Volunteer Information

 Volunteer energy and commitment is essential to Yavneh’s development.

We are at a point where one person can make a huge difference.

Here are a few of the many ways Yavneh members can help to grow and sustain our community:

  • We welcome all musicians and singers to bring joy to our services and celebrations.
  • We are actively recruiting people with administrative, finance and development skills who will strengthen our organization.
  • Our House Committee is looking for people to manage logistics and coordination with our host churches, and to ensure a welcoming atmosphere at worship and other events.
  • We asking for people to join our Member Involvement group to help plan and organize Do-it-Yourself Shabbats and other community activities.
  • We are assembling a group of energetic young adults who will organize events for college students and young professionals in Raleigh.
  • Join our Ritual Committee if you are interested in exploring ways to build a strong Jewish Renewal community in the Triangle.

Tell us about your skills and interests.  You can contribute in ways we probably haven’t thought about yet!

Spotlight on Rachel Galper

Rachel Galper is Yavneh's Nominee for Young Volunteer of the Year!

The Raleigh/Cary Jewish Federation wants to honor the Triangle's young Jewish Volunteer of the Year, and Rachel Galper is our nominee.  Rachel was active on Yavneh's Organizing Committee from the beginning, and those of you who attended High Holy Day Services know what a magical contribution her story telling made at Yom Kippur!

Here is a brief overview of the many things Rachel has done: 

Rachel Galper is a local art educator, ordained maggid (Jewish storyteller and inspirational speaker) with Yitzhak Buxbaum, Reiki Master, volunteer doula, and hospice companion. She is one of the founding members of Yavneh: A Jewish Renewal Community in Raleigh. Rachel offers programs and workshops in  art, storytelling, prayer and meditative movement at the Community Midrasha, the Jewish Federation in Durham/Chapel Hill, Temple Beth Or, Beth Meyer, Yavneh, and a host of local churches, public schools, libraries, and non-profits. She also runs three free monthly groups for adults: Storytelling for Healing, Interfaith Dinner and Dialogue, and a Reiki Circle. For more information about her workshops, programs, healing work, and gatherings please contact her at rachelgalper.com

Good luck Rachel and many many thanks from all of us at Yavneh!