Book Group
Book Group
The Havurah Book Group grew out of Havurah’s commitment to creating a vibrant Jewish community steeped in learning. The group allows us to know one another better through opportunities to share ideas and knowledge that excite us. One of the group’s goals is to become a venue for discussion of complex, controversial issues, discussions that may be difficult to have in other settings.
Meetings are held once monthly to discuss books that have been chosen by the group. We meet on Zoom (Zoom Room Bet - Members can log in to see Zoom room information) from 7 pm to 8:30 pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Members are not obligated to come every month, and can come just to the book discussions that interest them.
Book suggestions are gathered yearly. The person who suggests the book leads the discussion or arranges for someone else to do it. We currently read a mix of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and memoirs. Member suggestions can also include poetry and drama.
More than 120 people are on the Book Discussion Google Group. (Click on "HS Book Discussion Google Group" below to join.) If you have questions or would like to be added to the email list please co-chair Stacy Hankin.
Havurah Book Group 2024-2025 Discussion Schedule Chart
[Click here for blurbs on each book.]
Resources
Book Group's 2023-2024 Reading Schedule with Book Blurbs
Book Group's 2022-2023 Reading Schedule with Book Blurbs
Book Group's 2021-2022 Reading Schedule with Book Blurbs
Tips for Book Discussion Leaders
Previously-Read Books
Book Group General Meeting Minutes, March 2023
Book Group General Meeting Minutes, March 2022
Wed, September 17 2025
24 Elul 5785
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Upcoming Events
IP = In person only (normally at Havurah Shalom);
ZM = On Zoom/online only;
HYB = In person and online; and
ANN = In person at Havurah's Annex.
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2025Daily Shofar Blast
Sunday, Sep 14th (All day)
Hear the Sound of the Shofar each day of Elul (except Shabbat): Andrine, Diane & Howard (& sometimes Dominic & Wesley) help prepare us for Rosh Hashanah with shofar, deep thoughts, and a touch of kavanah (intention). Videos will be posted daily on Havurah's YouTube and Facebook pages. -
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 17 , 2025(IP) Adult B'nei Mitzvah
Wednesday, Sep 17th 7:00p to 8:15p
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 17 , 2025(IP) My Soul Thirsts for You: Elul Watercolor Workshop
Wednesday, Sep 17th 7:00p to 8:15p
Elul opens the gates of return. It’s a time when we are invited to soften, reflect, and seek out closeness with the Divine. In this workshop we'll explore watercolor, which is an especially effective medium for holding and expressing emotion. Our learning will center on the 13 Attributes, a sacred text recited throughout the High Holiday season, as we invite in qualities of compassion, honesty, and patience. No art experience needed, just a willingness to experiment and be present. All materials provided. Led by Noah Lind, Rabbinic Intern. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2025Hakol Deadline is Thursday, September 18
Thursday, Sep 18th (All day)
Havurah members, click to learn how to submit your contributions to our monthly newsletter, Hakol. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2025(ZM) Cohort B of Coming Home to Solidarity
Thursday, Sep 18th 5:30p to 7:30p
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2025(IP) High Holiday Music Rehearsals
Thursday, Sep 18th 6:30p to 9:00p
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2025(HYB) Torah Study for the High Holy Days
Thursday, Sep 18th 7:00p to 8:30p
During the High Holy Days we read four sections of the Torah. This series of study sessions will give us an opportunity to read the texts and explore their meanings. We will look at what our teachers before us thought of the readings, as well as investigate modern commentators. We also will come up with our own thoughts and see how we can understand the texts for our lives today. Led by David Dropkin. No experience necessary. Please join us. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 19 , 2025(IP) TO Discussion Planning
Friday, Sep 19th 12:00p to 1:30p
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 20 , 2025(HYB) Shabbat Morning
Shabbat, Sep 20th 10:00a to 12:00p
Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin, 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. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 21 , 2025Daily Shofar Blast
Sunday, Sep 21st (All day)
Hear the Sound of the Shofar each day of Elul (except Shabbat): Andrine, Diane & Howard (& sometimes Dominic & Wesley) help prepare us for Rosh Hashanah with shofar, deep thoughts, and a touch of kavanah (intention). Videos will be posted daily on Havurah's YouTube and Facebook pages.
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