Don't Miss the next Racial Justice Meeting on 12/1
7 pm, Thursday, Dec. 1 — Zoom Room Bet
The 12/1 meeting will be a continuation of the conversation we had at the last meeting. Beka Feathers will continue to facilitate this conversation. There are still questions to be answered, so if you missed the last meeting there continues to be an opportunity for your input. Our goal is to create an intention document, which will guide us in how we engage with organizations doing racial justice work.
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.
Even God Had Bad Parenting Days: Ancient Jewish Wisdom for New Parents
3:05 pm -- 4:35 pm, Saturday, Dec. 3 — Havurah Shalom
Ancient Jewish wisdom for parents, with Alicia Jo Rabins, based on her recently released book of short personal essays about parenting and Jewish spirituality (especially for parents of 0-13 year olds. Alicia Jo is a performer, musician, singer, composer, poet, film maker, writer, and teacher of Torah. Hear Alicia Jo's recent 30 minute interview on Think Out Loud.
RSVP here by December 1
Voices and Visions
11 am, Sunday, Dec. 4 — Zoom Room Gimel
Let's explore Jewish identity and philosophy through contemporary art! The Grinspoon Foundation (of PJ Library fame) asked contemporary artists to visually interpret key quotations from great Jewish thinkers. The results are rich and thought-provoking. RSVP
Tallit Class -- Registration for this class is now closed
1 pm, Sunday, Dec. 4, 1 pm — at Havurah Shalom
We will learn how the tzitzit, or fringe, of a tallit transforms a simple shawl or piece of fabric into a sacred garment. And then you will create your own tallit by tying the tzitzit, learning the meaning of the gematria, or mathematical symbolism, wound and knotted into the holy fringe. Led by Laine Barbanell Schipper.
Kabbalat Shabbat Celebration
6 pm, Friday, Dec. 9 — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Alef
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 (Join us remotely in Zoom Room Aleph) — 7:30, Dinner — RSVP for dinner | Volunteer
December Dilemmas
3:05 - 4:35, Saturday, Dec.10 -- Havurah Shalom
. A workshop for parents of children of any age; for parents of all backgrounds, Jewish and non-Jewish. We’ll look into the contentious historical roots of Chanukah, many of which parallel questions of cultural and religious identity that we still deal with today! We will try to articulate what we want Chanukah to really be about for our families as well as how to generally reclaim the holiday from commercialism and cooptation. We will discuss the particular challenges that our diverse families face at this time of year, as well. Bring your thoughts, questions, family traditions, favorite children's Chanukah books, etc. Led by Deborah Eisenbach-Budner
RSVP here by December 2
Design Your Own Chanukah Card!
3:30 pm, Sunday, Dec. 11 — Zoom Room Bet
Create beautiful Chanukah cards to give to friends and loved ones! We will look at various Hanukkah symbols to discern what we want to adorn our cards with and use colored pencils to illustrate them. Examples of handmade cards by the instructor will be shown. Led by Carolina Martinez. RSVP
Come to the Havurah Welcome Get-Together,
where all are welcome!
Dec. 11, 4-6 pm, in person at Havurah Shalom
Let's spend some time enjoying the special qualities each of us brings while eating good food, singing, schmoozing, learning more about our community, and even doing some arts and crafts!
Haven't been to a Welcome Committee shindig yet? You are in for a treat. Been to one and want to come again? What a great way to meet new people!
Kids welcome too! Childcare will be provided. Please RSVP here.
Israel/Palestine Film Discussion Series: The Other Son
7 pm, Sunday, Dec. 11 — Zoom Room Bet
The Israel-Palestine Committee continues our film discussion series with The Other Son, a heartbreaking and heartwarming ‘switched at birth’ story, which provides an opportunity to discuss, among other things, the question “Who is a Jew?”. Please watch the film on your own prior to the discussion that will be facilitated by members of the Israel/Palestine Committee. The film is available for streaming via Kanopy (public library streaming service) and Amazon Prime. RSVP here
Bat Mitzvah of Evana Lindemann
10:00 am, Saturday, Dec. 17 -- Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Alef
Please join us in welcoming Evana Lindemann as a Bat Mitzvah and member of our community.
The Chanukah Party needs you!
3:30-5:30, Dec 18 -- Havurah Shalom. Zoom Room Aleph 4:30 - 5:30
Plan to come with friends and family, and join the fun.• Arts & crafts tables (kids/adults) • Dreidel game tables • Chanukah swap meet – get or give used stuff for free! Makes great gifts! • Tikkun Olam display on community solar • Sweet donut treats • Candle lighting at 4:30 pm* • Storytelling* • Sing-along* * Bring a bag to take home the treasures you find at the swap meet!
RSVP here so we know how many donuts and chocolate gelt to get, then click on the volunteer sign-up link to see how you can help make the party a success. Are you a storyteller with a good Chanukah tale to spin? Contact Elianne Lieberman if you would like to tell the story at the party.
