Explore Solar Solutions!
5 pm, Thursday, Dec. 8 — Zoom Join Link
Get the scoop on rooftop and community solar. Hear about Salem Beth Israel's project. Learn what you can do as a homeowner, renter, business owner and/or congregation, and the great incentives and rebates in the Inflation Reduction Act. Presented by the Climate Action Committee of the Jewish Federation of Portland, which includes Havurah’s Climate Action Team. See the Nov. 23 Jewish Review for a related article. RSVP to Steve Katz.
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
Remembering Ari Goldschmidt
10 am, Saturday, Dec. 10 at Shabbat Morning Services — in person at Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Aleph | 7:30 pm, Saturday, Dec. 17 at Susan Brenner and Ed Kraus’ home
There are two upcoming opportunities to remember Ari Goldschmidt in community and with some of his family, including Michele and Robert. Ari died Oct. 28. Dec 10, during the Torah service, Emily Simon will dedicate the third aliyah to Ari and offer memories of Ari inspired by the portion. Some of Ari's family will join this service via Zoom. Dec. 17, a community shiva minyan will be hosted by Susan Brenner and Ed Kraus. Michele and Robert will be there. This will be in-person only. Susan and Ed's address can be found in the member directory (sign-in required).
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
CANCELED Design Your Own Chanukah Card!
Discrimination & Resistance Exhibit at OJMCHE
11 am, Sunday, Dec. 11 — OJMCHE, 724 NW Davis St.
The Racial Justice Committee invites you to a guided tour of "Discrimination & Resistance: An Oregon Primer" at the Oregon Jewish Museum. As noted on their website, the exhibit "documents Oregon's history of discrimination from its territorial days into statehood, and through the 20th century... (and) the numerous ways individuals and groups have resisted and overcome...." We look forward to learning together! Due to limited capacity for 15 attendees on the tour, please contact Kristine Munholland to RSVP. Payment at the museum is $5 per person, or free for members.
Havurah Welcome Get-Together
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. RSVP
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
Bat Mitzvah of Evana Lindemann
10 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.
Ma'avar Educational Event: Ethical Wills Throughout Your Life
7 pm, Thursday, Dec. 15 — Zoom Room Bet
Creating an ethical will is not just for end-of-life preparation. They are useful tools for any stage of life. For a young family it can help you identify your family values. Later in life, it can guide your will and advanced directive. What is an ethical will? Why do I want one? What's included in an ethical will? How do I create one? How do I get started? Come to have all these questions answered. RSVP
Chanukah Donations for People In Need
3:30-5:30 pm, Sunday, Dec. 18 — Havurah Shalom
While swapping gifts for your loved ones, think about donating needed items for others. We are collecting new and gently used items for the Common Good Project, Rose Haven, and Path Home (formerly Portland Homeless Family Solutions) during the Chanukah Swap/Chanukah Party. See list of needed items. Not planning on coming to Havurah? See the bottom of the list for items you can purchase on Amazon for these organizations.
Book Group: The Overstory by Richard Powers
7 pm, Tuesday, Dec. 27 — Zoom Room Bet
This novel is about nine Americans whose unique life experiences with trees bring them together to address the destruction of forests. Join the Book Group for a discussion of this compelling work. Nonmembers welcome. Please note date correction from that briefly shown in Hakol. RSVP
