Participation: What’s our understanding of every member’s role in doing the work of the chavurah? There are lots of ways to be a leader - small ways and larger ones. What steps can we take to encourage, enable, and support each one of us as contributor and leader? Contact: Mike Orr, mike@michael-brian-orr.net Time: Sunday, November 17, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Location: Home of Robin Hruska and Mike Orr.
Communication: How can we open and strengthen lines of communication between and among members, committees, and officers? Contact: Paul Travis, paulaarontravis@gmail.com. Time: Tuesday, November 19, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Location: Home of Paul Travis
Sunday, December 8, 10:30 am Bagels, coffee and interesting conversation at Jane and Bob Greenberg’s community room at Ericksen Cottages. Reflections about their trip to Portugal and what they learned about Jews in Portugal before and after the Inquisition and synagogues from 15 th century and today. Not necessary to reply but helpful so I make enough coffee and tea. 206-780-9942
Sunday 12/22/2019, 4PM at the Rappaports' home. Please join us to celebrate the first night of Chanukah with candle lighting, singing, dreidels, latkes, discussion and a potluck supper. For more information contact Carol Rappaport or call 206-567-9414.
Following a great Jewish Tradition we are hosting a Movie and Chinese Food night on Christmas, December 25th (obviously) at 5 PM. I am requesting that folks RSVP so we know who is coming and we can get a wishlist of what to order. We can just split the bill in equal shares. Joy Luck in Kingston is fortunately open that night. None of the Chinese restaurants Poulsbo restaurants were open on Christmas. We can have a movie choice picked...
The documentary is about a small group of crypto Jews who have lived along the border of Portugal and Spain for many years. They believed they were the only Jews left in the world!
Contact Denise Brown to help out.
Sunday Brunch with Ray Garrido Ray Garrido, Legal Services Director for Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center (KIAC), Joins Shir Hayam to talk about his work at ICE’s NW Detention Center in Tacoma. KIAC is a major focus for Shir Hayam’s Tikkun Olam efforts in 2020. Learn about immigration issues. Find out how you can participate. When: Sunday, Feb 2 at 10 AM Where: Hosted by Robin Hruska and Mike Orr
All members welcome!
Come celebrate the New Year of the Trees with a Tu B’Shevat Seder and tree planting. Trees and shrubs will be available for you to take home and plant in your yard. February 9, 1:30 pm at the Rappaport’s Please click on the sign up genius link if you want to bring something for the Seder. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BABA92DA31-tubshevat Questions? More Information? Email Carol Rappaport