Our Staff

Joseph Wolf

Rabbi

Rabbi Joey grew up in Boston, and he received his BA from Brandeis University in 1973, his MA and ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 1979, and an honorary doctorate from that institution in 2005. Additionally, Rabbi Joey also spent two separate years studying at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, during 1971-72 and 1976-77. Rabbi Joey has served Havurah since 1987, and before that was a rabbi for a congregation in Austin, Texas. Learn More

Deborah Eisenbach-Budner

Director of Education

Deborah brings her passion for Judaism and a questioning mind to her various roles: teacher, organizer/manager of education programs, synagogue and community developer, and facilitator of life-cycle and other rituals. She has been working in the field of Jewish Education for 20 years. Deborah grew up in Portland and then lived in Israel, Asia, and Boston before happily returning to Portland in 2000. Learn More

Andrea Wiener

Administrative Director

Andrea is responsible for administering the day-to-day operations of the congregation, and works closely with the Steering Committee, Rabbi, Educator and other staff. Andrea brings Havurah many years experience in providing a strong administrative foundation to support the vision and activities of community: members, volunteers, and leaders. Andrea joined the Havurah Shalom staff in 2010. Learn More

Chris Coughlin

Community Coordinator/Administrator

Chris Coughlin joined the Havurah community in January, 2006 as the Community Organizer. Her primary role is to develop ways in which members can all be connected and actively working to support Havurah’s efforts in the community. Havurah’s mission includes providing a vibrant, diverse, inclusive, participatory, and sustainable Jewish community and Chris works to fulfill the mission. Learn More

Mario Castellar

Administrative Coordinator

Mario Castellar started working at Havurah in June of 2008 as the Administrative Coordinator. His main duties are daily building operations, administrative duties including the Hakol and community email, and being the first point of contact at the office. He makes sure that everything is being taken care of behind the scenes and enjoys working with members in the community including the Building Committee, Membership Committee and office volunteers. Learn More

• Recent Posts

  • Advocacy Works: Haiti and Debt Cancellation
  • Havurah co-sponsors Jewish Theatre Collaborative presentation of “Kindertransport”
  • An Evening of Memories – Friday March 19 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Alan Barrish to speak on March 26
  • Rabbi Mordechai Liebling at Friday Services February 19

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