Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center

06/04/2026

The Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center has been a home for Jewish life on the Island for more than 85 years.

From six families meeting in living rooms to a thriving, progressive congregation, our story is one of resilience, faith, and belonging on the Vineyard.

Visit https://bit.ly/3XeOZOj to read our full history.

06/02/2026

Join us this June as the Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center welcomes Shabbat together.

Friday evening Kabbalat Shabbat services begin at 5:30 pm, and Shabbat morning services, including Torah discussion and Kiddush Lunch, begin at 10:00 am.

For additional information on the June schedule, please visit https://bit.ly/3W5dInK.

All are welcome.

05/21/2026

These words are at the heart of Rabbi Caryn Broitman's newly published book, a work that reclaims sacred text as a space for dialogue, transformation, and moral courage.

Pre-order your copy at https://bit.ly/4tQv2wx, and save the date for Sunday, August 2, when Rabbi Broitman will be in conversation with Rev. Cathlin Baker of the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury at MVHC. Together, they will explore how our sacred texts speak to the challenges we face today.

The event begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, and tickets are required. Stay tuned for additional information.

All are welcome.

05/19/2026

Tikkun Leil Shavuot is this Thursday, May 21, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Join Rabbi Caryn Broitman and Rabbinic Intern Becca Heisler for an exploration of the relationship between Judaism and Zionism through sources drawn from Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox traditions.

The evening will also feature cheesecake and blintzes prepared by Chefs Krem and Lily of Good Pierogi.

To register, please visit https://bit.ly/4nafroC. All are welcome.

05/14/2026

The 2026 Annual Fund Campaign is nearly complete. Thanks to the generosity of this community, the Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center has raised more than 94% of its $400,000 goal.

We are grateful for every gift that has brought us to this point. With $24,892 remaining and our campaign closing on May 21, there is still an opportunity to be part of what makes MVHC a thriving, welcoming home on the Vineyard.

To contribute, please visit https://bit.ly/4u2Ge8Z.

05/12/2026

Join Rabbi Caryn Broitman and Rabbinic Intern Becca Heisler for Tikkun Leil Shavuot on Thursday, May 21, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.

Together, they will guide an exploration of the relationship between Judaism and Zionism through sources drawn from Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox traditions.

The evening will also feature cheesecake and blintzes prepared by Chefs Krem and Lily of Good Pierogi.

To register, please visit https://bit.ly/4nafroC. All are welcome.

05/06/2026

Earlier this month, our Hebrew School students were honored during a special end-of-year Shabbat celebration.

Families and community members gathered together for the service and dinner, marking another remarkable year of learning and growing. We are so proud of all of them.

05/04/2026

May is a beautiful time to gather for Shabbat at the Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center.

We invite you to join us each week for Friday Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat morning services, followed by Kiddush lunch.

All are welcome. Please visit https://bit.ly/3W5dInK for additional details.

05/01/2026

Have you considered joining the MVHC Social Action Committee? It makes a real difference in the lives of our Island neighbors!

Thank you to the Social Action Committee of the Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center!

Their twice-monthly meals for our winter shelter guests brought consistency, care, and community to each visit.

We are grateful for this dedicated partnership.

05/01/2026

MVHC’s Social Justice series with Rabbinic Intern Becca Heisler concludes on Sunday, May 3 at 4:00 pm.

This third and final session will explore teshuvah, repair, healing in relationship, and the work of changing behavior.

Classes are held exclusively via Zoom. Please visit https://bit.ly/4bQvGSu to register.

All are welcome.