Community Updates

Our Community

Standing Together: Supporting Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson

Our Rabbi calls us to stand with the Beth Israel Congregation after the recent hate crime which caused extensive damage to the synagogue’s library, administrative offices, and sacred spaces.

Letters from the Rabbi

Letter from the Rabbi: Resist the Beginings

Rabbi Broitman responds to the recent ICE violence in Minneapolis. Becca Heisler, our rabbinic intern will be speaking about her experience in Minneapolis last week at our shabbat service on January 31st, 2026.

Our Community

Pre-Order Announcement for Rabbi Broitman’s New Book!

Pre-Order your copy of Rabbi Broitman’s highly anticipated new book online today.

Our Community

Lifelong Learners Ted & Amy Gavin

For Ted and Amy Gavin, the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center is far more than a synagogue. Learn more about the love of learning and devotion to service that makes MVHC their Jewish home on the Island.

Letters from the Rabbi

Letter from the Rabbi: Shock, Grief, Light and Hope

14 December 2025 24 Kislev 5786 Dear friends, On this snowy morning, I sadly write to you with feelings of shock and grief. Having gone to sleep last night with news […]

Our Community

Adjusted Winter Schedule for Shabbat Services on Martha’s Vineyard

This Winter, there will be some changes to our regular Shabbat Services schedule. Bookmark this blog to reference the schedule throughout the Winter months.

Volunteer & Social Action

Thanks – Giving Back!

Learn about several opportunities to volunteer this November shared by our Social Action Committee. We hope to see you there!

Letters from the Rabbi

Letter from the Rabbi: Welcome Home

We remember those who were murdered in that horrific attack, those who are still in captivity, and those mourning and healing from the violence of that day.

Letters from the Rabbi

Letter from the Rabbi: A Prayer, 2 years from October 7th

We remember those who were murdered in that horrific attack, those who are still in captivity, and those mourning and healing from the violence of that day.

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