Click the button below to view our High Holidays packet for this year! It has a lot of valuable information, including a full schedule, on-demand content, and much more!
Have you logged into the High Holidays web portal or app yet? All of our events and services will take place there in special Zoom rooms that are different than our normal ones. Get comfortable with the platform!
Sign into our High Holidays web portal now!
Registration
1. Register by filling out the form at the registration site here. (Skip this step if you've already done it.) Make sure you hit the "submit" button at the end of the form to complete your registration!
2. After registering, go to the web portal via the following link and sign in:https://event.crowdcompass.com/havurahshalom/ If this doesn't work, try a different web browser. Use your name and email, then a verification code will be sent to you by email. It make take a few minutes to receive it. A new verification code will be sent every time you log in. You can avoid being logged out by just keeping your window open.
3. You will receive an additional email within 48 hours with links to the web portal (same as above) and to the App Store, where you can download the app and participate on your devices. Both the web portal and app have identical content and features, but the app may be more convenient for some folks.
You can also find the app yourself after you register by searching for "CrowdCompass AttendeeHub" in the App Store. Once it's downloaded, open the app and search for "Havurah Shalom" and you will find our High Holidays app! Sign in and you're all set to go! The app will stay logged in.
Attending Events After you’re logged in to the web portal or the app, navigate to the schedule and click on the event you want to attend. There will be a Zoom link there! If you do not see a Zoom link, make sure you're on this site.
Video Tutorial For a thorough video tutorial on everything mentioned above, please click here!
What If Our Technology Fails?
We Have A Backup Plan!
In the event that either Zoom or our Cvent web platform goes down, Rabbi Benjamin will continue with services from the sanctuary via the Havurah Shalom YouTube channel. We will send the congregation an email at that time with a link. Feel free to subscribe beforehand!
High Holiday Zoom Rooms
High Holiday Zoom Rooms Only Accessible Via Registration!
High Holiday Zoom rooms are only accessible through Havurah's High Holidays web portal or app. Register for High Holidays here to gain access. Our regular Zoom room links (only used by Wednesday morning minyan this week) can be found at the bottom of this email.
Donate to Havurah
Every year Havurah Shalom offers free High Holiday services to all of Portland. This year is no different, despite our new online presence. If you are so moved, you can donate to us by clicking here.
Shabbat Morning with Bat Mitzvah of Maci MacDonald Shabbat, Jun 21st 10:00a to 12:00p Please join us for Shabbat morning services, including welcoming Maci MacDonald as a Bat Mitzvah and member of our community.
(IP) Queer Summer Solstice Shabbat Shabbat, Jun 21st 7:00p to 8:30p All Havurah members who identify as LGBTQIA+ (and families!) are invited to our next queer community-building event. We'll set intentions for embodying Shabbat in our time together, do an ice breaker, and play some games. It'll still be light when we leave, so there won't be Havdalah, but there will be snacks. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Questions? Contact Kayla Reiman or Beth Kaye (log in to your Havurah member account to access the directory).
(HYB) Solidarity Shabbat Friday, Jun 27th 5:45p to 8:30p Join Havurah members and friends for a Solidarity Shabbat service and potluck nosh. This is a spiritual space for community members working in solidarity with Palestinians - and for the liberation of all peoples - to come together to pray, build connections, and renew ourselves on Shabbat to continue our justice work. Please review Havurah's Brit Kavod for our community guidelines. Masks strongly encouraged and provided.
(HYB) Climate Change Shabbat Morning Shabbat, Jun 28th 10:00a to 12:00p Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin (who is on sabbatical until July 1, 2025), 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.
(HYB) Rosh Ḥodesh Tov! Gender-Inclusive New Moon Ritual Sunday, Jun 29th 7:00p to 8:15p A gender-inclusive New Moon group, learning and celebrating each Rosh Ḥodesh with ancient and contemporary ritual. Open to any and all genders, inviting each to connect with our closest heavenly body, the Moon. An introductory meeting will happen on the full moon of Elul on Wednesday, Aug. 30 outdoors—weather permitting—in North Portland. Subsequent meetings will be on or near the new moon of each month either in person in North Portland or on Zoom, depending on seasonal shifts in the weather. Attend any or all sessions. RSVP to be updated on location and other details throughout the year.
(ZM) Palestinian Justice Letter Writing Group Monday, Jun 30th 6:00p to 7:30p We hold monthly letter writing group Zoom gatherings to write letters to our lawmakers for Israel/Palestine justice. Questions? Email Dale Oller (member log-in required to access directory). Feel free to drop in any time! There’s no need to RSVP, but please do RSVP if you need the Zoom login. Non-Havurah-members very welcome as well.
