Religious Life
Avodah (Spiritual Life)
Our Avodah Cluster of committees, led by Sarah Wetherson, strives to help each community member find their own path to meaning and connection through Jewish practice.
Committees/Groups
- Bikkur Holim (Visiting the Sick)
- B'nei Mitzvah
- High Holidays
- Ma'avar (End of Life)
- Music
- Spiritual Life
- Rosh Chodesh
- Mikvah
Shabbat & Weekday Services
Shabbat is an integral part of our gathering as a Jewish community. It is a day of rest, a time to suspend the demands of our rigorous daily schedules and focus on renewing our souls within. In addition to Shabbat services, Havurah Shalom offers morning services every Wednesday. Learn more here.
Holidays
Our High Holiday services are held at the Tiffany Center, except during the pandemic, when they were held online. They are free of charge and open to the Portland community. Our members play an active role both behind the scenes and in the services and programs to make it all happen. Learn more here.
Other holidays at Havurah Shalom play an important role in our community as we gather to celebrate and learn about the rhythm of Jewish life. Learn more here.
Wed, September 27 2023
12 Tishrei 5784
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Havurah Updates
Hineinu: Todah Rabah, High Holidays Survey, Sukkot, and More
Todah Rabah!
Many thanks to the many, many people who made High Holidays happen at the Tiffany Center, our own building
Correction to Hineinu: Rosh Hashanah Family Service Start Time and RSVP Link
Correction
Our Rosh Hashanah Family Service Starts at 10:30 am
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2023IMIrJ Meeting
Thursday, Sep 28th 4:00p to 6:00p
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2023Sukkah Decoration Party
Thursday, Sep 28th 5:30p to 6:45p
Our Havurah Sukkah is a place of meditation, meals, song, and community. Get together with other Havurahniks to make it look fantastic and feel as special to be in as it is. RSVP to receive details as the date comes closer. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 30 , 2023(HYB) Shabbat Morning
Shabbat, Sep 30th 10:00a to 12:00p
Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin, this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. For Zoom link, email info@havurahshalom.org. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 30 , 2023(IP) Shabbat School
Shabbat, Sep 30th 3:00p to 5:15p
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 30 , 2023New Family Orientation
Shabbat, Sep 30th 3:10p to 4:30p
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Monday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2023Mahjong Group
Monday, Oct 2nd 1:00p to 4:00p
We are excited to bring mahjong back to Havurah. It is a fun, social activity that builds community, encouraging new friendships and cementing old ones. And while some of us may play elsewhere as well, we all agreed that restoring its place as an ongoing congregational activity will be a good fit for Havurah and those of us who play or want to learn the game. So please don't hesitate to join us! -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2023(IP) Tuning In to Jewish Texts
Tuesday, Oct 3rd 7:30p to 8:45p
Jewish text study is similar to tuning a radio. Each type of text—TaNaKH (Bible), Rabbinic Literature (Midrash and Talmud), Medieval Commentary (Rashi, ibn Ezra, Nachmanides) and Mystical (Kabbalistic and Hasidic)—operates on a different frequency. Each seeks to clarify what we are hearing about the world, following a set of rules. Each reads the world’s signals. We will spend two weeks tuning into specific passages from the four genres. Hebrew is not necessary for this overview , although we will read some of the “greatest hits” together in the original. Transistor radios preferred to digital, because we are all subject to static. Led by Rabbi Joey Wolf. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2023(IP) Special Israeli Folk Dance Class for Simchat Torah
Wednesday, Oct 4th 7:30p to 8:30p
Note the number of adults, teens, and kids attending when you sign up! -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2023(IP) Alte Rockers in the Sukkah
Thursday, Oct 5th 5:30p to 7:30p
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2023Reparations Workshop
Thursday, Oct 5th 6:30p to 8:30p
More info to come. Contact: Karen Sherman.