bring your DOLLARS to vote, proceeds to Worcester’s own LGBTQ+ Asylum Task Force

10:00PM - 11:30PM DJ and Rager with

ALL ARE WELCOME - Jews and friends of Jews, g**s and friends of g**s

02/13/2025

On this Tu Bishvat (the new year for trees), can you take a moment to be in amazement of the natural world?
Our young Havurah members celebrated Tu Bishvat by using their 5 senses in a winter outdoor scavenger hunt!
What might it look like to redirect our Jewish education to be liberatory, diasporic and nature-based?? We would love curriculum resources if you have some!

01/07/2025

Today’s the day to call City Council! You can call Mayor Petty and all Councilors to urge them to support the Ceasefire Resolution, but of course it’s particularly impactful to call your district councilor: https://geospatial.worcesterma.gov/FindMyCityCouncilor/

See you tonight at 5:30pm at City Hall!

01/06/2025

What to do today and tomorrow:

Call Mayor Petty 508-799-1153 to support the Ceasefire Resolution, bring a buddy to City Council with you tomorrow, Jan 7th at 5:30pm for a pre-meeting vigil,
and please wear black.

DM if you would like to speak at City Council and want help preparing.

Address

258 Pleasant St
Worcester, MA
01609

Website

http://worcesterhavurah.org/

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