OHEL YACHDAV - אוהל יחדיו - LEUVEN HAVURAH
An independent, progressive, egalitarian havurah
A Jewish space for Jews and their Jewish/non-Jewish partners and friends in and around Leuven and its university.
A place of welcome for Jews passing through Leuven for longer and shorter periods of time.
A Jewish home for Jewish students, researchers, professors.
About Us
As a community, we honor the foundational premise of B'Tzelem Elohim, all humans are formed in the image of God. We believe that men and women are equal in all Jewish practice; we welcome the full inclusion of all LGBTQ+ people; and we honor the fundamental shared humanity of Israelis and Palestinians.
Ohel Yachdav is a member of Aleph: Alliance for Jewish Renewal. We are also members of the KU Leuven Lifestance Network.
SERVICES
Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma'ariv, candle lighting, kiddush and (vegetarian) Shabbat Dinner on the 3rd Friday of the month. Occasional Havdalah.
FESTIVALS
We mark as many as we can – with study, tefilah, food.
LIMMUD
We explore the Parashah together during Friday service and organise other study sessions around Festivals
UPCOMING EVENTS & SERVICES
2025
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Monday 22/9: Erev Rosh Hashana in Leuven
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Tuesday 23/9: Rosh Hashana in Leuven (during the day)
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Wednesday 1/10: Erev Yom Kippur in Leuven
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Thursday 1/10: Yom Kippur in Leuven (Ne’ila + breaking the fast)
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Friday 17/10: Kabbalat Shabbat + potluck in Leuven
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Friday 21/11: Kabbalat Shabbat + potluck in Leuven
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Friday 19/12: Kabbalat Shabbat + Hanukkah in Brussels
2026
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Friday 23/01: Kabbalat Shabbat + potluck in Leuven
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Friday 20/02: Kabbalat Shabbat + potluck in Leuven
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Friday 20/03: Kabbalat Shabbat + potluck in Leuven
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Thursday 2/04: Second Passover Seder in Leuven
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Friday 22/05: Open Kabbalat Shabbat + potluck in a special location in Leuven
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Friday 19/06: Kabbalat Shabbat + potluck in Leuven
Hebrew school for families & adults on Saturday mornings (Leuven)
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Saturday 6/9/2025
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Saturday 8/11/2025
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Saturday 6/12/2025
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Saturday 7/2/2026
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Saturday 7/3/2026
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Saturday 9/5/2026
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Saturday 13/6/2026
