We all think of kids, gelt and dreidels when we think of Chanukah. But in reality, is Chanukah just a kids holyday? Join us as we discover the ways in which Chanukah is a holyday for adults! Emily Simon will lead us as we study sections of the Book of Macabees and other Chanukah-related texts. We will learn things about Chanukah that Hebrew school did not teach us. All are welcome. Please RSVP below. Our class will include participants from a variety of congregations around Oregon, Washington and the USA. Facilitated by Emily Simon with assistance by David Dropkin. Please note that the start date for this class has been changed to Nov. 2.

We will be making sack lunches and baking cookies for Blanchet House. A P&H Committee member will lead us in making fleece knotted blankets.

Just for Havurah members, our Mahjong Group is a fun, social activity that builds community, encouraging new friendships and cementing old ones. And while some of us may play elsewhere as well, we all agreed that restoring its place as an ongoing congregational activity will be a good fit for Havurah and those of us who play or want to learn the game.

Let's brush up on vocabulary and write bad "poetry" in Hebrew together! Our focus will be on learning words and putting them together into fun combinations. For early-intermediate learners. Led by Rachel Pollak.

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.

For grades 7 and 8.

For grades 9-12.

Havurah's parents/guardians of Havurah Middle School and High School students are invited to learn more about how our congregation operates and more through this informative session from Havurah's Leadership Development Committee.

**Multi-Synagogue Torah Study, with Emily Simon, is held on the third Shabbat morning (third Saturday) of the month** 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. Nonmembers needing the Zoom link, please email info@havurahshalom.org.

Please join us for Shabbat morning services, including welcoming Claudia Mellman as a Bat Mitzvah and member of our community. This service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. Join us afterward for a light community brunch. Free childcare is provided. For Zoom information, please email info@havurahshalom.org.