Contact Us
Address
825 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Phone | Fax
503-248-4662 | 503-248-4668
Hours
Typically staff is in the building between 11 am and 3 pm Monday-Friday. If you want to meet with an individual staff member, please email them in advance to make an appointment.
General Inquiries
info@havurahshalom.org
Membership Inquiries
tara@havurahshalom.org
Financial Requests or Inquiries
rachel@havurahshalom.org
Pastoral Needs
For pastoral contact the Havurah office (info@havurahshalom.org, 503-248-4662). Rachel Pollak, Office & Facilities Manager, will make the appropriate connection for you.
Transparency & Inclusivity Inquiries
transparency@havurahshalom.org
Staff
Benjamin Barnett, Rabbi
benjamin.barnett@havurahshalom.org
Adela Basayne, Program Director
adela@havurahshalom.org
Deborah Eisenbach-Budner, Education Director
deborah@havurahshalom.org
Shari Raider, Finance Manager
shari@havurahshalom.org
Rachel Pollak, Office & Facilities Manager
rachel@havurahshalom.org
Carrie Kirschner, Madricha: Youth Education & B'nei Mitzvah Program Coordinator
carrie@havurahshalom.org
Tara Anderson, Participation & Publications Coordinator
tara@havurahshalom.org
Steering
Karen McCord and Andrea Sanchez, Co-Presidents
Mon, November 24 2025
4 Kislev 5786
Need Help? If you are a Havurah member in need of help, log in to find resources here.
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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Tuesday ,
NovNovember 25 , 2025(ZM) Book Group: "Long Island Compromise" by Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Tuesday, Nov 25th 7:00p to 8:15p
The Havurah Book Group is a venue for discussion of complex, controversial issues. We encourage members to engage one another through sharing ideas and knowledge. Books chosen by the group are discussed in monthly meetings. Members come to discussions that interest them. This month’s book is Long Island Compromise, by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. Beth Kaye will lead the discussion. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 28 , 2025No "Solidarity Kabbalat Shabbat Celebration" Tonight
Friday, Nov 28th (All day)
See you for our Solidarity Kabbalat Shabbat in December (usually on fourth Fridays)! -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 29 , 2025(HYB) Shabbat Morning
Shabbat, Nov 29th 10:00a to 12:00p
Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin, 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. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 30 , 2025(IP) Solidarity Kabbalat Shabbat Planning Meeting
Sunday, Nov 30th 6:30p to 8:30p
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Monday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2025Havurahnik Mahjong Group
Monday, Dec 1st 1:00p to 4:00p
Just for Havurah members, our Mahjong Group 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. -
Monday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2025(IP) Hebrew Brush-Up
Monday, Dec 1st 7:00p to 8:15p
Let's brush up on vocabulary and write bad "poetry" in Hebrew together! Our focus will be on learning words and putting them together into fun combinations. For early-intermediate learners. Led by Rachel Pollak. -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2025(IP) ABM Make-up Session
Tuesday, Dec 2nd 6:00p to 8:30p
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2025(IP) Advanced Torah Trope
Tuesday, Dec 2nd 7:00p to 8:30p
Calling all Torah chanters who have learned from Ken Lerner! Ken is offering a refresher class for those who would like to re-visit their skills, whether they have languished for years, or you are a regular leyner considering how to chant at a more fluid and advanced level. We will take on a Shabbat parsha and learn together. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2025(IP) Middle School
Wednesday, Dec 3rd 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 7 and 8. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2025(IP) High School
Wednesday, Dec 3rd 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 9-12.
Address: 825 NW 18th Ave, Portland OR 97209 Phone: 503-248-4662
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