Jewish Journal   Posted on Feb. 19, 1998 at 7:00 pm  Schmoozing,
Study and Shabbat  Bevery Gray, Education Editor  When Rabbi
Gordon Bernat-Kunin founded an informal group dedicated to
bringing together young Jewish adults to celebrate Shabbat, he
named it Makor, meaning "source." Makor, which meets one Friday
night a month in a participant's homes, is described by Bernat-
Kunin as a "pluralistic grass-roots participatory community,"
whose goal is "to translate the spirit of Brandeis Collegiate
Institute, Ramah, and summer camp into the city."  Not simply a
singles group, Makor aims to transmit Jewish values by way of
serious intellectual discussion. Its structure encourages "self-
examination in the context of a tradition we believe has sources
of wisdom."  Makor is hardly solemn: There's plenty of
opportunity for eating, schmoozing and fun.  Makor began about
six years ago, and its format has not changed. Each month, a
volunteer will host about 15 assorted young Jews (both singles
and couples) in his or her h