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Join Us for Shavuot!

A Night of Multigenerational Learning and Discussion
Sunday, May 16 – Room Aleph

Join us for a night of learning and discussion on the commemoration of receiving the Torah on Sinai.

7-8:30 pm
For College & High School Students: Anti-Semitism and Other Issues on Campus
Facilitated by Eliana K., Ethan E., Elisabeth L. and Uma F-H.
What is the experience of young Jews today, and how we can connect with older generations of Jews so that we can better learn from each other? As we've grown up, what it means to be Jewish has become more complicated and means something different to each of us. We'll be discussing that identity and everything that comes with it.

8:30-9:30 pm
From Sinai to the Present Moment
Facilitated by Cassandra Sagan
Beginning in text, we’ll play with simple storytelling exercises to explore the connection between personal insight and the revelation on Sinai.

9:30-10 pm
A Musical Interlude
Some uplifting offerings from Havurah musicians.

10 pm
Subverting the Order: Knowing, Un-knowing, and Redemption in the Book of Ruth
Facilitated by Rabbi Benjamin
Ruth, the quintessential outsider, is at the very heart of our biblical lineage. Her story is one of subverting the ordered structure, and in doing so coming to know ourselves and one another in new and essential ways. We will take our time moving through the text and reflecting together on the story and its resonance in our lives. Those attending are invited to (re-)read Ruth in advance.

To see our full Zoom room instructions, click here. Member sign-in required.

Havurah Shalom
825 NW 18th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

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30 Sivan 5785

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Upcoming Events

IP = In person only (normally at Havurah Shalom);

ZM = On Zoom/online only;

HYB = In person and online; and

ANN = In person at Havurah's Annex.

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Thursday ,
JunJune 26 , 2025

(IP) HCAT Service Run-through
Thursday, Jun 26th 5:30p to 7:30p

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Friday ,
JunJune 27 , 2025

(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.
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Saturday ,
JunJune 28 , 2025

(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.
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Sunday ,
JunJune 29 , 2025

(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.
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Monday ,
JunJune 30 , 2025

(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.
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 5 , 2025

Shabbat Morning with Ba'nei Mitzvah of Micah Boussi and Liam Danon
Shabbat, Jul 5th 10:00a to 12:00p
Please join us for Shabbat morning services, including welcoming Micah Boussi and Liam Danon as a B'nei Mitzvah and members of our community.
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Friday ,
JulJuly 11 , 2025

(IP) Bat Mitzvah Run-through
Friday, Jul 11th 11:00a to 2:00p

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Friday ,
JulJuly 11 , 2025

(IP) Pride Kabbalat Shabbat in the Park
Friday, Jul 11th 6:30p to 8:30p
Celebrate queer and Jewish joy with a special Kabbalat Shabbat service at Columbia Park! We’ll enjoy a potluck dinner together afterward. Beverages will be provided. BYOB. All are welcome.
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 12 , 2025

(HYB) Shabbat Morning
Shabbat, Jul 12th 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@havurahshalom.org.
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Monday ,
JulJuly 14 , 2025

(IP) Bat Mitzvah Run-through
Monday, Jul 14th 11:00a to 2:00p

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Thu, June 26 2025 30 Sivan 5785

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