We invite you to join us as we gather regionally to reflect on our favorite teachings about Hanukkah, light and darkness. Sunday, December 13, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Featuring rabbis from Kadima (Seattle), Temple Beth Hatfiloh (Olympia), Havurah Shalom (Portland), Temple Beth Israel (Eugene), Temple Emek Shalom (Ashland).

Cook latkes with Jenn Louis, author of The Chicken Soup Manifesto. Watch a demo of traditional latkes as well as butternut squash latkes or cook along with Jenn. Recipes will be shared with those who register so you can purchase the ingredients in advance if you wish to cook along. RSVP for recipes. This event will take place in Zoom Room Aleph.

We'll light the hannukiah, sing together and tell stories. This event takes place in Zoom Room Aleph.

As we experience our own election cycle and all of the attendant trauma and drama (where the stakes have never, in our lifetimes, appeared to be higher), what can our sources and sages teach us to help us navigate these times??? Our class will begin with some of the transfers of power in Genesis, move on to Exodus, make a brief stop in Numbers, and finally end with Hanukkah. RSVP to receive precise references. Taught by Emily Simon. This class takes place in Zoom Room Bet. Please login to the website or find the weekly email for the Zoom link.

Bring in the light, unpack the joy, and travel to the heartland of Jewish Mystical Realism. Music with Steve Mesulam and a new story from Chelm with Cassandra Sagan. This event takes place in Zoom Room Aleph.

Monthly meeting for the Teen Engagement Committee leadership. Havurah teens and their parents are welcome. We meet in Zoom Room Bet.

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.

Join us for an evening of multi-generational songs and stories led by Tivona Reith, Carolina Martinez, Elinor Gollay and Buff Medb Neretin–something for everyone to brighten the night! This event takes place in Zoom Room Aleph.

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.

“Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, We can't be in one room. But stop kvetching; Tradition lives on Zoom!” Sing songs, light the menorah, hear a short story, and play virtual dreidel! This event takes place in Zoom Room Aleph.

Have you ever wanted to explore stories in Torah and use the writing process to personally understand the significance of Torah stories in your life? Join a small group of Havurahniks to delve into Torah using the writing process to explore and record our journey. Each evening will include a summary of that week's Torah portion and pearls from commentary. We will then begin two free-writes from prompts from the portion. All that is required is a journal. There is an optional opportunity to choose one portion to study, summarize and use to create writing prompts. Facilitated by Harriet Cooke and Jenni Besen. Harriet trained and led groups with Portland's Write Around Portland, then led an eight-year writing group on Torah. 10-person maximum.

What’s the best thing to put in sufganiyot? Your teeth! Join the Alter Rockers as they tell jokes, Rock Yiddish songs, and share stories. A festive last night of Hanukkah for all! If you’re an Alter Rocker, stick around for some schmoozing. This event takes place in Zoom Room Aleph.

Can you read Hebrew and the siddur? Do you understand some of the words? If so, would you like to be able to actually use the language in basic conversations with others? This class is for those of you who can already read Hebrew and have a very beginning knowledge of the language but want to expand your vocabulary in order to hold a conversation. We will spend time each week practicing new vocabulary in a fun, casual environment. There will be online homework and then weekly practice sessions led by Racheli Ross. This class takes place in Zoom Room Bet. Please see the weekly Hineinu newsletter for the link.

Please join us for our spirited and joy-filled Kabbalat Shabbat Service. Music will be provided by our talented Havurah musicians. This service will take place in Zoom Room Aleph. Please email info@havurahshalom.org if you need Zoom join info.

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. **Note that Multi-Synagogue Torah Study, led by Emily Simon, will be on February 22 and March 22 this year. In April 2025, Multi-Synagogue Torah Study will again be held on the third Shabbat morning (third Saturday) of the month**

Please join us for Shabbat morning! This service includes davening, Torah reading and discussion. For the time being, all services will take place on Zoom in Room Aleph. Please contact the office for help connecting: info@havurahshalom.org.