Our Mission
Kehillat Moreshet Avraham, a center for pluralistic Judaism in southeast Jerusalem, is celebrating its 50th year in 2023-2024. Fifty years of Torah, prayer, and charity. Fifty years of inclusive Jewish life, offering a Judaism of justice and hope to the residents of the Talpiot-East Arnona area. While we are proud of our past achievements, we also looked to the future, and to the challenges of the existence of a diverse and egalitarian religious community in our neighborhood. Read more...
Our Story
For over fifty years, Moreshet Avraham has been growing strong roots everywhere. Like Abraham, our forefather, who planted an Eshel tree in Beersheba, and built a center where every tired person came to revive his or her soul. In this way, we respond to his legacy and build our community so that it will meet the needs of our members and the needs of the local public. Together we raise a voice of faith, of healing and connection in Jerusalem, Israel and the Jewish world.
Programs & Activities
Beit Midrash: Opportunities for Learning
Shared study is an important element of the community experience at Moreshet Avraham. In every prayer service we include a sermon, and in addition, we offer frameworks for study, exploration, and engagement with the richness of our sources.
Dor LeDor: Nurturing Young Judaism
Throughout the year, the Moreshet Avraham community provides activities, educational performances, and special events for families based on the Jewish calendar. We are committed to our shared future and seek to expand and strengthen programs for children and families.
Bar and Bat Mitzvah Preparation
Preparing for Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a journey of discovery — an introduction to the Jewish bookshelf, to prayer, to the tallit and tefillin, and to the values of kindness and morality at the core of Jewish tradition.
Our rabbis accompany families throughout the process, guiding both the preparation and the celebration itself. Together with the Bar or Bat Mitzvah, they craft a personal drasha (sermon), ensuring the experience is thoughtful and meaningful.
NOAM Talpaz: Youth Movement
NOAM, the youth movement of traditional Judaism, is a pan-Israeli organization that maintains a diverse community life throughout the country while emphasizing an egalitarian and pluralistic Jewish identity. NOAM's Talpaz branch has a vibrant home in Moreshet Avraham. We are proud of NOAM's educational work and are happy about the collaboration.
Leadership
David Goodman
Rabbi
David Goodman is the Rabbi of Kehilat Moreshet Avraham in Jerusalem, along with his partner Rabbi Amirit Rosen, in a joint rabbinate model. Read more...
Amirit Rosen
Rabbi
Amirit Rosen is the Rabbi of Kehilat Moreshet Avraham in Jerusalem along with her partner Rabbi David Goodman in a joint rabbinate model. Read more...
Dr. Dorit Shemesh
Treasurer
Dorit is a researcher at the Cancer Research Institute, with extensive experience in teaching at universities and schools. In recent years, she has run a school for German speakers on Fridays, and works to promote education and culture in the community.
Aliza Haas
Vice Chairperson
Aliza is a licensed real estate broker, professional grant writer and mother who has served on the KMA board in various roles.
David Waimann
Chairperson
David is a climate technology entrepreneur and a passionate supporter of the Masorti movement.
