Email List Instructions for Tikkun Olam
Guidelines for Using Tikkun Olam Email Lists
Introduction
Below are descriptions of the current Tikkun Olam email lists. These lists use Google Group technology.
The General Tikkun Olam List is for any topic to be posted and shared that is related to Tikkun Olam activities or actions. The committee lists are topic or team-specific.
One decision that each committee has made for their committee list is about the intended use of the committee list. Committee messages can include committee events, actions, or information specific to the committee's mission, and communication about the business of the committee (meeting agenda, meeting notes, budget information). For example, the HCAT list description below describes a list that includes HCAT-specific events or actions but not committee business. The description of the Sanctuary list consists of both events and actions and committee business.
In general, only congregational members can join these email lists. There may be some exceptions to this rule.
Posting to or receiving posts from any of these email lists requires individuals to be members of the list.
The list managers or owners can add or remove people from that list. Individual members of an email list can remove themselves or ask to be removed from any email list. Contact the list owner/manager if you are interested in joining any of these lists
New email lists can be added with the approval of the Tikkun Olam cluster lead. A description of the email list must be provided that describes the purpose and audience of the proposed email list and the owner/managers of the list.
Posting to any of these lists goes to a large group of list members. When considering whether to post or reply to a message to any of the lists, please consider if the content of the posting will be interesting/appropriate to most members of the list.
Please contact the list managers if you have questions about the use of the email list.
General Tikkun Olam List
Email: havurah-shalom-tikkun-olam@googlegroups.com
This list is to be used to share information between Havurah members about events, activities, or other actions that may be of interest to Havurah members related to social justice. Members of the list can post directly to the list. We hope that Havurah members will post event information that they will attend or participate in so that members can attend events together. This list only includes Havurah members.
The Tikkun Olam list is not to be used for comments, discussions, stating opinions, or to voice approval or disagreement with someone else’s posting. Those communications should be made directly to individuals and not use the email list. The list should not be used for information that does not have a social justice purpose.
List Manager: Bob Brown
Sanctuary Committee
Havurah Sanctuary Committee List
Email: Havurah-Sanctuary-Committee@googlegroups.com
This email list provides information about immigration and refugee community activities or keeping informed about committee events, immigration issues, and activities including committee meeting agendas and notes.
List Manager: Robert Trachtenberg, Shari Raider
Havurah Climate Action Team
Havurah Creating Climate Solutions List
Email: havurah-shalom-creating-climate-solutions@googlegroups.com
This is an email list used to post information about events, actions, and other activities specific to the work of solving the climate crisis. Postings include announcements about upcoming activities, workshops, conferences, demonstrations, and advocacy requests (write letters, call your elected representatives, or provide testimony or comments about specific legislation or proposed regulations).
List Managers: Elianne Lieberman, Michael Heumann
Havurah Poverty and Homelessness Committee
Havurah Homelessness Poverty Interest Group
Email: havurah-homelessnesspoverty-interest-group@googlegroups.com
This list is for Havurah members who are interested in taking action to study and work on improving Homelessness and Poverty.
List Manager: Karen Erde
Havurah Racial Justice Committee
Havurah Racial Justice Committee Group
Email: havurah-racial-justice@googlegroups.com
This is an email list used to communicate the actions, and activities of the Racial Justice Committee and the business of the committee. The list is also used to communicate racial justice-specific community activities that are of interest to list members.
List Managers: Kathy Gordon and Bob Brown
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2024
Shabbat, Mar 30th 10:00a to 12:00p
Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin, this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. For Zoom link (Zoom Room Aleph), email info@havurahshalom.org. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2024
Shabbat, Mar 30th 10:30a to 11:30a
Young children (0-5) and parents celebrate with singing, movement, blessings, and storytelling. All are welcome. -
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MarMarch 31 , 2024
Sunday, Mar 31st 10:00a to 12:00p
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Monday ,
AprApril 1 , 2024
Monday, Apr 1st 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! -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 2 , 2024
Tuesday, Apr 2nd 7:30p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 3 , 2024
Wednesday, Apr 3rd 7:00p to 8:30p
Facilitated by Rabbi Benjamin. In this class, we’ll be exploring various ways in which the Divine is represented and imagined in Jewish tradition. Beyond simply the intellectual, our lens will be more one of spiritual reflection and practice. In other words: As we encounter and interact with the metaphors that the tradition offers for experiencing and connecting with God/Spirit/Life, what do we notice within our hearts and minds? How do particular images shape our consciousness and perception? As a guide for this exploration we will read Rabbi Toba Spitzer’s book, God is Here, which should be purchased for the class (contact Rabbi Benjamin for a free copy if needed). RSVP here by March 1. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 4 , 2024
Thursday, Apr 4th 7:00p to 8:30p
Rabbi Benjamin and Joel Beinin will offer three sessions on “Understanding October 7, 2023” – the Hamas attack on Israel and Israel’s response. The class will offer space for people to express their personal feelings about the events as well as explore the historical context of the events of October 7. Integrated into our examination of this moment, we will engage with a variety of Jewish texts: on grief and loss, on holding multiple truths, and on questions of fundamentalism and fixed views. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 6 , 2024
Shabbat, Apr 6th 10:00a to 12:00p
Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin, this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. For Zoom link (Zoom Room Aleph), email info@havurahshalom.org. -
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AprApril 6 , 2024
Shabbat, Apr 6th 3:00p to 5:15p
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Saturday ,
AprApril 6 , 2024
Shabbat, Apr 6th 3:10p to 4:00p
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