The Havurah office will be closed for Thanksgiving and the day after.
Bar Mitzvah of Gavin Galderisi
Saturday, Nov. 27, 10 am – Room Aleph
Join us in welcoming Gavin Galderisi as a Bar Mitzvah and member of our community.
Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation
Tuesday, Nov. 30, 12 pm – Room Bet
We gather to find some moments of quiet and shalom. Led by Rabbi Benjamin, Deborah Eisenbach-Budner, or Nancy Becker.
Morning Minyan
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 8:30 am – Room Aleph
For all who want a regular prayer practice and for people saying Kaddish.
Hand in Hand: Israel/Palestine Committee Event
Sunday, Dec. 5, 10:30 am – RSVP to receive Zoom link
Come join Havurah's Israel/Palestine Committee as we host two principals from Israel's Hand-in-Hand integrated schools, serving Jewish and Palestinian Arab citizens. Manar Hayadre, who is Palestinian-Israeli, and Efrat Meyer, who is Jewish-Israeli, will share personal and professional stories. Feel free to invite friends. We've invited other Reconstructionist synagogues in Oregon/Washington. This is not a fund-raising event. For more info, go to the Israel/Palestine Committee portal.
Havurah Ambassador Training
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 7 pm, Zoom Room Dalet — RSVP
People love Havurah! If you would like to help staff by chatting with folks who contact us with general inquiries, please RSVP for a training session. You will learn about what questions tend to be asked and how to answer them, where to refer folks for questions you can't answer, and about Havurah's process for becoming a new member. If you decide to volunteer in this way, Havurah staff will support you all the way!
Shmita Year Winter Art Class
Sunday, December 12, 7-9 pm – RSVP to receive Zoom link
A drawing class that will help with your Shmita year relaxation. Adults and children are welcome. No prior art experience necessary. Carolina Martinez will lead you in creating a picture that incorporates your style and uses a minimal amount of art supplies! Art supply list will be provided after RSVP.
A Shmita for Hearts and Minds Support Group
Monday, Dec. 13, 5 pm – Zoom Room Bet
Join the support group on Shmita for Hearts and Minds to help counter the anxiety and discouragement that can come with our climate and social justice work. Cultivate a balance of rest, personal care, activism, and faith in community with others. We’ll have time for sharing and discussion, a guided meditation, and planning for future meetings. All are welcome to attend, whether or not you attended the first workshop held in October.
Open Meeting on Hybrid Gatherings
Monday, Dec. 13, 6 pm – Zoom Room Dalet
When Havurah eventually transitions back to gathering in person, we will remain committed to the expanded access provided by the Internet. But what will access look like? How do we hold events, classes and services in person and online at the same time? Over the summer, a group of Havurahniks met to begin this conversation and were very productive. To continue this work, we will meet and share our thoughts about modes of attendance, meaningful participation, the role technology plays in experience, and most of all, what works for us. (We won't be discussing specific technologies or immediately making any decisions.) Join us to help imagine the Havurah gatherings of tomorrow. For more information, please contact Rachel Pollak.