Pastoral Care Team
Pastoral Care
Earlier this year, Havurah members with pastoral care training and experience formed a Pastoral Care Team (PCT) to support members during the months when we had no rabbi. Rabbi Benjamin and the PCT have now begun a conversation about continuing their work to support him in providing pastoral care to our community. PCT Co-chairs Allan Cordova and Sandy Ramirez will meet with Rabbi Benjamin and Deborah Eisenbach-Budner soon to lay the groundwork for this support system.
In our June Hakol, the PCT was described as a congregant-led group whose purpose is to provide both spiritual and hands-on support to Havurah members facing such things as illness, medical challenges, and family emergencies. The PCT has a growing "wish list" of emotional and practical kinds of support that it hopes to facilitate, such as groups for members who are grieving, a group for parents of adopted children, and more. The PCT welcomes ideas from the community, so please email Sandy if you have suggestions.
Wed, October 22 2025
30 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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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 3:30p to 5:00p
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 6:30p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 6:30p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 6:30p to 8:30p
Youths being called to the Torah will build community and ask, “What does being Jewish and becoming bar, bat, or b’nei mitzvah mean to me?” Led by Rabbi Benjamin. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 6:30p to 8:30p
Parents of students in Grades 7-12 need to attend this Parent Orientation. Bring your calendars so you can sign up to help with different activities. We are providing pizza and dessert for all; please bring a side dish or salad to share that serves 8 people. Please rsvp no later than October 16. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 7:00p to 8:15p
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2025
Thursday, Oct 23rd 7:00p to 8:30p
Explore the biblical figure Abraham using sources from all three Abrahamic Religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) to enrich our understanding of Judaism’s founding patriarch. After the class, take part in an optional opportunity to write a drash about Abraham to read at the Torah service! Led by former PJA Jewish Studies Teacher Benjamin Foote. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2025
Friday, Oct 24th 5:45p to 8:00p
Join Havurah members and friends for a Solidarity Shabbat service and potluck nosh. This is a spiritual space for community members working in solidarity with Palestinians - and for the liberation of all peoples - to come together to pray, build connections, and renew ourselves on Shabbat to continue our justice work. Please review Havurah's Brit Kavod for our community guidelines. Masks strongly encouraged and provided. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2025
Shabbat, Oct 25th 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 ,
OctOctober 25 , 2025
Shabbat, Oct 25th 10:30a to 11:15a
Young children (0-5) and parents celebrate with singing, movement, blessings, and storytelling. All are welcome! Please RSVP when you plan to come. We provide free childcare for those staying to enjoy the full Shabbat service that ends at noon and which is followed by a light community brunch. Email info@havurahshalom.org to learn more.
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