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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 | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Rite | Non-denominational Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Congregation |
| Leadership |
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| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Queen Anne, Seattle, Washington (administration office) |
| Country | United States |
  Location in Seattle, Washington | |
| Geographic coordinates | 47°38′22″N 122°21′39″W / 47.6394805°N 122.3607453°W |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 2006 (as a congregation) |
| Website | |
| kavana | |
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
editThe 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.
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b Tu, Janet I. (September 12, 2007). "Queen Anne Jewish community goes its own way". Seattle Times. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "'Emerging' Jews, Like Christians, Forge a More Accessible Faith". Religion News. June 7, 2007. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "Emerging' communities receive microgrants". Jewish Telegraph Agency. September 11, 2007. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "America's 25 Most Vibrant Congregations". Newsweek. April 3, 2009.
- ^ "The Third Annual Hottest Rabbis in America List". Newsweek. April 3, 2009. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "Top 25 Pulpit Rabbis in America". Newsweek. April 11, 2008.[failed verification]
External links
edit- Official website
- "Kavana Receives National Recognition". JT News. August 6, 2020.[dead link]
- "The Guide to Jewish Washington: The Kavana Cooperative". JT News. August 6, 2020.[dead link]
- "Kavana Cooperative Named One of North America's 50 Most Innovative Jewish Nonprofits in the Third Annual "Slingshot" Guidebook" (PDF) (Press release). The Kavana Cooperative.[dead link]