Israel/Palestine Committee Meeting Wednesday, Dec. 15, 7 pm – Zoom Room Gimel
We will assess where we have been and discuss our future approach and activities for 2022. All Havurah members are welcome to attend. RSVP
Lev Tahor Chanting Circle Thursday, Dec. 16, 7 pm – Zoom Room Bet
Facilitated by Rabbi Benjamin. We gather in community for an evening of contemplative practice, chanting interspersed with silence, guided by teachings from the tradition. Everyone is welcome, no experience or musical ability required. RSVP
Kabbalat Shabbat Ruach Service Friday, Dec. 17, 6:30 pm – Zoom Room Aleph
A musical, soulful way to welcome Shabbat. With special songs from and for Rabbi Aryeh Hirschfield z’’l, whose yartzeit we mark and whose memory we remember this week.
Bat Mitzvah of Eden Siegel-Lukin Saturday, Dec. 18, 10 am – Zoom Room Aleph
Join us as we welcome Eden Siegel-Lukin as a bat mitzvah.
Morning Minyan Wednesday, Dec. 22, 8:30 am – Zoom Room Aleph
For all who want a regular prayer practice and for people saying Kaddish. All are welcome.
Community Minyan Saturday, Dec. 25, 10 am – Zoom Room Aleph
Led by community members, this service includes davening, Torah reading and discussion.
Book Group: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann Tuesday, Dec. 28, 7 pm – Zoom Room Bet
Come discuss one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history, the story of how the newly created FBI took up the case of a growing string of murders of Osage people living on oil-rich land. Discussion led by Maude Naroll.
AlteRocker Happy Hour Thursday, Dec. 30, 4:30 pm – Zoom Room Heh
Come schmooze with us. And mark your calendars for monthly schmoozes - the last Thursday of the month!
The True Cost of Free Land: A Jewish Response to the Dispossession of Indigenous Lands Six Wednesdays starting Jan. 26, 7 pm
Facilitated by Becca Clarren and Rabbi Benjamin, this class examines and grapples with collective accountability and repair. We will explore both primary Jewish sources and contemporary analysis to analyze examples of collective apology and learn about Indigenous-led efforts for how to move forward. RSVP by Jan 12
Tikkun Olam Updates
Update on Poverty and Homelessness Committee's volunteer opportunities:
Our Poverty and Homelessness committee toured Rose Haven Day Shelter, its new space under construction near Havurah, serving women. Look for our article in January's Hakol. Contact: Marcia Suttenberg
Oregon@poorpeoplescampaign.org is supporting the Hazelnut Grove Tiny Cabin Village in North Portland. Volunteers are needed in seven areas. Contact: Gloria Halper
Come gather from this March 23 to 27 for "B’Yachad: Reconstructing Judaism Together." We will be together both in-person and virtually to learn from and with experts, scholars and lay leaders, engage in conversations, ask questions and listen. We will pray together, sing together, dance together and celebrate all that we do every day in our communities to reconstruct Judaism. Learn more
Participate in a Reconstructionist Movement Project! Calling all Reconstructionist singers, musicians, dancers, artists, etc. to participate remotely in a video that will premiere at Reconstructing Judaism's 2022 convention. Sign up and find additional information here. Deadline to indicate interest is Dec. 23.
Resources
COVID-19 Vaccines & Assistance
Congregation Neveh Shalom COVID-19 Outreach and Services (CNSCOS) provides information about the pandemic, testing, and vaccines, and helps with finding and applying for financial resources, running errands, accessing food assistance, finding other helpful services, or just calling to chat with folks who are feeling isolated or lonely. Contact cnscos@nevehshalom.org or call (971) 990-5652.
Do You Need Help?
If you are facing emotional or financial hardship from a loss of employment, decrease in income, or any other impact of our recent crises; or, if you would benefit from the support of community members for grocery shopping, errands, or any other concrete or emotional needs, for any reason, please contact Rabbi Benjamin at benjamin.barnett@havurahshalom.org or (503) 248-4662 ext. 3.
If you would like to be on a list of people who support others in concrete ways, such as grocery shopping or running other errands, please contact Rabbi Benjamin.
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.
(HYB) Solidarity Shabbat Friday, Jun 27th 5:45p to 8:30p Join Havurah members and friends for a Solidarity Shabbat service and potluck nosh. This is a spiritual space for community members working in solidarity with Palestinians - and for the liberation of all peoples - to come together to pray, build connections, and renew ourselves on Shabbat to continue our justice work. Please review Havurah's Brit Kavod for our community guidelines. Masks strongly encouraged and provided.
(HYB) Climate Change Shabbat Morning Shabbat, Jun 28th 10:00a to 12:00p Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin (who is on sabbatical until July 1, 2025), this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. Join us afterward for a light community brunch provided by the Lunches and Noshes Committee! Free childcare is provided. For Zoom information, please email info@havurhshalom.org.
(HYB) Rosh Ḥodesh Tov! Gender-Inclusive New Moon Ritual Sunday, Jun 29th 7:00p to 8:15p A gender-inclusive New Moon group, learning and celebrating each Rosh Ḥodesh with ancient and contemporary ritual. Open to any and all genders, inviting each to connect with our closest heavenly body, the Moon. An introductory meeting will happen on the full moon of Elul on Wednesday, Aug. 30 outdoors—weather permitting—in North Portland. Subsequent meetings will be on or near the new moon of each month either in person in North Portland or on Zoom, depending on seasonal shifts in the weather. Attend any or all sessions. RSVP to be updated on location and other details throughout the year.
(ZM) Palestinian Justice Letter Writing Group Monday, Jun 30th 6:00p to 7:30p We hold monthly letter writing group Zoom gatherings to write letters to our lawmakers for Israel/Palestine justice. Questions? Email Dale Oller (member log-in required to access directory). Feel free to drop in any time! There’s no need to RSVP, but please do RSVP if you need the Zoom login. Non-Havurah-members very welcome as well.
(IP) Pride Kabbalat Shabbat in the Park Friday, Jul 11th 6:30p to 8:30p Celebrate queer and Jewish joy with a special Kabbalat Shabbat service at Columbia Park! We’ll enjoy a potluck dinner together afterward. Beverages will be provided. BYOB. All are welcome.
(HYB) Shabbat Morning Shabbat, Jul 12th 10:00a to 12:00p Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin (who is on sabbatical until July 1, 2025), this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. Join us afterward for a light community brunch provided by the Lunches and Noshes Committee! Free childcare is provided. For Zoom information, please email info@havurahshalom.org.
