Monthly meeting for the Teen Engagement Committee leadership. Havurah teens and their parents are welcome. We meet in Zoom Room Bet.

We gather to find some moments of quiet and shalom. Led by Rabbi Benjamin, Adela Basayne, Deborah Eisenbach-Budner, Nancy Becker, or Ria de Neeve. We will meet both in-person (Havurah Sanctuary or Library) and in Zoom Room Bet. Log in to the website and then visit havurahshalom.org/zoom or call the office for join info (503-248-4662). All are welcome.

Please join us for this focused minyan for people who are saying Kaddish and/or want to incorporate a regular prayer practice. On Rosh Chodesh, the service will start at 8:15 am instead of 8:30 am.

Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24; Nov. 7, 14, 28; Dec. 5, 12; Feb. 27; March 6, 13, 20. Optional add-on module Jewish Dungeons and Dragons, April 3, 10, 17

Once a month, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, 8-10 Havurahniks will volunteer at the Portland Homeless Family Solutions Goose Hollow night shelter. We will fill all of the needed volunteer positions that evening, as we are adopting one night a month to do this direct service work.

Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24; Nov. 7, 14, 28; Dec. 5, 12; Jan.9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; March 6, 13, 20. Optional add-on module Jewish Dungeons and Dragons, April 3, 10, 17

Martin Buber taught that “all actual life is encounter.” He insisted on our relating to the other as subject rather than object. During these sessions, half in the fall and half in the spring, we will engage with some of the wisdom of this 20th century Jewish theologian and teacher, aiming to shed light on our lives and the world today through considering his teachings, and exploring together the vision of community and society which they inspire. Taught by Rabbi Benjamin.

We will read the Psalms closely, one by one. How they lend voice to our oscillating emotions, engagement with a sublime Other, and a longing for refuge will help us honor our own truths. We will use English translations and commentaries and refer to the Hebrew. Taught by Rabbi Joey.

Havurah members, join the Racial Justice Committee for our monthly meeting (2nd Thursdays, 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Zoom Room Bet). We will make plans to create learning opportunities for our community and engage in learning together during the meeting. Questions? Contact Julia Lager Mesulam. *Log in to your Havurah member account on our website and look under the Contact tab for the Member Directory and Zoom Room login info.*

Join one of Portland’s most musical and spirited Shabbat gatherings. Check in with old friends and meet new friends too. The service is led by Rabbi Benjamin and Havurah musicians, and childcare is available.

An in-depth look at the weekly Torah reading, led by congregants. No prior knowledge or study is necessary. At Havurah Shalom and in Zoom Room Bet. Email info@havurahshalom.org for Zoom link.

Please join us in welcoming Kabir Josse as a Bar Mitzvah and member of our community.