Weekly Community Email, July 26

FROM OUR CALENDAR
(1) Upcoming Shabbat (2) Tisha b'Av Service (3) Welcome, Rabbi Benjamin! (4) Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation (5) Alter Rockers Happy Hour (6) Wednesday Morning Minyan (7) High Holidays Mailing (8) Privilege & Equity Meetings (9) Havdalah & Music Sharing (10) Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Benjamin (11) Havdalah & Potluck Picnic

ANNOUNCEMENTS
(1) Last Thursday Witness (2) Meeting with U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (3) Summer Concerts at the MJCC (4) If I Had a Hammer(er) (5) Shabbat Shira

FROM OUR CALENDAR

1) Upcoming Shabbat - Join us for our Community Minyan at 10:00 am this Saturday, July 29, as we read and discuss Parsha Devarim. Susan Brenner, Sam Sirkin, Emily Simon, Annie Goldberg, Noah Goldenberg, Karen St. Clair, Richard Goldenberg, Maria Lisa Johnson, Arleen Slive and Teri Ruch will lead and leyn.

In the parsha, Moses begins his reprise of the story of Israel’s 40-year journey from Egypt, including the moment when the people reach the Jordan River but have to continue wandering in the desert for decades because they didn't trust Hashem to support them as they settled in the land.

2) Tisha b'Av Service, Mon., July 31, 8:30 - 9:30 pm, Havurah - In these times of political turmoil and tragedy, Tisha b’Av, one of the most important days of fasting and contemplation in the Jewish calendar, commemorating the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem on two separate occasions, takes on added significance. Join us on July 31 for a short Ma’ariv and Tisha b’Av Service.

We will then listen together to to Leonard Bernstein's Jeremiah Symphony (24 minutes), the third movement of which includes excerpts from the Book of Lamentations (Eicha), traditionally read on Tisha b’Av. Please bring a pillow and flashlight. The service will be led by Steve Goldberg and Susan Brenner.

3) Welcome, Rabbi Benjamin! - We are excited to welcome Rabbi Benjamin Barnett as our rabbi on Tuesday, Aug. 1.

4) Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation, Aug. 1, 12:00 noon - Our Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation group will continue to meet at noon on Tuesdays during the summer whenever at least two people can attend. Deborah will be at Havurah most Tuesdays. Please add your name to this doodle poll to indicate when you can come.

5) Alter Rockers Happy Hour at Havurah, Aug. 1, 5:00 pm - Havurah's Alter Rockers (those of us who may or may not be retired and just want to have fun) are planning a simple happy hour on Aug. 1. The happy hour will be at Sarah Rosenberg's home. Bring a little appetizer of some sort to share, and your beverage of choice (wine, gin and tonic, non-alcoholic, whatever...) and join us! Contact Sarah if you have questions.

6) Wednesday Minyan, Aug. 2, 8:30 - 9:00 am - Our weekly Wednesday morning service is for those who wish to incorporate daily practice in their lives and those saying Kaddish, or both. Please join us.

7) High Holidays Mailing, Wed., Aug. 2, 9:00 am - Please join our wonderful team of volunteer mailers to assemble our High Holidays packets for mailing at 9:00 am on Aug. 2. Email Rachel if you can come or if you have questions.

Image below is from My Jewish Learning's website.

8) Privilege & Equity Meetings -Those of us who were part of the six-week class last winter on Privilege & Equity invite you to join us at 7:00 pm on Thurs., Aug. 3, and 7:00 pm on Wed., Sept. 13, to form small groups to discuss options for our next steps. Learn more here about the meetings and the options that have come from our classes and meetings so far.

9) Havdalah & Music Sharing Evening, Sat., Aug. 5, 7:30 - 9:00 pm - Havurah Music Coordinator Ilene Safyan invites Havurah's Music Group to a Havdalah & Music Sharing Evening. Weather (and crowd) permitting, she hopes to host it at her home, so please let her know if you would like to come so she can plan accordingly.

Along with your voices and instruments, please consider bringing a song to share, and if you could print up words, chords, etc, to share with everyone, that would be wonderful. More details will be coming, once Ilene has a sense of who all might be able to join in. Please respond to Ilene privately by email here and she'll be back in touch with information about where and when, and any other details.

10) Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Fri., Aug. 11, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Havurah - Watch Havurah's online calendar for details. Meanwhile, save this date so you can join us for the first Shabbat service Rabbi Benjamin will lead at Havurah as our new rabbi.

11) Havdalah Picnic to Welcome Rabbi Benjamin & His Family, Sat., Aug. 19, 5:30 - 8:00 pm at Laurelhurst Park in SE Portland - At this potluck picnic and Havdalah celebration, we will welcome Rabbi Benjamin and his family. We will have games for children, potluck dinner, music and Havdalah. Come at 5:30 pm to start the games, and dinner will begin around 6'ish. Please RSVP here if you can come!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1) 'Last Thursday Witness' Vigil, Portland I.C.E. Building, July 27, 10:00 - 11:00 am - On the last Thursday of every month, beginning July 27, at 4310 SW Macadam Ave - All are welcome to gather in vigil as we express our support and love for families affected by I.C.E. detentions in Oregon. Join this monthly gathering to lift up the reality of what happens every day at this I.C.E. facility - and participate in different interfaith expressions and rituals in solidarity with our immigrant sisters and brothers. We encourage carpooling, as parking is very limited.

Photo of Rep. Earl Blumenauer above is from Wikimedia, taken by Edith Green.

2) Meeting With Rep. Earl Blumenauer - U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer invites members of Portland's Jewish community to meet with him at Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peaceful Lane, from noon to 1:00 pm on Aug. 2. He writes, "In the beginning of July, I had the opportunity to travel to Israel for the third time since 1999. This six-day trip that included other members of Congress considered many of the issues and challenges facing Israel and Palestinians. There was particular focus on the escalating crisis in Gaza regarding water and sanitation, which remarkably seems one area where people of divergent opinions are joining forces to urge cooperation and action. It was a fascinating and powerful trip. I would welcome the opportunity to share my experience with members of the Jewish Community here in Portland. I hope you’ll join me for an informal discussion and Q&A to consider some of the areas where I think progress can be made."

3) Mittleman Jewish Community Center Summer Concert Series

Havurah supports the MJCC's Summer Concert Series. The next concert features Nefesh Mountain on Thursday, Aug. 10, at 6:30 pm, on the grounds of the MJCC. The group Nefesh Mountain pioneers a new sound in which Jewish Spirit and Soul meet with Bluegrass and Old-time musical traditions. Founders, husband and wife team Eric Lindberg and Doni Zasloff, blend their love for both of these rich traditions and have created a new genre that marries these two seemingly disparate worlds. They are winning the hearts of audiences nationwide. Learn more and buy tickets here. (Above photo is from the Bnai Keshet website.)

4) If I Had a Hammer(er) - Are you good with tools, small repairs, and solving problems? Havurah is seeking a handy-person who can be on call for odd jobs related to the building and grounds. This can be either a paid or volunteer position, depending on your preference. For more information, please email Rachel. (Photo below is from Wikimedia, taken by Bamminick.)

5) Shabbat Shira, Nov. 2-5 - OSRUI (URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute) announces that registration will open soon for Shabbat Shira, OSRUI's music experience for adults - a great opportunity for spiritual renewal and making community through music.

This flier has more information.

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Havurah Shalom is a vibrant, egalitarian, and diverse Jewish Reconstructionist community. Steeped in Jewish values, Havurah promotes spirituality, learning, and acts of social responsibility.

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825 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
503-248-4662

Havurah Shalom
825 NW 18th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

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