Ask

Are you a synagogue or what? Yes and no and kinda. Words like “synagogue” can feel constraining, and we want to think expansively about what Jewish life can be… so we think of ourselves as a spiritual community, and let the experience define itself.

Pray

“Prayer is meaningless unless it is subversive, unless it seeks to overthrow and to ruin the pyramids of callousness, hatred, opportunism, falsehoods. The liturgical movement must become a revolutionary movement, seeking to overthrow the forces that continue to destroy the promise, the hope, the vision.” –Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, “On Prayer”

Learn

“To educate means to cultivate the soul.” -Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel

Act

“Love your neighbor, and love yourself. That is the whole Torah. All the rest is commentary.” –Hillel

Meet

This community is crawling with good folks — from longtime members to newbies — and there are so many ways to connect.

Join

IKAR is fueled by the love, talent, and creative investment of each of our community members. Our membership is an expression of individual commitments and a way for each person to expand their Jewish horizons through learning and spiritual growth.

Donate

“All beginnings require that you unlock new doors. The key is giving and doing. Give tzedakah and do kindness.” – R’ Nachman of Bratslav

Search

We are all searching for something. What’s your thing?

Meet

Teens

Teens (13- 18) are welcome to join our teen programming, where they can continue to be a vital part of our community in the following ways:

Hadrakha Program – We would love to have you join our Hadrakha (teen leadership) program. Our madrikhim work at Limudim as teachers’ assistants on Tuesdays and/or Saturdays. If you are interested, please fill out this form.

IKAR Programming – IKAR teens will have an opportunity to attend social justice and learning learning programs throughout the year. Reach out to our [email protected] with any questions and to find out about upcoming opportunities.

BBYO Chapter – IKAR teens will have an opportunity to join the international youth movement, BBYO through our very own IKAR chapter. This youth movement, entirely led by teen leaders, has weekly programs and events on the local, national, and international level. Attend social events, Israel programs, and social justice-focused programs each month, which will enable teens to create, develop, and foster friendships – as well as deepen their engagement and commitment to the Jewish community.