Clusters
Clusters of Committees
Havurah's governance is organized into six areas of focus called clusters, and each cluster includes many committees. Each committee has its own mission and goals, which makes the Havurah community rich and engaging. Members can be involved in as many committees as they want. Click on the hyperlinked name of each cluster to visit the cluster website, which itself contains links to each committee/group page within that cluster.
Avodah
Our Avodah (Religious) work strives to help each community member find their own path to meaning and connection through Jewish practice.
Committees/Groups in Avodah: Bikkur Holim (Visiting the Sick); B'nei Mitzvah; High Holidays; Ma'avar (Transitions); Mikvah; Music; Rosh Chodesh; Solidarity Kabbalat Shabbat; and Spiritual Life.
Hadracha
Hadracha (Governance) is responsible for steering Havurah Shalom, ensuring that our decision-making processes are in line with our values and mission. Hadracha empowers and supports staff and committees, modeling collaborative governance with a lens of equity, transparency, and inclusivity, ensuring ongoing visioning toward our future and supporting sustainability throughout Havurah. In addition to the committees/groups below, Hadracha includes the Treasurer, Recording Secretary, and Corporate Secretary positions and the Jewish Community Relations Council Representative.
Committees/Groups in Hadracha: Anti-Racism & Belonging; COVID Management Team; Finance; Fundraising; Gesher (Bridge); Leadership Development; Long-Range Planning; Nominating; Personnel; Transparency & Inclusivity; and Steering.
Kehillah
Our Kehillah (Community) goal is to infuse our community with welcoming, relationship building, and generosity across generations and among new and longtime members.
Committees/Groups in Kehillah: Alte Rockers; History; Kabbalat Shabbat; Lotsa Helping Hands; Neighborhoods; and Welcoming.
Limud
Our Limud (Learning) goal is to inspire and empower members of all ages through engagement with Torah while building community through Jewish learning.
Committees/Groups in Limud: Book Group; Israel/Palestine; Library; Lifelong Learning/Adult Learning; and Teen Engagement. Also, Shabbat School, Middle School, and High School.
Makom
The Makom (Place) Cluster supports, sustains and develops a safe and welcoming home for Havurah’s community through the Building Maintenance, Design, Garden, Information Technology, Safety, and Space Jam committees.
Committees/Groups in Makom: Building Maintenance; Cemetery; Courtyard Taskforce; Design; Garden; Information Technology (I.T.); Safety; and Space Jam.
Tikkun Olam
Our Tikkun Olam (Social Action) work seeks to be a force for healing in the world by focusing, organizing and engaging the Havurah community in social justice work.
Committees/Groups in Tikkun Olam: Climate Action (HCAT); MACG (Metropolitan Alliance for Common Good); Poverty & Homelessness; Racial Justice; and Sanctuary.
Fri, July 11 2025
15 Tammuz 5785
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Havurah Updates
Hineinu: Kabbalat Shabbat & More Musical Shabbaton, New(ish) Member Welcome Brunch, Shavuot Approaches!
Join Our Musical Shabbaton, May 9 to 10,
with Musician-in-Residence Aly Halpert
- On Friday evening, May 9, all are welcome
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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Saturday ,
JulJuly 12 , 2025
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. -
Monday ,
JulJuly 14 , 2025
Monday, Jul 14th 11:00a to 2:00p
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Tuesday ,
JulJuly 15 , 2025
Tuesday, Jul 15th 6:30p to 8:30p
**Our Steering Meeting this month will be held on Tuesday, July 15 instead of on the usual day (second Tuesdays).** 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). -
Tuesday ,
JulJuly 15 , 2025
Tuesday, Jul 15th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
JulJuly 16 , 2025
Wednesday, Jul 16th 1:00p to 2:00p
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 19 , 2025
Shabbat, Jul 19th 10:00a to 12:00p
Please join us for Shabbat morning services, including welcoming Sylvia Hartman as a Bat Mitzvah and member of our community. -
Sunday ,
JulJuly 20 , 2025
Sunday, Jul 20th 10:30a to 2:00p
Havurah Shalom and Congregation Shir Tikvah are marching in the Portland Pride Parade! ***Havurah Shalom members, Shir Tikvah members, and friends, please RSVP ASAP.*** We'll meet up at our contingent's starting point (NW Davis, between NW 9th & 10th) at/by 10:45 am on Sunday, July 20. Questions? Email tara@havurahshalom.org. -
Monday ,
JulJuly 21 , 2025
Monday, Jul 21st 7:00p to 8:00p
Join us for our first meeting for the book "Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility." -
Tuesday ,
JulJuly 22 , 2025
Tuesday, Jul 22nd (All day)
Click to learn how to submit your contributions to our monthly newsletter, Hakol. -
Friday ,
JulJuly 25 , 2025
Friday, Jul 25th 5:45p to 8:00p
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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