Judaism And The Wilderness: A Brief Escape With Northern Exposure
2 pm, Sunday, Jan. 29 — Havurah Shalom
This will be a two-hour “class” in which we will watch one of the episodes from Northern Exposure’s fourth season—“Kaddish for Uncle Manny”—and explore together some of these themes. In this episode, Fleischman’s uncle in New York has died, and Fleischman goes on a journey to find ten male Jews in Alaska to say Kaddish. RSVP
Refugee and Immigrant Shabbat
7:30 pm, Friday, Feb. 3 — at Havurah Shalom and in Zoom Room Aleph
We will celebrate our 4th Refugee and Immigrant Shabbat. Rabbi Benjamin will lead the service, where the week's reading will be Be-Shallah, the flight from Egypt, parting of the Red Sea and the Song of the Sea. As in Exodus, refugees and immigrants today face challenges, and have times for celebration. Margie Rosenthal will lead the music. This Shabbat is sponsored by HIAS, who provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world. Along with themes provided by HIAS, we will hear teachings and stories about Havurah’s own engagement with refugees and immigrants. Contact Michael Rice for more information.
Adult B'nei Mitzvah
10 am, Saturday, Feb. 4 — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Aleph
Please share in our joy as Havurah Shalom’s Adult B’nei Mitzvah group is called to the Torah. After services, please join us for a luncheon sponsored by the B’nei Mitzvah group, with the help of the Havurah Community and our friends and family. Please RSVP by Jan. 19
Called to the Torah will be:
Alexis Nasdor-Jones Baghdadi • Fran Berg • Amanda Elliston • Lesley Isenstein •
Ericka Kimball • Megan Koler • Michelle Lamanet • Matthew Nelkin • Karen Polinsky• Ellen Regal • Jennifer Rousseau • Beth Segal • Rachel Shimshak • Brady Snyder •Liza Springgate • Sharon Stern • Justin David Strom • Susan Ungar • Mara Zusman
Havurah Teen Night
7 pm, Saturday, Feb. 4 — Havurah Shalom
Teens! Come hang out with your friends at Havurah! Activities include board games, gaga, cornhole, etc. Ice cream sundae bar for dessert, and music with DJ Saul. RSVP
Tu B'shvat Tryon Creek Family Hike and Seder
1-3 pm, Sunday Feb. 5 — Tryon Creek Nature Center, 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
Join us for a joyful, family-friendly hike from Tryon Creek Nature Center through trails to the Tryon Farm, about 20 minutes. A short Tu B'shvat seder (under cover of a large yurt if rainy or too cold), followed by return hike back to the nature center. The hike will be led by forest activist Brenna Bell. Seder will be led by Harriet Cooke and Karen Ballard. RSVP
Leadership Retreat
10:30-2:30, Sunday, Feb. 12 — Havurah Shalom
Havurah's annual leadership retreat is a chance for all committee co-chairs, staff and Steering to come together to look at the big picture of what is happening in Havurah. It is also a place for connections to happen across areas of interest with the hope of having a more diverse group of participants from the congregation at all events and activities. Attendance at the retreat is not restricted to co-chairs. If you have any interest in participating in this upcoming retreat, please contact Shelley Sobel or Debbi Nadell to receive an invitation.
Taking Action Lunch Bunch
12 pm, Monday, Feb. 13 — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Bet
Do you get emails asking you to contact your elected official, but don’t find the few minutes it takes to call or email them? Looking to connect with other Havurahniks? We have the solution. Together, by Zoom or at Havurah, we’ll eat lunch, chat, and spend a few minutes taking our political action. From climate change to social justice, we’ll have info on who to call or write. Bring your suggestions too. RSVP
The Journey to Die For: The Dying Process
7 pm, Thursday, Feb. 16 — Zoom Room Bet
The fourth installment of the educational series: The Journey to Die for: Improving the Quality of Your Life hosted by the Ma'avar Committee. In this session, we will ponder the questions we all face in the last phase of life. Chaplain Candi Wuhrman and Dale Oller, MD will present on the dying process and facilitate a discussion on what happens to us spiritually and emotionally during dying, death, mourning, and grief processes. RSVP