Religious Life
Avodah (Spiritual Life)
Our Avodah Cluster of committees strives to help each community member find their own path to meaning and connection through Jewish practice.
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).
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, November 26 2025
6 Kislev 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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Thursday ,
NovNovember 27 , 2025Staff Out
Thursday, Nov 27th (All day)
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Friday ,
NovNovember 28 , 2025No "Solidarity Kabbalat Shabbat Celebration" Tonight
Friday, Nov 28th (All day)
See you for our Solidarity Kabbalat Shabbat in December (usually on fourth Fridays)! -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 29 , 2025(HYB) Shabbat Morning
Shabbat, Nov 29th 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 ,
NovNovember 30 , 2025(IP) Solidarity Kabbalat Shabbat Planning Meeting
Sunday, Nov 30th 6:30p to 8:30p
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Monday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2025Havurahnik Mahjong Group
Monday, Dec 1st 1:00p to 4:00p
Just for Havurah members, our Mahjong Group 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. -
Monday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2025(IP) Hebrew Brush-Up
Monday, Dec 1st 7:00p to 8:15p
Let's brush up on vocabulary and write bad "poetry" in Hebrew together! Our focus will be on learning words and putting them together into fun combinations. For early-intermediate learners. Led by Rachel Pollak. -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2025(IP) ABM Make-up Session
Tuesday, Dec 2nd 6:00p to 8:30p
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2025(IP) Advanced Torah Trope
Tuesday, Dec 2nd 7:00p to 8:30p
Calling all Torah chanters who have learned from Ken Lerner! Ken is offering a refresher class for those who would like to re-visit their skills, whether they have languished for years, or you are a regular leyner considering how to chant at a more fluid and advanced level. We will take on a Shabbat parsha and learn together. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2025(IP) Middle School
Wednesday, Dec 3rd 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 7 and 8. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2025(IP) High School
Wednesday, Dec 3rd 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 9-12.
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