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
Remembering Ari Goldschmidt
7:30 pm, Saturday, Dec. 17 at Susan Brenner and Ed Kraus’ home
A community shiva minyan will be hosted by Susan Brenner and Ed Kraus to remember Ari Goldschmidt, who died Oct. 28. Michele and Robert will be present. This will be in-person only. Susan and Ed's address can be found in the member directory (sign-in required).
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.
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.
Alterockers: Christmas Ships and Chanukah Celebration
6 pm, Tuesday, Dec. 20 — Home of Sandy and Fred Ramirez
Drop in at the home of Sandy and Fred Ramirez to watch the colorful ships go by on the Willamette River. There will be some beverages and goodies and you can bring things, too, including menorahs. Masks are encouraged for the indoor time and warm clothing and good footwear for the outdoor time. We have a big, friendly dog so be prepared. Please expect to observe Havurah's Covid safety recommendations. RSVP
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
Teen Engagement Committee Meeting
7 pm, Tuesday, Jan. 3 (first Tuesdays monthly) — Zoom Room Heh
The Teen Engagement Committee has a standing meeting on the first Tuesday of the month. We are looking for adults and for teens in Grades 7-12 who want to help plan and participate in social events with other teens in the Havurah community. Participation in the Havurah Middle/High School programs is not required.
Antisemitism and Israel-Related Speech
11 am, Sunday, Jan. 8 — Offsite Zoom
The Joint Israel Commission of the Reconstructionist Movement will present a webinar on “Antisemitism and Israel-Related Speech.” The speakers include authors of two essays expressing contrasting views on an April 2021 public statement of Reconstructing Judaism on the International Holocaust Remembrance Association’s definition of antisemitism and Prof. Amos Goldberg (Hebrew University), a co-author of the Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism.
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Palestinian Voices
7 pm, Wednesdays, beginning on Jan. 11 — Havurah Shalom
Joel Beinin will offer an eight-week class on “Palestinian Voices.” We will read, view, and experience films, poetry, prose, music, and (Covid conditions, permitting) food. You are invited to be open to hearing things that may make us uncomfortable in a spirit of respectful and open-hearted engagement – with the materials and with each other. This is an in-person course only. RSVP