Kabbalat Shabbat Celebration and Dinner
Friday, Nov. 11, 6 pm Light Snack — 6:30 Service — 7:30 Dinner
A family-friendly oneg followed by a spirited, all-ages service led by Rabbi Benjamin and Havurah musicians, with dinner afterward for those who wish to stay. All are welcome! RSVP
Bat Mitzvah of Aleeza Stein
10 am, Saturday, Nov. 12 -- Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Alef
Please join us in welcoming Aleeza Stein as a Bat Mitzvah and member of our community.
The Journey to Die For: Improving Quality of Your Life
7 pm, Thursday, Nov. 17 — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Bet
The Ma'Avar Committee will be hosting an education series on The Journey ie For: Improving Quality of Your Life about the different stages of life, from health to illness, aging and end of life monthly through July. Rabbi Benjamin will open the series with a talk on rituals in death and dying on Nov. 17. Contact Ericka Kimball with questions. RSVP (link corrected)
Tot Shabbat
10:30 am, Saturday, Nov. 19 — Havurah Shalom
Especially for young children (0-5) and parents. We celebrate with singing, moving, blessings, and storytelling, followed by a nosh and play. RSVP
Scholars in Residence
Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20 -- Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Alef
We are delighted to welcome Yehuda Webster (in person) and Rabbi David Jaffe (on line) from the Inside Out Wisdom and Action Project (IOWA) for a weekend of learning and practice together. For years IOWA has supported social change makers “integrate deep spiritual wisdom into their justice work in order to lead from a place that is more visionary, creative, sustainable, and grounded.”
Schedule:
Saturday, Nov. 19
Engaging with Our Ratzon — 6-8 pm — Through sharing and engaging with real-life stories, Yehudah and Rabbi David will lead us in an evening of engaging with our Ratzon — the deep desire to dismantle racism.
Sunday, Nov. 20
Introduction to DRIO Anti-racism Framework — 9:30-12:30 pm — An introduction to and engagement with the DRIO anti-racism framework of balance of care
Lunch — 12:30-1:30 — Lunch served at Havurah. (Zoom will be off)
Mussar, IOWA and the DRIO Anti-Racism Framework — 1:30-4:30 pm — An introduction to Mussar practice through the IOWA lens, and a final hour of integrating Mussar and the DRIO anti-racism framework of balance of care
RSVP here for all or part of this excellent opportunity to learn and grow.
Book Group: Beyond a Two-State Solution, by Jonathan Kuttab
7 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 22 — Location (Zoom/Havurah) TBD
Nonfiction: 110 pages. Several members of the Portland Jewish community met and were impressed by Jonathan Kuttab last year (even if they did not necessarily agree with him). Kuttab explains that the two-state solution (that he supported) is no longer viable. He suggests that any solution be predicated on the basic existential needs of the two peoples, which he discusses in exceptional detail. He formulates a one-state solution that challenges both Zionism and Palestinian nationalism. This book invites readers to begin a new conversation based on reality: two peoples will need to live together. Separation is no longer possible or (for some) desirable. Discussion led by Joel Beinin. Nonmembers welcome. RSVP for Zoom info
Bar Mitzvah of Zeke Stein
10 am, Saturday, Nov. 26 — Havurah and Zoom Room Alef
Please join us in welcoming Zeke Stein as a Bar Mitzvah and member of our community.
Bar Mitzvah of Philip Elliston
10 am, Saturday, Dec. 3 — Havurah and Zoom Room Alef
Please join us in welcoming Philip Elliston as a Bar Mitzvah and member of our community.