Introducing Havurah’s New Music Coordinator: Ilene Safyan!
November 22, 2011
Music is a core value for Havurahniks.
Throughout the high holidays, music helped create the atmosphere and opportunity for prayer and reflection. During the “Operation Reconnect” process last year, many noted the importance of music as a way they initially connected with Havurah Shalom.
Your Steering Committee took that sentiment seriously. We amassed over $14,000 during the Mitzvah Moment at our bi-annual Auction to support a part-time Music Coordinator position. We recently advertised and interviewed many exceptionally qualified candidates.
We are delighted to announce that our very own Ilene Safyan was hired as our new Music Coordinator! Please note that the Music Coordinator is not a performance role (e.g., a resident chazzan). Rather, the purpose of the position is to locate, inspire, and train musicians to contribute to our community, and build a long-term, sustainable music program for Havurah Shalom.
Thank you for your support in getting us to this meaningful milestone in Havurah’s history!
Join us for a Night of “Jewish Humor and Resiliency” on Wednesday, November 30 at 7:00 pm
November 8, 2011
Join David Fuks, Jewish communal leader and part-time comedian, for an enlightening talk peppered with his own original stories, essays, and astute observations on the role of Jewish humor in American culture.
Register by November 22.
Havurah and Cedar Sinai Park elders celebrate Yiddish!:L’Chaim! To Life! November 13, 1:30-3:30 pm
November 2, 2011
L’Dor V’Dor! Celebrate Shabbat with members of every generation! Friday, November 4, 6:00 pm
October 26, 2011
Services: 6:00 pm
Potluck: 6:45 pm
Tikkun Olam begins at Home or Does it? Join us October 28th!
October 12, 2011
You are invited to join your Havurah family for the first of four Friday night Tikkun Olam Services and “Simple Souper Suppers” on Friday,October 28th at 6:30 pm
Dinner starts at 6:30 PM
Services to begin at 7:30 PM
You are welcome at services even if you cannot attend the supper
Dinner reservations are required
Deadline for reservations is October 23. Click here for form and send it in by the deadline or pay online!
Childcare is available for ages 2-8, from 7:00 pm until the end of the service.
We live in a world besieged with problems: poverty, sickness, war, oppression of the weak and the other, degradation of the environment. Jewish tradition tells us that we are not expected to solve the world’s problems, but we are obligated to continue to seek justice, to engage in work that promotes tikkun olam, repair of the world. How can we best do this work? How do we choose a focus for our work?
What can we do as a community to sustain each other in this difficult work? Does it matter that we work together as a community?
Through reflection and discussion we can explore these important questions. Please join us on October 28th when we come together to share a meal and celebrate Shabbat.
