Tot Shabbat
10:30 am to 11:30 am, Saturday, November 4 – Havurah Shalom
Young children (0-5) and parents celebrate with singing, movement, blessings, and storytelling. All are welcome. RSVP
The Naked Room, by Willa Schneberg: A Synthesis of the Life of a Poet and Psychotherapist with Discussant Frances Payne Adler
7 pm to 8:30 pm, Tuesday, November 7 – Havurah Shalom and Special Zoom Room
In this time of mental health crisis among youth and adults, as well among the houseless, Willa's new poetry collection, The Naked Room, illuminates such issues pertaining to mental health. These are poems of the unconscious, the dreamscape, the despondent, the unmoored and the mortal. RSVP
Learn about Chevra Kadisha
7 pm to 8:30 pm, Tuesday, November 7 – Zoom Room Gimel
The Ma'avar Committee is hosting an evening discussion with David Lewis on the ritual and practices of Chevra Kadisha. A chevra kadisha is a group who perform the traditional Jewish ritual of preparing individuals for burial. David will share information then facilitate conversation including questions and answers. RSVP
Havurah 101: You're a Havurah Member - Now What?
7 pm to 8:30 pm, Thursday, November 9 – Havurah Shalom
Do you have questions about how Havurah's committee structure works? What makes our participatory model different? How can you connect with areas you may be interested in? Join members of the Leadership Development Committee for a discussion to learn more about the inner works of Havurah and how you can find your place in the community. All members welcome. RSVP here.
Kabbalat Shabbat Celebration
6 pm Oneg; 6:30 pm Service; 7:30 pm Dinner, Friday, November 10 – Havurah Shalom (and also Zoom Room Aleph for the 6:30 pm service)
A family-friendly oneg followed by a service led by Rabbi Benjamin and Havurah musicians, with dinner afterward. Free childcare is provided. No RSVP is needed to come to the oneg or service. All are welcome! Be sure to RSVP for the dinner (if you want to join for that part of the evening). And sign up to volunteer with your fellow Havurahniks. Most shifts are 15 minutes.
Shabbat Morning with Bat Mitzvah of Sidney Epstein
10 am, Saturday, November 11 – Havurah Shalom and Zoom Room Aleph
Please join us for Shabbat morning services, including welcoming Sidney Epstein as a Bat Mitzvah and member of our community. All are welcome.
Havurah Racial Justice Committee's Book Group Discussion: How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith
7 pm to 8:30 pm, Sunday, November 12 – Havurah Shalom
Please come for a lively discussion! How the Word is Passed illustrates how some of our country's most essential stories are hidden in plain view—like in downtown Manhattan, in which the brutal history of the trade of enslaved peoples has been deeply imprinted. Clint Smith's book is a landmark work of reflection and insight that offers a new understanding of the hopeful role that memory and history can play in understanding our country. Aim to read the book (How the Word is Passed) beforehand for this book group discussion. Questions? Contact Kathy Gordon or Barbara Gundle with questions. Please RSVP/sign-up as soon as possible!
Havurah Music Jam Begins Again
7 pm to 8:30 pm, Monday, November 13 (and every second Monday of the month) - Havurah Shalom (in Pardes, a room to the left of the Havurah entrance)
Come play together in community! Bring your enthusiasm, and your instrument! Jams will be held the Second Monday of the month, starting Monday, November 13th. Song sheets will be provided and include a mix of folk, Jewish and popular music. RSVP for the November 13 jam session.
Steering Committee Meeting
6:30 pm, Tuesday, November 14 – Zoom Room Gimel
All Havurah members are invited to attend the monthly meetings of the Havurah Steering Committee.
Rosh Ḥodesh Tov! Gender-Inclusive New Moon Ritual
7 pm to 8:15 pm, Tuesday, November 14 (and monthly with new moon) – RSVP for location updates and details throughout the year
A gender-inclusive New Moon group, learning and celebrating each Rosh Ḥodesh with ancient and contemporary ritual. Open to any and all genders, inviting each to connect with our closest heavenly body, the Moon. Gatherings take place monthly on or near the new moon of each Hebrew month at 7 pm, either on Zoom or in person—outdoors in inner North/East Portland—depending on seasonal shifts in the weather. Attend any or all sessions. RSVP to be updated on location and other details throughout the year.
Workshop: Discussing and Writing Poems of Strong Emotional States
7 pm to 8:30 pm, Tuesday, November 14 – Havurah Shalom
We will read and discuss poems by masters who have written about strong emotional states, such as Anne Sexton, Robert Lowell, Hannah Bloch, Edward Hirsch, Yehuda Amichai and Ross Gay. Handout will be provided. We will write first drafts, and share what we have written or discuss our process. Led by Willa Schneberg. RSVP
Rumble on the River Community Forum Panel and Action Night #10: Stop Zenith Energy
6:30 pm to 9 pm (doors open for tabling at 6:30; program begins at 7 pm), Thursday, November 16 – Havurah Shalom and Special Zoom Room
The Havurah Climate Action Team (HCAT) is hosting another Rumble on the River Community Forum. This Rumble’s panel discussion is on the upcoming DEQ (Department of Environmental Quality) decision regarding Zenith Energy’s Air Quality Permit. Without the permit Zenith will not be able to operate and pollute our air. Afterwards, we’ll be guided in a Writing Effective Comments Workshop, and write a letter to Governor Kotek. Panelists are Bob Sallinger - Urban Conservation Director with Willamette Riverkeeper, Kate Murphy - Community Organizer with Columbia Riverkeeper, Nick Caleb - Climate and Energy Attorney with Breach Collective. Click here for the event flyer. Feel free to come to the event in person at Havurah without RSVPing--all are welcome--but if you want to be emailed Zoom login details before the event, please RSVP.
