Membership
Becoming a Member
We are delighted that you are considering Havurah Shalom as your community. Over 500 households in the Portland metro area have made Havurah their spiritual home.
Havurah does not have any specific criteria for membership. We allow anyone to join. We only ask that you have an honest interest in being part of our Jewish community. To discuss membership, please don't hesitate to email tara@havurahshalom.org. We would be happy to talk with you and answer any questions you may have!
If you decide that you want to be a member, please fill out the New Member Form and the Dues Commitment Form. Havurah offers great flexibility with regard to dues; we don't ever want finances to be an obstacle to membership, so we allow members to self-adjust dues.
Step 1: Complete the New Member Form
Step 2: Complete the Dues Commitment Form
Both the new member form and the dues commitment form must be filled out to process you as a member. If you have questions about the new member form, contact tara@havurahshalom.org. If you have questions about dues or the dues commitment form, contact Karen Westerman, our dues volunteer. A long-time Havurah member and past president, Karen would be happy to discuss this topic with you.
You will find a wealth of information about Havurah’s activities and programs on our website and calendar. If you are not sure about membership, but would like to receive our monthly email updates to get a sense of the community, you can email tara@havurahshalom.org and we will add you to our non-member email list. You can also check out our previous weekly emails and our monthly newsletters here. We look forward to meeting you!
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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. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2025
Thursday, Sep 18th 5:30p to 7:30p
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2025
Thursday, Sep 18th 6:30p to 9:00p
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2025
Thursday, Sep 18th 7:00p to 8:30p
During the High Holy Days we read four sections of the Torah. This series of study sessions will give us an opportunity to read the texts and explore their meanings. We will look at what our teachers before us thought of the readings, as well as investigate modern commentators. We also will come up with our own thoughts and see how we can understand the texts for our lives today. Led by David Dropkin. No experience necessary. Please join us. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 19 , 2025
Friday, Sep 19th 12:00p to 1:30p
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 20 , 2025
Shabbat, Sep 20th 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 21 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 21st (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. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 21 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 21st 10:30a to 12:30p
Bake honey cake muffins to share with family and friends and start the New Year with a sweet treat. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 21 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 21st 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 ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2025
Monday, Sep 22nd 7:30p to 9:00p
We usher in the new year together with song, prayer, and reflection, setting the tone for our Days of Awe journey. All are welcome. Our Erev Rosh Hashanah service will take place at the Tiffany Center. The service will also stream on Youtube.
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