Steering Committee
Steering Committee
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).
The Steering Committee guides Havurah's membership when it comes to future decisions. You can find past Steering minutes here.
Minutes from recent annual Congregational Meetings are below.
Steering Committee
STEERING OFFICERS
Co-Presidents (on Presidents' Team)
Keren McCord & Andrea Sanchez
Vice President (on Presidents' Team)
Sarah Wetherson
Immediate Past President (on Presidents' Team)
David Kertzner
Treasurer
David Brown
Corporate Secretary
Arnie Wuhrman
Recording Secretary
Dan Reid
CLUSTER LEADS
Avodah Cluster Lead (Spiritual Life)
David Dropkin
Hadracha Cluster Lead (Governance)
David Kertzner
Kehillah Cluster Lead (Community)
Emily Saxton
Limud Cluster Lead (Learning)
Justin Strom
Makom Cluster Lead (Place)
Joel Bettridge
Tikkun Olam Cluster Lead (Social Justice)
Beka Feathers
Annual Congregational Meeting Minutes
Sun, February 15 2026
28 Shevat 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 ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2026Modern Mishkan Installation
Wednesday, Feb 11th (All day)
More info soon! -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2026(HYB) Rosh Ḥodesh Tov! Gender-Inclusive New Moon Ritual
Sunday, Feb 15th 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 ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2026Havurahnik Mahjong Group
Monday, Feb 16th 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 ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2026(ZM) HCAT's Slow-Reading of "The Problem with Plastic": Intro, Ch. 1, & Ch. 2
Monday, Feb 16th 5:00p to 6:30p
Havurah's Climate Action Team invites everyone (Havurah members or not) to join our next slow-read book group. Reading just several chapters at a time allows us to have deep discussions. Our next book group starts Monday, February 16, at 5 pm on Zoom. We’ll be discussing The Problem with Plastic by Judith Enck and Adam Mahoney. It’s an easy read, with a large section of references and foot notes. The book outlines the history of plastics, the effect of plastics on us and the environment, and ways to solve the problem. We'll read the intro, Chapter 1, and Chapter 2 for this first meeting. RSVP. At this meeting we’ll decide on the schedule for future meetings. -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2026(IP) Modern Mishkan Artist Talk and Drum Circle
Monday, Feb 16th 5:45p to 8:00p
The Modern Mishkan art installation is at Havurah! Meet artist Diane Fredgant and learn about the making of the Mishkan at 5:45. Afterward, drum to your heart's delight with darbouka enthusiast Patty Magid-Volk in a Drum Circle at 6:30 pm. Please bring your own drum or percussion instrument. Homemade rhythm apparatuses are great! There will also be a few rhythm instruments available to borrow. Come as you are, no drum experience necessary! -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2026(IP) Mishkan Hakol
Tuesday, Feb 17th 7:00p to 8:00p
Mishkan HaKol, the Sanctuary of the Voice, is a contemplative gathering of interspersed chanting and mindfulness meditation. Held alongside "Modern Mishkan," an art installation by Diane Fredgant, we build our own Mishkan out of sound and breath. In this time of uncertainty and drain, Havurah offers a restorative space, welcoming Shekhinah, the indwelling Divine Presence, to rest among us. Led by Rabbi Benjamin and Rabbinic Intern Noah Dor Lind. Everyone is welcome, no experience or musical ability required. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2026(IP) B'nei Mitzvah Run-through
Wednesday, Feb 18th 4:00p to 6:00p
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2026(IP) Middle School
Wednesday, Feb 18th 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 7 and 8. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2026(IP) High School
Wednesday, Feb 18th 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 9-12. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2026(IP) Exploring Jewish Practices for Your Spiritual Journey
Wednesday, Feb 18th 7:00p to 8:30p
Deborah Eisenbach-Budner and Adela Basayne, both recently certified in Spiritual Direction, will facilitate a supportive, experiential community of learners who are interested in developing or deepening their Jewish/spiritual practice.
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