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.
Fri, September 26 2025
4 Tishrei 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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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 27 , 2025
Shabbat, Sep 27th 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 ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 28th 11:00a to 12:15p
We gather to remember our loved ones, led in song and remembrance by Susan Brenner and Tivona Reith. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 28th 4:00p to 6:00p
We will gather by the water at West Moreland Park in Sellwood to release our mistakes and regrets amid song and community. Bring a little vegetarian dish for a potluck afterward. All are welcome. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 28th 7:00p to 8:30p
Havurah members, you are welcome to join the Israel-Palestine Committee planning meeting. We meet monthly in Zoom Room Dalet (fourth Sundays, 7 pm to 8:30 pm). For Zoom Room info, visit havurahshalom.org/zoom (be sure you log in to your Havurah member account). -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 29 , 2025
Monday, Sep 29th 5:00p to 6:30p
Havurah members, join the next monthly meeting of Havurah's Climate Action Team (HCAT) in Zoom Room Gimel, from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. ***For Havurah members who are not already on HCAT, RSVP/register to be emailed the agenda for our next meeting when it's ready. You don't have to commit to attending all the meetings listed.*** Questions? Contact Elianne Lieberman or Marianna Grossman. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 1 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 1st 7:00p to 9:30p
Havurah Shalom's High Holiday services are free and open to all. Tonight we will be at the Tiffany Center and broadcasting via Youtube. Free childcare is provided. We look forward to celebrating the new year with you! -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025
Thursday, Oct 2nd 9:30a to 7:00p
Havurah Shalom's High Holiday services are free and open to all. Today we will be at the Tiffany Center and broadcasting via Youtube. Free childcare is provided, and everyone is invited to break fast after services. We look forward to celebrating the new year with you! -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025
Thursday, Oct 2nd 10:00a to 10:50a
Havurahniks in Grades 7-8 will gather for activities and discussion centered on the holiday. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025
Thursday, Oct 2nd 3:30p to 4:20p
All are welcome to this free and open family Yom Kippur Service! The service is geared toward families with children ages 5-11. Our Yom Kippur Family Service helps people of all ages focus on our yearly tradition of celebration and renewal, with favorite songs and prayers, the Jonah story, and a chance to connect with others. We are holding this service later in the day so that families can easily stay for the Mincha service with teen leadership, and for Neāilah, our short and sweet closing service to Yom Kippur. This service will not be streamed. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2025
Shabbat, Oct 4th 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.
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