Transparency and Inclusivity
Transparency & Inclusivity Committee
Havurah's Transparency & Inclusivity Committee is chaired by Elianne Lieberman. Committee members include Gloria Halper, Janice Kettler, and Sara Radcliffe. The committee's purpose is to address and monitor policies and procedures to ensure transparency of governance decisions and allow for greater communication between members and governance, and among members, so that every congregant feels like a valued member.
Increased transparency will lead to greater engagement of members and promote inclusivity. Transparency is a reciprocal and ongoing process. It is a congregational value that members have greater understanding of the decision making process within the congregation and that Havurah leadership continue to create avenues to learn about the needs and concerns of Havurah members.
Click here for guidelines for increasing transparency in congregational decision making.
Have a Question About Havurah?
The Transparency & Inclusivity Committee welcomes your questions! We will find the answer and publish the question (but not the questioner) and answer in an upcoming Hakol. It is our intention at Havurah that what you know and understand about our congregation should not be a function of who you know. If you find yourself wondering about something related to Havurah, or if someone shares their question with you, we hope you contact us.
Send your questions to transparency@havurahshalom.org.
Curious to Learn More About Havurah?
The Transparency & Inclusivity Committee has a Q&A archive you can access here.
Fri, November 14 2025
23 Cheshvan 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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Friday ,
NovNovember 14 , 2025(IP) Kabbalat Shabbat Rehearsal
Friday, Nov 14th 4:00p to 6:00p
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Friday ,
NovNovember 14 , 2025(HYB) Kabbalat Shabbat Celebration
Friday, Nov 14th 5:45p to 8:00p
A musical, all-ages Friday night service with family-friendly dessert and hearty nosh before and after. All are welcome! 5:45 pm Hearty Nosh, 6:30 Service, 7:30 Oneg. Free childcare is provided. Those joining on Zoom, please come at 6:30; the in-person hearty nosh portion and oneg will not be televised. For Zoom information, please email info@havurhshalom.org. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2025(HYB) Discovering Shabbat Morning: Learners' Minyan
Shabbat, Nov 15th 10:30a to 12:00p
This upbeat, interactive service especially for Grades 5-7 focuses on the structure, key themes, and prayers of the morning service. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 16 , 2025(HYB) Chanukah: Not Just For Kids Anymore
Sunday, Nov 16th 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. -
Monday ,
NovNovember 17 , 2025Havurahnik Mahjong Group
Monday, Nov 17th 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 ,
NovNovember 17 , 2025(ZM) Climate Change Book Group Slow Reading of "Not Too Late"
Monday, Nov 17th 5:30p to 6:30p
All are welcome! Havurah members and non-members alike are invited to join us in this slow, section-by-section reading of "Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility." Click and RSVP. Attend any or all of these HCAT (Havurah's Climate Action Team) Book Group discussions about "Not Too Late." -
Monday ,
NovNovember 17 , 2025(IP) Thinking About Palestine and Israel After the Destruction of Gaza [CLASS IS FULL]
Monday, Nov 17th 7:00p to 8:30p
Learn about the historical contexts behind Oct. 7, 2023, as well as the response that has resulted in massive destruction of life and society in Gaza. Led by Joel Beinin. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2025Hakol Deadline is Tuesday, November 18
Tuesday, Nov 18th (All day)
Havurah members, click to learn how to submit your contributions to our monthly newsletter, Hakol. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2025(HYB) Steering Meeting (Nov. 18)
Tuesday, Nov 18th 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. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2025MACG Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 18th 7:00p to 8:30p
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