COVID-19 Resources
Our Operations Under COVID-19
Havurah's Covid Safety Guidelines, effective Nov. 1, 2022
Effective November 1, 2022, Havurah has adopted simplified, streamlined guidelines for participants at Havurah events. These Guidelines reflect the recommendations of the medical professionals on the COVID Management Team and will be updated should circumstances change.
Here are the basic rules:
Community Activities and Events:
- Vaccination/testing requirement – participants ages five and older must be vaccinated or have a negative antigen test within 24 hours of a Havurah activity.
- Recent COVID symptoms – individuals experiencing the recent onset of COVID symptoms (fever, chills, new loss of taste or smell, congestion, cough, shortness of breath) should not participate in Havurah activities.
- Recent positive COVID test – you may enter the building five days after a positive COVID test provided that any fever has resolved.
- Masking is welcome and optional – Except as stated below, masks are optional at Havurah activities.
- Tested positive for COVID in the last 10 days? You must wear a mask if you are in the building within 10 days of a positive COVID test.
- Are you unvaccinated? Masking is encouraged.
- Masks may be requested. Other masking protocols may be requested at the discretion of those involved in planning or participating in an activity.
Shabbat School:
- Shabbat School Children ages 5 to 11 are not required to be vaccinated or tested in order to attend Shabbat School.
Remote Access: Our value of inclusivity is supported by making our services and programs available through Zoom and other technologies. Havurah has invested in technology that is designed to provide a satisfactory hybrid experience for our community and we are committed to providing remote access to many of our activities and events.
Covid Management Team: Havurah’s Covid Management Team is led by Co-President, Loree Devery. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to her by email or phone (in the Havurah Directory). Your communication will be shared with the entire group and a member of the CMT will get back to you. Learn more about the CMT here.
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Upcoming Events
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2023
Monday, Jan 30th 7:00p to 8:15p
In this four-week introductory class, we will delve into the history of Jewish mysticism, sample ancient Kabbalistic texts and contemporary mystical writings, become acquainted with Hasidic rebbes and their enduring stories, and explore selected mystical concepts and practices. Led by Tivona Reith, Rabbinic Chaplain and Mashpiah Ruchanit. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2023
Tuesday, Jan 31st 5:30p to 7:30p
The Metropolitan Alliance for Common Good (MACG) Havurah Core Team hope you will consider registering for the 5-session virtual course “Wrestling with the Truth of Colonization.” This course has been developed and presented by local Indigenous leaders in Washington, Montana, two Canadian provinces, New Zealand and Australia. The course is very powerful and moving. Please spread the word wide and far within our community and beyond. . Since Havurah is a MACG member, there is no cost for members. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2023
Wednesday, Feb 1st 6:30p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2023
Wednesday, Feb 1st 7:00p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2023
Wednesday, Feb 1st 7:00p to 8:15p
A selection of Palestinian voices in their own terms—unmediated by Western or Israeli media or organizations with a political agenda—using a selection of films, poetry, prose, and music (and depending on Covid conditions, food). We will include well known figures like Edward Said, Ghassan Kanafani, and Mahmud Darwish as well as representatives of the youthful generation of feminist authors, such as Hala Alyan, Farah Chamma, and Rafeef Ziadah. The emphasis throughout is on cultural expression rather than historical narrative or political analysis. However, to provide a common point of departure, we will begin with a film that surveys the history since British Mandate Palestine (1922-1948) to about 2000. Led by Joel Beinin. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2023
Thursday, Feb 2nd 5:30p to 7:30p
The Metropolitan Alliance for Common Good (MACG) Havurah Core Team hope you will consider registering for the 5-session virtual course “Wrestling with the Truth of Colonization.” This course has been developed and presented by local Indigenous leaders in Washington, Montana, two Canadian provinces, New Zealand and Australia. The course is very powerful and moving. Please spread the word wide and far within our community and beyond. . Since Havurah is a MACG member, there is no cost for members. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2023
Friday, Feb 3rd 7:30p to 8:30p
We will join congregations nationwide in dedicating our Shabbat services to honoring refugees and asylum seekers. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 4th 10:00a to 12:00p
Please share in our joy as Havurah Shalom’s Adult B’nai Mitzvah group is called to the Torah. After services, please join us for a luncheon sponsored by the B’nai Mitzvah group, with the help of the Havurah Community and our friends and family. Please RSVP by Jan. 19. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023
Motzei Shabbat, Feb 4th 7:00p to 9:00p
Teens! Come hang out with your friends at Havurah! Activities include board games, gaga, cornhole, etc. Ice cream sundae bar for dessert, and music with DJ Saul. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023
Sunday, Feb 5th 1:00p to 3:00p
Join us for a joyful, family-friendly hike from Tryon Creek Nature Center through trails to the Tryon Farm, about 20 minutes. A short Tu B'shvat seder (under cover of a large yurt if rainy or too cold), followed by return hike back to the nature center. The hike will be led by forest activist Brenna Bell. Seder will be led by Harriet Cooke and Karen Ballard. RSVP