Staged Reading Performance: Freedom the Untold Story of Moses (act one) -- Story by Chari Smith and Kelly Lyons -- Music/lyrics by Chari Smith -- Join us to hear the premiere staged reading performance of Freedom: The Untold Story of Moses. We workshopped act one with a group of Havurah members, to bring you the first ever performance of this story. -- Story summary. We’re introduced to Moses when he’s a baby, born into a time when Hebrews were enslaved by Egyptians to build pyramids. His mother, Jocheved, ensures Moses escapes the Pharaoh’s decree to kill all Hebrew baby boys, and places him in the Nile where he is found and then raised by Princess Batya. Moses grows up surrounded by royalty, but is drawn to helping the Hebrews when he can. Research on Ancient Egypt and the Torah provides a general guideline for the development of the play. The music ranges from blues to rock ‘n roll. -- Performance is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP to secure your spot.

Staged Reading Performance: Freedom the Untold Story of Moses (act one) -- Story by Chari Smith and Kelly Lyons -- Music/lyrics by Chari Smith -- Join us to hear the premiere staged reading performance of Freedom: The Untold Story of Moses. We workshopped act one with a group of Havurah members, to bring you the first ever performance of this story. -- Story summary. We’re introduced to Moses when he’s a baby, born into a time when Hebrews were enslaved by Egyptians to build pyramids. His mother, Jocheved, ensures Moses escapes the Pharaoh’s decree to kill all Hebrew baby boys, and places him in the Nile where he is found and then raised by Princess Batya. Moses grows up surrounded by royalty, but is drawn to helping the Hebrews when he can. Research on Ancient Egypt and the Torah provides a general guideline for the development of the play. The music ranges from blues to rock ‘n roll. -- Performance is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP to secure your spot.

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.

Monthly meeting of the HCAT. Zoom available!

Why did Eastern European Jewry embrace Zionism in the late 1800s? Was it inevitable that the revival of a Jewish national community in Israel would entail confrontation with the existing Palestinian Arab community and repeated wars with its Arab neighbors? We’ll address these and many other questions. Taught by Prof. Joel Beinin. Room Aleph This class will be taking place via Zoom only--not in person--while Coronavirus precautions remain in place. Students, please be in touch with Joel for join info.

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.

Learn to use Slack, an app that Havurah is using to connect members who live close by each other! We will meet virtually through Zoom Room Dalet while Coronavirus precautions are being observed. Log in to the website and then visit havurahshalom.org/zoom or call the office for join info (503-248-4662).

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.

Join our Community Minyan in celebrating Shabbat. Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin, this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion, as well as an opportunity to say Kaddish. We will meet virtually through Zoom Room Aleph while COVID-19 precautions are being observed. Log in to the website and then visit havurahshalom.org/zoom or call the office for join info (503-248-4662 ext. 2).