Havurah Shalom Library
Havurah's Library
The Havurah Shalom Library is managed by Marjorie Bennett. It 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.
Fri, September 26 2025
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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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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 27 , 2025(HYB) Shabbat Morning
Shabbat, Sep 27th 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@havurahshalom.org. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2025(IP) High Holidays Cemetery Gathering
Sunday, Sep 28th 11:00a to 12:15p
We gather to remember our loved ones, led in song and remembrance by Susan Brenner and Tivona Reith. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2025(IP) Tashlich at West Moreland Park
Sunday, Sep 28th 4:00p to 6:00p
We will gather by the water at West Moreland Park in Sellwood to release our mistakes and regrets amid song and community. Bring a little vegetarian dish for a potluck afterward. All are welcome. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2025(ZM) Israel-Palestine Committee Monthly Planning Meeting
Sunday, Sep 28th 7:00p to 8:30p
Havurah members, you are welcome to join the Israel-Palestine Committee planning meeting. We meet monthly in Zoom Room Dalet (fourth Sundays, 7 pm to 8:30 pm). For Zoom Room info, visit havurahshalom.org/zoom (be sure you log in to your Havurah member account). -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 29 , 2025(ZM) Havurah's Climate Action Team (HCAT) Meeting
Monday, Sep 29th 5:00p to 6:30p
Havurah members, join the next monthly meeting of Havurah's Climate Action Team (HCAT) in Zoom Room Gimel, from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. ***For Havurah members who are not already on HCAT, RSVP/register to be emailed the agenda for our next meeting when it's ready. You don't have to commit to attending all the meetings listed.*** Questions? Contact Elianne Lieberman or Marianna Grossman. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 1 , 2025(HYB) Erev Yom Kippur Service
Wednesday, Oct 1st 7:00p to 9:30p
Havurah Shalom's High Holiday services are free and open to all. Tonight we will be at the Tiffany Center and broadcasting via Youtube. Free childcare is provided. We look forward to celebrating the new year with you! -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025(HYB) Yom Kippur Services and Programming
Thursday, Oct 2nd 9:30a to 7:00p
Havurah Shalom's High Holiday services are free and open to all. Today we will be at the Tiffany Center and broadcasting via Youtube. Free childcare is provided, and everyone is invited to break fast after services. We look forward to celebrating the new year with you! -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025(IP) Middle School in Motion
Thursday, Oct 2nd 10:00a to 10:50a
Havurahniks in Grades 7-8 will gather for activities and discussion centered on the holiday. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2025(IP) Yom Kippur Family Service
Thursday, Oct 2nd 3:30p to 4:20p
All are welcome to this free and open family Yom Kippur Service! The service is geared toward families with children ages 5-11. Our Yom Kippur Family Service helps people of all ages focus on our yearly tradition of celebration and renewal, with favorite songs and prayers, the Jonah story, and a chance to connect with others. We are holding this service later in the day so that families can easily stay for the Mincha service with teen leadership, and for Ne’ilah, our short and sweet closing service to Yom Kippur. This service will not be streamed. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2025(HYB) Shabbat Morning
Shabbat, Oct 4th 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@havurahshalom.org.
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