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

Inspired by our Shmita year, HCAT is following up on our October Mental Health event and hosting a monthly zoom support group. Our work of Tikkun Olam, whether we are acting on behalf of climate, immigrant justice, homelessness and poverty, racism, or Israel/Palestine issues, can be exhausting and can feed a sense of hopelessness if we are not careful. Our support group offers the opportunity to get to know others involved with tikkun olam actions, support each other in the emotional challenges of this work, inspire each other with stories and reminders of all the joys still so much a part of this life, put the challenges in context with a strong spiritual foundation, and build our strength to continue the long distance run for tikkun olam. This heart centered community of activists welcomes more members. We have one monthly zoom meeting and additional outdoor meetings inspired by our monthly zoom connection. For more information contact Harriet Cooke. We'll meet in Zoom Room Gimel.

The conflicts between Israel its Palestinian and its other Arab neighbors is only one of the challenges that the new state of Israel faced in the wake of the Arab-Israeli War of 1948. Undoubtedly, those conflicts and the role of the military were major forces that structured Israeli society. In addition, this course considers: the post-1949 mass immigration; relations between Ashkenazi veterans of the pre-state era and newcomers (mostly Holocaust survivors, Mizrahim, and later Ethiopians); the Palestinian Arabs who became citizens of Israel; relations between the Jewish religious establishment, the state, and the Jewish people; the status of women and the feminist movement; the employment of large numbers of eastern European and Asian migrant workers since the 1990s; and how Tel-Aviv became a haven for the LGBTQI+ community. We will also examine the popular culture scene. Led by Joel Beinin.

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.

“Becoming Rooted” explores the connections we have with the land around us and the tools of nature that allow us to live sustainably and justly on this planet. The first in an ongoing book discussion group, this is an opportunity to be in touch with the spiritual events that occur each day and to be connected to the land we live on. We’ll discuss new chapters every week. Join us whenever you can. For information, reach out to Michael Heumann. We meet in Zoom Room Aleph.

Many of the “magical” elements of Judaism have dwindled post-Enlightenment and with the modernization of religion in general. However, we can still see traces in Jewish religious and cultural practices. This class touches on several, including amulets and pilgrimages to the graves of saints, as well as underlying questions about the relationship between spirituality, religion and magic. Led by Oren Kosansky, professor of Anthropology, and Deborah Eisenbach-Budner. (Please check back close to the date of this event for information on gathering. Depending on circumstances, it may take place in person, on Zoom or both. If it will be accessed via Zoom, please use Zoom Room Bet. For login info, contact info@havurahshalom.org or see Hineinu.)

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.

Using primary Jewish sources and contemporary analysis, we will analyze examples of collective apology and learn about Indigenous-led efforts for how to move forward. Participants will also have an opportunity to investigate how they personally have benefited from theft of Indigenous land. Led by Becca Clarren and Rabbi Benjamin. Click into the event for more info. (Please check back close to the date of this event for information on gathering. Depending on circumstances, it may take place in person, on Zoom or both. If it will be accessed via Zoom, please use Zoom Room Heh. For login info, contact info@havurahshalom.org or see Hineinu.)

A thorough decoding of Exodus 13:17-17:16, Song of the Sea. We continue to build vocabulary and delve into what it means to escape oppression, rejoice, receive privilege at the expense of others, and keep moving. We will refer to ancient and modern midrashim (interpretation) that stem from the nuances of the Hebrew text. Basic Hebrew decoding ability needed (even slowly). Led by Deborah Eisenbach-Budner. We will meet in person and in Zoom Room Dalet. For login info, contact info@havurahshalom.org or see Hineinu.

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We’ll gather in community for an evening of contemplative practice, chanting interspersed with silence, guided by teachings from the tradition. Everyone is welcome. Led by Rabbi Benjamin. We will be completely on Zoom for this session.

Explore memoir writing through reflection, engaging prompts, discussion and feedback. With support from the group, develop a short piece in more depth and share at a low-key, Friday Oneg for the Havurah community. Facilitated by David Kertzner. (Please check back close to the date of this event for information on gathering. Depending on circumstances, it may take place in person, on Zoom or both. If it will be accessed via Zoom, please use Zoom Room Heh. For login info, contact info@havurahshalom.org or see Hineinu.)

Kabbalah Shabbat Ruach service, in the sanctuary! And in Zoom Room Aleph. Songs of rest, re-election and renewal. Led by JD Kleinke with musical guest Daniel Raider and Scott Snyder. We'll be online too in Zoom Room Aleph. Please email the office (info@havurahshalom.org) for the link. More details on the event page. Please read the Covid guidelines if attending in person.

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**

Led by community members, this service includes davening, Torah reading and discussion. It takes place in person and in Zoom Room Aleph. Contact info@havurahshalom.org for login info.

Young children (0-5) and parents celebrate with singing, movement, blessings and storytelling. Please use Zoom Room Bet. For login info, contact info@havurahshalom.org.