Core Circles

With the arrival of earlier Shabbosim, we are excited to announce that our popular Kabbalas Shabbos and Tehillim Groups are expanding.

By joining this initiative, you will become part of a global community where hundreds of women gather weekly to welcome Shabbos, daven together, and build meaningful connections with one another.

Our collective tefillos are needed now more than ever, as many of our fellow Jews face serious challenges, both personally and as a nation. Join us and your neighbors as we daven for the hostages, soldiers, and all others in need of protection and salvation.

Once you register, we will send you a beautiful box with kabbalas Shabbos cards, Tehillim mechulak, a weekly d’var Torah, and other materials to make your gatherings meaningful.

What is a Core Circle?

A Core circle is a micro-community of 5-15 women who get together regularly to nurture meaningful relationships.

What is a Core Circle?

How to Begin a Core Circle

Our Vision:

Core imagines a world in which Jewish women are so connected that the warmth of Torah radiates through them to others, creating warm, inspiring communities where every individual feels valued, needed and cared for.

Why a Core Circle?

Check out this TED talk by Shasta Nelson that divulges the three requirements for any successful relationship and makes the case for actively investing in friendships.

Frientimacy

Why is it so important to have strong friendships and a solid social structure?

The book Together, by Vivek Murthy delves into the depths of why loneliness can be deadly and what to do about it.

Together

How can I make my circle more meaningul?

The book The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker breaks down the elements of successful and meaningful gatherings.

The Art of Gathering

Being a Circle Facilitator is an important community building role and Core wants to help you be successful!

FAQs

Who can become a Circle Facilitator?

Anyone! Register here to become a Core Circle Facilitator.

Who can participate in a Core Circle?

Circle Facilitators invite friends or friends to be to participate in their Circle.

What do you do during a Core Circle?

Each Core Circle will look different depending on the women who make up each circle. The purpose of each gathering is connection. The pathways are multiple. Some groups will gather to chat or play a game or do a craft. Others will want to learn something together or take on a chessed initiative that motivates them.

Our recommendation is that a theme or some form of structure does exist in order for the time to be focused and purposeful.

As an option, Core suggests monthly themed resources to support Circle Facilitators. These resources are to be used at the Circle Facilitator’s own discretion as a springboard for conversation and connection. Circle Facilitators are invited to select any content that is of interest to their Circle participants. Further, Circle Facilitators may suggest circle members watch, read or listen to content independently beforehand so that they can discuss it during their Circle time.

Where do Core Circles take place?

Core Circles are designed to take place in person so that real connections can be made. Locations for Core Circles can include yet are not limited to: homes, parks, cafes, libraries etc…

When do Core Circles take place?

Scheduling can be set by the Circle Facilitators or collaboratively agreed on with circle members. They can take place once a week or as infrequently as once a month. We recommend setting aside 1- 1 1/2 hours for each meeting.

Core Disclaimer: Core offers a wide range of resources without endorsing any specific one. Please use your discretion as you choose the resource you plan to share with your group.

Have more questions? Contact us and we’ll do our best to troubleshoot with you.

Connecting Jewish Women, Strengthening Homes and Communities

Core creates warm and inspiring Jewish communities by nourishing and networking frum women. Core offers training, resources and support for women who want to strengthen their communities on an intentional and ongoing basis. It supports ongoing gatherings that help build individuals, families, communities, and the Jewish people.

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