COVID-19 Resources
Our Operations Under COVID-19
Read the Current Havurah Shalom Covid Guidelines, effective April 13, 2022
Safety Requirements for Individuals Within the Building, effective April 13, 2022
Havurah's COVID Safety Guidelines are in place 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 are updated periodically, as conditions in the world change.
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 cnscos@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 YouCOVID Management Team
COVID Management Team
Havurah's COVID Management Team, led by Loree Devery and Ben Walters, creates guidelines and provides resources to ensure the safety of the Havurah Shalom community during the pandemic. Learn more about the CMT here.
Sun, May 29 2022
28 Iyyar 5782
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Upcoming Events
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Monday ,
MayMay 30 , 2022
Monday, May 30th 7:00p to 8:30p
We will read three novels that ponder the human response to severe trauma—William Styron's Sophie’s Choice, Toni Morrison's Beloved and Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things—and explore whether and how these novels illuminate how people process, integrate and adapt to traumatic events. -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 31 , 2022
Tuesday, May 31st 7:00p to 8:30p
Join the Leadership Development Committee for a two-part orientation for new Committee Chairs. We will be in Zoom Room Gimel. -
Wednesday ,
JunJune 1 , 2022
Wednesday, Jun 1st 7:00p to 8:30p
A thorough decoding of Exodus 13:17-17:16, Song of the Sea. We continue to build vocabulary and delve into what it means to escape oppression, rejoice, receive privilege at the expense of others, and keep moving. We will refer to ancient and modern midrashim (interpretation) that stem from the nuances of the Hebrew text. Basic Hebrew decoding ability needed (even slowly). Led by Deborah Eisenbach-Budner. We will meet in person and in Zoom Room Dalet. For login info, contact info@havurahshalom.org or see Hineinu. -
Wednesday ,
JunJune 1 , 2022
Wednesday, Jun 1st 7:00p to 8:15p
Rabbi Benjamin will guide students and parents in responding to the text with their own questions and walk through the Shabbat morning service. (Please check back close to the date of this event for information on gathering. Depending on circumstances, it may take place in person, on Zoom or both. If it will be accessed via Zoom, please use Zoom Room Heh. For login info, contact info@havurahshalom.org or see Hineinu.) -
Wednesday ,
JunJune 1 , 2022
Wednesday, Jun 1st 7:00p to 8:30p
For cohort members. (Members, please check back close to the date of this event for information on gathering. Depending on circumstances, it may take place in person, on Zoom or both. If it will be accessed via Zoom, please use Zoom Room Dalet. For login info, contact info@havurahshalom.org or see Hineinu.) -
Friday ,
JunJune 3 , 2022
Friday, Jun 3rd 10:00a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
JunJune 4 , 2022
Shabbat, Jun 4th 10:00a to 12:00p
Please join us in welcoming Arianna Gammage as a Bat Mitzvah and member of our community. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 5 , 2022
Sunday, Jun 5th 10:00a to 12:00p
We will celebrate Shavuot with a morning service, including Yizkor and a short Torah service, and we will also welcome a new Torah to Havurah Shalom, lent by the Lager Family. Afterward, enjoy an oneg with simple dairy (and non-dairy!) treats. -
Monday ,
JunJune 6 , 2022
Monday, Jun 6th 12:00p to 4:00p
Mahjong meetups take place the first and third Monday of the month. At noon, we will offer a training session for beginners and those who want to brush up on their skills with experienced players, followed by the regularly scheduled game, which runs 1 to 4 pm. Based on interest, an evening option can be scheduled for people who are unable to attend during the day. Please contact Leah Hershey if you are interested. -
Monday ,
JunJune 6 , 2022
Monday, Jun 6th 5:30p to 6:30p
We are a group of Havurah members interested in climate social justice. We will be reading "Braiding Sweetgrass" to connect to indigenous wisdom about life and social action around the environment. We are reaching out to see if new people want to join our lively and joyful book discussions. Open to non-members as well as members. We will meet every other Monday through July 4.