Havurah Shalom

Come join the poetry circle and invite poetry, with its unique ways of touching us through our senses and emotions, to uncover moments of insight about ourselves, our relationships with others, and the state of the world, in preparation for the New Year. Fran Payne Adler and Willa Schneberg will read poems of reflection for Elul, poems of other poets, and their own poems, followed by a discussion of what these works of introspection spark within you.

Fran Payne Adler is the author of poetry books and exhibitions, most recently “Dare I Call You Cousin,” about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, that showed at Havurah. She is the former poetry editor of Tikkun Magazine.

Willa Schneberg, a recipient of the Oregon Book Award in Poetry, is a poet, ceramic sculptor, and licensed clinical social worker in private practice. She founded “Oregon Jewish Voices,” the annual reading series sponsored by OJMCHE, which, for over 25 years, she continues to curate. 

Following this poetry gathering will be a party for the premiere of a new video all about Havurah! You are invited to come for the poetry and stay for the party!

Elul Tov!

This activity is being offered as part of Havurah Shalom’s celebration of the Hebrew month of Elul! As Elul precedes Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we use this time for study, reflection, and mental and spiritual preparation and inspiration. All are invited to attend our gatherings, which span spiritual, text-based, political, ecological and creative topics. We hope you will find them enriching, fun, moving, and worthwhile. You can find the full list of classes here, or see the calendar. For questions about this programming, please reach out to Rachel Pollak.

Nonmembers are welcome!

Accommodations
Havurah Shalom strives to offer accessible programming and spaces to all. If a reasonable accommodation can improve your experience of this activity, please email info@havurahshalom.org.