Rosh Chodesh
Rosh Chodesh
Last Updated: April 16, 2025
Rosh Chodesh Tov! Gender-inclusive New Moon Ritual
This monthly new-moon ritual will explore the history of each segment of the Hebrew lunar year from the perspective of Earth-based moon cycles.
This group is open to all genders and non-genders, inviting us each to connect with our closest heavenly body and timekeeper—the Moon—in a both ancient and contemporary celebration. All are welcome to come learn together and celebrate the wonders of nature and our ancient practices each month.
Gatherings take place monthly on or near the new moon of each Hebrew month at 7 pm, on the Sunday closest to the new moon, either on Zoom or in person—outdoors in inner North/East Portland—depending on seasonal shifts in the weather. Register here to get updated information each month. Facilitated by Andrine de la Rocha & Howard Patterson.
If you have questions, email Andrine de la Rocha and Howard Patterson.
Again, register here to get updated information on Rosh Chodesh gatherings each month, including the location/mode of delivery.
Wed, October 29 2025
7 Cheshvan 5786
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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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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2025(HYB) Finance Committee
Wednesday, Oct 29th 5:00p to 6:30p
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2025(IP) Middle School
Wednesday, Oct 29th 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 7 and 8. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2025(IP) High School
Wednesday, Oct 29th 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 9-12. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2025(IP) B'nei Mitzvah Cohort
Wednesday, Oct 29th 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 ,
OctOctober 29 , 2025(ANN) Adult B'nei Mitzvah
Wednesday, Oct 29th 7:00p to 8:15p
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2025(IP) B'nei Mitzvah Logistics Workshop
Wednesday, Oct 29th 7:30p to 8:30p
Go over building logistics with Carrie Kirschner, the B’nei Mitzvah Program Coordinator. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 30 , 2025(IP) The Stories of Abraham
Thursday, Oct 30th 7:00p to 8:30p
Explore the biblical figure Abraham using sources from all three Abrahamic Religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) to enrich our understanding of Judaism’s founding patriarch. After the class, take part in an optional opportunity to write a drash about Abraham to read at the Torah service! Led by former PJA Jewish Studies Teacher Benjamin Foote. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 1 , 2025(HYB) Shabbat Morning
Shabbat, Nov 1st 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 2 , 2025(HYB) Chanukah: Not Just For Kids Anymore
Sunday, Nov 2nd 10:30a to 12:00p
Find out why Chanukah is not just for kids as we read Maccabees and other texts that will open up our understanding of the Festival of Lights. Led by David Dropkin and Emily Simon. Please note: The start date for this class differs from what is shown in the Community Brochure. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2025(IP) Teen Challah Baking
Sunday, Nov 2nd 11:00a to 1:00p
Havurah teens will learn how to braid, bake, and make challah in this multi-step tutorial. With prepared dough, your guide will teach you how to braid and bake challah for this month’s Kabbalat Shabbat congregants. While the challah is in the oven, you’ll make your own dough to take home and practice your new skills, providing a freshly baked challah for your family’s Shabbat celebration.
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