HCAT
Havurah's Climate Action Team
Inspired by Jewish values and wisdom, Havurah's Climate Action Team (HCAT) inspires the community to take action on climate through discussions, events, trainings and engagement with other organizations. Our programming often is a response to current events. We welcome new members to our monthly committee meetings to share their ideas and energy. Join the "Creating Climate Solutions" email list to get timely information about local actions. HCAT is chaired by Elianne Lieberman and Marianna Grossman.
Inspired by Jewish values and wisdom we:
- Raise awareness and take actions to address the threats from our climate crisis
- Organize and align with other Jewish, inter-faith and secular organizations to provide a unified approach and stronger voice for climate change actions, climate justice, and solutions to the climate crisis
- Create opportunities for Havurah families to make a difference at home, at the synagogue and in the larger community
- Organize or provide access to climate action discussions, trainings, information and other activities to help Havurah members engage in and understand the importance and urgency of climate change
You can join HCAT or sign onto the Creating Climate Solutions listserv to receive updates on timely actions to protect forests, build climate-resilient communities, and join in the critical work that needs our advocacy and voices. We also host monthly mental health support groups related to climate and other issues and have periodic mending circles. To sign onto our listserv, please email shmita@havurahshalom.org.
Working together towards solutions, we grow the seeds of our hope, our 21st Century mitzvot.
Click here to read what the Havurah Climate Action Team has been talking about.
Watch a video of HCAT and others at the Global Climate Strike.
Wed, November 26 2025
6 Kislev 5786
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Upcoming Events
IP = In person only (normally at Havurah Shalom);
ZM = On Zoom/online only;
HYB = In person and online; and
ANN = In person at Havurah's Annex.
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 27 , 2025Staff Out
Thursday, Nov 27th (All day)
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Friday ,
NovNovember 28 , 2025No "Solidarity Kabbalat Shabbat Celebration" Tonight
Friday, Nov 28th (All day)
See you for our Solidarity Kabbalat Shabbat in December (usually on fourth Fridays)! -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 29 , 2025(HYB) Shabbat Morning
Shabbat, Nov 29th 10:00a to 12:00p
Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin, this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. Join us afterward for a light community brunch provided by the Lunches and Noshes Committee! Free childcare is provided. For Zoom information, please email info@havurahshalom.org. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 30 , 2025(IP) Solidarity Kabbalat Shabbat Planning Meeting
Sunday, Nov 30th 6:30p to 8:30p
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Monday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2025Havurahnik Mahjong Group
Monday, Dec 1st 1:00p to 4:00p
Just for Havurah members, our Mahjong Group 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. -
Monday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2025(IP) Hebrew Brush-Up
Monday, Dec 1st 7:00p to 8:15p
Let's brush up on vocabulary and write bad "poetry" in Hebrew together! Our focus will be on learning words and putting them together into fun combinations. For early-intermediate learners. Led by Rachel Pollak. -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2025(IP) ABM Make-up Session
Tuesday, Dec 2nd 6:00p to 8:30p
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2025(IP) Advanced Torah Trope
Tuesday, Dec 2nd 7:00p to 8:30p
Calling all Torah chanters who have learned from Ken Lerner! Ken is offering a refresher class for those who would like to re-visit their skills, whether they have languished for years, or you are a regular leyner considering how to chant at a more fluid and advanced level. We will take on a Shabbat parsha and learn together. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2025(IP) Middle School
Wednesday, Dec 3rd 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 7 and 8. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2025(IP) High School
Wednesday, Dec 3rd 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 9-12.
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