Sing Z’mirot (Table Songs) at Shabbat Lunch
12 pm, Saturday, Feb. 11, 18 — Havurah Shalom Social Hall
Now that Havurah has resumed hosting lunch after Shabbat Minyan services, we can enjoy the EXTRA delight of singing together around the table as the meal winds down. We’ll pre-announce dates for organized singing at lunch once or twice a month–spontaneous singing is welcome too! Our ‘B’Kol Echad’ songbooks are full of songs to explore, recall, or learn anew, as well as the Grace After Meals. No experience necessary—come sing! To join an email list for Shabbat Singing announcements, music links, and discussion, please contact Barbara Slader.
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
Learn Trope
7 pm, Thursdays, starting Feb. 16 — Havurah Shalom
A five-session class led by Ken Lerner will teach you everything you need to become a proud leyner (Torah chanter). Ken has been a patient teacher of beginning Torah readers for over 30 years at Havurah and would be happy for you too to feel the satisfaction of gaining this skill. Note: Learning trope over a 5-week period necessarily requires an ability to read Hebrew, so this class is not well suited for very beginning Hebrew learners, or those who cannot yet read or decode Hebrew. 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
Shabbat Morning for Reproductive Justice
10 am, Saturday, Feb. 18 — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Aleph
The National Council of Jewish Women sponsors an annual “Repro Shabbat” on Parashat Mishpatim, when we read verses uplifting our foundational commitments to human rights and justice. As part of our Shabbat morning this year, Havurah members Autumn Davidson and Roberta Suzette Hunte will share insights, analysis, and stories from their many years of work for reproductive freedom and justice.
Mussar Study Basics for Self Improvement And Creating Artistic Mussar Tools
2 pm, Sundays, Feb. 19; March 5, 19 — Zoom Room Heh
Carolina Martinez is offering a three-session Mussar sampler class to engage in introspection about self, relationships, and Hashem. We will blend Jewish learning through text study, combined with journaling, and create artistically decorated Mussar trait focus cards and a journal for study. RSVP
Next Israel/Palestine Film Discussion: FILM CHANGE
7 pm, Sunday, Feb. 26 — Zoom Room Bet
Due to current events in Israel, we've decided to switch to a more timely film for this discussion: Ahed's Knee, directed by Nadav Lapid. In it, "an Israeli filmmaker throws himself in the midst of two battles doomed to fail: one against the death of freedom, the other against the death of a mother." The film is available through Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube and the Criterion Collection. See a trailer here and join us!
Racial Justice Committee Meeting
7 pm, Thursday, March 9 — Zoom Room Bet
Attend the Racial Justice Monthly Committee to connect with each other, hear what we are up to and be part of planning meaningful events for our community. Due to other items on the calendar, we will not meet this month but will resume meetings on March 9.
