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Welcome to Havurah Shalom!
Havurah Shalom is a vibrant, diverse, participatory Jewish community steeped in spirituality, learning, and acts of social responsibility. We welcome people of all ages, identities, abilities, and backgrounds. As a part of the Reconstructing Judaism movement, we envision a just and compassionate world where creative Jewish living and learning guide us toward lives of holiness, meaning, and purpose.
All are invited to join our holiday celebrations and Saturday services! We only ask that you follow these Safety Guidelines if you join us in person.
Our me
mbers work together to promote Jewish spirituality, learning, and social action. We invite you to join us for Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, and educational opportunities.
Havurah Shalom is an LGBT Safe Zone and a member of the Community of Welcoming Congregations. We also support racial justice by recognizing systemic racism and promoting values, conversations, groups, and efforts that fight it directly.
Tue, March 21 2023
28 Adar 5783
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Upcoming Events
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2023
Tuesday, Mar 21st 7:00p to 9:00p
Committee members, please confirm you'll be there by RSVPing! -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2023
Tuesday, Mar 21st 7:00p to 8:15p
Are you interested in understanding Havurah's history and values and how our participatory culture has informed our governance structure? Do you have questions about how our committees work, the Havurah budget, or how you might get more involved? Mark your calendar for one of these dates: - Monday, March 13th at 7:00 pm in person at Havurah - Tuesday, March 21st at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Members of the Havurah Leadership Development Committee will help you understand our unique community and the many roles members and staff take to support each other. All members welcome to join us! -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2023
Wednesday, Mar 22nd 7:00p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2023
Wednesday, Mar 22nd 7:00p to 8:30p
Facilitated by Rabbi Benjamin. In this series we’ll read through Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg’s On Repentance and Repair, an in-depth exploration of Teshuvah, Havurah’s theme for this year. Beginning with an overview of the concept, Rabbi Ruttenberg then examines it through various lenses, from the interpersonal to the national. Chapters will be read on our own between sessions, and we’ll explore them together each class. Please RSVP by February 22. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023
Shabbat, Mar 25th 10:00a to 12:00p
Join us for Shabbat! -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023
Shabbat, Mar 25th 10:30a to 11:30a
Young children (0-5) and parents celebrate with singing, movement, blessings, and storytelling. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2023
Sunday, Mar 26th 1:00p to 3:00p
Memorial service for Olivia Nisenfeld -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2023
Tuesday, Mar 28th 7:00p to 8:30p
Fiction: 545 pages Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi sets her blazing new novel, “A Girl Is a Body of Water,” in the conflicted nation of her adolescence: 1970s Uganda, under the brutal rule of dictator Idi Amin. In her twelfth year, Kirabo, a young Ugandan girl, confronts a piercing question that has haunted her childhood: who is my mother? Discussion led by David Newman. Nonmembers welcome. RSVP for Zoom info, or come in person. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 1 , 2023
Shabbat, Apr 1st 10:00a to 12:00p
Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin, this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. We meet in person and in Zoom Room Aleph. Please email Rachel for Zoom info: rachel@havurahshalom.org. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023
Sunday, Apr 2nd 7:00p to 8:30p
Joined by Rabbi Benjamin, we will discuss the background for the event and the impact of the current Israeli government on the organizers, followed by poetry readings, small group discussions, final words and song by Rabbi Benjamin. Refreshments will be provided after the meeting.