Chavaya: A Jewish Festival Rooted in Nature, Community, and Spirit
August 13th - 16th, 2026 at Duvall, Washington
Chavaya, the Hebrew word for "experience", is an
earth-based, Jewish, family-friendly festival celebrating community, spirituality, music, art, and connection
to the natural world. Open to individuals, families, and seekers of all backgrounds, Chavaya offers a joyful
and meaningful weekend rooted in Jewish tradition and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
When services are broadcast over ZOOM, a link to a digital copy of the Kabbalat Shabbat Siddur
(53 pages) is provided below. It can be helpful to print it, or to have it displayed on one device
other than the one which you are using to participate in the ZOOM broadcast.
(in gratitude to Temple Beth Zion Brookline, MA, authors)
Adopt-a-Shabbat Guidelines
Adopt a Shabbat - Opening
Arrive 30 minutes before the start of services.
Unlock door.
Observe how room is set up – must be returned to its original state unless Church staff say otherwise.
Bring or arrange with others for the following ritual items: wine, juice, Challah. Shabbat candles, matches, candlestick inserts are stocked in the supply closet.
Set up paper goods for pot luck.
Set up chairs and tables, Siddurim, Kippot.
Adopt a Shabbat - Closing
After service and potluck, return room to its original state, make sure all trash is thrown away, sweep floor (if needed).
Return Siddurim, Kippot, wine and any remaining paper goods to the cabinet. Leftover juice may be stored in the fridge.
Turn out lights and lock door.
To volunteer to "Adopt a Shabbat", complete
the following form with your full name, email address, and date of service you would like to adopt and click on the "Submit Form" button.
