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
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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
Teen Paint Party
5 pm, Sunday, March 12 — Havurah Annex
We are making a space in the Annex just for teens and we need your help. Join us this Sunday at the Annex where we will paint some walls, move in some of the Kehilla couches, hang lights, plan a mural, and eat pizza.
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!
Book Group Annual Meeting
7 pm, Tuesday, March 14 — Zoom Room Bet
The Havurah Book Group will be holding its annual meeting. Anyone is welcome to attend as we consider possible changes in choosing books, scheduling discussions, and anything else Book Group related (including, of course, snacks if we start meeting in person). Please RSVP to Stacy Hankin.
Unveiling for Bob Epstein z"l
2 pm, Wednesday, March 15 — Havurah Cemetery
Havurah members are invited to attend the unveiling ceremony to honor the memory of Robert (Bob) Epstein z”l at the Havurah Cemetery.
Temporary Housing Needed for Asylum Seekers
7 pm, Thursday, March 16 — Zoom Room Dalet
Members Natalie Lerner and KellyAnn Cameron have been hosting asylum-seekers in need of temporary housing in their spare bedroom for the last two years—a need that has recently increased with the arrival of hundreds of asylum-seekers to Portland. They will share about their experience, the escalating need, and opportunities for Havurah members to get involved. You can learn more by emailing Natalie.
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
Family Shabbat
10:30 am, Saturday, March 18 — Havurah and Zoom Room Aleph
Fabulous morning of singing, storytelling, and Torah learning. Especially for families with youth in Grades K-6. All are welcome.