Havurah Shalom welcomes Douglas Ambort as its Community Engagement Manager.
February 1, 2012
Havurah Shalom is pleased to announce that it has hired Doug Ambort as its Synagogue Community Engagement Manager. Doug brings to Havurah a diverse background including non-profit administration, community organizing, marketing, and market research.
We expect that Doug will make his presence felt throughout the range of Havurah activities: He will be working closely with Havurah staff and Steering to enlist and engage members in a wide variety of roles, with a focus on fostering connections, engaging volunteers, and developing leadership. In addition, Doug will also work with the Fundraising committee to support development and fundraising initiatives, organize marketing and publicity, and in general support Havurah’s culture that encourages participatory membership.
DEADLINE EXTENSION! RSVP for the February 10th Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner & Service by this SUNDAY: February 5!
January 30, 2012
You may be missing out on a very special Havurah community experience if you have not attended one of our Second Friday Kabbalat Shabbat evenings. Join us for a modestly-priced dinner and a music-filled Shabbat service led by Rabbi Joey
Don’t miss out! Please RSVP by this Sunday! (Deadline Extension)
Please pay online. Please note that there is a $1.00 service charge for online registration.
If you cannot join us for dinner at 6:30, then please come at 7:30 for this very inspirational service followed by the oneg Shabbat and dessert. It’s a lovely way to transition to Shabbat following the long work and school week. Bring a friend to join you!
Click on the links below and check out what you have been missing.
Kabbalat Shabbat 12-9-11 (Video courtesy of Andy Forshee and Rodney Garland)
Kabbalat Shabbat Video 2 12-9-11 (Video Courtesy of Andy Forshee and Rodney Garland)
Tu B’Shvat Hike and Feast for All Ages! Sunday, February 5, 10:30 am
January 24, 2012
We are looking for an alternative site fairly close to Havurah since the Macleay Park trail washed out. We will send all those that RSVPed the updated plan and directions.
The holiday of Tu B’Shvat celebrates the ‘birthday of the trees.’ But, why do that in the middle of winter rather than during the green blossoming of spring or the harvests of autumn? Tu B’shvat inspires us to notice subtle new growth on the trees around us.
Please RSVP by January 31 with family names and ages of any children. We’ll send you directions and an inclement weather plan.
Please bring one of the traditional 7 species (something with wheat, barley, figs, grapes, pomegranates, olives, honey) and some other fruit or nut. For more information on the spiritual and cultural meaning of the 7 species, please see the information on our website.
NEW RSVP Date: Tikkun Olam Friday Night Shabbat Dinner: Friday, January 27th: RSVP by Friday, January 20th!
January 10, 2012
Warm Comfy Food on a Cold Winter Night
Dinner at 6:30 pm
Services to begin at 7:30 pm
Join your Havurah family for the 4th Friday night Shabbat Dinner and Services Hosted by the Tikkun Olam Committee
The theme for the dinner is: “Economic Problems within our Community.” Check out the January Hakol for more information and registration flier.
Featuring: Maize Catering
Healthy, Fresh, Seasonal Soups and Salads
Supporting Oregon farmers and local business
You are welcome at services even if you cannot attend the dinner
Dinner will provide dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free choices.
You are invited to bring wine/juice to celebrate Shabbat.
Sign up now for the Havurah Book Group: First session starts January 23
January 10, 2012
Don’t miss the first of three special events leading up to our Scholar in Residence Weekend
Havurah Book Group: Personal Stories
Monday, January 23rd at 7:00 – 8:30pm
We invite you to share thoughts and impressions in discussion of this novel:
Join discussion leaders Anne Lebwohl and Shelley Sobel for this first book group gathering.
Disobedience
by Naomi Alderman
Disobedience explores the return of 32yo Ronit to the Orthodox community of her upbringing for the funeral of her father. There are lovely passages describing Jewish traditions while exploring the ethical questions of how our faith and community informs who we are
Register with the Havurah office by January 13th
Note: This book is available in the public library as a book on tape or needs to be ordered as a “print on demand” book from your local book store. Annie Bloom’s Books was able to get it in about a week. Only 226 pages.
There are two more book discussions to come:
February 27th: Fancypants by Rob Freeman Register by February 13th
March 19th: Suprisingly Happy: An Atypical Religious Memoir by Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinbergour Scholar-in-Residence
Register by March 5th
Save the Date
The Scholar in Residence weekend
is April 27th – 29th
