Tisha B'Av
Tisha B'Av
As Jewish tradition tells it, on the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av (Tisha B’Av) our people suffered the destruction of both the First and Second Temples, as well as several other catastrophes. Jews gather each year on this day to commemorate these tragedies, chanting the book of Lamentations and singing mournful yet beautiful melodies.
On the eve of Tu B'Shvat last year, in response to the catastrophes being perpetrated upon thousands of individuals and families entering our country, Havurah joined others at the ICE headquarters in Portland for prayer, reflection, and ritual, to open our hearts to the current destruction and to turn our spirits toward insuring safety and dignity for all who enter this land.
Judi Kloper took the photo at left of Havurah members at the 2018 Tisha B'Av service.
Mon, October 13 2025
21 Tishrei 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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Monday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2025(IP) Sanctuary Committee in the Sukkah
Monday, Oct 13th 5:30p to 7:30p
Havurah's Sanctuary Committee will meet for a potluck under the Sukkah at 5:30. We will start our regular meeting following the potluck at 6:30 in person only. Please RSVP below. We are currently working on two big projects - putting together care packages for families impacted by current deportation actions, and working in conjunction with two other communities of faith to support a family clinic on 10/18. For information on either of these, please email tikkunolam@havurahshalom.org. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2025(ZM) Teen Engagement Committee Meeting
Monday, Oct 13th 7:00p to 8:30p
Monthly meeting for the Teen Engagement Committee leadership. Havurah teens and their parents are welcome. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2025(IP) Monthly Music Jam
Monday, Oct 13th 7:00p to 8:30p
Join your fellow Havurah singers and instrumentalists for a joyous evening of making music together. We've collected a wide variety of Jewish and secular songs, and all attendees have the opportunity to lead and select their favorites. Everyone is welcome. Questions? Please contact Sharon Klin. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2025(HYB) Morning Minyan
Tuesday, Oct 14th 8:00a to 9:00p
For all who want a regular prayer practice and for people saying Kaddish. We meet both in person and streaming online in Zoom Room Aleph. All are welcome. Please email info@havurahshalom.org for join info. This week we are meeting on Tuesday to observe Yizkor. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2025B'nei Mitzvah run through
Tuesday, Oct 14th 2:30p to 3:30p
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2025(HYB) Simḥat Torah Celebration
Tuesday, Oct 14th 6:30p to 8:30p
Join us for a family-friendly and joyous celebration featuring music and dancing with the Torah! Simchat Torah means "Rejoicing in the Torah." On Simchat Torah, we celebrate the conclusion of our annual Torah reading cycle and the beginning of another. We read the last Torah portion, then the first chapter of Genesis, remembering that the Torah is a circle of life that never ends. Torah brings sweetness to the lives of all of us! -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2025(IP) High School
Wednesday, Oct 15th 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 9-12. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2025Sukkah Reserved for High School
Wednesday, Oct 15th 6:30p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2025(ANN) Adult B'nei Mitzvah
Wednesday, Oct 15th 7:00p to 8:15p
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2025(IP) Sukkah Take-Down
Thursday, Oct 16th 9:00a to 1:00p
We enjoyed raising, decorating, celebrating and singing in the sukkah, but now it's time to take it down, down, down to the basement until next year. Come bring your drills, your excitement for working with lumber, and your good teamwork. Sign up over on the High Holidays Volunteer Sign-Up, the final volunteer spot of the season. Thank you!
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