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We’re in the process of rolling out this new initiative for Chicago congregations, focused on community building through the lens of arts and culture programming.

SHEMA is designed to compliment existing congregational efforts of the Chazan or cultural committee, and can be customized to fit the needs and scale of the institution while bolstering its ability to deliver quality arts and culture programming.

Congregations participating in SHEMA enjoy synagogue-based, community-building, education-oriented explorations of contemporary Jewish expression.  The initiative borrows up to five modules of KFAR’s existing public programs, adapted for the institutional setting.  The components “stack” for a vertically integrated programming solution, or can also be used in stand-alone fashion to interface with existing congregational efforts.

Modules range from small specialized artists’ workshops to large format concerts, encompassing a localized and customized package of KFAR’s programming executed in partnership with the congregation and promoted as KFAR programs.

The modules work in concert to engage members on multiple levels, developing an arts affinity group within the community that can in turn enrich congregational life involvement.  In some sense, “KFAR in a box.”

Inquire about hosting “S.H.E.M.A.” at your congregation.