High Holidays
High Holidays at Havurah Shalom
From our start over four decades ago, Havurah Shalom has welcomed all to join our in-person and, now, online High Holiday gatherings. Our services are 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!
Havurah Shalom Schedule of Services and Gatherings 2025/5786
Ongoing through Rosh Hashanah: Elul Classes and Activities
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Locations
- Erev Rosh Hashanah, Day 1 Rosh Hashanah, Erev Yom Kippur, and Yom Kippur Services will take place at the Tiffany Center, 1410 SW Morrison St., Portland, Oregon, and online via Havurah Shalom's live YouTube stream.
- Day 2 Rosh Hashanah services will take place at Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th Ave, Portland, Oregon, and online in Zoom Room Neshamah. (Email rachel@havurahshalom.org for the link.)
Online Attendance
Digital Machzor | Digital Songbook (Songbook will be released soon before Rosh Hashanah)
If you are attending online, please download a copy of the machzor to use during services, 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 our 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 Zoom Room Neshamah for Day 2 of Rosh Hashanah and Simchat Torah
Please email rachel@havurahshalom.org to receive the Zoom link.
Additional Resources
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.
Cheat Sheet for Families with Children
Tikkun Olam Tzedakah Projects
Please bring donations to 4th floor at the Tiffany Center.
Free Child Care
RSVPs for child care close on Sept. 8. Walk-ins will be welcome depending on space.
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.
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.
Lulavs and Etrogs
Havurah is no longer ordering lulavs and Etrogs for members, but you can purchase them directly from the Kollel 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 and Services
You can find written or recorded versions of previous High Holidays services and drashot below.
- Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services 5785/2024, including Drashot (playlist)
- Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services 5784/2023 (playlist) and Drashot 5784/2023 (playlist)
- Rabbi Benjamin's 5783/2022 Erev Rosh Hashanah Drash and 5783/2022 Kol Nidre Drash
- Recordings of High Holiday Services for 5783/2022: Ros.h 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 5781/2021 and 5782/2022
- Erev Rosh Hashanah 5780/2020 | Kol Nidre 5780/2020
- High Holidays 5779/2019
- High Holidays 5778/2018
- High Holidays 5777/2017
- High Holidays 5776/2016
Mon, September 15 2025
22 Elul 5785
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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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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 14th (All day)
Hear the Sound of the Shofar each day of Elul (except Shabbat): Andrine, Diane & Howard (& sometimes Dominic & Wesley) help prepare us for Rosh Hashanah with shofar, deep thoughts, and a touch of kavanah (intention). Videos will be posted daily on Havurah's YouTube and Facebook pages. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2025
Monday, Sep 15th 1:00p to 4:00p
Just for Havurah members, our Mahjong Group is a fun, social activity that builds community, encouraging new friendships and cementing old ones. And while some of us may play elsewhere as well, we all agreed that restoring its place as an ongoing congregational activity will be a good fit for Havurah and those of us who play or want to learn the game. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2025
Monday, Sep 15th 6:30p to 7:30p
All Havurah members are invited to this important safety training. High Holidays event manager Rachel Pollak will cover the procedures and practices that keep us safe at the Tiffany Center and at the Havurah building, and Secure Community Network Regional Security Advisor Jessica Anderson will teach us situational awareness and de-scalation. There will be time for questions at the end. All High Holiday greeters, ushers and event monitors are especially encouraged to attend this training. It will be recorded for those not able to attend. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 16 , 2025
Tuesday, Sep 16th 5:30p to 6:30p
All are welcome! Havurah members and non-members alike are invited to join us in this slow, section-by-section reading of "Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility." Click and RSVP. Attend any or all of these HCAT (Havurah's Climate Action Team) Book Group discussions about "Not Too Late." -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 16 , 2025
Tuesday, Sep 16th 7:00p to 8:15p
Teshuvah is the ongoing process of Turning and Returning. Using brief, simple, playful forms: sound, movement, story, stillness—which EVERYONE can do—we'll discover and shape our own tales of transformation and renewal. Together we’ll play with a few classic Jewish tales and find our own voices, visions, ancestors, light, and revelations. This is not a performance class. No experience is required, just a willingness to be curious and a little silly. Led by Cassandra Sagan, a twice-ordained Maggid (Jewish storyteller/teacher), and a lifetime creative process/poetry/arts educator. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 16 , 2025
Tuesday, Sep 16th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 17 , 2025
Wednesday, Sep 17th 7:00p to 8:15p
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 17 , 2025
Wednesday, Sep 17th 7:00p to 8:15p
Elul opens the gates of return. It’s a time when we are invited to soften, reflect, and seek out closeness with the Divine. In this workshop we'll explore watercolor, which is an especially effective medium for holding and expressing emotion. Our learning will center on the 13 Attributes, a sacred text recited throughout the High Holiday season, as we invite in qualities of compassion, honesty, and patience. No art experience needed, just a willingness to experiment and be present. All materials provided. Led by Noah Lind, Rabbinic Intern. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2025
Thursday, Sep 18th (All day)
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2025
Thursday, Sep 18th 5:30p to 7:30p
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