Nevei Kodesh

Rooted. Relevant. Renewal.

Champaign-Urbana

217-766-7763

neveikodeshcongregation@mail.com

Shabbat Candle Lighting And Prayers — All Are Welcome!

Fridays at 8 p.m.

Call or write ahead of time to let us know you are coming!

Join our havurah as we pray, sing and learn in an environment moved by Jewish renewal that embodies holiness, spirituality and joy. We’re experiential, not ideological, or dogmatic. We’re inspired by the lovely Neo-Hasidic music found in the Carlebach movement. We’re inclusive and open to Jews of all denominations, as well as interfaith families seeking an accepting spiritual home. We’re rooted in Jewish tradition, but relevant to today’s soulful seekers. Post-denominational, and emotional, not staid in style. Join our spiritual community for a sacred Shabbat experience which draws from sources across the Jewish spectrum, prayer, song, and ritual. We’re also there for you throughout the life-cycle: for baby-namings, bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings, Simchat Chochmah ceremonies for reflection, and memorial services. Tradition gets a vote, not a veto. God is a verb and here you can experience Him allegorically, immanently, or transcendentally as the small, still voice of your conscience directs. We are informed by true Torah values. We’re affiliated with the National Havurah Committee (NHC), the network of independent havurah, today’s emerging centers for Jewish spirituality, worshiping with the the heart, mind and soul. Our gestalt is similar to fellow post-denominational synagogue Romemu in New York City. We’re also associated with Adamah/The Jewish Environmental Leadership Network, as well as RABBIS UNITED. a network of Jewish clergy working together to support Israel; and we’re part of THE JEWISH MAJORITY: The Rabbinical Call to Action to Defend the Jewish Future, a New York City-based coalition to smite anti-semitism in the U.S.; and we have a connection to Brit Olam in Jerusalem. The latest Pew Research Poll (2025) reports that 72% of American Jews believe in God or a universal spirit. The figures are similar to those in Israel, where 78% believe in God, however they may conceive of Him. Jews are the least atheistic or agnostic demographic in the U.S., Pew noted. Join us and meet like-minded folks who are also exploring their Jewish spiritual and cultural selves at Nevei Kodesh Congregation!