As a congregation, Havurah Shalom engages in strong social justice work. We believe that it the strength of our relationships that enable change to happen. Let’s take some time to get to know each other, schmooze, nosh, and act. Join the Tikkun Olam cluster for conversation and action as a way to build relationships. Bring your advocacy actions and we will join together to support each other’s causes. This event will take place online, in Zoom Room Bet.

Each month we invite people of all ages to join us to write letters to our members of Congress to urge action on behalf of a healthy climate for all. The topic for May is advancing climate solutions in the Jobs Act. Bring physical or electronic writing implements and your sense of fun and patriotism to make our Jewish voices heard. Please register to get room link.

Join us for a night of learning and discussion on the commemoration of receiving the Torah on Sinai. See what's scheduled by clicking into the event. End time is approximate. We'll be in Room Aleph.

For all who want a regular prayer practice and for people saying Kaddish. During the coronavirus period, services will be streamed online in Room Aleph. All are welcome. Please email info@havurahshalom.org for join info.

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.

Interested in expanding your Jewish literacy skills, confidence and sense of connection with Judaism? Want to enjoy this process with others and celebrate your Jewish learning in our community? Join a group of adults who will begin a 2.5-year process of learning this spring. Contact Deborah Eisenbach-Budner for more information. This class takes place in Zoom Room Bet. Please see the weekly Hineinu newsletter for the link.

In this cohort, we will explore Jewish spiritual wisdom to guide our pursuit of justice and support our building a more loving world. In trusted community, and utilizing a range of texts and practices, we will focus on particular middot, “soul traits,” and their impact on our relationships and action. Guidance will also be given for practice and reflection in between sessions. This class is now full.

Would you like to improve your ability to speak conversational Hebrew? Can you already read Hebrew but don't always know what you're reading? Did you take Hebrew lessons ages ago or did you participate in an Ulpan experience in Israel but have forgotten all you learned? Would you like to laugh and learn with fellow Havurahniks? Come join Racheli Ross as she continues a beginning Hebrew class in which the focus is on functional Hebrew conversations and vocabulary development. Thursdays, 7-8:00 pm, with an optional 8-8:30 practice session, starting on January 14, and continuing until March 18. This will be in Zoom Room Heh.

After its first year of activity, the Bikkur Holim Committee is looking at lessons learned and visioning how best to continue providing contact and comfort for those who are ill or in mourning, and supporting Rabbi Benjamin in the pastoral care he provides our community. Interested Havurah members are invited to join with current committee members to explore ideas and options. We will be in Zoom Room Bet.

Led by J.D. Kleinke. A musical, soulful way to welcome Shabbat, after a week of great sorrow for Israel and Palestine — and great joy for standing together at Sinai one more time at Shavuot. Songs of hope, joy, and peace. 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.

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.