We are an extended family of Jews by birth and by choice. We are blessed to be a dynamic, egalitarian, spiritual community, rich in diverse approaches to Jewish learning and practice. We strive to deepen personal connection to the Divine through prayer, music, movement, and storytelling. We are proud to be an LGBTQ Safe Zone.
High Holy Days will soon be upon us. Please check out the schedule below and, if you are not a Havurah Member, please register for those services you’d like to join us for. If this is your first… Read More
Please join us for this very fun event! The 8th Annual Women’s Clothing Sale happens on Wed., September 21 and Thurs., September 22 from 5-8 PM both nights. Many women wait all year to replenish their wardrobes at… Read More
Social Action, Ecology Program for Young Teens of all Backgrounds The Havurah Synagogue’s Wisdom Garden program provides a hands-on early teen educational program, geared toward 11-14 year old Jewish and non-Jewish students. The program’s curriculum is based on… Read More
Please join us for this very fun event! The 8th Annual Women’s Clothing Sale happens on Wed., September 21 and Thurs., September 22 from 5-8 PM both nights. Many women wait all year to replenish their wardrobes at this great sale. Great prices, fabulous, gently used clothing, shoes and other accessories. Bring your friends! The building is open ONLY to women – try on clothes, shmooze with your friends, have some wine and snacks – it’s a party!!
High Holy Days will soon be upon us. Please check out the schedule below and, if you are not a Havurah Member, please register for those services you’d like to join us for. If this is your first time to join us for High Holy Days, feel free to register for one service and add others once you have had a taste of our profoundly beautiful, spiritual, Read More
WOMEN’S CLOTHING SALE – AUGUST 22 AND 23, 5-8 PM
Ladies, don’t miss out on this fabulous chance to spruce up your wardrobe at second-hand store prices!! Bring your friends (no men allowed) and shop, shmooze and enjoy a ladies’ eve out all while you find some beautiful clothes!!
Kabbalah Meditation with Rabbi David Zaslow
Beginning on Thursday, June 21 from 5-6 PM, Rabbi David Zaslow will teach an introduction class in Kabbalah Meditation. Participants will learn to understand the chakra system in Judaism known as Sefirot. Read More
Wisdom Garden’s Social Action, Ecology Program Opens to All Young Teens, starts October 14
The Havurah Synagogue’s Wisdom Garden program provides a hands-on early teen educational program, geared toward 11-14 year old Jewish and non-Jewish students. The program’s curriculum is based on making the world a better place and includes outdoor and social action components. The focus of the curriculum is to give young teens the confidence to be the best they can be by helping make the world and the planet a better place.
Students will learn values and ethics, rooted in Judaism and universally applicable, that offer guidance in the stewardship of the earth, social action, and encouraging the cultivation of a universal approach to spirituality. The 1-2 year program culminates with a transformational, coming-of-age sacred ceremony for the non-Jewish participants and a bar or bat mitzvah for the Jewish students.
Beginner’s Hebrew Class begins Thursday, May 17 with Rabbi David Zaslow. Five weeks. Fee is $25 members, $40 non-members and includes the text. Call 541-488-7716 to pre-register by May 2.
Advanced beginner’s Class with Ayala Zonnenschein, American Israeli, for Advanced Beginners who would like to become more fluent readers, learn Hebrew roots and gain vocabulary.
Class meets on Mondays from 2-3:30 PM. $20 donation for each 4 week block for members, $25 for non-members. Classes are ongoing and open to new students.
Call Ayala at 541-393-0805 for more info
CARLEBACH KABBALAT SHABBAT
Join Hadassah Dejack and Allen Kenner for monthly Kabbalat Shabbat gatherings on Friday nights. The short (less than one hour) gathering of singing in Shabbat is followed by a veggie potluck dinner and group clean up. Bring your instruments and stay after the meal to play music and shmooze. All welcome. The next gathering is on Friday, Friday, February 23 at 6:30 PM.
Here are some links if you would like to familiarize yourself with the music we’ll be singing:
First song of the service:
Yedid Nefesh sung at the grave of the Baal Shem Tov Click Here
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