Gesher (Bridge)
Gesher (Bridge)
The Gesher Committee is chaired by Shelley Sobel and Fran Weick. Members include Nancy Becker, Leah Dawkins, Miriam Reshotko, Herman Asarnow, and Adela Basayne.
Gesher encourages collaborative planning at Havurah and offers consultation to committee members and staff to help community projects embody collaboration, inclusivity, accountability, and transparency. The committee recognizes that Havurah’s growth challenges members to find new ways to engage in participatory governance and planning. Members are invited to contact Gesher to explore these challenges and promote the values of Havurah.
Gesher sponsors and organizes Havurah's Annual Leadership Planning Retreat and mid-year Planning Workshop in collaboration with the Leadership Development Committee.
Most recently, as Havurah members return to in-person gatherings again, Gesher has offered this flier (pictured below) for members to print and refer to when they meet.
Fri, September 26 2025
4 Tishrei 5786
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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 ,
SepSeptember 27 , 2025
Shabbat, Sep 27th 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 ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 28th 11:00a to 12:15p
We gather to remember our loved ones, led in song and remembrance by Susan Brenner and Tivona Reith. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 28th 4:00p to 6:00p
We will gather by the water at West Moreland Park in Sellwood to release our mistakes and regrets amid song and community. Bring a little vegetarian dish for a potluck afterward. All are welcome. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 28th 7:00p to 8:30p
Havurah members, you are welcome to join the Israel-Palestine Committee planning meeting. We meet monthly in Zoom Room Dalet (fourth Sundays, 7 pm to 8:30 pm). For Zoom Room info, visit havurahshalom.org/zoom (be sure you log in to your Havurah member account). -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 29 , 2025
Monday, Sep 29th 5:00p to 6:30p
Havurah members, join the next monthly meeting of Havurah's Climate Action Team (HCAT) in Zoom Room Gimel, from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. ***For Havurah members who are not already on HCAT, RSVP/register to be emailed the agenda for our next meeting when it's ready. You don't have to commit to attending all the meetings listed.*** Questions? Contact Elianne Lieberman or Marianna Grossman. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 1 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 1st 7:00p to 9:30p
Havurah Shalom's High Holiday services are free and open to all. Tonight we will be at the Tiffany Center and broadcasting via Youtube. Free childcare is provided. We look forward to celebrating the new year with you! -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025
Thursday, Oct 2nd 9:30a to 7:00p
Havurah Shalom's High Holiday services are free and open to all. Today we will be at the Tiffany Center and broadcasting via Youtube. Free childcare is provided, and everyone is invited to break fast after services. We look forward to celebrating the new year with you! -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025
Thursday, Oct 2nd 10:00a to 10:50a
Havurahniks in Grades 7-8 will gather for activities and discussion centered on the holiday. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025
Thursday, Oct 2nd 3:30p to 4:20p
All are welcome to this free and open family Yom Kippur Service! The service is geared toward families with children ages 5-11. Our Yom Kippur Family Service helps people of all ages focus on our yearly tradition of celebration and renewal, with favorite songs and prayers, the Jonah story, and a chance to connect with others. We are holding this service later in the day so that families can easily stay for the Mincha service with teen leadership, and for Ne’ilah, our short and sweet closing service to Yom Kippur. This service will not be streamed. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2025
Shabbat, Oct 4th 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.
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