High Holidays at Havurah Shalom 2023/5784
For over four decades, Havurah Shalom has welcomed all to join our in-person and online High Holiday gatherings. Our services remain free and ticketless, and we offer free child care too, space allowing. Please take a look at our schedule and other information below. We look forward to seeing you!
Through Erev Rosh Hashanah, we are partaking in exciting learning opportunities offerd by our community members for the Hebrew month of Elul. Please take a look at the event listings and join us!
Havurah Shalom Schedule of Services and Gatherings 2023/5784
For Kol Nidre (Erev Yom Kippur) and Yom Kippur services, join us in person at the Tiffany Center (1410 SW Morrison St., Portland, Oregon) or attend online via Havurah Shalom's live YouTube stream.
How to Attend Kol Nidre (Erev Yom Kippur) and Yom Kippur Services Online
Digital Machzor | Digital Songbook
Please download a copy of the machzor to use during services from home, and the songbook too when it is ready. These links will be provided on the Youtube Streaming page for your convenience, and on Zoom, they will be provided by the Zoom host in the chat. We regret that all paper machzors are needed for in-person services, and cannot be lent out.
Link to Youtube Stream
All services at the Tiffany Center, except children’s programming, will be streamed on Youtube. The Youtube stream is one-way, allowing you to view the services without seeing other people who are also online.
Covid Policy
Masking is welcome and optional. If you feel sick, please join us from home, online, and do not come in person. Click for more details.
Cheat Sheet for Families with Children
Do-it-yourself Tashlich 5784 Guide
Free Child Care SEPT. 1 RSVP DEADLINE
We're sorry that the RSVP period has passed. Walk-ins will be welcome depending on space.
Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner SEPT. 4 RSVP DEADLINE
6 pm, Friday, Sept. 15 — The Tiffany Center, Floor 2. The RSVP period has passed. We have made a change in custom, for this year only: this will be a non-alcoholic event. Please do not bring wine.
Donate to High Holidays at Havurah Shalom
Year to year, Havurah Shalom is a home for all who wish to celebrate the High Holy Days. Please consider a contribution to join in our mitzvah.
Community Luncheon Potluck following Rosh Hashanah II services at Havurah
The Luncheon following Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Services on Sunday is now a potluck! Bringing food is not required--come and enjoy with your community! There is also a sign-up sheet for those who would like to bring a little nosh.
In-Person Locations
On Erev Rosh Hashanah, Day 1 Rosh Hashanah, Erev Yom Kippur, Yom Kippur:
The Tiffany Center
1410 SW Morrison
Portland, OR 97205
On Day 2 Rosh Hashanah
Havurah Shalom
825 NW 18th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
Passenger Loading and Parking
The information at the link above shows designated spaces where passengers may be dropped off and picked up at both the Tiffany Center and Havurah Shalom. We do not have dedicated parking at either location, but some guidance for parking is also included.
How to Attend Online
Digital Machzor | Digital Songbook
Please download a copy of the machzor to use during services from home, and the songbook too when it is ready. These links will be provided on the Youtube Streaming page for your convenience, and on Zoom, they will be provided by the Zoom host in the chat. We regret that all paper machzors are needed for in-person services, and cannot be lent out.
Link to Youtube Stream
All services at the Tiffany Center, except children’s programming, will be streamed on Youtube. The Youtube stream is one-way, allowing you to view the services without seeing other people who are also online.
Link to Join Zoom Room Neshamah for Simchat Torah
The SImchat Torah service at Havurah Shalom will take place in Zoom Room Neshamah. The Zoom Room is two-way, allowing you to see those who are also joining online. Additional Information:
Meeting ID: 898 0893 5437
Passcode: 7290
Food and Book Drive
Our Teen Engagement Committee and the Poverty and Homelessness Committee are collecting books and food to benefit Rose Haven and Lift UP Urban Portland, respectively. Please bring the following donations to the 4th floor of the Tiffany Center when services are taking place there (all days but Rosh Hashanah II, which will be held at Havurah Shalom).
Book Requests for Rose Haven
Novels, self-help, and art books are all popular. Children’s books and fiction for youth will also be appreciated.
Food Requests for Lift UP
Plastic jars of nut butter: peanut, almond, cashew, hazelnut, etc.; rice; whole-grain pasta; easy-to-prepare breakfast items like instant oatmeal cups and granola bars.
Lulavs and Etrogs
Havurah is no longer ordering lulavs and Etrogs, but you can purchase them directly from the Kollel, which has an online shop here, or Everything Jewish.
High Holidays Committee
Led by Sacha Reich, the High Holidays Committee plans the content of the upcoming High Holidays services, working with the rabbi, other staff, and lay leaders to ensure that Havurah offers welcoming, meaningful, and inspiring community-led services.
High Holidays Teachings & Services
You can find written or recorded versions of previous High Holidays services and drashot below.
- Rabbi Benjamin's 5783 Erev Rosh Hashanah Drash and 5783 Kol Nidre Drash
- Recordings of High Holiday Services for 5783: Rosh Hashanah Day One - First Part (starts at 12 minutes), Rosh Hashanah Day One - Second Part, Kol Nidre (starts at 20 minutes), Yom Kippur Morning (starts at 11 minutes), Yom Kippur Afternoon & Closing (starts at 6 minutes)
- The Elul Shofar blasts that roused us the entire month of Elul in 5782/2022 are available here, along with the the daily messages of intention (kavanot). Watch the pearls of wisdom (and folly) with which Andrine, Diane, and Howard have entertained us on our Elul journey toward 5783!
- High Holidays 5781 and 5782
- Erev Rosh Hashanah 5780 | Kol Nidre 5780
- High Holidays 5779
- High Holidays 5778
- High Holidays 5777
- High Holidays 5776