COVID-19 Resources
Our Operations Under COVID-19
Havurah now has COVID Safety Guidelines to respond to the rise in COVID-19 cases and to provide greater clarity around our gathering rules in light of the stricter guidelines released by health authorities. The Havurah Building remains closed and (except for the very limited exceptions identified in our COVID Safety Guidelines) all our services and events are being held online via Zoom. These guidelines may be updated in the future.
If you are a member and would like to attend an event, please sign in and familiarize yourself with our Zoom room setup here. Members should also speak to Rabbi Benjamin about any needs they have during this difficult time. Non-members who have needs are encouraged to fill out this form, which has been released by the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.
Stay Updated on the Latest COVID-19 Information
- From Congregation Neveh Shalom's COVID-19 Outreach & Services
- From The New York Times
- From The Oregonian
- From The Jerusalem Post
County-by-County Information
COVID-19 Resources
Congregation Neveh Shalom COVID-19 Outreach & Services
- Resources here.
- Sign up for their weekly COVID-19 update email here.
- Their available services differ based on whether or not the person seeking assistance has been diagnosed with or exposed to the virus. For those who have been exposed to the virus or tested positive and need to quarantine, CNSCOS can assist with and cover costs for things like grocery shopping, finding housing, childcare, or transportation. For those who have been affected by Covid-19 in an indirect way, CNSCOS can help with finding and applying for financial resources, running errands, accessing food assistance, finding other helpful services, or just calling to chat with folks who are feeling isolated or lonely.
- Contact covid19@nevehshalom.org or call 971-990-5652 if you need COVID-19 assistance.
Prayerbooks
- Digital Copy of Shabbat Vehagim
- Digital Copy of the Daily Prayerbook
- Digital Copy of Prayers for a House of Mourning
Havurah Website Guide
Other Resources
Epidemiology
For Parents
Mutual Aid
Virtual Services & Events
- A Spreadsheet of Livestreaming Services, Torah Study, and more
- Daily Online Jewish Mindfulness Sit with Institute for Jewish Spirituality
- Recon Connect: A Hub for Live Experiences from Reconstructing Judaism
Mental Health
- A discussion about guarding mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Meditations, Blog Posts & Podcasts to Help Adults Coping with Uncertainty & Anxiety (COVID-19 article)
- This Can Be Our Finest Hour, But We Need All Of You
Thu, April 15 2021
3 Iyyar 5781
Upcoming Events
All Events
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Thursday ,
AprApril 15 , 2021Healing the Heart: A Jewish Meditation Retreat
Thursday, Apr 15th (All day)
Join together on Zoom with Rabbis Yael Levy, Joshua Boettiger, and Benjamin Barnett. How can we draw from the healing capacities of Jewish contemplative practice? What are the spiritual tools that can nurture healing, that make room for it in our lives, our communities and our world? -
Thursday ,
AprApril 15 , 2021Beginning Conversational Hebrew
Thursday, Apr 15th 7:00p to 8:00p
Would you like to improve your ability to speak conversational Hebrew? Can you already read Hebrew but don't always know what you're reading? Did you take Hebrew lessons ages ago or did you participate in an Ulpan experience in Israel but have forgotten all you learned? Would you like to laugh and learn with fellow Havurahniks? Come join Racheli Ross as she continues a beginning Hebrew class in which the focus is on functional Hebrew conversations and vocabulary development. Thursdays, 7-8:00 pm, with an optional 8-8:30 practice session, starting on January 14, and continuing until March 18. This will be in Zoom Room Heh. -
Friday ,
AprApril 16 , 2021Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, Apr 16th 7:00p to 8:00p
Please join us for our spirited and joy-filled Kabbalat Shabbat Service led by J.D. Kleinke. Music will be provided by our talented Havurah musicians. This service will take place in Zoom Room Aleph. Please email info@havurahshalom.org if you need Zoom join info. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 17 , 2021Community Minyan
Shabbat, Apr 17th 10:00a to 12:00p
Please join us for Shabbat morning! This service includes davening, Torah reading and discussion. For the time being, all services will take place on Zoom in Room Aleph. Please contact the office for help connecting: info@havurahshalom.org. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 17 , 2021Shabbat School
Shabbat, Apr 17th 3:00p to 5:15p
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Saturday ,
AprApril 17 , 2021Community Havdallah
Shabbat, Apr 17th 5:00p to 5:15p
Join Shabbat School for a community celebration of Havdallah, led by Leah Shoshanah, Rabbi Benjamin and Deborah Eisenbach-Budner in Room Aleph. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 18 , 2021Getting Started in Jewish Genealogy
Sunday, Apr 18th 10:00a to 12:00p
This Jewish genealogy introduction will show you that there is much evidence remaining to discover about your own family history. You will leave with tools to continue gathering your own family history and with a mind opened to the possibilities ahead. This class takes place in Zoom Room Gimel. Please see the weekly Hineinu newsletter for the link. -
Monday ,
AprApril 19 , 2021Saving Lives, Saving Dignity
Monday, Apr 19th 7:00p to 8:30p
Modern medical technology allows us to prolong life, but often in a way that directly contraindicates what a patient wants at the end of life. Dr. Molk an Emergency Physician and Author will share his thoughts to help you fully understand the emotional and financial costs, as well as the potential benefits and/or disadvantages in medical decisions. His talk will give you insights and empower you to make your decisions intelligently. This talk will take place in Room Bet. -
Monday ,
AprApril 19 , 2021Long Range Plan Focus Group
Monday, Apr 19th 7:00p to 8:30p
A 45-minute conversation with members of the Long Range Plan team gives Havurah members the chance to imagine our future, what we want to look like five years from now, and how we will get there. All Havurah members of any age are welcome to attend. The meeting will take place in Room Dalet. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 20 , 2021Whose B'nei Mitzvah Is It, Anyway?
Tuesday, Apr 20th 7:00p to 8:30p
Parents explore the hopes and fears that inspire, inform and complicate the planning process. Led by Rabbi Benjamin, Deborah Eisenbach-Budner and Laura Orgel, psychologist and child/family therapist. We'll be in Room Bet.
Thu, April 15 2021 3 Iyyar 5781