This training has been canceled, but we encourage members to attend the upcoming April 6 training. Open to all, but especially for b'nei mitzvah families, Secure Community Network's Jessica Anderson will meet with us to discuss situational awareness, door greeting, and other safety considerations, with a focus on b'nei mitzvah. Please join us to learn about the precautions and procedures we have in place to keep everyone safe. There will be time for questions as well—and of course, bagel nosh and coffee!

Join us at Havurah Shalom as Havurah 's Climate Action Team (HCAT) hosts one of 17 statewide hubs for the 12th Annual Interfaith Earth Summit. The theme of this statewide gathering is “Climate Safety and Health.” Participants will learn what is happening with Oregon’s climate – and hear the responses of faith leaders, youth leaders, scientists and state officials. Free childcare available. Havurahniks with questions about this event can contact Michael Heumann. Learn more and register on the 2025 Interfaith Earth Summit web page. When registering, you can choose to contribute from $0 to $25+, which goes to Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon.

We are excited to bring mahjong back to Havurah. For Havurah members, this is a fun, social activity that builds community, encouraging new friendships and cementing old ones. And while some of us may play elsewhere as well, we all agreed that restoring its place as an ongoing congregational activity will be a good fit for Havurah and those of us who play or want to learn the game.

For Havurah members who'd like to learn more about Havurah Shalom.

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.

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.

(This class will now be starting on January 8.) Using an in-depth, word-by-word approach, we discover literal meaning(s), ancient layers of understanding, and our own personal interpretations that stem from the nuances of the Hebrew text. Basic Hebrew decoding skills necessary.

Free, All are welcome. Click to go to the RSVP page. Doors & Info Tables Open: 5:30 pm; Panel Discussion Begins: 6:30 pm Havurah’s Climate Action Team (HCAT) is hosting this event. Just as it seemed that we were making real climate progress, the fossil fuel industry is sidetracking elected officials, regulators and business leaders with a rash of climate solution diversions. In the face of Zenith Energy’s plans to make Portland the West Coast center for so-called renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, the panel will examine how renewable diesel is fraught with all kinds of problems and dangers—and actually may have a higher carbon footprint than petroleum-based fuels—and how renewable natural gas actually comes from methane produced by tortured animals in factory farms.

(Normally held on second Thursdays, this month's meeting is on March 20.) 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.*

For March 2025, Multi-Synagogue Torah Study, led by Emily Simon, will be held on March 22 instead of the usual third Saturday morning of the month. Other congregations joining Havurah Shalom include Temple Sholom in Monticello New York, Emek Shalom in Ashland, Oregon, and Mayim Shalom in Coos Bay, Oregon. We may even have some folks joining us from other parts of the country and maybe the world. No prior knowledge or study is necessary. All viewpoints are welcome as we try to draw lessons from our holy books. At Havurah Shalom and in Zoom Room Bet (9 am to 10 am). Email info@havurahshalom.org for Zoom link.

Led by community members, this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. Join us afterward for a light community brunch provided by the Lunches and Noshes Committee! Free childcare is provided. For Zoom information, please email info@havurhshalom.org.