Traditionally, Jews gather on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah to initiate the process of Seliḥot, Forgiveness, in preparation for the Ten Days of Teshuvah, Returning. This year we will gather early on Sunday morning instead, so that we can be together in person outside. We will spend time chanting and reflecting internally, supporting each other as we examine where and how we need to ask for forgiveness and extend forgiveness toward others. Led by Rabbi Benjamin. We'll gather at Irving Park (707 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97212), in the lower ball field. Bring a chair and mask.

Led by Andrine de la Rocha, Howard Patterson and Diane Chaplin. "When the Shofar is sounded, hear, all you inhabitants of the world." Isaiah 18:13 It is customary to hear the sound of the Shofar every day of Elul. To observe this custom, Andrine de la Rocha, Howard Patterson and Diane Chaplin will sound the Shofar every afternoon during the month of Elul, except for Shabbos. They will use the traditional Shofar calls and give a bit of kavanot each time. Each session will last only a few minutes, so be prompt or you’ll miss it! Sound the Shofar will take place on Havurah’s High Holidays website. Register for free when it opens on Aug. 4!

Led by Andrine de la Rocha, Howard Patterson and Diane Chaplin. "When the Shofar is sounded, hear, all you inhabitants of the world." Isaiah 18:13 It is customary to hear the sound of the Shofar every day of Elul. To observe this custom, Andrine de la Rocha, Howard Patterson and Diane Chaplin will sound the Shofar every afternoon during the month of Elul, except for Shabbos. They will use the traditional Shofar calls and give a bit of kavanot each time. Each session will last only a few minutes, so be prompt or you’ll miss it! Sound the Shofar will take place on Havurah’s High Holidays website. Register for free when it opens on Aug. 4!

Following a successful peer-led Young People’s Discussion Program during Shavuot, our community will be facilitating two more 90-minute sessions for teens and the college crowd: one during Elul (Aug. 2021) and one during the High Holidays (Sept. 6-16). Focus: While many concerns remain present as we move into a new phase of the pandemic, there is also much-awaited excitement about the reopening of institutions like school and community activities. At the same time, young people who are paying attention are aware of many new challenges from the rise of bigotry and anti-Semitism to the critical need for inclusion and the fight for LGBTQ opportunities, access and basic dignity. As our year ends and we begin 5782, in what ways are you re-opening, personally and with your community? Why is it hard to re-open sometimes? How different are you now compared to before the pandemic? Do you feel hopeful and why or why not? This discussion group will take place on Havurah’s High Holidays website. Register for free when it opens on Aug. 4!

We gather to find some moments of quiet and shalom. Led by Rabbi Benjamin, Adela Basayne, or Nancy Becker. Meditation will take place on Havurah’s High Holidays website. Register for free when it opens on Aug. 4!

Led by Andrine de la Rocha, Howard Patterson and Diane Chaplin. "When the Shofar is sounded, hear, all you inhabitants of the world." Isaiah 18:13 It is customary to hear the sound of the Shofar every day of Elul. To observe this custom, Andrine de la Rocha, Howard Patterson and Diane Chaplin will sound the Shofar every afternoon during the month of Elul, except for Shabbos. They will use the traditional Shofar calls and give a bit of kavanot each time. Each session will last only a few minutes, so be prompt or you’ll miss it! Sound the Shofar will take place on Havurah’s High Holidays website. Register for free when it opens on Aug. 4!

The Israel/Palestine Committee will meet on Tuesday August 31, at 7PM to discuss our Fall activities. Included will be an event with Hand-in-Hand and yet-to-be-determined opportunities for communal conversations about the situation in Israel/Palestine. All members of Havurah are welcome to attend the meeting.

For all who want a regular prayer practice and for people saying Kaddish. We meet both in person and streaming online in Zoom Room Aleph. All are welcome. Please email info@havurahshalom.org for join info.

Led by Andrine de la Rocha, Howard Patterson and Diane Chaplin. "When the Shofar is sounded, hear, all you inhabitants of the world." Isaiah 18:13 It is customary to hear the sound of the Shofar every day of Elul. To observe this custom, Andrine de la Rocha, Howard Patterson and Diane Chaplin will sound the Shofar every afternoon during the month of Elul, except for Shabbos. They will use the traditional Shofar calls and give a bit of kavanot each time. Each session will last only a few minutes, so be prompt or you’ll miss it! Sound the Shofar will take place on Havurah’s High Holidays website. Register for free when it opens on Aug. 4!

With Tivona Reith. The ancient rabbis used midrash–meaning inquiry–to create new stories that helped explain contradictions, fill in the gaps, or just generally make sense of Biblical stories. Life Story Midrash is a process developed by Rabbi Dayle Friedman to do the same thing with our own life stories. With permission from Rabbi Friedman and facilitated by Havurah member Tivona Reith, we will use this process to focus on those personal stories that beckon our attention as we approach the High Holy Days. Over a four-week period, we will study traditional examples of midras, and then creatively explore and rewrite episodes from our own life, with an eye toward “embracing our fragmented stories as a coherent, meaningful narrative.” There will be time during each 90-minute session for individual writing and for chevruta (paired discussion). Participants may also choose to do additional writing or reflection between each session. This event will take place on Havurah’s High Holidays website. Register for free when it opens on Aug. 4!

Led by Andrine de la Rocha, Howard Patterson and Diane Chaplin. "When the Shofar is sounded, hear, all you inhabitants of the world." Isaiah 18:13 It is customary to hear the sound of the Shofar every day of Elul. To observe this custom, Andrine de la Rocha, Howard Patterson and Diane Chaplin will sound the Shofar every afternoon during the month of Elul, except for Shabbos. They will use the traditional Shofar calls and give a bit of kavanot each time. Each session will last only a few minutes, so be prompt or you’ll miss it! Sound the Shofar will take place on Havurah’s High Holidays website. Register for free when it opens on Aug. 4!

Led by Andrine de la Rocha, Howard Patterson and Diane Chaplin. "When the Shofar is sounded, hear, all you inhabitants of the world." Isaiah 18:13 It is customary to hear the sound of the Shofar every day of Elul. To observe this custom, Andrine de la Rocha, Howard Patterson and Diane Chaplin will sound the Shofar every afternoon during the month of Elul, except for Shabbos. They will use the traditional Shofar calls and give a bit of kavanot each time. Each session will last only a few minutes, so be prompt or you’ll miss it! Sound the Shofar will take place on Havurah’s High Holidays website. Register for free when it opens on Aug. 4!

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.

Led by community members, this service includes davening, Torah reading and discussion. It takes place in person and in Zoom Room Aleph. Contact info@havurahshalom.org for login info.