Neighborhoods Committee
Neighborhoods
Havurah's neighborhood groups are led by neighborhood captains and co-captains, with Emily Saxton coordinating and supporting the captains' efforts.
Thu, December 4 2025
14 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.
All Events
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025(HYB) Shabbat Morning
Shabbat, Dec 6th 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. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025Grades 3-4 Family Learning and Art with Wings of the Dove
Shabbat, Dec 6th 2:45p to 4:45p
Grades 3-4 Family Learning and Art with Wings of the Dove. Connect with other Havurah families and be in a creative community together. This is a FAMILY PROGRAM during Shabbat School instead of Shabbat School classes for Grades 3 and 4. It is important to have an adult for each child present. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025(IP) Shabbat School
Shabbat, Dec 6th 3:00p to 5:15p
This program gives children a foundation for lifelong Jewish learning and engagement while integrating parents and children in a caring Jewish community. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025Grade 6 Kehillah Night
Shabbat, Dec 6th 5:15p to 8:00p
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025(HYB) Chanukah: Not Just For Kids Anymore
Sunday, Dec 7th 10:30a to 12:00p
We all think of kids, gelt and dreidels when we think of Chanukah. But in reality, is Chanukah just a kids holyday? Join us as we discover the ways in which Chanukah is a holyday for adults! Emily Simon will lead us as we study sections of the Book of Macabees and other Chanukah-related texts. We will learn things about Chanukah that Hebrew school did not teach us. All are welcome. Please RSVP below. Our class will include participants from a variety of congregations around Oregon, Washington and the USA. Facilitated by Emily Simon with assistance by David Dropkin. Please note that the start date for this class has been changed to Nov. 2. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025(IP) Rugelach Baking (registration full)
Sunday, Dec 7th 3:00p to 4:30p
(REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL) Just in time for the holidays! Learn how to bake rugelach for yourself and all your friends and family to enjoy. We will provide the ingredients and you will leave with a tasty treat. Led by Zicra Lukin. -
Monday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2025(IP) To Know the Dark: Watercolor Chanukah Card-Making
Monday, Dec 8th 6:00p to 8:30p
Join Rabbinic Intern Noah Dor Lind for a Chanukah watercolor workshop centered on reflection and creativity. In this workshop, we’ll be making watercolor cards to send to loved ones, using art to kindle connection. The evening begins with an optional text study from 6:00–6:30 pm, drawing on the beautiful tension of darkness and light in this season. From 6:30–8:30 pm we’ll have open watercolor painting time—come when you can, make a card, and head out when you’re ready. No previous art experience is needed. All ages are welcome. All materials provided. -
Monday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2025(ZM) Teen Engagement Committee Meeting
Monday, Dec 8th 7:00p to 8:30p
Monthly meeting for the Teen Engagement Committee leadership. Havurah teens and their parents are welcome. -
Monday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2025(IP) Monthly Music Jam
Monday, Dec 8th 7:00p to 8:30p
All singers and instrumentalists welcome! Please join fellow Havurah musicians for an evening of music-making in community. Participants have the opportunity to choose and lead songs from our collection of Jewish and secular songs. Please RSVP here so we know how many chairs to set up. Thank you! Music Jams Committee: Nancy Chesler, Barbara Gundle, Patty Magid-Volk, Sandy Ramirez, Margie Rosenthal, Barb Ruben, and Joel Schipper. Questions? Please contact Sharon Klin -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 9 , 2025(HYB) Steering Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 9th 6:30p to 8:30p
Steering members and staff will meet to consider matters of governance. All Havurah Shalom members are invited to attend Steering Committee meetings. A link to a draft agenda, accessible only to logged-in members, will be posted here in advance of the meeting.
Thu, December 4 2025 14 Kislev 5786
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