Hineinu, May 24, 2023

Celebrate the start of Shavuot with all-night learning and lots of cheesecake!
(You don't actually have to stay all night, and cheesecake is just part of it.)

Havurahniks: We hope to have many people come for Tikkun Leyl Shavuot. We need more desserts and helpers. Please sign up!
 

Thursday, May 25, 2023
7 pm to 8 pm: Dessert Potluck (at Havurah Shalom)
8 pm and on: Learning/Tikkun Leyl Shavuot - Learn with Deborah Eisenbach-Budner, Rabbi Benjamin, and others (at Havurah Shalom and in Zoom Room Aleph)

Click here to sign up for this Havurah Shalom Tikkun Leyl Shavuot event.
 

On Saturday, May 27—the second day of Shavuot—there will be:
 

• a joint, multi-synagogue Shavuot Torah study at 9am (at Havurah and through a special May 27 Torah study Zoom login) and
   
• a Shavuot Shabbat Morning Service at 10am that will include Hallel and Yizkor.

Regular Happenings

Thank you for following our safety requirements at in-person gatherings. 

Zoom Room links can be found near the end of this email.

On May 27, there will be a special Weekly Torah Study and Shabbat Morning Service for Shavuot.
On May 29, Mahjong Group is cancelled for Memorial Day. 
On June 6, Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation will only take place in person at Havurah.

Weekly Torah Study​ 
9 am, Saturdays (Usually: Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Bet; on May 27: Havurah Shalom and an offsite Zoom)
An in-depth look at the weekly parsha; no prior knowledge or study is necessary.
(On May 27, the usual weekly Torah study will be replaced by a joint, multi-synagogue Torah study for Shavuot led by Havurah's Emily Simon. May 27 Torah Study Zoom login and event info.)

Shabbat Morning Service
10 am, Saturdays, Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Aleph
All are welcome at our Shabbat services, including b'nei mitzvah services. Upcoming b'nei mitzvah (Shoshana Eisner, June 10) are listed in the website calendar. (On May 27, we will mark Shavuot in prayer, and the service will include Hallel and Yizkor.)

Mahjong Group
1 pm, first and third Mondays, Havurah Shalom Library (to receive updates and changes, contact Leah Hershey to be put on the email list)
Mahjong is a fun, social activity that builds community, encouraging new friendships and cementing old ones. If you want to learn how to play, please contact Leah Hershey for teaching resources. If you are ready to join a game, please RSVP on the calendar. (The May 29 mahjong meet-up is cancelled for Memorial Day.)

Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation
12 pm, Tuesdays, Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Bet, with some exceptions (check the calendar).
We gather to find moments of quiet and shalom in a welcoming space. Various styles of Jewish meditation are explored. No meditation experience necessary. All are welcome to drop in. Led by Rabbi Benjamin, Adela Basayne, Nancy Becker, or Deborah Eisenbach-Budner. (On June 6, Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation will only take place in person at Havurah.)

Morning Minyan
8:30 am, Wednesdays, Zoom Room Aleph & In Person at Havurah
For all who want a regular prayer practice and those saying Kaddish.

Upcoming Events

• 7 pm to 8 pm: Dessert Potluck (at Havurah Shalom)
• 8 pm and on: Learning/Tikkun Leyl Shavuot - Learn with Deborah Eisenbach-Budner, Rabbi Benjamin, and others 
  (at Havurah Shalom and in Zoom Room Aleph)

Havurah's Music Makers gather for a jam session.

Tikkun Olam

What We Can Harvest Together: Read the Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice Shavuot Newsletter
Help JCIJ celebrate our new nonprofit status, learn of latest legislative wins, and read about other ways to engage in immigrant justice actions.
(Click to read the May 2023 newsletter.)

First Thursday Meeting: Interfaith Alliance on Poverty
12 pm to 1:30 pm, Thursday, June 1 – Great Hall of Westminster Presbyterian Church (1624 NE Hancock Street, Portland, Oregon)
This is the first in-person meeting of the Interfaith Alliance on Poverty since Covid. We will meet to share hopes, views and strategies. Light snacks will be provided. Masks optional. (Click here to register. Learn more about the Interfaith Alliance on Poverty.) If you have questions for Havurah's Tikkun Olam Cluster about this event, email Havurah's liason, Sue Abrams.

News & Events From Our Tikkun Olam Partners

Path Home (formerly PHFS): volunteer for our monthly PHFS dinner | Interfaith Alliance on Poverty (IAP) | Lift UP | MACG | Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW ​​​​​​ | Rose Haven ​​​​​​​

Out in the Community

Havurahnik Sacha Reich to be Honored on Sunday, June 4 at Jewish Women's Round Table Brunch
See brunch reservation form for event info
Join in honoring Havurahnik Sacha Reich and other outstanding Oregon Jewish women volunteers at the 2023 Song of Miriam Brunch, sponsored by Jewish Women's Round Table. 

If you would like to attend the brunch, print out this brunch reservation form, fill it out, make your check out to JWRT (Jewish Women's Round Table), and mail your check and the form to Jerrie Roth's address, as specified in the form. Special children's ticket pricing applies.

Mah Jongg Madness Brunch and Tournament
11 am - 4 pm, Sunday, June 4 – Congregation Neveh Shalom (2900 Peaceful Lane, Portland, Oregon)
Please join in for a fun-filled day of mah jongg and friendship. Sponsored by Neveh Shalom Sisterhood. Experienced and new players are welcome (not a teaching event though). Register by Friday, May 26. Cost to attend is $36. Learn more and register.

Music for the Jewish Soul: A Klezmer, Sephardic, and Eastern European Musical Gala
6:30 pm, Sunday, June 4 – Eastside Jewish Commons (2420 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, Oregon)
This fancy musical gala is a fundraiser for P'nai Or of Portland, a Jewish Renewal community. Music by Michelle Alany and The Mystics, plus special guest Eric Stern. P'nai Or asks that you wear fancy/dressy clothes. The gala will include appetizers, drinks, a silent auction, dancing, and schmoozing. To learn more and purchase tickets for this event, click here.

Jewish Community Orchestra Season Finale
3 pm to 5 pm (ticket counter opens at 2:15 pm), Sunday, June 11 – Mittleman Jewish Community Center (6651 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, Oregon)
This season finale concert is particularly special because the orchestra will be playing the world premiere of a new piece by Frederick Naftel, a living Jewish composer who resides in the U.K. Tickets are available at the door starting at 2:15 pm on June 11. There is special ticket pricing for students and senior citizens. Check out the flyer and event page.

Resources

Do You Need Support?
If you are facing emotional, financial, or health challenges and would welcome support, please consider contacting the (a) Bikkur Holim (Visiting the Sick) Committee for spiritual support, (b) Lotsa Helping Hands for help with food, transportation, or other errands, or (c) Rabbi Benjamin, for spiritual and moral support – benjamin@havurahshalom.org or 503-248-4662 ext. 3. If you're interested in being on a list of people who support others in concrete ways, such as grocery shopping or running other errands, please contact Lotsa Helping Hands. To request that the name of a relative or Havurah member be read during the Misheberach (healing prayer) at Shabbat services, please use this Misheberach Request Form.

Questions About Havurah?
​​​​​​​The Transparency & Inclusivity Committee is an avenue within Havurah Shalom to help members find the answers to questions or concerns they have wondered about. Please send your questions to transparency@havurahshalom.org. We will anonymously answer your question in Hakol. Everyone in our community benefits from this clarity.

Havurah Zoom Rooms

To see our full Zoom room instructions, click here. Member sign-in required.

Hineinu, May 10, 2023

Havurahnik Sacha Reich to be Honored on Sunday, June 4 at Jewish Women's Round Table Brunch

Join in honoring Havurahnik Sacha Reich and other outstanding Oregon Jewish women volunteers at the 2023 Song of Miriam Brunch, sponsored by Jewish Women's Round Table.

If you would like to attend the brunch, print out this brunch reservation form, fill it out, and mail it back to Jewish Women's Round Table. Special early-bird and children's ticket pricing applies.

Confidential Member Survey Deadline is Friday, May 12

Havurah members received an email on Friday, May 5 inviting you to participate in a confidential membership feedback survey. The email came from “Jennifer” at Rose City Philanthropy via Survey Monkey. The survey only takes 3-to-5 minutes to complete, and it is an important part of the fundraising Feasibility Study.
 

 
Your input is important, and we want to hear from as many Havurahniks as possible! If you have any questions, please contact Havurah Co-President, Loree Devery.

The month of Elul carries us into the High Holidays. Whether you've taught several Elul classes at Havurah before or have never even considered creating an Elul activity, now is the time to start exploring the possibility of proposing, designing, and leading a class or activity for Havurah's 2023 Elul programming.

Fellow Havurahniks: We hope you will get involved, and we want to provide you with the support you need to feel welcome in becoming Elul programming leaders!

Check out our Havurah Elul 2023 programming website (you may need to log into your Havurah account) to get answers to frequently asked questions, learn about our Elul vision, see a collection of example Elul programming ideas, and access the submission form for Elul class and activity proposals. (Note: The submission deadline for Elul 2023 class and activity proposals is July 6, 2023. Visit the website linked to above for more information.)

By May 19, please use the Hakol submission form to have your submission included in Havurah's monthly Hakol newsletter (or, if you need to, reach out about your submission by contacting Tara Anderson (tara@havurahshalom.org), Havurah's Participation and Publications Coordinator.)

Havurah Shalom Job Opening

[Job announcement will be shared online at a later date]

Regular Happenings

Thank you for following our safety requirements at in-person gatherings. 

Zoom Room links can be found near the end of this email.

(Note: Kabbalat Shabbat volunteers are needed for Friday, May 12. Contemplative Service and Tot Shabbat happening on Saturday morning, May 13) 

Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Dinner
Second Fridays, 6 pm to 8:30 pm, Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Aleph
All are welcome as we gather to bring in Shabbat.
These monthly celebrations are held on the second Friday, from October through May. A  light, pre-service oneg will be followed by a spirited, all-ages service led by Rabbi Benjamin and Havurah musicians, with dinner afterward for those who wish to stay. 
6 pm   Light Snack     
6:30    Service (Come to Havurah or join us remotely in Zoom Room Aleph.) 
7:30    Dinner (Click here to RSVP for the Friday, May 12 dinner.)

Seeking Kabbalat Shabbat Volunteers: Can you help out at the May 12 Kabbalat Shabbat? Volunteer shifts range from 15 to 90 minutes in length. Sign up to volunteer here.

This will be our last Kabbalat Shabbat until October and is likely to be particularly well attended. Presently, we especially need volunteers to sign up for end-of-the-evening shifts!

Weekly Torah Study​ 
9 am, Saturdays, Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Bet
An in-depth look at the weekly parsha, led by congregants. No prior knowledge or study is necessary. Join Havurah for a community-led study session of the weekly Torah reading at 9 am.

Shabbat Morning Service
10 am, Saturdays, Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Aleph
All are welcome at our Shabbat services, including b'nei mitzvah services. Upcoming b'nei mitzvah are listed in the website calendar. On Saturday, May 13, there will be a Contemplative Service led by Rabbi Benjamin, involving chanting verse, spending time in silent prayer and meditation, connecting through Torah discussion, and sharing blessings by chanting a few aliyot. (There is also a Tot Shabbat on May 13 at 10:30 am.)

Mahjong Group
1 pm, first and third Mondays, Havurah Shalom Library (to receive updates and changes, contact Leah Hershey to be put on the email list)
Mahjong is a fun, social activity that builds community, encouraging new friendships and cementing old ones. If you want to learn how to play, please contact Leah Hershey for teaching resources. If you are ready to join a game, please RSVP on the calendar.

Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation
12 pm, Tuesdays, Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Bet, with some exceptions (check the calendar).
We gather to find moments of quiet and shalom in a welcoming space. Various styles of Jewish meditation are explored. No meditation experience necessary. All are welcome to drop in. Led by Rabbi Benjamin, Adela Basayne, Nancy Becker, or Deborah Eisenbach-Budner.

Morning Minyan
8:30 am, Wednesdays, Zoom Room Aleph & In Person at Havurah
For all who want a regular prayer practice and those saying Kaddish.

Upcoming Events

Shavuot

Celebrate the start of Shavuot with all-night learning and lots of cheesecake!

Thursday, May 25, 2023
7 pm to 8 pm: Dessert Potluck (at Havurah Shalom)
8 pm and on: Learning/Tikkun Leyl Shavuot (at Havurah Shalom and in Zoom Room Aleph)

Click here to RSVP and learn more, and if you can, sign up to bring a Shavuot dessert and/or help out on this night.

Tikkun Olam

Vote for Eviction Protections
On May 16, Multnomah County voters will vote on Measure 26-238. The ballot measure provides attorneys at no cost for anyone facing eviction. The measure is funded by an adjustable 0.75% capital gains tax that should only impact the wealthiest in our community. It has been endorsed by Havurah’s Poverty & Homelessness Committee, as well as several other faith communities.

News & Events From Our Tikkun Olam Partners

Path Home (formerly PHFS): volunteer for our monthly PHFS dinner | Interfaith Alliance on Poverty (IAP) | Lift UP | MACG | Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW ​​​​​​ | Rose Haven

Resources

Do You Need Support?
If you are facing emotional, financial, or health challenges and would welcome support, please consider contacting the (a) Bikkur Holim (Visiting the Sick) Committee for spiritual support, (b) Lotsa Helping Hands for help with food, transportation, or other errands, or (c) Rabbi Benjamin, for spiritual and moral support – benjamin@havurahshalom.org or 503-248-4662 ext. 3. If you're interested in being on a list of people who support others in concrete ways, such as grocery shopping or running other errands, please contact Lotsa Helping Hands. To request that the name of a relative or Havurah member be read during the Misheberach (healing prayer) at Shabbat services, please use this Misheberach Request Form.

Questions About Havurah?
​​​​​​​The Transparency & Inclusivity Committee is an avenue within Havurah Shalom to help members find the answers to questions or concerns they have wondered about. Please send your questions to transparency@havurahshalom.org. We will anonymously answer your question in Hakol. Everyone in our community benefits from this clarity.

Havurah Zoom Rooms

To see our full Zoom room instructions, click here. Member sign-in required.

Hineinu, April 26, 2023

Havurah's Community-wide Survey Coming Soon

Havurah is about three months into our five-month Feasibility Study process for the Campaign for Havurah. The next step is a community-wide survey, which will be distributed in early May. We want to hear from all Havurahniks as we assess the feasibility of our upcoming Campaign for Havurah. This will be an opportunity to have your voice heard.

For more information about the survey, and background on the fundraising campaign, click here. If you have any questions about the survey or the feasibility study process, please contact Havurah Co-President, Loree Devery.

Yom HaShoah 5783/2023

(TO BE RESCHEDULED) An Afternoon with David Fuks: Short Stories from a Child of Holocaust Survivors
2 pm, Sunday, April 30 — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Bet
Havurah member David Fuks is an author, playwright and actor. He is also a Holocaust educator and was CEO of Cedar Sinai Park. Co-sponsored by Next Generation Group, David will share his short stories based on his experience being raised by survivors. See the flyer to learn more.  RSVP.

Regular Happenings

Thank you for following our safety requirements at in-person gatherings. 

Zoom Room links can be found near the end of this email.

(Note: The April 29 Weekly Torah Study is a joint, multi-synagogue event with special Zoom/in-person access instructions, and the May 2 Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation is in-person only.)

Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Dinner
Second Fridays, 6:00 - 8:30 PM, Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Aleph
All are welcome as we gather to bring in Shabbat.
These monthly celebrations are held on the second Friday, from October through May. A  light, pre-service oneg will be followed by a spirited, all-ages service led by Rabbi Benjamin and Havurah musicians, with dinner afterward for those who wish to stay. 
6 pm   Light Snack     
6:30    Service (Come to Havurah or join us remotely in Zoom Room Aleph.) 
7:30    Dinner (Click here to RSVP for the Friday, May 12 dinner.)
(Want to help out at the May 12 Kabbalat Shabbat? Volunteer shifts range from 15 to 90 minutes in length. Sign up to volunteer here.)

Weekly Torah Study​ 
9 am, Saturdays — Havurah Shalom and Zoom
(On April 29, Havurah's Emily Simon will host a special joint Torah study event with Havurah Shalom; Temple Emek Shalom; and Temple Shalom. Click here for the special Zoom and in-person access instructions and additional information.)
An in-depth look at the weekly parsha, led by congregants. No prior knowledge or study is necessary. Join Havurah for a community-led study session of the weekly Torah reading at 9 am.

Shabbat Morning Service
10am, Saturdays, Zoom Room Alef & In Person
All are welcome at our Shabbat services, including b'nei mitzvah services. Upcoming b'nei mitzvah (Olive Colman & Avna Siegel-Lukin: April 29; Sarai Fairchld, May 6) are listed in the section below and on the website calendar.

Mahjong Group
1 pm, first and third Mondays — Havurah Shalom Library (to receive updates and changes, contact Leah Hershey to be put on the email list)
Mahjong is a fun, social activity that builds community, encouraging new friendships and cementing old ones. If you want to learn how to play, please contact Leah Hershey for teaching resources. If you are ready to join a game, please RSVP on the calendar.

Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation
12 pm, Tuesdays, Havurah Shalom & Zoom Room Bet with some exceptions (check the calendar).
(The May 2  Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation session will be in-person only at Havurah.)
We gather to find moments of quiet and shalom in a welcoming space. Various styles of Jewish meditation are explored. No meditation experience necessary. All are welcome to drop in. Led by Rabbi Benjamin, Adela Basayne, Nancy Becker, or Deborah Eisenbach-Budner.

Steering Meeting
6:30 pm, second Tuesdays — Zoom Room Gimel
All members are welcome to attend. Presently on Zoom only.

Morning Minyan
8:30 am, Wednesdays, Zoom Room Aleph & In Person at Havurah
For all who want a regular prayer practice and those saying Kaddish.

Upcoming Events

Conversational Hebrew Through Song
7 pm, Thursdays, April 20 and 27; May 4, 11, and 18 – Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Gimel
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. Led by Racheli Ross. See more details (including Hebrew knowledge requirements) and RSVP.

Special Joint Torah Study (Havurah Shalom; Temple Emek Shalom; and Temple Shalom)
9 am, Saturday, April 29 – Havurah Shalom (Pardes classroom) and Special Zoom Room
Havurah’s Emily Simon will be leading this special Shabbat morning Joint Torah Study with Temple Emek Shalom (Ashland, Oregon) and Temple Shalom (Monticello, New York) for parshat Acharei Mot and Kedoshim. When we did a joint torah study before back in March, there were over 35 people involved and the conversation was lively, learned, and very accessible. Please join us this coming Saturday! If you have any questions regarding this special learning opportunity, contact Emily Simon. Click here for the special Zoom (and in-person attendance) instructions.

Banot Mitzvah of Olive Colman & Avna Siegel-Lukin
10 am, Saturday, April 29 – Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Aleph
Please join us in welcoming Olive Colman and Avna Siegel-Lukin as banot mitzvah and members of our community.

Parenting Huddle: 'Whose B'nei Mitzvah Is It Anyway?'
3:10 pm, Saturday, April 29 – Havurah Shalom
Parenting Huddle - Concepts, Conundrums, and Conversations about Parenting in Jewish Families; explore real-life questions that we face as parents, with some guidance from our Jewish texts and values, and each other. The April 29 huddle is Mindful Jewish Parenting, with Deborah Eisenbach-Budner and Laura Orgel. RSVP.

An Afternoon with David Fuks: Short Stories from a Child of Holocaust Survivors
2 pm, Sunday, April 30 — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Bet
Havurah member David Fuks is an author, playwright and actor. He is also a Holocaust educator and was CEO of Cedar Sinai Park. Co-sponsored by Next Generation Group, David will share his short stories based on his experience being raised by survivors. RSVP.

Tikkun Olam

Interfaith Alliance on Poverty: First Thursdays
12 pm, Thursday, May 4, 2023 – Off-site Zoom (see key details, below)
The Interfaith Alliance on Poverty invites you to join the May “First Thursday” meeting for an inside look into Homeless Court and Built for Zero. Featuring Keith Wilson (Shelter NOW), Sean Green (Shelter NOW), Amanda Wall (Community Relations, Clackamas Workforce), and Leni Tupper (Director, PCC Clear Clinic).
To get the Zoom link, register for the event with the Interfaith Alliance on Poverty.

Interfaith Advocacy Day
9 am to 4 pm, Wednesday, May 10 – in-person at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Salem, Oregon
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is once again organizing an in-person interfaith lobby day that supports the Tikkun Olam values we hold dear. Exploring the matters of climate and the environment; criminal justice reform and gun violence prevention; healthcare; housing and homelessness; hunger; and immigration and refugees, we'll engage with the issues, learn about proposed legislation, and meet with our legislators. Register online at emoregon.org/event/advocacy2023 . Fee $20 (or $10 for students); fee-waived scholarships rate also available. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon asks that registrations for this event be submitted by April 28.

Vote for Eviction Protections
On May 16, Multnomah County voters will vote on Measure 26-238. The ballot measure provides attorneys at no cost for anyone facing eviction. The measure is funded by an adjustable 0.75% capital gains tax that should only impact the wealthiest in our community. It has been endorsed by Havurah’s Poverty & Homelessness Committee, as well as several other faith communities.

News & Events From Our Tikkun Olam Partners

Path Home (formerly PHFS): volunteer for our monthly PHFS dinner | Interfaith Alliance on Poverty (IAP) | Lift UP | MACG | Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW ​​​​​​ | Rose Haven ​​​​​​​

Community

The Intersection between White Supremacy and Antisemitism: An Online Panel Discussion
5:30 pm, Wednesday, May 10 - Online, register for log-in info
The Racial Justice Working Group of the Episcopal Church in Western Oregon is sponsoring a panel discussion: The Intersection between White Supremacy and Antisemitism. Two of the presenters are Jewish leaders from Portland. Find details on this event and instructions for registering in  this flyer. You can also register directly through this registration link. Contact Kathy Gordon with any questions

Resources

Do You Need Support?
If you are facing emotional, financial, or health challenges and would welcome support, please consider contacting the (a) Bikkur Holim (Visiting the Sick) Committee for spiritual support, (b) Lotsa Helping Hands for help with food, transportation, or other errands, or (c) Rabbi Benjamin, for spiritual and moral support – benjamin@havurahshalom.org or 503-248-4662 ext. 3. If you're interested in being on a list of people who support others in concrete ways, such as grocery shopping or running other errands, please contact Lotsa Helping Hands. To request that the name of a relative or Havurah member be read during the Misheberach (healing prayer) at Shabbat services, please use this Misheberach Request Form.

Questions About Havurah?
​​​​​​​The Transparency & Inclusivity Committee is an avenue within Havurah Shalom to help members find the answers to questions or concerns they have wondered about. Please send your questions to transparency@havurahshalom.org. We will anonymously answer your question in Hakol. Everyone in our community benefits from this clarity.

Havurah Zoom Rooms

To see our full Zoom room instructions, click here. Member sign-in required.

Hineinu, April 19, 2023

Havurah's Community-wide Survey Coming Soon

Havurah is about three months into our five-month Feasibility Study process for the Campaign for Havurah. The next step is a community-wide survey, which will be distributed in early May. We want to hear from all Havurahniks as we assess the feasibility of our upcoming Campaign for Havurah. This will be an opportunity to have your voice heard.

For more information about the survey, and background on the fundraising campaign, click here. If you have any questions about the survey or the feasibility study process, please contact Havurah Co-President, Loree Devery.

Yom HaShoah 5783/2023

(TO BE RESCHEDULED) An Afternoon with David Fuks: Short Stories from a Child of Holocaust Survivors
2 pm, Sunday, April 30 — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Bet
Havurah member David Fuks is an author, playwright and actor. He is also a Holocaust educator and was CEO of Cedar Sinai Park. Co-sponsored by Next Generation Group, David will share his short stories based on his experience being raised by survivors. See the flyer to learn more.  RSVP.

Two Havurahnik Poetry Events Happening This Weekend
at the Eastside Jewish Commons

The Eastside Jewish Commons is at 2420 NE Sandy Boulevard in Portland.
For each of these events, a sliding scale donation of $6-$18 per person is encouraged; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Both events are all ages.

Havdallah Cafe: Special Guest Poet Alicia Jo Rabins
7 pm, Saturday, April 22— Eastside Jewish Commons
The Eastside Jewish Commons warmly invites you to celebrate life, cafe-style with tea, coffee, games and live music. The April Havdallah Cafe at the EJC will feature live music from violinist and poet (and Havurah member) Alicia Jo Rabins. Alicia will also read some of her poetry. It's not a performance though—rather let the music be the background to a night of conversation, card games and backgammon. Read more and register to attend Saturday's event with Havurahnik Alicia Jo Rabins here (or here).

Poet Willa Schneberg at EJC with Donna Prinzmetal: Reading and Signing
3 pm reading (doors open at 2 pm), Sunday, April 23 — Eastside Jewish Commons
Havurah member and award-winning poet Willa Schneberg (founder and curator of OJMCHE's annual reading of "Oregon Jewish Voices”) will read from her new collection of poems relating to mental health, The Naked Room. These are poems of the unconscious, the dreamscape, the despondent, the unmoored, and the mortal. Willa’s new poetry collection is a true synthesis of her life as a psychotherapist and her life as a poet. Poet and psychotherapist Donna Prinzmetal will be the discussant followed by a Q&A from the audience. Read more and register to attend Sunday's event with Havurahnik Willa Schneberg here (or here).

Regular Happenings

Thank you for following our safety requirements at in-person gatherings. 

Zoom Room links can be found near the end of this email.

Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Dinner
Second Fridays, 6:00 - 8:30 PM, Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Aleph
All are welcome as we gather to bring in Shabbat.
These monthly celebrations are held on the second Friday, from October through May. A  light, pre-service oneg will be followed by a spirited, all-ages service led by Rabbi Benjamin and Havurah musicians, with dinner afterward for those who wish to stay. 
6 pm   Light Snack     
6:30    Service (Come to Havurah or join us remotely in Zoom Room Aleph.) 
7:30    Dinner (Click here to RSVP for the Friday, May 12 dinner.)

(Want to help out at the May 12 Kabbalat Shabbat? Volunteer shifts range from 15 to 90 minutes in length. Sign up to volunteer here.)

Weekly Torah Study​ 
9 am, Saturdays — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Bet
An in-depth look at the weekly parsha, led by congregants. No prior knowledge or study is necessary. Join Havurah for a community-led study session of the weekly Torah reading at 9 am.

Shabbat Morning Service
10am, Saturdays, Zoom Room Alef & In Person
All are welcome at our Shabbat services, including b'nei mitzvah services. Upcoming b'nei mitzvah (Olive Colman & Avna Siegel-Lukin: April 29; Sarai Fairchld, May 6) are listed in the section below and on the website calendar.

Mahjong Group
1 pm, first and third Mondays — Havurah Shalom Library (to receive updates and changes, contact Leah Hershey to be put on the email list)
Mahjong is a fun, social activity that builds community, encouraging new friendships and cementing old ones. If you want to learn how to play, please contact Leah Hershey for teaching resources. If you are ready to join a game, please RSVP on the calendar.

Climate Action Team Meeting
5:30 pm, fourth Mondays — Zoom Room Gimel
Join the Climate Action Team's monthly meeting.

Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation
12 pm, Tuesdays, Havurah Shalom & Zoom Room Bet with some exceptions (check the calendar). The May 2 session will be in-person only at Havurah.
We gather to find moments of quiet and shalom in a welcoming space. Various styles of Jewish meditation are explored. No meditation experience necessary. All are welcome to drop in. Led by Rabbi Benjamin, Adela Basayne, Nancy Becker, or Deborah Eisenbach-Budner.

Steering Meeting
6:30 pm, second Tuesdays — Zoom Room Gimel
All members are welcome to attend. Presently on Zoom only.

Morning Minyan
8:30 am, Wednesdays, Zoom Room Aleph & In Person at Havurah
For all who want a regular prayer practice and those saying Kaddish.

Upcoming Events

Garden Work Party at Havurah
2 pm, Thursday, April 20 – Havurah Shalom
Havurah Shalom's garden work party has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 20 from 2 pm to 4 pm…rain or shine! All members are welcome. Bring pruners, if you can, and good garden gloves.

Conversational Hebrew Through Song
7 pm, Thursdays, April 20 and 27; May 4, 11, and 18 – Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Gimel
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. Led by Racheli Ross. See more details (including Hebrew knowledge requirements) and RSVP.

Teen Laser Tag
3 pm, Sunday, April 23 – SuperPlay (9300 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway)
Havurah teens (6th to 12th grade; 11 to 18 years old)! Come join us for three rounds of Laser Tag at SuperPlay in Beaverton. Registration is required, as space is limited.

Electrify Everything & Everyone
3 pm, Sunday, April 23 – Havurah Shalom and Special Zoom Room
Learn how to have a healthier home, lower your utility bills and reduce carbon! You’ll hear about: how to electrify your home and your ride; the role of electric heat pumps for heating and cooling; the benefits of induction cooktops and electric ovens; newly-available incentives and rebates; electric vehicles; and community solar. Contact Michael Heumann for further information. RSVP.

Israeli-Palestinian Organized Event: Joint Memorial Ceremony
10:30 am Pacific Time, Monday, April 24 – Off-site Livestream (The Havurah Israel/Palestine Committee will hold a follow-up event on May 7.)
The Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Ceremony will be live-streamed from Israel. The recording will be available soon thereafter. The Ceremony, organized by Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle Families Forum, is the largest Israeli-Palestinian jointly organized peace event. Learn more and register to watch the live-stream or recorded Ceremony. Questions? Contact Elinor Gollay.

Book Group: The Hundred Years War on Palestine by Rashid Khaladi
7 pm, Tuesday, April 25 – Havurah Shalom & Zoom Room Bet
Drawing on a wealth of untapped archival materials and the reports of generations of family members, Khalidi traces a hundred years of colonial war on the Palestinians, waged first by the Zionist movement and then Israel, but backed by Britain and the United States, the great powers of the age. Discussion led by Stacy Hankin. Nonmembers welcome. RSVP for Zoom info.

Havurah MusicMakers Collective - Gathering & Jam
7 pm, Tuesday, April 25 – Havurah Shalom Sanctuary
Gather with fellow Havurah MusicMakers for a meet-and-greet and Jewish and folk music jam session. Songs to be announced and chords sheets provided to those who RSVP. Questions? Contact Sacha Reich.

Banot Mitzvah of Olive Colman & Avna Siegel-Lukin
10 am, Saturday, April 29 – Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Aleph
Please join us in welcoming Olive Colman and Avna Siegel-Lukin as banot mitzvah and members of our community.

Parenting Huddle: 'Whose B'nei Mitzvah Is It Anyway?'
3:10 pm, Saturday, April 29 – Havurah Shalom
Parenting Huddle - Concepts, Conundrums, and Conversations about Parenting in Jewish Families; explore real-life questions that we face as parents, with some guidance from our Jewish texts and values, and each other. The April 29 huddle is Mindful Jewish Parenting, with Deborah Eisenbach-Budner and Laura Orgel. RSVP.
 

An Afternoon with David Fuks: Short Stories from a Child of Holocaust Survivors
2 pm, Sunday, April 30 — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Bet
Havurah member David Fuks is an author, playwright and actor. He is also a Holocaust educator and was CEO of Cedar Sinai Park. Co-sponsored by Next Generation Group, David will share his short stories based on his experience being raised by survivors. RSVP.

Reparations Class Postponed until Fall 2023
The Racial Justice Committee has decided that due to conflicts with spring activities, the Reparations Class is being postponed until the fall. We hope you will consider joining us then for this five-part class to learn about racial injustice, the need for repair, and models for how reparations have taken place, both in this country, and abroad.  We examine the issue through a Jewish lens as well. Questions? Contact Kathy Gordon.

Tikkun Olam

Interfaith Advocacy Day
9 am to 4 pm, Wednesday, May 10 – in-person at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Salem, Oregon
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is once again organizing an in-person interfaith lobby day that supports the Tikkun Olam values we hold dear. Exploring the matters of climate and the environment; criminal justice reform and gun violence prevention; healthcare; housing and homelessness; hunger; and immigration and refugees, we'll engage with the issues, learn about proposed legislation, and meet with our legislators.

Register online at emoregon.org/event/advocacy2023. Fee $20 (or $10 for students); fee-waived scholarships rate also available. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon asks that registrations for this event be submitted by April 28.

Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW March-April Newsletter
Read the latest Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW newsletter.

Vote for Eviction Protections
On May 16, Multnomah County voters will vote on Measure 26-238. The ballot measure provides attorneys at no cost for anyone facing eviction. The measure is funded by an adjustable 0.75% capital gains tax that should only impact the wealthiest in our community. It has been endorsed by Havurah’s Poverty & Homelessness Committee, as well as several other faith communities.

News & Events From Our Tikkun Olam Partners

Path Home (formerly PHFS): volunteer for our monthly PHFS dinner | Interfaith Alliance on Poverty (IAP) | Lift UP | MACG | Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW ​​​​​​ | Rose Haven

Community

The Intersection between White Supremacy and Antisemitism: An Online Panel Discussion
5:30 pm, Wednesday, May 10 - Online, register for log-in info
The Racial Justice Working Group of the Episcopal Church in Western Oregon is sponsoring a panel discussion: The Intersection between White Supremacy and Antisemitism. Two of the presenters are Jewish leaders from Portland. Find details on this event and instructions for registering in  this flyer. You can also register directly through this registration link. Contact Kathy Gordon with any questions.

Awake in the Midst of Life: A Life Integration Virtual Retreat

May 14-19 — Off-site Zoom (Or HaLev retreat event)
Designed to integrate practice into our everyday lives, Rabbi Benjamin will co-facilitate this virtual retreat with colleagues Rabbi Dr. James Jacobson-Maisels and Rabbi Genevieve Greinetz. While the retreat will run continuously, allowing a full immersive experience for those able, each participant is invited to choose which parts of the retreat to join, tuning in when able and otherwise attending to other aspects of their lives. Find more details from Or HaLev here. If you have questions about this event, reach out to Rabbi Benjamin.

Resources

Do You Need Support?
If you are facing emotional, financial, or health challenges and would welcome support, please consider contacting the (a) Bikkur Holim (Visiting the Sick) Committee for spiritual support, (b) Lotsa Helping Hands for help with food, transportation, or other errands, or (c) Rabbi Benjamin, for spiritual and moral support – benjamin@havurahshalom.org or 503-248-4662 ext. 3. If you're interested in being on a list of people who support others in concrete ways, such as grocery shopping or running other errands, please contact Lotsa Helping Hands. To request that the name of a relative or Havurah member be read during the Misheberach (healing prayer) at Shabbat services, please use this Misheberach Request Form.

Questions About Havurah?
The Transparency & Inclusivity Committee is an avenue within Havurah Shalom to help members find the answers to questions or concerns they have wondered about. Please send your questions to transparency@havurahshalom.org. We will anonymously answer your question in Hakol. Everyone in our community benefits from this clarity.

To see our full Zoom room instructions, click here. Member sign-in required.

Hineinu, April 4, 2023

!אַ זיסן און אַ כּשרן פּסח

A zisn un a koshern peysekh!

Wishing you good health and a sweet Pesach!

Regular Happenings

Thank you for following our safety requirements at in-person gatherings. 

Zoom Room links can be found near the end of this email.

Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Dinner
6:00 - 8:30 PM, second Fridays, Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Aleph
All are welcome as we gather to bring in Shabbat.
These monthly celebrations are held on the second Friday, from October through May. A  light, pre-service oneg will be followed by a spirited, all-ages service led by Rabbi Benjamin and Havurah musicians, with dinner afterward for those who wish to stay. 
6 pm   Light Snack     
6:30    Service (Come to Havurah or join us remotely in Zoom Room Aleph.)      
7:30    Dinner (Click here to RSVP for the Friday, April 14 dinner.)

Kabbalat Shabbat volunteers are highly appreciated.
Available volunteer slots are between 15 and 90 minutes long.
See available volunteer slots for the April 14 Kabbalat Shabbat!

Weekly Torah Study​ 
9 am, Saturdays — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Bet
An in-depth look at the weekly parsha, led by congregants. No prior knowledge or study is necessary. Join Havurah for a community-led study session of the weekly Torah reading at 9 am.

Shabbat Morning Service
10am, Saturdays, Zoom Room Alef & In Person
All are welcome at our Shabbat services, including b'nei mitzvah services. Upcoming b'nei mitzvah are listed below and on the website calendar .

Mahjong Group
1 pm, first and third Mondays — Havurah Shalom Library (to receive updates and changes, contact Leah Hershey to be put on the email list)
Mahjong is a fun, social activity that builds community, encouraging new friendships and cementing old ones. If you want to learn how to play, please contact Leah Hershey for teaching resources. If you are ready to join a game, please RSVP on the calendar.

Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation
12 pm, Tuesdays, Havurah Shalom & Zoom Room Bet with some exceptions (check the calendar)
We gather to find moments of quiet and shalom in a welcoming space. Various styles of Jewish meditation are explored. No meditation experience necessary. All are welcome to drop in. Led by Rabbi Benjamin, Adela Basayne, Nancy Becker, or Deborah Eisenbach-Budner.

Steering Meeting
6:30 pm, second Tuesdays — Zoom Room Gimel
All members are welcome to attend. Presently on Zoom only.

Morning Minyan
8:30 am, Wednesdays, Zoom Room Aleph & In Person at Havurah
For all who want a regular prayer practice and those saying Kaddish.

(To allow us to observe Yizkor, Passover Minyan, on Wednesday, April 12, will begin at 8:15 am.)

Kabbalat Shabbat: Friday, April 14

Want to volunteer at Kabbalat Shabbat? Click to sign up!

Kabbalat Shabbat volunteers are highly appreciated!
Available volunteer slots are between 15 and 90 minutes long.

Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Dinner
Second Fridays, 6:00 - 8:30 PM, Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Aleph
All are welcome as we gather to bring in Shabbat.
These monthly celebrations are held on the second Friday, from October through May. A  light, pre-service oneg will be followed by a spirited, all-ages service led by Rabbi Benjamin and Havurah musicians, with dinner afterward for those who wish to stay. 
6 pm   Light Snack     
6:30    Service (Come to Havurah or join us remotely in Zoom Room Aleph.)      
7:30    Dinner (Click here to RSVP for the Friday, April 14 dinner.)

Upcoming Events

Interfaith Alliance on Poverty: First Thursdays
12 pm, Thursday, April 6, 2023 – Off-site Zoom (see key details, below)
The Interfaith Alliance on Poverty invites you to join the April “First Thursday” meeting with the Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt. Mike Schmidt will discuss the ways his office works toward Restorative Justice for All. See the April 6 Havurah calendar event post for additional details. Note: This is an off-site Zoom event hosted by the Interfaith Alliance on Poverty. To receive the Zoom log-in link, register for this Zoom event in advance with IAP.

Parenting Huddle: Mindful Jewish Parenting
3:40 pm, Saturday, April 8 – Havurah Shalom
Parenting Huddle – Concepts, Conundrums, and Conversations about Parenting in Jewish Families; explore real-life questions that we face as parents, with some guidance from our Jewish texts and values, and each other. The April 8 huddle is Mindful Jewish Parenting, with Rabbi Benjamin. RSVP.

Taking Action Lunch Bunch
12pm, Monday, April 10 — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Heh
Do you get emails asking you to contact your elected official, but don’t find the few minutes it takes to call or email them? Looking to connect with other Havurahniks? We have the solution. Together, by Zoom or at Havurah, we’ll eat lunch, chat, and spend a few minutes taking our political action. From climate change to social justice, we’ll have info on who to call or write. Bring your suggestions too. RSVP.

Grappling at the Intersection of Race, Anti-semitism and White Privilege as Jews
6:30 pm, alternating Mondays, April 10 and 24; May 8 and May 22 (plus partner meetings in intervening weeks) — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Bet
Where do white-bodied Jews fit on the continuum between oppressed minority and privileged in our racialized society? This facilitated discussion will include readings and video clips. We will meet 4 times over 8 weeks with chevruta pairs meeting in the intervening weeks. For the purpose of creating a safe container for difficult work, we ask that participants commit to all 4 sessions. With Sue Danielson and Adela Basayne. RSVP.

Finding Your Way In—To Jewish Ritual & Spiritual Practice, Prayer, Torah, and Your Own Theology
7 pm, Mondays, April 10, 17, and 24 — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Dalet
We will be riffing on tradition with the freedom that comes with Reconstructing Judaism. Sam Sirkin will share his approach to making Jewish practice accessible while allowing participants to share their experiences. We will also reflect on a few pieces by thinkers such as Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and Art Green. Led by Sam Sirkin. RSVP.

I Want a Better Catastrophe
7 pm, Tuesday, April 11 – Havurah Shalom and Special Zoom Room
Please join the Havurah Climate Action Team for a book signing and talk with environmental activist Andrew Boyd, author of I Want a Better Catastrophe: Navigating the Climate Crisis with Grief, Hope, and Gallows Humor. The book and event are about facing the situation we're in with bravery, humor, and acceptance of the myriad feelings. Learn more about the event and RSVP.

Racial Justice Committee Meeting
7 pm, Thursday, April 13 — Zoom Room Bet
Attend the Racial Justice Monthly Committee to connect with each other, hear what we are up to and be part of planning meaningful events for our community.

Discovering Shabbat Morning: Learners’ Minyan
10:30 am, Saturday, April 15 — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Aleph
This upbeat, interactive service focuses on the structure, key themes, and prayers of the morning service. Especially for families with youth in Grades 5-7. 

Knitting Kippot Class
10 am, Sundays, April 16, 23, and 30 — Havurah Shalom
Learn to make a kippah! This class is for knitters who have intermediate knitting skills and a desire to get to know other knitters in the community. Please bring a short size 2 circular needle, size 2 double-pointed needles, and numerous stitch markers. Yarn and pattern will be provided, along with instruction regarding three skills: 1) double-pointed cast on and increase, 2) diamond lace motif, 3) i-cord bind off. Led by Marsha Green. RSVP.

Movie Discussion: 13th
6:30 pm, Sunday, April 16 — Zoom Room Bet
Join members of the Racial Justice Committee for a discussion about the movie 13th, a 2016 American documentary film by director Ava DuVernay. The film explores the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States. Visit this site for details. For more details and to RSVP, click here.

Conversational Hebrew Through Song
7 pm, Thursdays, April 20 and 27; May 4, 11, and 18 – Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Gimel
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. Led by Racheli Ross. See more details (including Hebrew knowledge requirements) and RSVP.

Electrify Everything & Everyone
3 pm, April 23 – Havurah Shalom and Special Zoom Room
Learn how to have a healthier home, lower your utility bills and reduce carbon! You’ll hear about: how to electrify your home and your ride; the role of electric heat pumps for heating and cooling; the benefits of induction cooktops and electric ovens; newly-available incentives and rebates; electric vehicles; and community solar. Contact Michael Heumann for further information. See the Havurah calendar for more info and to RSVP.

Israel Palestine Sponsored Event: Joint Memorial Ceremony
10:30 am, April 24 – Off-site Livestream (The Havurah Israel/Palestine Committee will hold a follow-up event on May 7; details to come.)
The Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Ceremony will be live-streamed from Israel, April 24, 2023 at 10:30 AM Pacific Time. The recording will be available soon thereafter. The Ceremony, organized by Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle Families Forum, is the largest Israeli-Palestinian jointly organized peace event. Learn more and register to watch the live-stream or recorded Ceremony.

Reparations Class this Spring: An Opportunity to Learn, Discuss, and Act
6:30 pm, Wednesdays, April 26; May 10, 17, 24, and 31 -- Havurah Shalom
After a very successful reparations class last fall, Havurah Shalom is organizing another class on reparations this Spring! The 5-session class offers an opportunity to study and reflect on some of the writings of prominent thought leaders on the topic of reparations for Black Americans as a path to restorative justice. Class materials will include articles and videos. The class size is limited to 12 people to allow for active participation. The classes will be in-person to allow for deeper interaction with each other and the material, but accommodations will be made for people to attend virtually if needed. Class registration is required. RSVP/register.

For more information on the reparations class, contact Kiel Moses. (For registration help or for help contacting Kiel, please email info@havurahshalom.org and include 'Reparations Class' in the subject line of your email.)

Tikkun Olam

Do You Knit? Here's a Rose Haven Volunteer Opportunity!

On-site at the Rose Haven Women's Shelter
1740 NW Glisan St, Portland, Oregon
(Rose Haven is located just a few blocks from Havurah Shalom.)

Havurah has received the following request from the Rose Haven women's shelter. For any knitters out there, this could be a fun volunteer opportunity!

Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW March-April Newsletter
Support freedom for all this Passover!
Read the latest Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW newsletter.

Vote for Eviction Protections
On May 16, Multnomah County voters will vote on Measure 26-238. The ballot measure provides attorneys at no cost for anyone facing eviction. The measure is funded by an adjustable 0.75% capital gains tax that should only impact the wealthiest in our community. It has been endorsed by Havurah’s Poverty & Homelessness Committee, as well as several other faith communities.

The Multnomah Friends Meeting (Quakers) are hosting the following workshop:
6:30 pm, Sunday, April 16 — Zoom (Zoom link to be announced)
There will be information about Measure 26-238 and a chance to ask questions to folks from the ERA campaign.

Questions: Steve Goldberg or Gloria Halper

News & Events From Our Tikkun Olam Partners

Path Home (formerly PHFS): volunteer for our monthly PHFS dinner | Interfaith Alliance on Poverty (IAP) | Lift UP | MACG | Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW ​​​​​​ | Rose Haven ​​​​​​​

Community

Introduction to Israeli Dance
Saturday, April 8; Saturday, April 15; and Sunday, April 23 — Southwest Portland
Get a taste of Israeli dancing in a 3-week class. If all you know about Israeli dancing is doing the grapevine step to vintage dances, you will be surprised. Israeli choreographers are creating new dances for new Israeli music all the time. Who is Israeli dancing for? Anyone who loves music and enjoys dancing. Introverts, you will hardly have to make small talk at all. Extroverts, charge up your batteries with all the happy group energy. WARNING: Israeli dancing is addictive! But luckily, it’s also great exercise and a stress-reducer. Learn more and sign up.

Awake in the Midst of Life: A Life Integration Virtual Retreat

May 14-19 — Off-site Zoom (Or HaLev retreat event)
Designed to integrate practice into our everyday lives, Rabbi Benjamin will co-facilitate this virtual retreat with colleagues Rabbi Dr. James Jacobson-Maisels and Rabbi Genevieve Greinetz. While the retreat will run continuously, allowing a full immersive experience for those able, each participant is invited to choose which parts of the retreat to join, tuning in when able and otherwise attending to other aspects of their lives. Find more details from Or HaLev here.

Passover: Havurah Shalom Office Closures

Office Closures for Pesach
April 6, 7, 12, and 13
Staff holiday office closure. The Havurah Shalom building will still be available for use, as usual.

New Parking Now Available!
Legacy has generously given us permission to park in its lot at 1919 NW Lovejoy on weekdays after 5 pm and all day on weekends. We can park in any spot but 1-10. We hope this will make it easier to come for services and other programming! Please help us maintain our relationship with Legacy by honoring these guidelines.

Resources

Do You Need Support?
If you are facing emotional, financial, or health challenges and would welcome support, please consider contacting the (a) Bikkur Holim (Visiting the Sick) Committee for spiritual support, (b) Lotsa Helping Hands for help with food, transportation, or other errands, or (c) Rabbi Benjamin, for spiritual and moral support – benjamin@havurahshalom.org or 503-248-4662 ext. 3. If you're interested in being on a list of people who support others in concrete ways, such as grocery shopping or running other errands, please contact Lotsa Helping Hands. To request that the name of a relative or Havurah member be read during the Misheberach (healing prayer) at Shabbat services, please use this Misheberach Request Form.

Questions About Havurah?
​​​​​​​The Transparency & Inclusivity Committee is an avenue within Havurah Shalom to help members find the answers to questions or concerns they have wondered about. Please send your questions to transparency@havurahshalom.org. We will anonymously answer your question in Hakol. Everyone in our community benefits from this clarity.

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