In these times of political turmoil and tragedy, Tisha b’Av, one of the most important days of fasting and contemplation in the Jewish calendar, commemorating the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem on two separate occasions, takes on added significance. Join us on Monday July 31 at 8:30 pm for a short Ma’ariv and Tisha b’Av service. We will then listen together to Leonard Bernstein’s Jeremiah Symphony (24 minutes), the third movement of which includes excerpts from the Book of Lamentations (Eicha), traditionally read on Tisha b’Av. Please bring a pillow and flashlight. The service will be led by Steve Goldberg and Susan Brenner.

We gather to find some moments of quiet and shalom. Led by Rabbi Benjamin, Adela Basayne, Deborah Eisenbach-Budner, Nancy Becker, or Ria de Neeve. We will meet both in-person (Havurah Sanctuary or Library) and in Zoom Room Bet. Log in to the website and then visit havurahshalom.org/zoom or call the office for join info (503-248-4662). All are welcome.

Havurah's Alter Rockers are planning a simple happy hour on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 5:00 pm, at Sarah Rosenberg's home. Please contact Sarah to learn more.

For all who want a regular prayer practice and for people saying Kaddish. We meet both in person and streaming online in Zoom Room Aleph. All are welcome. Please email info@havurahshalom.org for join info.

Those of us who were part of the six week class last winter on Privilege and Equity would love you to join us, as we meet the evenings of Aug. 3 (Thursday night) and Sept. 13 (Wednesday night), to come together in small groups around the options and next steps for beginning our work.

An in-depth look at the weekly Torah reading, led by congregants. No prior knowledge or study is necessary. At Havurah Shalom and in Zoom Room Bet. Email info@havurahshalom.org for Zoom link.

Please join us in welcoming Jacob Wice-Budner as a Bar Mitzvah and member of our community.