Liahna Gordon, Board President  As the child of an interfaith couple, raised with only the most basic knowledge of Jewish traditions, I have often felt out of place in other Jewish congregations.  At the Havurah, I can honor both sides of my family without having to check half of my identity at the door.     Sue Steiner, Vice President  I was lucky enough to find the Havurah soon after moving to Chico.  I have found wonderful people and a great sense of community, in addition to finding a spiritual home and a way to give back to the community.   Silona Reyman, Madame Secretary and Founding Member  The Havurah is my home!  I like the open, accepting community and its diverse members.   Our Board and Members Made with Xara Tony Valim, Treasurer and Founding Member    Liz Michelena, Religious School Director  The Havurah is like my extended family.  I don’t have any family in Chico, but at the Havurah I get to spend time with people I enjoy, and plan fun events and holiday celebrations.  My kids are excited about being Jewish, and the Havurah has played a big part in that.   Jo Lillis, Board Member  I was encouraged to learn about the Havurah by a couple of Quaker friends who were attending Havurah events.  Very soon after I attended a service, and was very much taken by the friendly tone of the members.  At about the same time I became aware of the Havurah Torah [rescued from the Holocaust].  That did it!!  I was committed to the Havurah and continue to relish my Havurah connection.   Veronica Manisto, Board Member and Founding Member   Chico Havurah The Place for Progressive Judaism © Chico Havurah.  2010.