Below you will find the slate identified by the Nominating Committee for the 2018-19 Steering Committee. The new term for Steering members begins July 1, 2018. At the Congregational Meeting on June 3, a Bylaws change was passed to amend the membership of the Steering Committee to include a new Makom (Place) Lead position. The nominee for this position is also included with this slate.
Note that people listed as 'Continuing' will not be part of the ballot you will receive in approximately two weeks, but we have included them to show the complete membership of the Steering Committee.
Nominations for 2018-20 terms:
Galit Reilly, Limud Lead
Tom Berg, Makom Lead
Chris Coughlin, Tikkun Olam Lead (2nd term in this position)
Shari Raider, Treasurer
Nominations for 2018-19 terms:
Miriam Reshotko, Vice President
Julia Lager-Mesulam, Co-president (1st year)
Ken Lerner, Co-president (2nd year)
Continuing on Steering (terms end 2019):
Susan Brenner, Avodah Lead
Aaron Perlman, Kehillah Lead
Liz Joffe, Corporate Secretary
Bill Kwitman, Immediate Past President
In accordance with our Bylaws, the next step is to have a ten-day period where additional nominations may be made to the Nominating Committee. If you would like to nominate a congregation member not listed above, please email Debbi Nadell, debbinadell@gmail.com, by 5:00 pm on June 17, 2018. Debbi will need the person's name, the role he or she is being nominated for, and a confirmation that the person is willing to serve, if elected.
By June 19, you will receive an official ballot so you can vote electronically on the slate of candidates. Each member of the congregation who is older than 18 can vote, though votes are limited to two per member household. If you have provided Havurah Shalom with only one email for your household but wish to receive two ballots, please email info@havurahshalom.org by June 17 so we can add the additional email address to the list of members receiving ballots.
To be counted, your vote must be received at Havurah Shalom by 5:00 pm on June 26, 2018.
Respectfully Submitted,
2018-19 Nominating Committee
Eve Berry, Janice Kettler, Julia Lager-Mesulam, Debbi Nadell, Aaron Pearlman
Havurah Shalom is an engaged, vibrant, egalitarian, and diverse Jewish Reconstructionist community. Steeped in Jewish values, Havurah promotes spirituality, learning, and acts of social responsibility.
(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.
