Torah Study
9 am, Saturday, March 4 — Special Zoom Link (instructions below)
This shabbat morning we have the extreme pleasure of joining our sister congregation in Ashland, Emek Shalom, for Shabbat morning Torah study. This will be an exciting chance to learn together. Emily Simon will be facilitating from Ashland. Visit zoom.us and use meeting ID 541-488-2909 and password 326060.
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.
Israel/Palestine Committee Meeting
7 pm, Sunday, March 5 — Zoom Room Bet
The Israel/Palestine Committee will meet to discuss our upcoming plans to host activities around the Joint Memorial that will take place on April 24 that commemorates the hope and the tragedy that resulted from the establishment of Israel. All Havurah members are welcome to attend the committee meeting.
Racial Justice Committee Meeting
8 pm, Thursday, March 9 — Zoom Room Bet
Join our monthly meeting to learn what we are up to, bring your ideas and see how you can support our work. Please note this meeting will be a bit shorter to accommodate other events happening.
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
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 Dan Torrence, Eldercare specialist/assisted living administrator and dementia care consultant. RSVP
Taking Action Lunch Bunch
12 pm, Monday, March 13 — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Heh
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
Havurah 101
7 pm, Monday, March 13, in person at Havurah (RSVP); or 7 pm, Tuesday, March 21 in Zoom Room Bet (RSVP)
Join members of the Leadership Development Committee for a chance to learn about Havurah's governance structure and history. We look forward to helping you better understand our unique community and the ways we are all able to support each other in our participatory culture. All members are welcome to join us!
The Conversation Project and Advanced Directives
7 pm, Thursday, March 16 — Havurah Shalom
The Conversation Project focuses on learning and considering the types of healthcare decisions that may need to be made in a medical crisis and/or at the end-of-life, and most importantly having conversations with your loved ones and your healthcare provider about your preferences. Our first meeting will focus on types of health decisions and preparing to have a conversation with your loved ones. The second meeting will focus on writing your own Advance Directive. RSVP
Date Change: Outside the Frame presentation
3 pm, Sunday, May 7 — Havurah Shalom
Havurah’s Poverty and Homelessness Committee is hosting a program featuring the nonprofit Outside the Frame. For the past seven years, Outside the Frame has trained over 100 homeless and marginalized youth “to be directors of their own films and lives.” Their films have screened in various Portland venues. In 2018 they received the Best New Nonprofit in Portland Award. Founder and Executive Director Nili Yoshi, originally from Tel Aviv, may be known to some of you as a teacher in Havurah High. For her work with Outside the Frame, Nili received OMPA’s Commitment to Good Award. She and a few of the youths she works with will join us to discuss their projects.
