(1) Upcoming Shabbat (2) Our Beloved Susan Newman (3) Storytelling Event & Pride Foundation Fundraiser (4) Pride Parade (5) Goose Hollow (6) Early Morning Contemplative Hike (7) Israel at 70 Celebration (8) MJCC Summer Concert Series (9) Alter Rockers Rock Again (10) Discussing Crescent by Diana Abu-Jaber (11) Portland Jewish Film Festival (12) 2-Question Survey on Transparency & Inclusivity (13) Membership Dues (14) Honoring Chris Coughlin (15) Basement Brigade (16) Lost Item That Limits Our Ability to Water Our Plants

(1) Bar Mitzvah of David Link, Saturday, June 16, 10:00 am – This Saturday, David Link, son of Laura Ehrlich and Holger Link, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah. Join us in celebrating with David and his family and welcome him as a member of our community!

(2) Visiting Susan Newman - Normally when a Havurah member is ill, a message might be posted to our Lotsa Helping Hands list, so everyone who signed up to help and be helped through Lotsa Helping Hands receives an email about it. But in this case, it feels important to let the entire congregation know that our beloved member, Susan Newman, has entered her last days with us. If you know Susan and would like to see her, you can visit her at Good Samaritan Hospital. If you have questions, please call Teri in the office.

(3) 7 Deadly Sins: Pride, 21+, McMenamins Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan Street, Thursday, June 14, 7:30 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm) – Produced by Havurah member Alina Aliyar, 7 Deadly Sins brings you five totally true tales about PRIDE. Featuring new music by Skamokawa Swamp Opera. Proceeds will go to The Pride Foundation, a Northwest leader in the pursuit of equality for the LGBTQ community throughout the Northwest. Learn more here.

(4) Pride Parade, Sunday, June 17, 10:30 am – Hey, Havurahniks! We are marching with Jewish Pride PDX in the Pride Parade. Please note that our unit number has changed to #100, and we will be meeting at NW Davis between Broadway and 8th Ave. Parade step off is 11:00 am, and we invite participants to join us at 10:30 am for bagels and sign making (bring your own materials). Anyone who needs to ride instead of walking can be accommodated! We have also been invited by the Community of Welcoming Congregations to hang out at their booth at Waterfront Park. We can share info about Havurah and our activities there. For more info or if you have questions, contact Sandy Ramirez at 503-730-3702 or sandylou29@yahoo.com.

(5) PHFS Goose Hollow Shelter Orientation, Wednesday, June 20, 5:00-6:00 pm – Are you interested in direct service and cooking up a nutritious meal for needy families? Love hanging out with kids, enjoying a new experience, or looking to get out of your comfort zone? Volunteering once a month on a Thursday night with our Adopt-a-Night Havurah group at Goose Hollow, the night shelter of Portland Homeless Family Solutions, could be the program for you. How to connect: Take an hour-long orientation at the shelter on June 20. RSVP to the shelter's volunteer coordinator, Bethany Rocci at bethany@pdxhfs.org. For more information about this direct service project, contact Gloria Halper: losninos6@gmail.com, or John Devlin: john.t.devlin@gmail.com.
 

(6) Early Morning Contemplative Hike, Thursday, June 21, 6:30-8:30 am, Holman Lane Trailhead in Forest Park – Rabbi Benjamin will lead us in walking together mindfully in nature on this early morning of the summer solstice. Utilizing walking meditation, stops along the way for chanting, and intentions to guide us from Jewish tradition, we will aim to heighten our awareness and wake up more fully in our lives. This will be a moderate hike at a gentle pace. Wear clothing and shoes for hiking and bring water. Please register online here. Contact Rabbi Benjamin with questions.

(7) Israel at 70! Celebration Through Dance, Saturday, June 23, 3:30 – 11:00 pm, MJCC – To celebrate Israel at 70, Israeli folk dancers in Portland are planning a celebration through dance, music, food and camaraderie. With local dance leaders and guest dance leader from L.A., Lior Haykeen, they will offer dance sessions for families, tweens, teens, and adults. Israeli folk dance is a foundation of Israel’s history and culture. The celebration includes instruction and open dancing, a scrumptious Israeli style buffet dinner, a fun dance party, schmoozing, and more. Register and learn more here. Questions? Contact Debbi Montrose or Sue Wendel at pifdnews@gmail.com.

(8) MJCC Summer Concert Series, Lior Ben-Hur + Sol Tevél, Sunday, June 24, 5:30 pm – Havurah Shalom is helping sponsor the MJCC Summer Concert Series. The first concert is on June 24. Born in Jerusalem, Israel with Greek and Iraqi roots, Lior Ben-Hur has traveled to over a dozen countries where he spent time learning, performing and sharing experiences with musicians and artists around the globe. Along with his 8-piece band, Lior Ben-Hur continues to focus on his passion for Reggae music while incorporating Jewish melodies. Cost: $10. Series Pass: $25, Kids 3 and under free. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

(9) Alter Rockers Rock Again, Tuesday, June 26 – Join the Alter Rockers for a visit to the Jewish Museum and then a happy hour. We will meet at the museum at 3:30 that afternoon, then head to Eleni's Philoxenia (112 NW 9th Avenue) at 5:00 pm for their happy hour. Please let Sarah Rosenbergknow at sarah.r.rosenberg@gmail.com if you are coming to the happy hour so the restaurant can be aware. (And it's OK to just come to the happy hour if that fits better in your schedule!)

(10) Book Group Discussion of Crescent by Diana Abu-Jaber, Tuesday, June 26, 7:00-8:30 pm – The book Crescent draws the reader deeply into the experience of Arab refugees, immigrants, and their descendants from a broad perspective, making palpable their feeling of loss, not only of family members, but of identity, including the difficulties of creating a new one, while in exile. “Green-eyed, 39-year-old Sirine cooks up Arab specialties in a bustling cafe in Los Angeles where Arab students gather for a taste of home. When her doting uncle … introduces her to his colleague Hanif, the placid surface of her life is disturbed. Their affair begins quickly and ardently, as Sirine … discovers the pleasures of romance, and the exiled Han struggles to feel grounded in a place far from the Baghdad he loved as a boy.” - from Amazon

(11) Portland Jewish Film Festival, June 10-24 – Havurah Shalom is a sponsor of this year's Portland Jewish Film Festival. Learn about the films and show times here.

(12) Transparency and Inclusivity Committee – Transparency, inclusivity, and feeling connected are valued within the Havurah community and were major themes from the debrief of the Equity Class in Spring 2017. A committee was formed to address these issues. Help us: 1) We are looking for additional voices and multiple perspectives to inform the work. 2) Please take the quick two-question survey below to help us know how best to communicate with you. For more information, to add your voice, or to join the committee, contact Judy Steinberger, jlasteinberger@gmail.com, or Fran Weick, weick2@yahoo.com. Did you submit a question to the committee at the annual meeting on June 3? The answer to your question may already be posted here on our website. You can find this new page on our website in the drop-down menu under "About," under the "Q&A" page. Watch for answers in Hakol, too.

(13) Fiscal Year Ending June 30: Pay Your Dues, Make Your New Commitment – First, thank you to Havurahniks who have already submitted their membership/dues renewal for 2018-19. If you haven’t done so, please click here to renew your dues commitment. If you are on automatic debit, pay unadjusted dues and there are no changes, nothing more is needed. But if you adjust or pay by check, stock or credit card, please fill out the forms. We have 401 members for whom we need to keep dues records. More information / more communication about your intentions regarding dues is BEST! And, as we approach the end of the current fiscal year, we ask that you finish paying your 2017-18 commitment. If you pay by check, please send it to Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97209. You can pay by credit card using this link. A 3% fee is added. Thank you, Karen Westerman Havurah Shalom Membership/Dues, Karen.Westerman@Havurahshalom.org, 503-421-4533

(14) Honoring Chris Coughlin – On Sunday, June 3, Chris Coughlin, Havurah Steering Committee Member and longtime Tikkun Olam leader, received the Song of Miriam Award. Read about Chris and see photos on Facebook. Please note that you don't have to have your own Facebook profile to see the photos.

(15) Havurah Basement Brigade – Our goal is to organize the Havurah basement by summer's end. We need a team of intrepid spelunkers who enjoy making order from chaos. Not into lifting? There's still a place for you. Please be in touch ASAP so we can schedule a time to meet. Contact Rachel Pollak at rachel@havurahshalom.org or 503-248-4662.

(16) Lost: One Brand New "Quick Coupler" For Our Irrigation System – It was in the kitchen drawer with Havurah keys but has disappeared. It looks kind of like a 6-7-inch piece of 3/4 inch silver pipe with some special fittings on one or both ends. Do you know where it might be? If so, please contact the Havurah office.
 

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