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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. Our members work together to promote Jewish spirituality, learning, and social action. We invite you to join us for Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, and educational opportunities.
Please review our COVID Safety Guidelines.
HAVURAH SHALOM SUPPORTS A MULTILATERAL CEASEFIRE.
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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.
Mon, January 20 2025
20 Tevet 5785
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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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Monday ,
JanJanuary 20 , 2025
Monday, Jan 20th 11:00a to 2:00p
Teen Tikkun Olam opportunity on MLK, Jr. Day! Join us to sort coats being donated to various charities by Columbia Sportswear, organized by Teen Engagement Committee and the Friends of Seasonal and Service Workers. We will meet at Lewis and Clark College. -
Monday ,
JanJanuary 20 , 2025
Monday, Jan 20th 6:30p to 7:45p
Adults and teens, make your own Haggadah to tell the story of the Exodus! At the end of our creative process, you will have a document you can print or share to be used at your seder, along with a songbook and playlist you can sing along with! Led by Carolina Martinez. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2025
Tuesday, Jan 21st 5:00p to 7:00p
Co-sponsored by Havurah Shalom, join Reconstructionists Expanding Our Conversation on Israel/Palestine (RECIP) for Organizing for Justice in the Era of Trump 2.0: A Conversation with Rabbis Benjamin Barnett, Sarah Brammer-Shlay, and Elliott Tepperman. Register here and receive Zoom link from RECIP. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2025
Tuesday, Jan 21st 6:30p to 7:45p
We will explore the dreams of our ancestors as a prelude to sharing and learning about our own dreams, using a facilitated process. Led by Adela Basayne. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2025
Tuesday, Jan 21st 7:00p to 8:30p
B’khol Levav’kha: Meeting this Moment Wholeheartedly - An Evening of Meditation and Connection We’ll gather in person and on Zoom for spiritual practice and spiritual community as we enter this new chapter in our country. Interweaving guided meditation, song, and space for reflection and sharing, we’ll draw from our tradition’s spiritual resources as we accompany and support each other during this time of transition. We’ll also leave some time for informal connection and community. RSVP here. Contact Rabbi Benjamin with questions. All are welcome. -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Jan 22nd 6:30p to 8:30p
For Grades 7 and 8. -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Jan 22nd 6:30p to 8:30p
For Grades 9-12. -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Jan 22nd 7:00p to 8:15p
For Havurah members only: Your participation in one of the upcoming Wings of the Dove Engagement sessions will give us the feedback needed to create a campaign that assures Havurah will thrive as a participatory community while addressing our growing needs. Thank you to the over 200 members who have already given their input. There will be five more Wings of the Dove Engagement Sessions in January. We are seeking input on our goals and plans. Please RSVP here! -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Jan 22nd 7:00p to 8:15p
(This class will now be starting on January 8.) Using an in-depth, word-by-word approach, we discover literal meaning(s), ancient layers of understanding, and our own personal interpretations that stem from the nuances of the Hebrew text. Basic Hebrew decoding skills necessary. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 23 , 2025
Thursday, Jan 23rd 7:00p to 8:15p
Who are the Sephardic Jews? We will focus on the Jews expelled from Spain and Portugal who settled in the Ottoman Empire and their language, Ladino. Learn about where they lived, their communities, what happened to them in the Holocaust and after. We'll get a taste of Sephardic culture, music, and literature, and the Ladino language. Led by Roger Brewer.
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