Havurah Shalom Library
Havurah's Library
Havurah members, for the names and contact info of cluster leads, committee chairs, and some other Havurahniks in leadership roles, visit Havurah's Leadership Directory (log in to your Havurah Shalom member account for access).
The Havurah Shalom Library is managed by Marjorie Bennett. (Havurah member login required to access our Member Directory.)
The Havurah Shalom Library supports Havurah members in our pursuit of learning as follows:
- Support for staff and students of current and forthcoming Havurah educational programs, classes, and workshops
- Support for the creation of new classes
- Support for informal study of Jewish knowledge, practice, and heritage
- Exposure to current Judaic issues, thinking, and literature
- Books (fiction, non-fiction, reference)
- Media (music CDs, cassette tapes, videos)
- Periodicals (Commentary, Hadassah, Hakol, Jewish Life, Jewish Woman, Moment)
Search the Havurah Library
The Havurah Library catalogue is available online, and is searchable by Title, Author, and Subject. The catalogue is also available on the library computer. Click here to search the catalogue.
Library Policies
- Only Havurah Shalom members may check out books, media, and periodicals.
- Only three books may be checked out at a time and for only one month. (A one-time renewal may be arranged by contacting our Library Committee via email.)
- Please follow the checkout procedure posted in the library.
- No food or drinks are allowed in the library.
- Please do not use the library for childcare.
Support Your Havurah Library
If you would like to help us grow our library, please consider making a financial contribution online (please specify the Library Fund donation category) or mail a contribution check to Havurah's office. Your financial support affords us the flexibility to purchase the books we need. We do NOT accept media, periodicals, or books (used OR new) dropped off in the library. Thank you.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Marjorie Bennett.
Sat, March 7 2026
18 Adar 5786
Need Help? If you are a Havurah member in need of help, log in to find resources here.
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 ,
MarMarch 8 , 2026(IP) Immigration Class
Sunday, Mar 8th 1:00p to 3:00p
We are all seeing horrific news and images about the current situation for immigrants and refugees, both locally and around the country. How did we get to this situation? What is happening in Oregon and what can we do about it? Why is this important for us as Jews? Havurah's Sanctuary Committee is presenting a three-session class for Havurah members to dive into these topics. We will have presentations on the History of Immigration, the Current Situation, along with the Jewish perspective. Members are welcome to join us. Please RSVP below. If you can't make all classes, no problem. If childcare is needed, please send a quick email to info@havurahshalom.org. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 8 , 2026(IP) Community Conversation on Homelessness
Sunday, Mar 8th 3:30p to 5:00p
You’re Invited to a Community Conversation on Homelessness Join us for a Community Conversation on Homelessness on March 8. This gathering will be led by Havuranik Rachael Duke, a trained Conversation Leader with HereTogether, who will guide an honest discussion about what’s working and what’s not in addressing homelessness in our region. No expertise needed, just bring your curiosity and an open mind. You’ll get a brief presentation, space to ask questions, and a chance to hear from others in a respectful, welcoming setting. Whether you’re frustrated, hopeful, confused, or just want to know more, this is a space for you. Your voice matters-join the conversation and help shape a better path forward. RSVPs are appreciated. All are welcome to attend! -
Monday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2026(ZM) Teen Engagement Committee Meeting
Monday, Mar 9th 7:00p to 8:30p
Monthly meeting for the Teen Engagement Committee leadership. Havurah teens and their parents are welcome. -
Monday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2026(IP) Monthly Music Jam
Monday, Mar 9th 7:00p to 8:30p
All singers and instrumentalists welcome! Please join fellow Havurah musicians for an evening of music-making in community. Participants have the opportunity to choose and lead songs from our collection of Jewish and secular songs. Please RSVP here so we know how many chairs to set up. Thank you! Music Jams Committee: Nancy Chesler, Barbara Gundle, Patty Magid-Volk, Sandy Ramirez, Margie Rosenthal, Barb Ruben, and Joel Schipper. Questions? Please contact Sharon Klin -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2026(HYB) Steering Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 10th 6:30p to 8:30p
Steering members and staff will meet to consider matters of governance. All Havurah Shalom members are invited to attend Steering Committee meetings. A link to a draft agenda, accessible only to logged-in members, will be posted here in advance of the meeting. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2026(HYB) WOTD Meeting
Wednesday, Mar 11th 4:00p to 5:30p
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2026(IP) High School
Wednesday, Mar 11th 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 9-12. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2026(IP) Exploring Jewish Practices for Your Spiritual Journey
Wednesday, Mar 11th 7:00p to 8:30p
Deborah Eisenbach-Budner and Adela Basayne, both recently certified in Spiritual Direction, will facilitate a supportive, experiential community of learners who are interested in developing or deepening their Jewish/spiritual practice. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 12 , 2026(IP) Foundations of Judaism
Thursday, Mar 12th 6:30p to 8:00p
This class offers an accessible entry point into core elements of Jewish knowledge and practice. Together, we’ll explore sacred texts, how we mark holidays and life cycle moments, and the development of practices such as mitzvot (sacred obligations) and halacha (Jewish legal and ethical frameworks). We’ll also look at how Judaism continues to evolve in contemporary communities, including how the Reconstructionist movement shapes the way many of us engage with tradition today. Open to all learners. Led by Rabbinic Intern Noah Lind. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2026(IP) Kabbalat Shabbat Rehearsal
Friday, Mar 13th 4:00p to 6:00p
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