High Holidays
High Holidays at Havurah Shalom
From our start over four decades ago, Havurah Shalom has welcomed all to join our in-person and, now, online High Holiday gatherings. Our services are free and ticketless, and we offer free child care too, space allowing. We look forward to seeing you in 5787!
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Additional Resources
Donate to High Holidays at Havurah Shalom
Year to year, Havurah Shalom is a home for all who wish to celebrate the High Holy Days. Please consider a contribution to join in our mitzvah.
Cheat Sheet for Families with Children
High Holidays Committee
Led by Sacha Reich, the High Holidays Committee plans the content of the upcoming High Holidays services, working with the rabbi, other staff, and lay leaders to ensure that Havurah offers welcoming, meaningful, and inspiring community-led services.
High Holidays Teachings and Services
You can find written or recorded versions of previous High Holidays services and drashot below.
- Coming Soon: Drashot and Mini-Drashot from our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services, 5786/2025.
- Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services 5785/2024, including Drashot (playlist)
- Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services 5784/2023 (playlist) and Drashot 5784/2023 (playlist)
- Rabbi Benjamin's 5783/2022 Erev Rosh Hashanah Drash and 5783/2022 Kol Nidre Drash
- Recordings of High Holiday Services for 5783/2022: Ros.h Hashanah Day One - First Part (starts at 12 minutes), Rosh Hashanah Day One - Second Part, Kol Nidre (starts at 20 minutes), Yom Kippur Morning (starts at 11 minutes), Yom Kippur Afternoon & Closing (starts at 6 minutes)
- The Elul Shofar blasts that roused us the entire month of Elul in 5782/2022 are available here, along with the the daily messages of intention (kavanot). Watch the pearls of wisdom (and folly) with which Andrine, Diane, and Howard have entertained us on our Elul journey toward 5783!
- High Holidays 5781/2021 and 5782/2022
- Erev Rosh Hashanah 5780/2020 | Kol Nidre 5780/2020
- High Holidays 5779/2019
- High Holidays 5778/2018
- High Holidays 5777/2017
- High Holidays 5776/2016
Sun, November 16 2025
25 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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Monday ,
NovNovember 17 , 2025Havurahnik Mahjong Group
Monday, Nov 17th 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 ,
NovNovember 17 , 2025(ZM) Climate Change Book Group Slow Reading of "Not Too Late"
Monday, Nov 17th 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." -
Monday ,
NovNovember 17 , 2025(IP) Thinking About Palestine and Israel After the Destruction of Gaza [CLASS IS FULL]
Monday, Nov 17th 7:00p to 8:30p
Learn about the historical contexts behind Oct. 7, 2023, as well as the response that has resulted in massive destruction of life and society in Gaza. Led by Joel Beinin. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2025Hakol Deadline is Tuesday, November 18
Tuesday, Nov 18th (All day)
Havurah members, click to learn how to submit your contributions to our monthly newsletter, Hakol. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2025(HYB) Steering Meeting (Nov. 18)
Tuesday, Nov 18th 6:30p to 8:30p
Steering members and staff will meet to consider matters of governance. All Havurah Shalom members are invited to attend Steering Committee meetings. A link to a draft agenda, accessible only to logged-in members, will be posted here in advance of the meeting. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2025MACG Action Team Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 18th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2025(IP) Middle School
Wednesday, Nov 19th 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 7 and 8. -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2025(IP) High School
Wednesday, Nov 19th 6:30p to 8:30p
For grades 9-12. -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 19 , 202511/19 B'nei Mitzvah Cohort Family class
Wednesday, Nov 19th 6:30p to 8:30p
11/19 will be a Family session, including parents and youth. We will sing, study your Torah portion, have some parent/child conversation, eat dinner (parents too!) and have time for hanging out. It is important that each youth have an adult there. Please RSVP by 11/18 so we know how much extra food to order for dinner. Thanks! -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2025(ANN) Adult B'nei Mitzvah
Wednesday, Nov 19th 7:00p to 8:15p
Address: 825 NW 18th Ave, Portland OR 97209 Phone: 503-248-4662
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