Five of us from Havurah participated in the Reconstructing Judaism pilgrimage, "Reckoning Together: A Reconstructionist Pilgrimage Toward Racial Justice," with about 200 other people connected to the Movement. This Havurah event will provide a time for the pilgrimage participants to talk about their experiences, learnings, impacts, and future actions. There will be pictures, music, and small group discussions.

Please join Havurah Climate Action Team for ongoing discussion of how to face the climate crisis. We will read "I Want a Better Catastrophe, Navigating the Climate Crisis with Grief, Hope, and Gallows Humor," by Andrew Boyd. Through interviews with prominent climate scientists, indigenous teachers, and sociologists, Andrew Boyd takes us through the process of looking squarely at the crisis we are in, feeling our emotions, and using them to power our response to the climate crisis. Open to members and non-members. Discussions will follow the book. One need not attend all the discussions. For questions, reach out to Michael Heumann or Harriet Cooke. RSVP for updates.

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.

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.

Join us in the continued conversation about living well Jewishly with chronic illness as we dive into the experiences of shame and grief. Annie Goldberg, Adela Basayne, and Shira Sameroff will briefly discuss their experiences of navigating the shame and grief of living with chronic illness. After the brief panel discussion, others will be invited into the conversation to share their experiences and how they live well Jewishly with chronic illness. if you have questions, contact Annie Goldberg. This event is open to members and non-members; please RSVP/register.

Join us in learning beginner-level Hebrew through children’s and other simple songs. In class, we will practice the new vocabulary in games and conversations, and at home you’ll listen to a premade playlist to help you learn the words while singing along. Requirements: Must know how to read Hebrew; there will be no transliteration. A vocabulary of about 50-100 words. Some familiarity with present tense verbs, colors, greetings, etc. Led by Racheli Ross.

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 and Rabbi Benjamin, this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. We meet in person and in Zoom Room Aleph. Please email Rachel for Zoom info: rachel@havurahshalom.org.