Kavana Cooperative

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

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.

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

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.

See also

References

  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]