Take part in an intensive exploration of the weekly parsha, or Torah portion, using material sourced from LGBTQ commentators such as Svara and Torah Queeries. Led by Emma Lugo.

Join for an inspiring evening of new Jewish music and powerful song with Molly Bajgot. Molly will share music from her first full-length album Revelry, new tunes for Jewish liturgy and original songs of hope. Molly’s soulful voice and alluring melodies bridge the realms of Jewish, folk, and devotional music. Her orientation to community building and prayer shines through in her musical leadership. Together, we’ll create a sacred and songful space to revel in our aliveness, our grief, our healing, and our work for collective liberation. All are welcome.

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

Monthly music jams are back! Tune your instrument, warm up your voice and head down to Havurah to jam with us. Join your fellow Havurah musicians for an evening of playing and singing together—for the joy of it! Jams are led by fellow Havurah members and are completely democratic--everyone chooses songs! Our songbook includes both Jewish and secular songs from a wide range of artists and eras. Can’t wait to sing and play with you!

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.

Steering members and staff will meet to consider matters of governance. All Havurah Shalom members are invited to attend Steering Committee meetings. For Zoom join links, visit havurahshalom.org/zoom (must be logged in) or call the office in advance for assistance (503-248-4662).

HIAS, with roots going back to 1870, now does crucial work supporting refugees in 20 countries around the world. Michael Rice will present its storied history.

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.

For Zoom link, please email info@havurahshalom.org.

Youths being called to the Torah this year will build community and ask, “What does being Jewish and becoming bar, bat, or b’nei mitzvah mean to me?” Led by Rabbi Benjamin.

For Grades 7 and 8.

For Grades 9-12.

The Wings of the Dove Campaign is on track to lift the Havurah community to new heights, expanding the potential of our congregation in new spaces where we will gather, learn, sing, and celebrate! Your voice is needed. Choose 1 of 4 sessions to share in building the vision to address Havurah's future facility and staffing needs: Sunday, Oct. 27 at 11 am - In Person at Havurah; Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 7 pm - In Zoom Room Gimel; Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7 pm - at Havurah (during Havurah Middle School/Havurah High School), or Saturday, Nov. 23 at 3:15 pm - at Havurah (during Shabbat School). Click here to register. Questions? Email Aaron Pearlman, Campaign Manager, at aaron.pearlman@havurahshalom.org

A Hebrew course for beginners, including those who have "begun" before. Focusing on basic Hebrew reading/decoding, we uncover bits of Judaism that are only accessible through its original language.

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.*

Homelessness remains one of the most important issues in Portland. A lot of money exists, and a bewildering array of solutions. To help our community better understand this issue, the Poverty and Homelessness Committee is offering this forum. Steve Rudman, former director of Home Forward, will convene the forum with Havurah members Rachael Duke of Community Partners for Affordable Housing and Andrea Sanchez of Housing Development Center.

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. **Note that Multi-Synagogue Torah Study, led by Emily Simon, will be on February 22 and March 22 this year. In April 2025, Multi-Synagogue Torah Study will again be held on the third Shabbat morning (third Saturday) of the month**

This upbeat, interactive service focuses on the structure, key themes, and prayers of the morning service. Open to all, and geared towards students in grades 5, 6 and 7 who are becoming B'nei Mitzvah. Free childcare is provided. For Zoom information, please email info@havurhshalom.org in advance.

This program gives children a foundation for lifelong Jewish learning and engagement while integrating parents and children in a caring Jewish community.