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 at Havurah 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 contact one of the chairs, Stacy Hankin or David Newman.
Resources
Book Group's 2021-2022 Reading Schedule
Tips for Book Discussion Leaders
Previously-Read Books
Book Group General Meeting Minutes, March 2022
Sat, July 2 2022
3 Tammuz 5782
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 2 , 2022B'nei Mitzvah of Megan Rose and Elijah Moss
Shabbat, Jul 2nd 10:00a to 12:00p
Please join us in welcoming Megan Rose and Elijah Moss as B'nei Mitzvah and members of our community. -
Monday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2022(IP) Mahjong Group
Monday, Jul 4th 1:00p to 4:00p
We are excited to bring mahjong back to Havurah. It is a fun, social activity that builds community, encouraging new friendships and cementing old ones. And while some of us may play elsewhere as well, we all agreed that restoring its place as an ongoing congregational activity will be a good fit for Havurah and those of us who play or want to learn the game. But for mahjong at Havurah to work we all need to be willing to support it by participating as often we can, especially early on. So please don't hesitate to join us! -
Monday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2022(ZM) "Braiding Sweetgrass" Book Study
Monday, Jul 4th 5:30p to 6:30p
We are a group of Havurah members interested in climate social justice. We will be reading "Braiding Sweetgrass" to connect to indigenous wisdom about life and social action around the environment. We are reaching out to see if new people want to join our lively and joyful book discussions. Open to non-members as well as members. We will meet every other Monday through July 4. -
Wednesday ,
JulJuly 6 , 2022(HYB) Adult B'nei Mitzvah Summer Session
Wednesday, Jul 6th 7:00p to 8:30p
Informal summer study sessions for the ABM cohort. -
Thursday ,
JulJuly 7 , 2022(HYB) Bar Mitzvah Run-through
Thursday, Jul 7th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Thursday ,
JulJuly 7 , 2022Help Save the Wild Fish of the Lower Snake River
Thursday, Jul 7th 6:30p to 8:00p
Join the Havurah Climate Action Team for a discussion about the crisis facing these wild fish and learn what we can do about this together. We will meet by Zoom on Thursday, July 7th, at 6:30pm. Register on the Havurah Calendar to get the Zoom Room. Contact: Michael Heumann -
Friday ,
JulJuly 8 , 2022(IP) B'nei Mitzvah Practice
Friday, Jul 8th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Friday ,
JulJuly 8 , 2022(IP) Gesher Committee Meeting
Friday, Jul 8th 10:45a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 9 , 2022(HYB) Community Minyan
Shabbat, Jul 9th 10:00a to 12:00p
Led by community members, this service includes davening, Torah reading and discussion. It takes place in person and in Zoom Room Aleph. Contact info@havurahshalom.org for login info. -
Friday ,
JulJuly 15 , 2022Hakol Deadline
Friday, Jul 15th (All day)
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