The Kavana Cooperative (transliterated from Hebrew as "intention";[1] pronounced "Kah-va-NAH"[2]) is a non-denominational Jewish congregation located in Seattle, Washington, in the United States. Formed in 2006, the pluralistic community is based on a cooperative model, where partners and participants take on the responsibility for actively creating a Jewish life for the group. It hosts educational, religious, and social programs for adults and families.

The Kavana Cooperative
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
RiteNon-denominational Judaism
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusCongregation
Leadership
  • Rabbi Rachel Nussbaum
  • Rabbi Jay LeVine
StatusActive
Location
LocationQueen Anne, Seattle, Washington
(administration office)
CountryUnited States
Kavana Cooperative is located in Seattle
Kavana Cooperative
Location in Seattle, Washington
Geographic coordinates47°38′22″N 122°21′39″W / 47.6394805°N 122.3607453°W / 47.6394805; -122.3607453
Architecture
Date established2006 (as a congregation)
Website
kavana.org

Rabbi Rachel Nussbaum is the organization's spiritual leader. The congregation's administration office is located in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle.[1]

Awards

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The cooperative received the Levitan Innovation Award in 2006.[citation needed] In 2007, Kavana received a grant for a social justice program,[3] and was named one of North America's most innovative nonprofit organizations in Slingshot '07-'08, a guidebook published by the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies.[citation needed] Additionally, Kavana received a 2007-2008 grant from the Legacy Heritage Fund for its "Prep and Practice" program.[citation needed] In 2009, Kavana was named one of the Top 25 Most Vibrant Congregations by Newsweek.[4][5]

Newsweek named Nussbaum one of the Top 25 Pulpit Rabbis in America in 2008.[6] Nussbaum was again named one of America's Top 50 Most Influential Rabbis by Newsweek and Daily Beast in 2011.

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References

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  1. ^ a b Tu, Janet I. (September 12, 2007). "Queen Anne Jewish community goes its own way". Seattle Times. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  2. ^ "'Emerging' Jews, Like Christians, Forge a More Accessible Faith". Religion News. June 7, 2007. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  3. ^ "Emerging' communities receive microgrants". Jewish Telegraph Agency. September 11, 2007. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  4. ^ "America's 25 Most Vibrant Congregations". Newsweek. April 3, 2009.
  5. ^ "The Third Annual Hottest Rabbis in America List". Newsweek. April 3, 2009. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  6. ^ "Top 25 Pulpit Rabbis in America". Newsweek. April 11, 2008.[failed verification]
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