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.
Book Group's 2020-2021 Reading Schedule
Tips for Book Discussion Leaders
Previously-Read Books
Thu, October 29 2020
11 Cheshvan 5781
Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2020Beginning Conversational Hebrew
Thursday, Oct 29th 7:00p to 8:15p
Can you read Hebrew and the siddur? Do you understand some of the words? If so, would you like to be able to actually use the language in basic conversations with others? This class is for those of you who can already read Hebrew and have a very beginning knowledge of the language but want to expand your vocabulary in order to hold a conversation. We will spend time each week practicing new vocabulary in a fun, casual environment. There will be online homework and then weekly practice sessions led by Racheli Ross. This class takes place in Zoom Room Bet. Please see the weekly Hineinu newsletter for the link. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2020Shabbat School Parent Night K-3 - CANCELED
Thursday, Oct 29th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Friday ,
OctOctober 30 , 2020Welcome Ritual for Leah and Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Friday, Oct 30th 7:00p to 8:30p
Please join us as we welcome Leah Shoshanah, our new Music Coordinator, to Havurah. Beginning at 7, we will have a song-filled, ritual passing of the torch, from Havurah's earliest music leaders to Leah, hosted by J.D. Kleinke and Sarah Shine, co-chairs of our soon-to-be-formed Music Committee. Following the ritual, Leah, along with others, will lead a soulful and uplifting Kabbalat Shabbat. We will meet in Zoom Room Aleph. Please be in touch with the office for help joining in: info@havurahshalom.org. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 31 , 2020Bat Mitzvah of Ella Korin
Shabbat, Oct 31st 10:00a to 12:00p
Please join us in welcoming Ella Korin as a bat mitzvah and member of our community. -
Monday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2020Transfers of Power in Tanach: How do they happen, who wins or loses, and why
Monday, Nov 2nd 3:00p to 4:00p
As we experience our own election cycle and all of the attendant trauma and drama (where the stakes have never, in our lifetimes, appeared to be higher), what can our sources and sages teach us to help us navigate these times??? Our class will begin with some of the transfers of power in Genesis, move on to Exodus, make a brief stop in Numbers, and finally end with Hanukkah. RSVP to receive precise references. Taught by Emily Simon. This class takes place in Zoom Room Bet. Please see the weekly Hineinu newsletter for the link. -
Monday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2020Erev Election Day: Gathering for Reflection and Mutual Support
Monday, Nov 2nd 7:00p to 8:30p
Rabbi Benjamin will hold space for us to come together and connect with one another in this uncertain time. There will be opportunity to share thoughts and emotions, interspersed with music and quiet, as we mutually support and strengthen one another. This event will take place in Zoom Room Aleph. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2020Jewish Meditation: Election Day Practice
Tuesday, Nov 3rd 12:00p to 1:00p
This week we will meditate together and also have time to reflect and derive support from each other’s presence, nourishing resilience as we move across the threshold of Election Day. Rabbi Benjamin will facilitate. This event will take place in Room Bet. For help connecting, please contact Rachel in the office: info@havurahshalom.org. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2020HCAT Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 3rd 7:00p to 8:30p
Monthly meeting of the HCAT. Zoom available! -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 4 , 2020High School
Wednesday, Nov 4th 6:30p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 4 , 2020Drash Workshop
Wednesday, Nov 4th 7:00p to 8:30p
Rabbi Benjamin will guide students approaching b'nei mitzvah and their parents in responding to the text with our own questions and learning how to craft a drash that connects Torah to our lives.