About Our Music
Music
Music has always been an essential, defining part of Havurah Shalom. It links us together in heart and in spirit. From our beginnings in 1978, we have drawn from the rich and diverse kaleidoscope of Jewish music and have sought to bring melodies to our services that open the heart and inspire meaningful prayer. We’ve managed to accomplish this through the creativity, generosity, and many talents of our lay music leaders in our congregation.
Our community invites and encourages participation. If you’re interested, you can learn. If you have knowledge, you can share and teach. In this way, we grow together, building our pool of talent from within and connecting with one another.
Our Shabbat School relies on the talents of our enthusiastic parent teachers to share music with our classes. Our Kabbalat Shabbat services on Friday night and our Shabbat morning services are co-led by both congregants and our rabbi. Holiday celebrations, community events, and spiritual life are all opportunities for us to become involved and share our music. We hope the music linked below will help you connect with all of these opportunities at Havurah.
Music Collaborative
Havurah's Music Collaborative is a group of Havurah members who help lead services by playing instruments and/or singing. If you are interested in joining the collaborative, please complete this Music Collaborative Survey.
Music for Shabbat
Music for Holidays
Mon, March 18 2024
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Hineinu: Purim is coming!! and lots more.
Havurah Purim Celebration
6 pm to 8 pm on Saturday, March 23 at Havurah Shalom
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Upcoming Events
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Monday ,
MarMarch 18 , 2024
Monday, Mar 18th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Monday ,
MarMarch 18 , 2024
Monday, Mar 18th 7:00p to 8:15p
For all ages! This class is for anyone who has ever wanted to stage a play. As a group we’ll figure out how to retell the story of Queen Esther dramatically in a way that’s relevant for our times, and then perform that play on Purim for the Havurah Shalom congregation. Over four sessions, we’ll explore what makes good theater, how to write a script and a song, and then turn our crazy ideas into a fully staged production. Actors, writers, artists, and musicians, no matter what your age or experience, this is your chance to show off your talents, create a captivating theater experience for your community, and have fun! Join in anytime, even if you've missed sessions! Taught by Karen Polinsky. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 19 , 2024
Tuesday, Mar 19th 6:30p to 8:00p
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024
Wednesday, Mar 20th 6:30p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024
Wednesday, Mar 20th 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 ,
MarMarch 21 , 2024
Thursday, Mar 21st (All day)
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2024
Thursday, Mar 21st 7:00p to 8:30p
Join the monthly meeting of the Racial Justice Committee to learn what we are up to and how you can be involved. Join us even if you haven't joined in the past. New members always welcome! Please note: While Racial Justice Committee Monthly Meetings normally meet on second Thursdays, this meeting will take place on March 21st. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2024
Shabbat, Mar 23rd 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 23 , 2024
Shabbat, Mar 23rd 6:00p to 8:00p
All are invited to celebrate Purim at Havurah Shalom! Havurahniks: Check out our open volunteer roles for the Purim party (from decorating to teen helpers to bringing potluck snack items) and consider making Purim delicious by making hamantashen for the bake-off! -
Monday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2024
Monday, Mar 25th 6:00p to 7:30p