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!
Book Group: How to Find Your Way in the Dark, by Derek B. Miller
7 pm, Tuesday, Feb. 28 — Zoom Room Bet
Fiction: 368 Pages. Twelve-year old Sheldon Horowitz is still recovering from the tragic loss of his mother only a year ago when a suspicious traffic accident steals the life of his father near their home in rural Massachusetts. Join the Book Group for a discussion of this compelling work. Nonmembers welcome.
Bat Mitzvah of Elena Sagazio
10 am, Saturday, March 4 — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Aleph
Please join us in welcoming Elena Sagazio as a Bat Mitzvah and member of our community.
Exploring Teshuvah in our Lives and the World: Reading Danya Ruttenberg’s On Repentance and Repair
7 pm, Wednesdays, March 8, 15, 22; Apr. 12, 19 — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Dalet
Facilitated by Rabbi Benjamin. In this series we’ll read through Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg’s On Repentance and Repair, an in-depth exploration of Teshuvah, Havurah’s theme for this year. Beginning with an overview of the concept, Rabbi Ruttenberg then examines it through various lenses, from the interpersonal to the national. Chapters will be read on our own between sessions, and we’ll explore them together each class. Please RSVP by Feb. 24.
Aging in Portland: Resources, Continuum of Care and Housing Options for Seniors
2 pm, Sunday, March 12 — Zoom Room Bet
Sponsored by the Alter Rockers, Aging in Portland will be a 2.5-hour interactive presentation with a focus on practical resources, continuum of care and housing options for seniors in the greater Portland area. This event will feature two presenters, Lyn Trainer, co-chair of RiverWest Villages, and Don Torrence, Eldercare specialist/assisted living administrator and dementia care consultant. RSVP
Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Dinner
6-8:30 pm, Friday, March 10 — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Aleph
All are welcome as we gather to bring in Shabbat. These monthly celebrations are held on the second Friday, from October through May. 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. RSVP for the dinner portion (no RSVP needed for oneg and service)
6 pm Light Snack
6:30 Service (Join us remotely in Zoom Room Aleph)
7:30 Dinner