High School
High School
Havurah's High School provides an environment in which students, with the guidance of educators, challenge, question, and appreciate their Jewish identity. Emphasis is also placed on developing lifelong friendships with other students.
The high school program strives to identify and explore what students are interested in. In prior years, through film, art, and other activities, students have explored and considered undocumented youth, the complicated politics of the Middle East, and tikkun olam projects.
Photo of High School students on Purim was taken by Barbara Gundle.
Meeting Times
Havurah High meets on Wednesday evenings during the school year, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Each class begins with dinner (6:30 to 7:00 pm), when students socialize with each other and with Havurah's Middle School students. Then students have class from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Additional social and other activities occur on other dates. During the 2024-25 (5785) school year, Havurah High students will meet on the following dates; 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 1/19, 1/26, 3/5 and 3/12.
Parent Participation
All parents participate in facilitating the High School program. Some join Middle School parents in providing dinner on class nights, while others plan activities. At times, parents are also asked to drive students to events. Havurah High Parent Orientation will be on October 23. Details and RSVP coming soon.
Tuition & Registration
Enroll here for 2024-25 (5785) Havurah High - grades 9-12. Contact Carrie Kirschner with questions, carrie@havurahshalom.org
For tuition assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact Deborah Eisenbach-Budner.
Other Resources
Wed, June 18 2025
22 Sivan 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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Wednesday ,
JunJune 18 , 2025
Wednesday, Jun 18th 11:15a to 12:30p
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Wednesday ,
JunJune 18 , 2025
Wednesday, Jun 18th 7:00p to 8:15p
(This class will now be starting on January 8.) Using an in-depth, word-by-word approach, we discover literal meaning(s), ancient layers of understanding, and our own personal interpretations that stem from the nuances of the Hebrew text. Basic Hebrew decoding skills necessary. -
Friday ,
JunJune 20 , 2025
Friday, Jun 20th 10:00a to 11:30a
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Saturday ,
JunJune 21 , 2025
Shabbat, Jun 21st 10:00a to 12:00p
Please join us for Shabbat morning services, including welcoming Maci MacDonald as a Bat Mitzvah and member of our community. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 21 , 2025
Shabbat, Jun 21st 7:00p to 8:30p
All Havurah members who identify as LGBTQIA+ (and families!) are invited to our next queer community-building event. We'll set intentions for embodying Shabbat in our time together, do an ice breaker, and play some games. It'll still be light when we leave, so there won't be Havdalah, but there will be snacks. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Questions? Contact Kayla Reiman or Beth Kaye (log in to your Havurah member account to access the directory). -
Thursday ,
JunJune 26 , 2025
Thursday, Jun 26th 5:30p to 7:30p
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Friday ,
JunJune 27 , 2025
Friday, Jun 27th 5:45p to 8:30p
Join Havurah members and friends for a Solidarity Shabbat service and potluck nosh. This is a spiritual space for community members working in solidarity with Palestinians - and for the liberation of all peoples - to come together to pray, build connections, and renew ourselves on Shabbat to continue our justice work. Please review Havurah's Brit Kavod for our community guidelines. Masks strongly encouraged and provided. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 28 , 2025
Shabbat, Jun 28th 10:00a to 12:00p
Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin (who is on sabbatical until July 1, 2025), 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. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 29 , 2025
Sunday, Jun 29th 7:00p to 8:15p
A gender-inclusive New Moon group, learning and celebrating each Rosh Ḥodesh with ancient and contemporary ritual. Open to any and all genders, inviting each to connect with our closest heavenly body, the Moon. An introductory meeting will happen on the full moon of Elul on Wednesday, Aug. 30 outdoors—weather permitting—in North Portland. Subsequent meetings will be on or near the new moon of each month either in person in North Portland or on Zoom, depending on seasonal shifts in the weather. Attend any or all sessions. RSVP to be updated on location and other details throughout the year. -
Monday ,
JunJune 30 , 2025
Monday, Jun 30th 6:00p to 7:30p
We hold monthly letter writing group Zoom gatherings to write letters to our lawmakers for Israel/Palestine justice. Questions? Email Dale Oller (member log-in required to access directory). Feel free to drop in any time! There’s no need to RSVP, but please do RSVP if you need the Zoom login. Non-Havurah-members very welcome as well.
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