Hineinu, May 17, 2023

Celebrate the start of Shavuot with all-night learning and lots of cheesecake!
(You don't actually have to stay all night, and cheesecake is just part of it.)

Thursday, May 25, 2023
7 pm to 8 pm: Dessert Potluck (at Havurah Shalom)
8 pm and on: Learning/Tikkun Leyl Shavuot - Learn with Deborah Eisenbach-Budner, Rabbi Benjamin, and others (at Havurah Shalom and in Zoom Room Aleph)

Click here to sign up for this event and learn more and, if you can, sign up to bring a Shavuot dessert or something else for the smorgasboard and/or  sign up to help out on this night.

By May 19, please use the Hakol submission form to have your submission included in Havurah's monthly Hakol newsletter (or, if you need to, reach out about your submission by contacting Tara Anderson (tara@havurahshalom.org), Havurah's Participation and Publications Coordinator.)

Havurah Shalom Job Opening: Finance Manager

Havurah Shalom seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead the organization’s finance and accounting operations, partner in the financial planning process, and work collaboratively across the organization to support the delivery of its mission and core values.

This position is ideal for a finance professional who has non-profit experience, especially with places of worship, and a desire to support the vision of a spirited Jewish community. The Finance Manager helps to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organization as it looks to strengthen and enrich its community.

Please see the complete job description here. To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to adela@havurahshalom.org.

The month of Elul carries us into the High Holidays. Now is the time to start exploring the possibility of proposing, designing, and leading a class or activity for Havurah's 2023 Elul programming.

Check out our Havurah Elul 2023 programming website (you may need to log into your Havurah account) to get answers to frequently asked questions, learn about our Elul vision, see a collection of example Elul programming ideas, and access the submission form for Elul class and activity proposals.

(The submission deadline for Elul 2023 class and activity proposals is July 6, 2023. Visit the website linked to above for more information.)

Havurahnik Sacha Reich to be Honored on Sunday, June 4 at Jewish Women's Round Table Brunch

Join in honoring Havurahnik Sacha Reich and other outstanding Oregon Jewish women volunteers at the 2023 Song of Miriam Brunch, sponsored by Jewish Women's Round Table.

If you would like to attend the brunch, print out this brunch reservation form, fill it out, and mail it back to Jewish Women's Round Table. Special early-bird (best to register by May 22) and children's ticket pricing applies.

Regular Happenings

Thank you for following our safety requirements at in-person gatherings. 

Zoom Room links can be found near the end of this email.

(Note: On May 27, there will be a special Weekly Torah Study and Shabbat Morning Service for Shavuot. On May 29, Mahjong Group is cancelled for Memorial Day.)

Weekly Torah Study​ 
9 am, Saturdays, Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Bet
An in-depth look at the weekly parsha, led by congregants. No prior knowledge or study is necessary. Join Havurah for a community-led study session of the weekly Torah reading at 9 am. (On May 27, the usual weekly Torah study will be replaced by a joint, multi-synagogue Torah study for Shavuot led by Havurah's Emily Simon. Click for details and special Zoom login information.)

Shabbat Morning Service
10 am, Saturdays, Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Aleph
All are welcome at our Shabbat services, including b'nei mitzvah services. Upcoming b'nei mitzvah are listed in the website calendar. (On May 27, we will mark Shavuot in prayer, and the service will include Hallel and Yizkor.)

Mahjong Group
1 pm, first and third Mondays, Havurah Shalom Library (to receive updates and changes, contact Leah Hershey to be put on the email list)
Mahjong is a fun, social activity that builds community, encouraging new friendships and cementing old ones. If you want to learn how to play, please contact Leah Hershey for teaching resources. If you are ready to join a game, please RSVP on the calendar. (The May 29 mahjong meet-up is cancelled for Memorial Day.)

Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation
12 pm, Tuesdays, Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Bet, with some exceptions (check the calendar).
We gather to find moments of quiet and shalom in a welcoming space. Various styles of Jewish meditation are explored. No meditation experience necessary. All are welcome to drop in. Led by Rabbi Benjamin, Adela Basayne, Nancy Becker, or Deborah Eisenbach-Budner.

Morning Minyan
8:30 am, Wednesdays, Zoom Room Aleph & In Person at Havurah
For all who want a regular prayer practice and those saying Kaddish.

Upcoming Events

Tikkun Olam

News & Events From Our Tikkun Olam Partners

Path Home (formerly PHFS): volunteer for our monthly PHFS dinner | Interfaith Alliance on Poverty (IAP) | Lift UP | MACG | Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW ​​​​​​ | Rose Haven ​​​​​​​

Out in the Community

Mah Jongg Madness Brunch and Tournament
11 am - 4 pm, Sunday, June 4 – Congregation Neveh Shalom (2900 Peaceful Lane, Portland, Oregon)
Please join in for a fun-filled day of mah jongg and friendship. Sponsored by Neveh Shalom Sisterhood. Experienced and new players are welcome (not a teaching event though). Register by Friday, May 26. Cost to attend is $36. Learn more and register.

Jewish Community Orchestra Season Finale
3 pm to 5 pm (ticket counter opens at 2:15 pm), Sunday, June 11 – Mittleman Jewish Community Center (6651 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, Oregon)
This season finale concert is particularly special because the orchestra will be playing the world premiere of a new piece by Frederick Naftel, a living Jewish composer who resides in the U.K. Tickets are available at the door. There is special ticket pricing for students and senior citizens. Check out the flyer and event page.

New Parking Now Available!
Legacy has generously given us permission to park in its lot at 1919 NW Lovejoy on weekdays after 5 pm and all day on weekends. We can park in any spot but 1-10. We hope this will make it easier to come for services and other programming! Please help us maintain our relationship with Legacy by honoring these guidelines.

Resources

Do You Need Support?
If you are facing emotional, financial, or health challenges and would welcome support, please consider contacting the (a) Bikkur Holim (Visiting the Sick) Committee for spiritual support, (b) Lotsa Helping Hands for help with food, transportation, or other errands, or (c) Rabbi Benjamin, for spiritual and moral support – benjamin@havurahshalom.org or 503-248-4662 ext. 3. If you're interested in being on a list of people who support others in concrete ways, such as grocery shopping or running other errands, please contact Lotsa Helping Hands. To request that the name of a relative or Havurah member be read during the Misheberach (healing prayer) at Shabbat services, please use this Misheberach Request Form.

Questions About Havurah?
​​​​​​​The Transparency & Inclusivity Committee is an avenue within Havurah Shalom to help members find the answers to questions or concerns they have wondered about. Please send your questions to transparency@havurahshalom.org. We will anonymously answer your question in Hakol. Everyone in our community benefits from this clarity.

Havurah Zoom Rooms

Room Alef
PC/Mac/Smartphone: Click here to join.
Note for all devices: You can also open your Zoom app first, click “Join a Meeting” then enter meeting ID 604560503 and "call via device audio." The passcode is 5472.
Cell/Landline: Dial +1 669-900-6833 and enter meeting ID 604560503.
 
Room Bet
PC/Mac/Smartphone: Click here to join.
Note for all devices: You can also open your Zoom app first, click “Join a Meeting” then enter meeting ID 291215092 and "call via device audio." The passcode is 5472.
Cell/Landline: Dial +1 669-900-6833 and enter meeting ID 291215092.
 
Room Gimel
PC/Mac/Smartphone: Click here to join.
Note for all devices: You can also open your Zoom app first, click “Join a Meeting” then enter meeting ID 502586440 and "call via device audio." The passcode is 5472.
Cell/Landline: Dial +1 669-900-6833 and enter meeting ID 502586440.

Room Dalet
PC/Mac/Smartphone: Click here to join.
Note for all devices: You can also open your Zoom app first, click “Join a Meeting” then enter meeting ID 472484392 and "call via device audio." The passcode is 5472.
Cell/Landline: Dial +1 669-900-6833 and enter meeting ID 472484392.

Room Heh
PC/Mac/Smartphone: Click here to join.
Note for all devices: You can also open your Zoom app first, click “Join a Meeting” then enter meeting ID 87852542099 and "call via device audio." The passcode is 5472.
Cell/Landline: Dial +1 669-900-6833 and enter meeting ID 87852542099.

To see our full Zoom room instructions, click here. Member sign-in required.