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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                    Tuesday ,
NovNovember 4 , 2025(ZM) Cohort D of Coming Home to Solidarity
Tuesday, Nov 4th 11:30a to 1:30p
What is Coming Home to Solidarity? Coming Home to Solidarity is a workshop designed to help us create a culture and community where all members freely show up as their authentic selves; where all are valued, appreciated, and have a sense of belonging. The workshop is an opportunity for white-bodied or white-identifying congregants to come together in a supportive and caring environment to reflect, learn and unlearn, heal from the ways we have been impacted by white supremacy, and start to recognize new possibilities for taking action. Havurahniks, click to learn more and RSVP. - 
                    Wednesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2025(IP) Middle School
Wednesday, Nov 5th 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 7 and 8. - 
                    Wednesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2025(IP) High School
Wednesday, Nov 5th 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 9-12. - 
                    Wednesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2025(IP) B'nei Mitzvah Cohort
Wednesday, Nov 5th 6:30p to 8:30p
Youths being called to the Torah will build community and ask, “What does being Jewish and becoming bar, bat, or b’nei mitzvah mean to me?” Led by Rabbi Benjamin. - 
                    Wednesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2025(ANN) Adult B'nei Mitzvah
Wednesday, Nov 5th 7:00p to 8:15p
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                    Thursday ,
NovNovember 6 , 2025(IP) Watch Party at Havurah for Dayenu's Jewish Climate Action Event, "Gathering for Song & Solidarity"
Thursday, Nov 6th 5:00p to 6:00p
All are welcome. Click here to RSVP. This November 6 watch party is being hosted by HCAT (Havurah's Climate Action Team) and Havurah's Music team. The November 6 online "Gathering for Song & Solidarity" event itself has been organized by Dayenu: The Jewish Call to Climate Action. Hope you can be with us! - 
                    Friday ,
NovNovember 7 , 2025(IP) Teen Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, Nov 7th 6:00p to 8:00p
A special Kabbalat Shabbat for teens and their families. - 
                    Saturday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025(HYB) Shabbat Morning
Shabbat, Nov 8th 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. - 
                    Saturday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025(IP) Shabbat School
Shabbat, Nov 8th 3:00p to 5:15p
This program gives children a foundation for lifelong Jewish learning and engagement while integrating parents and children in a caring Jewish community. - 
                    Saturday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2025Grade 1 Kehillah Night
Shabbat, Nov 8th 5:15p to 8:00p
 
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