A Broken Hallelujah
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“A Broken Hallelujah,” Tribute to Leonard Cohen on The Night of Broken Glass (Kristallnacht), Thursday, Nov. 9, 7:00 pm, Congregation Beth Israel, 1972 NW Flanders StA community gathering of music, poetry and reflection, with Cantor Ida Rae Cahana and Havurah Music Coordinator Ilene Safyan, and with special guests Havurah member Sacha Reich, Wendy Westerwelle, Courtney Von Drehl, Ralph Huntley, Havurah member Andrew Ehrlich, Ji Tanzer, and Ben Sandler.
Sponsored by the Institute for Judaic Studies, Beth Israel, Havurah Shalom, Neveh Shalom, and the Oregon Jewish Museum & Center for Holocaust Education. Light reception and discussion to follow. Suggested donation of $10.
Wed, May 7 2025
9 Iyyar 5785
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 7 , 2025(CANCELED) Collage Art with Jewish Symbols
Wednesday, May 7th 6:30p to 7:45p
This class has been canceled by the instructor. If you are interested in doing art at Havurah, please reach out to Adela Basayne (info@havurahshalom.org). Bring your crafts and creativity out for making collage art with Jewish symbols. We will create hamzas, stars of David, trees of life, and images for blessing the home. All ages are invited! Led by Carolina Martinez. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 7 , 2025(IP) Hebrew as a Tool: Prayer and Torah (registration closed)
Wednesday, May 7th 7:00p to 8:15p
(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. -
Friday ,
MayMay 9 , 2025(HYB) Kabbalat Shabbat Celebration
Friday, May 9th 5:45p to 8:00p
A musical, all-ages Friday night service with family-friendly dessert and hearty nosh before and after. All are welcome! 5:45 pm Hearty Nosh, 6:30 Service, 7:30 Oneg. Free childcare is provided. Those joining on Zoom, please come at 6:30; the in-person hearty nosh portion and oneg will not be televised. For Zoom information, please email info@havurhshalom.org. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 10 , 2025(HYB) Shabbat Morning with Music Shabbaton (w/ Aly Halpert)
Shabbat, May 10th 10:00a to 12:00p
This community minyan will feature the musical contributions of Aly Halpert who is in residence with us this Shabbat. 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. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 10 , 2025(IP) Tot Shabbat
Shabbat, May 10th 10:30a to 11:15a
Young children (0-5) and parents celebrate with singing, movement, blessings, and storytelling. All are welcome! Please RSVP when you plan to come. We provide free childcare for those staying to enjoy the full Shabbat service that ends at noon and which is followed by a light community brunch. Email info@havurahshalom.org to learn more. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 10 , 2025(IP) Songs for Liberation Song Circle (w/ Aly Halpert)
Shabbat, May 10th 4:30p to 6:30p
(Currently this event is for Havurah members only, as registrations are capped at 80 people. Havurah members, be sure to RSVP.) Rising Song Records artist Aly Halpert concludes our music shabbaton with a Song Circle, a space to enjoy our voices together as we learn new and ancient Jewish songs and niggunim together. Aly Halpert is at the epicenter of a resurgence of Jewish music-making– introducing new tunes, new words, and new ways of bringing music into davening and community-building. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 11 , 2025Rose Haven Walk (register at their 2025 Reigning Roses Walk site)
Sunday, May 11th 10:00a to 1:00p
Rose Haven supporters and guests will unite to stride a beautiful route through NW Portland on Mother’s Day at the 12th Annual Reigning Roses Walk. Walk with, or in honor of, a special woman in your life – a mother, grandmother, daughter, partner, or friend. 10 am check-in, 11 am begin walking. (We've cancelled the Havurah Teen Engagement plan for this event; just go to the Rose Haven 2025 Reigning Roses Walk website to register!) -
Monday ,
MayMay 12 , 2025(IP) Jewish Ethical Responses to the Problem of Racism
Monday, May 12th 6:30p to 7:45p
We will address topics such as countering white nationalism and antisemitism, Jewish perspectives on reparations, repairing Jewish pioneer memory, and responding to racial microaggressions. Facilitated by Karen Sherman and Adela Basayne. -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 13 , 2025(HYB) Steering Meeting
Tuesday, May 13th 6:30p to 8:30p
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). -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 14 , 2025(IP) Hebrew as a Tool: Prayer and Torah (registration closed)
Wednesday, May 14th 7:00p to 8:15p
(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.
Wed, May 7 2025 9 Iyyar 5785
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