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.
Sat, September 13 2025
20 Elul 5785
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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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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2025Shabbat Morning with Banot Mitzvah of Lena Ruth Goodman and Raizel "Raizie" Hogan
Shabbat, Sep 13th 10:00a to 12:00p
Please join us for Shabbat morning services, including welcoming Lena Ruth Goodman and Raizel "Raizie" Hogan as a Banot Mitzvah and members of our community. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2025(HYB) Seliḥot Service
Shabbat, Sep 13th 8:00p to 9:30p
The Saturday ten days before Rosh Hashana, we gather to begin to ready our hearts for compassion and forgiveness. All are welcome in person or on Zoom. If you need the Zoom info, please click here and RSVP/register to have it sent to you. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2025Daily Shofar Blast
Sunday, Sep 14th (All day)
Hear the Sound of the Shofar each day of Elul (except Shabbat): Andrine, Diane & Howard (& sometimes Dominic & Wesley) help prepare us for Rosh Hashanah with shofar, deep thoughts, and a touch of kavanah (intention). Videos will be posted daily on Havurah's YouTube and Facebook pages. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2025(ZM) Cohort B of Coming Home to Solidarity
Sunday, Sep 14th 9:30a to 11:30p
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2025(IP) Birding Walk
Sunday, Sep 14th 10:00a to 12:00p
Join experienced birders Cindy and Andrew Merrill to see how many different bird species we can find and identify at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge in Sherwood. We’ll meet behind the Visitor Center, and then take a leisurely walk on the gravel/dirt trails. Birding expertise is not required. Bikes and pets are not permitted. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2025(IP) Annual Teen Picnic & Volunteer Kick-Off
Sunday, Sep 14th 2:00p to 4:00p
Join us for our annual Teen Engagement Committee Teen Picnic and Volunteer Kick-Off. We’ll have snacks, drinks, games, and kehillah-building icebreakers. Feel free to bring sports equipment to enjoy. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2025(IP) "Circus on the Streets": Jewish Family Stories of the Lower East Side
Sunday, Sep 14th 2:00p to 3:30p
Sarah Stein takes her audience back to the bustling streets and colorful characters of the famous Lower East Side of New York City during the 1930s and 1940s as seen through the eyes of her family. Her performance is an inspiring blend of laughter and grace. Recorded music and slides accompany the performance. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2025Havurahnik Mahjong Group
Monday, Sep 15th 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 ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2025(ZM) High Holiday Safety Training
Monday, Sep 15th 6:30p to 7:30p
All Havurah members are invited to this important safety training. High Holidays event manager Rachel Pollak will cover the procedures and practices that keep us safe at the Tiffany Center and at the Havurah building, and Secure Community Network Regional Security Advisor Jessica Anderson will teach us situational awareness and de-scalation. There will be time for questions at the end. All High Holiday greeters, ushers and event monitors are especially encouraged to attend this training. It will be recorded for those not able to attend. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 16 , 2025(ZM) Climate Change Book Group Slow Reading of "Not Too Late"
Tuesday, Sep 16th 5:30p to 6:30p
All are welcome! Havurah members and non-members alike are invited to join us in this slow, section-by-section reading of "Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility." Click and RSVP. Attend any or all of these HCAT (Havurah's Climate Action Team) Book Group discussions about "Not Too Late."
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