Community Email, Sept. 14
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING FORUM, BOOKS, ART, MUSIC, SELICHOT
UPCOMING SHABBAT Community Minyan Join Rabbi Joey and leaders and leyners Maria Lisa Johnson, Susan Brenner, Arleen Slive, Teri Ruch, and Sam Sirkin at this Saturday’s Community Minyan. We will read from Ki Teitzei, which means "When You Go Out." The parsha addresses civil and criminal laws, including those related to vows, loans and fair wages.
Tot Shabbat Young children (0-5) and their parents celebrate Shabbat with singing, movement, blessings and storytelling. We touch on the main highlights of the Shabbat morning service: wonder, fun, song, listening to the world, dancing and Torah. Tot Shabbat is fashioned for the under 6 crowd, but older kids are welcome (and can help tell a story, etc.) Afterwards we enjoy an informal oneg nosh and the chance to play and schmooze. Led by Deborah Eisenbach-Budner. Please RSVP here. The above photo from Tot Shabbat was taken by Barbara Gundle. HIGH HOLY DAYS ARE ALMOST HERE Havurah has a decades-long tradition of opening our doors to the community for High Holy Days. It takes our entire community to make this possible! We currently have 25% of our High Holy Days roles filled. Please sign up for at least one volunteer position through our Signup.com website. It's simple. Just click here or on the button below and enter your email. You don't need to create an account to sign up for a High Holy Days role.
We’re looking for ushers for all services. This 45-minute role is a key part of creating a welcoming environment at the Tiffany Center. It’s great for both new Havurahniks and experienced volunteers. We also need volunteers to help us move items from Havurah to the Tiffany Center on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm – people to load at Havurah and people to unload at the Tiffany Center. It’s the perfect role for the strong high schoolers in your life! Many other roles are still open, too, so please commit to what you can. RSVP Deadline for Childcare is Monday, Sept. 19 The RSVP deadline for High Holy Days childcare is Monday, Sept. 19. Registration forms must be in the office by Monday to qualify for a preregistration discount. Forms can be downloaded here. Preregistration costs are $20 per service for the first child and $15 for each additional child. Drop-in costs are $25 for the first child and $20 each additional child. Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner Havurah members can sign up for Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner online here. Space is limited, so please book ahead. It’s a time to celebrate the New Year, see old friends and new, and introduce your growing children to the joys of community! Learn more about Havurah's holiday services here. THIS WEEK & NEXT WEEK AT HAVURAH Affordable Housing Forum At our Affordable Housing Forum, we will have an insightful and engaging panel of Havurah members who have devoted their lives to housing issues:
The photo below is from the Yes for Affordable Homes campaign.
Getting Down to Tachlis (the Nitty Gritty) - B'nai Mitzvah Logistics This class is best for those with Bar or Bat Mitzvah dates between December 2016 and December 2017. The class will cover many of the items in the B’nai Mitzvah Handbook and is designed to answer questions for those people concerned with the nuts and bolts of planning, building rental, setting up, catering, etc. Only parents need attend. Led by Rachel Palmer, Office & Facilities Manager. Please RSVP online here. BYTE - Border Youth Tennis Exchange Charlie Cutler, son of Havurah member Beverlee Cutler and one of Havurah's own "kids" (now grown) is hosting an information session for the NGO that he founded, Border Youth Tennis Exchange (BYTE). BYTE brings young people living on both sides of the border between Arizona and Mexico together for a shared activity: playing tennis. This video and this flier show and explain how BYTE works. Though this event isn't officially sponsored by Havurah through our Tikkun Olam Committee, Havurah has a tradition of encouraging our young people in their social action endeavors. This is an opportunity to see what Charlie is doing to reduce barriers along the border. Learn more about the evening here. High Holy Days Music Rehearsal Havurah members interested in music will meet at Havurah with our Music Coordinator Ilene Safyan to sing, learn and rehearse High Holy Days music. Please contact Ilene if you have questions. Hakol Deadline is Monday, Sept. 19 The deadline for the October Hakol is Monday, Sept. 19 at NOON. Thank you in advance for your articles (& photos)! Email Rachel at rachel@havurahshalom.org. Book Discussion, My Promised Land: The Triumph & Tragedy of Israel We will discuss My Promised Land: The Triumph & Tragedy of Israel by Ari Shavit, a prominent Israeli journalist. Unlike many books on Israel, My Promised Land incorporates the views of Israel's Arab minority, Mizrachi Jews, and the Palestinians. The result is a nuanced portrait of a country coming to grips with its past while moving forward into an uncertain future. This book is guaranteed to generate a lot of discussion. Please join us. Feel free to bring a nosh. RSVP here. Morning Minyan Our weekly Wednesday Morning Minyan is for people who want to incorporate a regular prayer practice in their lives and for people saying Kaddish for their loved ones. Please join us. DOROT SHABBAT Friday, Sept. 23
Join us for a casual, family-friendly and music-filled service for people of all ages. Beginning with candle lighting, Kiddush and challah, the service continues with prayers and music led by congregants, followed by a vegetarian potluck dinner. Please RSVP here if you can come. The above photo was taken at a recent Dorot Shabbat. SELICHOT IS SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 Text & Torah Study of Selichot We’ll examine the history of this unique time that precedes Rosh Hashanah, learn about the traditional observances, and recite Selichot poetry. Torah study will be followed by a shortened Saturday morning service led by Rabbi Joey and Havurah members. We will serve breakfast and coffee, including bagels and lox and gluten-free options. Please arrive early to eat before the study begins at 10:00 am. Selichot Service This meditative, musical evening will help us usher in the High Holy Days. This year Selichot takes place at a time in which we wonder how we are implicated in envisioning a more equitable and just society. What does it mean to ask for forgiveness amidst the pleas and demands for Black Lives Matter and the scorched-earth conspiracy rhetoric of Donald Trump? Do we see ourselves changing? Letting go – of what? Returning – to what? Praying – with what in mind and in our hearts? Join us as we begin the process of teshuvah, of resolving those issues that have been heavy on our hearts and minds. Please arrive early and bring a candle in a container and a dessert to share. PHFS GOOSE HOLLOW DIRECT SERVICE UPDATES At the Goose Hollow homeless family shelter last week, a five-year-old told me that she lived in two places ... one during the days (PHFS day shelter at 13 Salmon) and one for nights (Goose Hollow). -Gloria Halper Join us in doing this Tikkun Olam direct service work. The next orientation at Goose Hollow is Wednesday, September 28, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, 1838 SW Jefferson, with parking behind the church. Questions: For Meals: Len Shapiro (One can participate in the preparation and serving of the dinner meal without attending an orientation.) All other PHFS questions: Gloria Halper, Tikkun Olam Committee member. ELUL MEDITATIONS WITH CELLO MUSIC Saturday, Oct. 1 Get into the mood for the High Holy Days with meditative readings and music. Diane Chaplin will play holiday melodies and other Jewish meditative music on the cello. Led by Andrine de la Rocha. CHANGE IS OUR CHOICE: CREATING CLIMATE SOLUTIONS First Session, "Creating Climate Solutions" Evidence of and impacts from climate change are happening all around us right now. Join us for a six-session discussion course on climate action that will help us better understand what is happening and how we can take action to increase resilience and mitigate the impacts of climate change. This course will refer to connections in Jewish texts that relate to our impact on the earth. The discussion sessions integrate video and readings compiled by the Northwest Earth Institute’s guide "Change is Our Choice: Creating Climate Solutions" that will help us choose accessible individual and community actions to build a better tomorrow. The planning committee includes Michael Heumann, Don Caniparoli, Jan Zuckerman and Steve Birkel. The first session of the course will be Thursday, Oct. 20, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. If you are interested in participating or want more information, contact Michael Heumann (heumanncycle@gmail.com). COURTYARD ART PROJECT WORKSHOPS All Havurah members are invited to create ceramic artwork for the Havurah Shalom courtyard. These free art workshops with artist Lynn Takata are sponsored by Havurah's Design Committee. Refreshments will be provided at each workshop. Workshops for people of different ages will be offered on Oct. 30, Nov. 20, Dec. 4 and Dec. 11. Learn more and register here.
IN THE COMMUNITY ... Mother's Circle Info Session The Mothers Circle is a 13-week community-wide empowering program geared to women of other religious backgrounds raising kids in a Jewish family environment. Sponsored by the Oregon Board of Rabbis and held at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center, this supportive class is for anyone wanting to learn more about the "how-tos" of tradition, holidays and rituals. There is no cost. Come learn more at an information session, Mothers Circle style Rosh Hashanah "mini-lesson" and coffee on Sept. 18. Email the Mothers Circle or call 503-293-7313 to RSVP or for more information. Reconstructionist Birthright Israel Trip - Registration is Open! The Reconstructionist Movement is excited to partner with Israel Experts to offer a uniquely Reconstructionist journey to Israel as part of the Birthright Israel program (meaning the major costs of the trip are covered for qualifying participants). 21–26 year olds who are members of Reconstructionist communities are encouraged to apply! You can sign up here.
During the summer Havurah's Rabbi Search Committee reviewed the resumes submitted for the position of rabbi at Havurah and conducted interviews. By the end of the High Holy Days, the candidate visits will be announced by community email and on Havurah's website, and bios of the candidates will be placed on the website in November. You will have several opportunities during the interview weekends to see the candidates in action and to interact with them. The schedule for those weekends will be published in Hakol, the community email, and on the website. We are looking forward to seeing you at the different events and getting your feedback. Please remember to put on your calendar the following dates:
If you have any questions and/or concerns, please email rabbisearch@havurahshalom.org.
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