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Note: Items in Green are broader community events that we thought might be of interest to some Kavana participants. While you are certainly encouraged to attend these events, they are not officially sponsored by Kavana and we cannot take responsibility for their content. For more information, please contact the sponsoring organizations directly. December
Note: Events subject to change. We will also be adding more to the calendar over time. Our programming is open to all who are interested (some charges may apply). Event descriptions and instructions Kavana Men Cook - Sounds a little like Cave Men Cook…. BUT we promise much more. Calling all those with an XY chromosome to learn cooking techniques for Jewish cuisine from food & wine aficionado and excellent cook Eric LeVine (who grew up watching Julia Child instead of Bugs Bunny and now runs Cellartracker.com). Sessions will include prep, cooking, eating and learning. It will be done in a Kosher home. If you're a vegetarian or "fishetarian" let us know. Eating dinner and drinking fabulous wines will be a part of every session. E-mail us to RSVP and we'll send you the address. The cost of $20/class for partners and $30/class for non-partners covers food and wine. <On Ice until January> Erev Xmas (Chinese Food, a Movie, AND Hanukkah Candle Lighting - featuring a meal made by the folks from Kavana Men AND Women Cook (hosted by the charming and generous Eric LeVine). The cooking team will make dinner, followed by candlelighting and then a couple of movies (we will have both kid movies and other movies. Last year's gathering featured Hoisin Chicken, veggie dumplings, crispy sweet and sour halibut with peas.... Cost for partners: $15 adults, $5 kids. Non-partners: $20 adults, $10 kids. Up to 6 volunteers needed to help cook (from 2-6pm; free dinner). Everyone welcome but space somewhat limited, please RSVP ASAP. How to Crochet a Kippah - Learn How to Crochet a Kippah, courtesy of the lovely and talented Julie Katz. 1:30pm, Sundays Dec. 7 & 21, at the Starbucks on Capitol Hill (1600 E Olive Wy). Optional $15 donation. RSVP and Email us for the list of materials. Kavana's Chanukah Party (the 1st night of Chanukah) will be on Sun. Dec. 21. Low-key and fun.. (Wanna help? Genius at latka-making? Let's talk - send us an email.) Kavana Shabbat Morning Minyan - Come join us for our Saturday morning service - including a Torah service - followed by lunch. This will be a traditional (mostly Hebrew) service with lots of singing and lots of spirit. All are welcome to this service. If there are people interested in reading torah, leading part of the service or giving a d'var torah, again - please email us. There is also an optional contribution of $5 to help defray the cost of lunch. Please RSVP ASAP so that we can gauge numbers in order to finalize the location and plan lunch.
Kavana Coffee Shop Shabbat (Kabbalat with a Double-Shot) - Kick back, relax, even caffeinate if you need to. Most importantly, let go of the stress of the week and relax into Shabbat. Kabbalat Shabbat. Service starts at 6:30pm, potluck dinner starts around 7:30pm, lingering longer & singing after dinner until whenever. Kids welcome. Our cost is for the space rental, so, if you're not a Kavana Partner, please consider an optional contribution to help defray the location costs of $10/person. Please RSVP so that we can gauge numbers and provide location. Upcoming dates:
Programming Board Meetings - Kavana has two boards: the Operations board is responsible for strategy, governance, budget and staff oversight. The Programming board meets 4 x per year and consists of all of the team leaders (as well as the members of the operations board). At the Programming board meetings we will brainstorm, design and synchronize our community experiences and calendar. Programming board meetings are not only open - we encourage all partners to attend! We will even serve food and, during dinner, have learning sessions/discussions. 6-9pm
Please note: We want to make sure that our events are accessible to whomever is interested, regardless of financial capacity. Therefore - if you need any assistance in paying for events, please let us know (or email Rabbi Rachel directly to discuss) Or - if you want to make a contribution to help defray costs, don't be shy. Also - please know that, especially as a start-up, it's important that you pay if you RSVP for an event and don't cancel at least 3 days in advance. We base purchase and catering quantities on the RSVP number and incur the costs. (Online payment is through PayPal's system - but is just like any other online, secure, credit card purchase and does not require registration)
Pay by check (this saves us processing fees) - send it to: Kavana - P.O. Box 19666; Seattle, WA 98109 Copyright © 2006-2008 Kavana. All rights reserved... |