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.
If you have questions or would like to be added to the email list please contact one of the co-Chairs: Marjorie Walters or David Newman.
Resources
Book Group's 2021-2022 Reading Schedule
Tips for Book Discussion Leaders
Previously-Read Books
Book Group General Meeting Minutes
Sat, January 22 2022
20 Shevat 5782
Havurah Updates
Hineinu: Thinking About Safety
In this moment, we are safe.
As we feel the rise of worry after this weekend's hostage taking, it can help to remember all the ways Havurah Shalom
As we feel the rise of worry after this weekend's hostage taking, it can help to remember all the ways Havurah Shalom
Hineinu: So Many Ways to Volunteer
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Upcoming Classes and Events
CANCELED: Lev Tahor Chanting Circle
Unfortunately, the Jan. 20 Lev Tahor cha
Upcoming Classes and Events
CANCELED: Lev Tahor Chanting Circle
Unfortunately, the Jan. 20 Lev Tahor cha
Hineinu: A January Calendar to Look Forward To
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Upcoming Classes and Events
Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation
Tuesday, January 4, 12:00pm -- Zoom Room Bet
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Upcoming Classes and Events
Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation
Tuesday, January 4, 12:00pm -- Zoom Room Bet
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Upcoming Events
All Events
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 22 , 2022Shabbat School
Shabbat, Jan 22nd 3:00p to 5:15p
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 22 , 2022Grade 3 Kehillah Night
Shabbat, Jan 22nd 5:30p to 8:30p
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 23 , 2022Old-School Ashkenazi Favorites
Sunday, Jan 23rd 2:00p to 3:15p
Do you remember kasha varnikas and blintzes and other traditional dishes from the Old World? Take a trip back to old school New York Jewish immigrant cuisine with Jenn Louis. This one hour session will visit the dishes brought to America when Jews came from the Old World. Class will be a combination of demonstration, lecture and Q&A. Led by Jenn Louis. (Please check back close to the date of this event for information on gathering. Depending on circumstances, it may take place in person, on Zoom or both. If it will be accessed via Zoom, please use Zoom Room Bet. For login info, contact info@havurahshalom.org or see Hineinu.) -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2022Israel-Palestine Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 25th 5:00p to 6:30p
Join us for a meeting of the Israel-Palestine Committee. We'll be in Zoom Room Dalet. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2022Becoming Rooted Book Group
Tuesday, Jan 25th 5:30p to 7:00p
“Becoming Rooted” explores the connections we have with the land around us and the tools of nature that allow us to live sustainably and justly on this planet. The first in an ongoing book discussion group, this is an opportunity to be in touch with the spiritual events that occur each day and to be connected to the land we live on. We’ll discuss new chapters every week. Join us whenever you can. For information, reach out to Michael Heumann. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2022Black Klansman: Race, Hate, and the Undercover Investigation of a Lifetime, by Ron Stallworth
Tuesday, Jan 25th 7:00p to 8:15p
Nonfiction/memoir, 208 pages. Black Klansman is an amazing true story that reads like a crime thriller, and a searing portrait of a divided America and the extraordinary heroes who dare to fight back. Discussion led by Harriet Cooke in Zoom Room Bet. -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 26 , 2022The True Cost of Free Land: A Jewish Response to the Dispossession of Indigenous Lands
Wednesday, Jan 26th 7:00p to 8:15p
Using primary Jewish sources and contemporary analysis, we will analyze examples of collective apology and learn about Indigenous-led efforts for how to move forward. Participants will also have an opportunity to investigate how they personally have benefited from theft of Indigenous land. Led by Becca Clarren and Rabbi Benjamin. Click into the event for more info. (Please check back close to the date of this event for information on gathering. Depending on circumstances, it may take place in person, on Zoom or both. If it will be accessed via Zoom, please use Zoom Room Heh. For login info, contact info@havurahshalom.org or see Hineinu.) -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 26 , 2022Using Hebrew to Understand Judaism and Prayer
Wednesday, Jan 26th 7:00p to 8:30p
An in-depth, word-by-word study of selected prayers, with a special focus on the Shema and Amidah. We build a vocabulary of words commonly used in Jewish prayer in order to uncover both ancient and modern understandings of the relationships between humans, God, and the rest of nature, how we call forth our best human selves, give and receive love, and struggle with an imperfect world. Basic Hebrew decoding ability needed (even slowly). Led by Deborah Eisenbach-Budner. (Please check back close to the date of this event for information on gathering. Depending on circumstances, it may take place in person, on Zoom or both. If it will be accessed via Zoom, please use Zoom Room Dalet. For login info, contact info@havurahshalom.org or see Hineinu.) -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2022Writers’ Workshop (for Non-Writers!)
Thursday, Jan 27th 7:00p to 8:15p
Explore memoir writing through reflection, engaging prompts, discussion and feedback. With support from the group, develop a short piece in more depth and share at a low-key, Friday Oneg for the Havurah community. Facilitated by David Kertzner. (Please check back close to the date of this event for information on gathering. Depending on circumstances, it may take place in person, on Zoom or both. If it will be accessed via Zoom, please use Zoom Room Heh. For login info, contact info@havurahshalom.org or see Hineinu.) -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 2022Planting Trees in the Fanno Creek Trail Area
Shabbat, Jan 29th 9:00a to 11:00a
Sponsored by Friends of Trees, City of Beaverton, Clean Water Services, and Tree for All. Children 15 & under may come accompanied by an adult. RSVP within.
Sat, January 22 2022 20 Shevat 5782