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a fellowship of Jews, usually without a rabbi, who meet for prayer or study
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a small community of congregants who meet in each other's homes to study, socialize and celebrate Jewish life together
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a small group of Temple members who gather to enrich their lives by joining with others to study, socialize and celebrate life together
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Informal study group.
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A chavurah חבורה (Hebrew: "fellowship", plural chavuroth) is a small group of like-minded Jews who assemble for the purposes of facilitating Shabbat and holiday prayer services, sharing communal experiences such as lifecycle events, and Jewish learning. Chavuroth usually provide autonomous alternatives to established Jewish institutions and Jewish denominations.
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