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 2022-2023 Reading Schedule
Book Group's 2021-2022 Reading Schedule
Tips for Book Discussion Leaders
Previously-Read Books
Book Group General Meeting Minutes, March 2022
Sun, March 26 2023
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Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2023Private Rental
Sunday, Mar 26th 1:00p to 3:00p
Memorial service for Olivia Nisenfeld -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2023(HYB) Book Group: A Girl is a Body of Water by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
Tuesday, Mar 28th 7:00p to 8:30p
Fiction: 545 pages Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi sets her blazing new novel, “A Girl Is a Body of Water,” in the conflicted nation of her adolescence: 1970s Uganda, under the brutal rule of dictator Idi Amin. In her twelfth year, Kirabo, a young Ugandan girl, confronts a piercing question that has haunted her childhood: who is my mother? Discussion led by David Newman. Nonmembers welcome. RSVP for Zoom info, or come in person. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 1 , 2023(HYB) Community Minyan
Shabbat, Apr 1st 10:00a to 12:00p
Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin, this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. We meet in person and in Zoom Room Aleph. Please email Rachel for Zoom info: rachel@havurahshalom.org. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023(IP) Mysticism Class Debrief
Sunday, Apr 2nd 11:00a to 12:30p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023Introduction to the Israel/Palestine Joint Memorial
Sunday, Apr 2nd 7:00p to 8:30p
Joined by Rabbi Benjamin, we will discuss the background for the event and the impact of the current Israeli government on the organizers, followed by poetry readings, small group discussions, final words and song by Rabbi Benjamin. Refreshments will be provided after the meeting. -
Monday ,
AprApril 3 , 2023(IP) Mahjong Group
Monday, Apr 3rd 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. So please don't hesitate to join us! -
Monday ,
AprApril 3 , 2023(IP) Dismantling Racism from the Inside Out
Monday, Apr 3rd 6:00p to 8:00p
A course for transforming our antiracism efforts through Jewish spiritual practice. Facilitated by Rabbi Benjamin and María Lisa Johnson Learn concrete Jewish spiritual tools alongside other Havurah members to confront, subvert, and heal implicit and internalized racism within ourselves and others. This course explores the inner work necessary to change our habits of mind, body, and spirit to dismantle racism, in support of whatever organizing, advocacy, and service-work we’re each engaged in. Our core spiritual practice will be Mussar, the Jewish spiritual discipline designed to integrate what the head understands with what the heart feels through daily practice. Participants will be expected to attend every session (as much as possible) and commit to consistent practice in between sessions, including meeting with a learning partner once every other week. This is not an antiracism 101 course, but rather is intended to build on an existing antiracism foundation, so participants need to have an understanding of systemic racism in the United States. Please contact Rabbi Benjamin if you are interested in participating. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 4 , 2023(ZM) Teen Engagement Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 4th 7:00p to 8:15p
This meeting will take place in Zoom Room Heh. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 8 , 2023(HYB) Community Minyan
Shabbat, Apr 8th 10:00a to 12:00p
Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin, this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. We meet in person and in Zoom Room Aleph. Please email Rachel for Zoom info: rachel@havurahshalom.org. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 8 , 2023(IP) Shabbat School
Shabbat, Apr 8th 3:00p to 5:15p