About Us

Carmei Zion is a warm and vibrant Ashkenazi dati, tzioni Beit Knesset located in Carmei Gat. Inspired by our core pillars of Torah, Avoda, Gemilut Chasadim, and community, we pride ourselves in providing an open and welcoming environment for our diverse community of native Israelis and Olim alike to practice and celebrate Judaism.

Community

More than just a place to daven, our Beit Knesset serves as a hub for community, a melting-pot where our unique blend of cultures and backgrounds are celebrated and welcomed, and where we can bond over our shared values. Carmei Zion’s commitment to community vibrates throughout everything we do and is at the heart of our ‘why’.

Gemilut Chasadim

We are proud to be actively engaged in chessed both within our community and within society at large. Some of our ongoing initiatives include organizing meals for new parents and delivering various assistance to those in times of need, as well as wider reach initiatives such as partnering with local organizations like the children’s home, Neve Hana.

Avoda (Tefila)

We strive to cultivate a passionate and meaningful prayer environment where our members can grow their relationship to and connection with God, both on an individual and communal level.

Torah

Through regular Divrei Torah, weekly shiurim, tefilat yeladim, limud horim v’yeladim, and an open and active beit midrash, we express our commitment to making Torah accessible and engaging to all members of our community.

Rav Aminadav and Rachel Grossman

Shul Rabbi and Rabbanit

Rav Aminadav and Rachel Grossman moved to Carmei Gat in 5782/ Summer 2022 with their children: Chanan, Nitzan, Avigail, and Shefa.

Rav Aminadav studied at Yeshivat Har Etzion after high school and as a member of the Kollel after making aliya. He received a B.A. from Columbia in History, semicha from RIETS and has an MSW from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. He has worked as a therapist and educator in a variety of contexts. Today, in addition to his work at the shul, he serves as mental health professional for overseas students at Yeshivat Har Etzion. Rav Aminadav values his connections with community members and can be reached at Aminadav.grossman@gmail.com

Rachel serves as the shul’s yoetzet halakhah. She works as a writer for Sefaria and has taught Gemara in a variety of contexts.

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