History

Congregation Bet Chaverim began when a group of families saw the need for a Jewish community in western Wayne County.  CBC became incorporated in June 1994.  Monthly Shabbat dinners and holiday celebrations were held.  In the Fall of 1994, our first religious school class was held on Monday evening.  Hebrew prayer reading was all the curriculum was.  In the Spring of 1995, CBC was invited to use the Cherry Hill United Methodist Church in Canton for its monthly services.

Congregational members helped lead services.  In the Fall of 1996, our religious school  expanded to the Gainsborough Clubhouse in Canton and added holiday celebrations and Jewish history to its curriculum.  Also at this time, Rabbi Gluck began working with the congregation.  With the need for programming for young children, CBC started a monthly Playgroup.

Our Religious School program relocated to the Northville Montessori School and its meeting day changed to Sunday mornings.  The Sunday school continues to meet on Sunday mornings, but we have combined with Congregation Beit Kodesh to reach more of the Jewish Community in Western Wayne County.

 In 1998, the youth group was started for teens and preteens. In 2000 we acquired a full size Torah. The first draft of our website was put into play in late 2000, and continues to grow as a source of communication and resources for our Congregation and the Community.

The Congregation has come a long way in a short time.  The hard work of many individuals has allowed the Congregation to flourish.  In the next few years we will continue to provide many special memories for all of the Congregants and the Community it serves.