Clusters
Clusters of Committees
Havurah's governance is organized into six areas of focus called clusters, and each cluster includes many committees. Each committee has its own mission and goals, which makes the Havurah community rich and engaging. Members can be involved in as many committees as they want. Click on the hyperlinked name of each cluster to visit the cluster website, which itself contains links to each committee/group page within that cluster.
Avodah
Our Avodah (Religious) work strives to help each community member find their own path to meaning and connection through Jewish practice.
Committees/Groups in Avodah: Bikkur Holim (Visiting the Sick); B'nei Mitzvah; High Holidays; Ma'avar (Transitions); Mikvah; Music; Rosh Chodesh; and Spiritual Life.
Hadracha
Hadracha (Governance) is responsible for steering Havurah Shalom, ensuring that our decision-making processes are in line with our values and mission. Hadracha empowers and supports staff and committees, modeling collaborative governance with a lens of equity, transparency, and inclusivity, ensuring ongoing visioning toward our future and supporting sustainability throughout Havurah. The committees within Hadracha include Steering, Anti-Racism & Belonging, Finance, Fundraising, Gesher, Leadership Development, Nominating, Personnel, and Transparency & Inclusivity. Hadracha also includes the Treasurer and Corporate Secretary positions and the Jewish Community Relations Council Representative.
Committees/Groups in Hadracha: Anti-Racism & Belonging; COVID Management Team; Finance; Fundraising; Gesher (Bridge); Leadership Development; Long-Range Planning; Nominating; Personnel; Transparency & Inclusivity; and Steering.
Kehillah
Our Kehillah (Community) goal is to infuse our community with welcoming, relationship building, and generosity across generations and among new and longtime members.
Committees/Groups in Kehillah: Alte Rockers; History; Kabbalat Shabbat; Lotsa Helping Hands; Neighborhoods; and Welcoming.
Limud
Our Limud (Learning) goal is to inspire and empower members of all ages through engagement with Torah while building community through Jewish learning.
Committees/Groups in Limud: Book Group; Israel/Palestine; Library; Lifelong Learning/Adult Learning; and Teen Engagement. Also, Shabbat School, Middle School, and High School.
Makom
The Makom (Place) Cluster supports, sustains and develops a safe and welcoming home for Havurah’s community through the Building Maintenance, Design, Garden, Information Technology, Safety, and Space Jam committees.
Committees/Groups in Makom: Building Maintenance; Cemetery; Courtyard Taskforce; Design; Garden; Information Technology (I.T.); Safety; and Space Jam.
Tikkun Olam
Our Tikkun Olam (Social Action) work seeks to be a force for healing in the world by focusing, organizing and engaging the Havurah community in social justice work.
Committees/Groups in Tikkun Olam: Climate Action (HCAT); MACG (Metropolitan Alliance for Common Good); Poverty & Homelessness; Racial Justice; and Sanctuary.
Tue, September 10 2024
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Havurah Updates
Hineinu: Elul Activities Galore (Sep. 4+), Kabbalat Shabbat in New Format (Sep. 13), and More!
Check out the many classes and other activities scheduled for the month of Elul in September! RSVP for something today.
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 8 , 2024
Sunday, Sep 8th (All day)
Hear the Sound of the Shofar each day of Elul (except Shabbat): Andrine, Diane & Howard (& sometimes Dominic) help prepare us for Rosh Hashanah with shofar, deep thoughts & a touch of kavannah. Videos will be posted daily on Havurah's YouTube and Facebook pages to watch as you are able. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 10 , 2024
Tuesday, Sep 10th 1:00p to 3:00p
Join the Poverty and Homelessness Committee and Teen Engagement Committee as we assemble ten no-sew fleece blanket kits to be donated to Community Warehouse. The evening session on Sept. 25 will be led by the teens. No experience necessary. Bring a sharp pair of sewing scissors if you have one. Contact Julie Hastings with questions. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 10 , 2024
Tuesday, Sep 10th 6:30p to 8:30p
Steering members and staff will meet to consider matters of governance. All Havurah Shalom members are invited to attend Steering Committee meetings. For Zoom join links, visit havurahshalom.org/zoom (must be logged in) or call the office in advance for assistance (503-248-4662). -
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 11 , 2024
Wednesday, Sep 11th 6:30p to 8:30p
We will make a paper Jewish wall calendar and datebook (paper or virtual) for the coming Jewish year together in two two-hour sessions. Led by Carolina Martinez, the class is geared toward school-age children, teens and adults. Please RSVP so Carolina can plan ahead and send materials in advance for printing and for class use. -
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 11 , 2024
Wednesday, Sep 11th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 12 , 2024
Thursday, Sep 12th 7:00p to 8:30p
There are four Torah readings during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We will take four 90-minute sessions and look at each of the Torah readings. We will look at the readings through the four ways of studying Torah. P'shat – Literal, simple, plain, intended meaning Remez – Alluded meaning, “reading between the lines” D’rash – drawn-out meaning (Midrash – “concept”) Sod – Hidden meaning This will be a participatory class where we use the combined knowledge of the group to increase the knowledge of each of us. Please come prepared to delve into the text and share your thoughts. Fluency in Hebrew is not required. Led by David Dropkin. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 12 , 2024
Thursday, Sep 12th 7:00p to 9:00p
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2024
Friday, Sep 13th 5:45p to 8:00p
A musical, all-ages Friday night service with family-friendly dessert and hearty nosh before and after. All are welcome! 5:45 pm Hearty Nosh, 6:30 Service, 7:30 Oneg. Free childcare is provided. Those joining on Zoom, please come at 6:30; the in-person hearty nosh portion and oneg will not be televised. For Zoom information, please email info@havurhshalom.org. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2024
Shabbat, Sep 14th 10:00a to 12:00p
Please join us in welcoming Emma Blau as a Bat Mitzvah and member of our community. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2024
Sunday, Sep 15th (All day)
Hear the Sound of the Shofar each day of Elul (except Shabbat): Andrine, Diane & Howard (& sometimes Dominic) help prepare us for Rosh Hashanah with shofar, deep thoughts & a touch of kavannah. Videos will be posted daily on Havurah's YouTube and Facebook pages to watch as you are able.