Hineinu Corrections: Text & Torah Shabbat on Feb. 8; Queer@Havurah Solidarity Potluck in North Portland on Feb. 9
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Hineinu Corrections: February 6, 2025
Text & Torah Shabbat: Names of God 10 am to 12 pm, Saturday, February 8 (with Text & Torah sessions on specific Shabbat mornings through May) — Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Aleph
Text and Torah is an interactive learning session followed by a brief Shabbat morning service and a light, catered community brunch. Guided by Diane Chaplin and other congregants, we’ll discuss and study both ancient and modern history and interpret how certain Jewish practices can be meaningful to us today. No registration or previous knowledge necessary—all you need is an eager mind! For the Zoom login info, please email info@havurhshalom.org in advance. As with all Shabbat services, you can attend in person at Havurah Shalom or on Zoom. All are welcome; join for any and all Text & Torah sessions.
(Note that while Havurah’s weekly Torah Study takes place at 9 am on Saturday mornings, Text and Torah begins at 10 am, as part of Shabbat Morning services.)
Queer@Havurah Solidarity Potluck in North Portland This Sunday
4 pm to 6 pm, Sunday, February 9 — Chelsea Spangler and Beka Feathers' North Portland Home
All Havurah members who identify as LGBTQIA+ (and families!) are invited to our next queer solidarity gathering and potluck at Beka Feathers and Chelsea Spangler's North Portland home. In addition to sharing space and a meal, we'll talk about future activities to protect, strengthen, and support our community within Havurah. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. We also ask that you stay home if you have any COVID symptoms. RSVPs are appreciated but not required.
Questions? RSVPing? Email Beka Feathers(log in to your Havurah member account to access the member directory).
(Note: Last week's issue of Hineinu incorrectly listed the location of this potluck as Havurah Shalom; to clarify, the Feb. 9 Queer@Havurah Solidarity potluck will take place at Chelsea Spangler and Beka Feather's North Portland home.)
(HYB) Shabbat Morning Shabbat, May 3rd 10:00a to 12:00p Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin (who is on sabbatical until July 1, 2025), this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. Join us afterward for a light community brunch provided by the Lunches and Noshes Committee! Free childcare is provided. For Zoom information, please email info@havurahshalom.org.
(IP) Shabbat School Shabbat, May 3rd 3:00p to 5:15p This program gives children a foundation for lifelong Jewish learning and engagement while integrating parents and children in a caring Jewish community.
(ZM) Progressive Israel Network Sessions Sunday, May 4th 11:00a to 12:00p Havurah Shalom is hosting a four-session series from the Progressive Israel Network. Come learn in collaboration with representatives from five to six of the participating Progressive Israel Network organizations, including T’ruah, New Jewish Narrative, Partners for Progressive Israel, New Israel Fund, J Street, and Reconstructing Judaism.
All perspectives on Israel-Palestine, as well as all curious people, are welcomed and encouraged. Our guests will give presentations and take questions. You can register for all sessions, below, but it's okay if you can't attend all three sessions.
(Reconstructing Judaism, the central organization of the Reconstructionist movement, of which Havurah Shalom is a part, is a member of the Progressive Israel Network.)
(IP) Writing for Peace and Reconciliation, Within and Between Us Sunday, May 4th 6:30p to 8:30p Commemorate the last day of Pesach and Yitzkor in community Passover not only invites us to retell our ancient story but to look at our current reality and ask: what is our mitzrayim today? The obstacle in our personal and communal life? Where can we break through in an act of courage and compassion? April 20th & May 4th, 6:30 PM at Havurah, join Harriet Cooke for a writing/drawing group to explore this theme along with Yitzkor, the Sephirot and Counting the Omer. (It is recommended to attend either just the first session or both sessions.)
(IP) Jewish Ethical Responses to the Problem of Racism Monday, May 5th 6:30p to 7:45p We will address topics such as countering white nationalism and antisemitism, Jewish perspectives on reparations, repairing Jewish pioneer memory, and responding to racial microaggressions. Facilitated by Karen Sherman and Adela Basayne.
(CANCELED) Collage Art with Jewish Symbols Wednesday, May 7th 6:30p to 7:45p This class has been canceled by the instructor. If you are interested in doing art at Havurah, please reach out to Adela Basayne (info@havurahshalom.org). Bring your crafts and creativity out for making collage art with Jewish symbols. We will create hamzas, stars of David, trees of life, and images for blessing the home. All ages are invited! Led by Carolina Martinez.
(IP) Hebrew as a Tool: Prayer and Torah (registration closed) Wednesday, May 7th 7:00p to 8:15p (This class will now be starting on January 8.) Using an in-depth, word-by-word approach, we discover literal meaning(s), ancient layers of understanding, and our own personal interpretations that stem from the nuances of the Hebrew text. Basic Hebrew decoding skills necessary.