(3) High Holidays Music Gatherings, Wednesdays, Sept. 6 & 13, 7:00-8:30 pm - We have a wonderful group of singers that have met the past couple of weeks. We have two more Wednesday night gatherings scheduled, and an additional gathering whose day and time will be determined at tomorrow night's meeting. If you are considering playing an instrument on Erev Rosh Hashanah, please be in touch with Ilene Safyan (privately) so we can try our best to set up a date when you are able to attend practice.
(4) MACG Housing Community Meeting, Sept. 10, 1:30–3:00 pm, Havurah Shalom, and Monday Sept. 11, 7:00-8:30 pm, St. Charles Catholic Church, 5310 NE 42nd Ave. - The housing action team of MACG (Metropolitan Alliance for Common Good) has had many successes and has built a positive reputation with the City of Portland's Housing Bureau. One of these successes is our work to pass the historic $258M Affordable Bond Measure last November. The promise was for 1300 affordable units focused on the lowest income people that other housing efforts do not address. Promises need actions to make them real. MACG has been asked to gather community feedback about the draft framework for how the bond money should be spent from MACG institutions in Portland. Learn more and RSVP here.
(5) Lev Tahor ("Pure Heart") Chanting on Monday, Sept. 11, 7:00-8:00 pm - We will gather to lift sacred phrases through melody, harmony, and rhythm in order to open our hearts, clarify our minds, and cultivate qualities such as gratefulness and compassion. Interspersed with periods of silent meditation, the chanting will be guided by teachings and intentions from Rabbi Benjamin. Each monthly gathering is open to anyone – no experience, musical ability, or commitment necessary. Generally second Monday of each month. RSVPs are welcome.
(6) Climate Action Team Meeting, Thursday, Sept. 14, 7:00 pm, at Havurah - This is a change of date. All interested Havurah members are invited to join us as we discuss and plan future activities. Contact Elianne Lieberman at elianne97202@yahoo.com for questions.
(7) Portland Homeless Family Solutions (PHFS) Goose Hollow Shelter Direct Service Project - Prospective Goose Hollow Shelter volunteers only need to attend an hour orientation. Please RSVP to the PHFS volunteer coordinator: Bethany Rocci, bethany@pdxhfs.org. Next Orientations: Sept. 11 at 5:00 pm, Sept. 27 at 5:00 pm. Gloria Halper-Havurah's PHFS Goose Hollow coordinator: losninos6@gmail.com.
(8) Interested in Work Around Privilege and Equity at Havurah and/or with Havurah Folk? Wednesday, Sept. 13, 7:00 to 8:30 pm - Those of us who were part of the class last winter on Privilege & Equity would love you to join us September 13 (Wednesday night). We will be using a process to narrow our many options for next steps into those that most 'resonate' with folks. Click here to learn some of the options that have come up from our meetings so far, and who to contact if you are interested in this work or have questions.
(9) Seliḥot Service, Saturday, Sept. 16, 8:00-9:30 pm, Havurah Shalom - Traditionally, Jews gather on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah to initiate the process of Seliḥot, “Forgiveness,” in preparation for the Ten Days of Teshuvah (“Returning/Repentance”). We will use some traditional Seliḥot prayers, as well as contemplative music and prayer, in order to access forgiveness and compassion as we move further into this sacred time.
(10) Book Group Discussion Has Moved From Sept. 26 to Oct. 24 - Please see our online calendar for details and to RSVP.
(11) Having the Conversation: Workshops to Discuss What Quality Means at the End of Life, Sundays, Oct. 29 and Nov. 12, 10:00 - 11:30 am - It’s not easy to talk about how you want the end of your life to be, but it’s one of the most important conversations you can have with your loved ones; it can make decision-making at the end of life less painful and overwhelming. With the help and guidance of your fellow congregants who have been trained in end-of-life care, we will work together in two supportive workshops to help people talk about their values around quality of life. Please contact Teri if you are interested in registering.
