An interesting and thought-provoking speaker each month! For 2025-2026, we have a “Jews Around the World” theme.

In response to member input, all are on Sundays, and all but one is in the morning. Come early for some refreshments!

Registration is required. Speaker series is no charge for Havurah members and their guests. Optional donations are always gladly accepted to help cover the costs of refreshments and speaker fees.

Sun, December 7th: Back in the U.S.S.R. with Daniel Jaffe - Havurah Member (in person)*
- Refreshments at 9:30 am. Speaker at 10:00 am. Followed by Annual Membership Meeting (same RSVP)
*Palm Springs location to be provided with Registration email.

2025-2026 Speaker Series – All are Sundays. Registration for each Speaker event opens immediately following the preceding event.

Upcoming Speakers include:

Sunday, January 11th, 10 am-12:30 pm: Standing Together: A Vision of Peace in Israel. Location provided in confirmation email.

Sunday, February 15th, 10 am-12:30 pm: From Prophets to Pioneers: The Rise of Modern Hebrew with Yoel & Orly Ganor. Location provided in confirmation email.

Sunday, March - Refreshments at 10:00 am. Speaker at 10:30 am: How Jewish Musicians Influenced the Development of Jazz

Ben Sidran (in person and on the piano!) Location provided in confirmation email.

Sunday, April 12th, 10 am-12:30 pm: From Iberia to Amsterdam & Beyond: The Atlantic Islands in Sephardic Migration and Diaspora Formation with Roger Martinez-D’Avila. Location provided in confirmation email.

Sunday, May 3rd, 10:00 am-12:30 pm: Kreplach & Dim Sum: Yes, There are Jews in China! with Robyn Helzner. Location provided in confirmation email.

Speaker and Annual Meeting: December 2025: Havurah of the Desert Speaker Series

By Havurah of the Desert

Speaker and Annual Meeting: December 2025: Havurah of the Desert Speaker Series

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE HOTD WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE SPEAKER