Growth
Growth
In 2015 as Havurah approached the level of 350 member households, projections were developed for future growth, based on different possible trajectories.
The graph below shows the projections for low (blue – 1%), medium (green – 2%), and high (red – 3%) growth. The black line shows our actual growth since 2015, approximately 4%. As of July 2022, we have close to 500 member households, with a significant number joining since the start of the pandemic two years ago.
At the outset, Havurah founding members observed that the population was missing an older sector. They were told they would need to ‘grow our own.' The next chart shows we have accomplished that as our population continues to age.
Compared with the age breakdown from our 2014 Long Range Plan, we saw an increase in the number of members in the 11-20 and 71-80 age ranges. We saw decreases in the percentage of our population in the 21-30, 41-50, and 51-60 age ranges.
Havurah members continue to be spread across the Portland metro area with a small number in other areas including Southwest Washington and non-metro areas of Oregon. This graph shows the breakdown of where we live – 55% on the east side of the Portland area, 40% on the west side, and the remaining 5% outside of the Portland area.
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 6:00p to 8:00p
Havurah's Climate Action Team (HCAT) will be hosting a Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action activity, Virtual Phone Bank to Get Out the Vote. Both a personal laptop/tablet and a smartphone are needed to phone bank. Be sure to register here. All are welcome. RSVP for Zoom info. -
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OctOctober 23 , 2024
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 6:30p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 6:30p to 8:30p
Youths being called to the Torah this year will build community and ask, “What does being Jewish and becoming bar, bat, or b’nei mitzvah mean to me?” Led by Rabbi Benjamin. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 6:30p to 8:15p
Explore Sephardic music through lecture, recordings, and live music. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and sing songs, but no singing ability is required. Led by Eric Stern. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 6:30p to 8:30p
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OctOctober 23 , 2024
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2024
Thursday, Oct 24th 8:00a to 9:15a
For all who want a regular prayer practice and for people saying Kaddish. Today's service will include Shmeini Atzeret Yizkor. We meet both in person and streaming online in Zoom Room Aleph. All are welcome. Please email info@havurahshalom.org for join info. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2024
Thursday, Oct 24th 5:00p to 6:00p
On the last day of Sukkot every year, as we conclude the Days of Awe, we recite Yizkor prayers for loved ones no longer with us. In addition this year, just before Simḥat Torah, we will gather for a special Yizkor service to remember those killed in the Hamas attacks on this day in the Hebrew calendar a year ago. We will then move directly into Simḥat Torah, rejoicing in all that connects us and renewing our story once again. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2024
Thursday, Oct 24th 6:00p to 9:00p
Join us for a family-friendly and joyous celebration featuring music and dancing with the Torah! Simchat Torah means "Rejoicing in the Torah." On Simchat Torah, we celebrate the conclusion of our annual Torah reading cycle and the beginning of another. We read the last Torah portion, then the first chapter of Genesis, remembering that the Torah is a circle of life that never ends. Torah brings sweetness to the lives of all of us! More information on this celebration will be shared as the date nears. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 26th 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@havurhshalom.org.