Contact Us
Address
825 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Phone | Fax
503-248-4662 | 503-248-4668
Hours
Typically staff is in the building between 11 am and 3 pm Monday-Friday. If you want to meet with an individual staff member, please email them in advance to make an appointment.
General Inquiries
info@havurahshalom.org
Membership Inquiries
tara@havurahshalom.org
Financial Requests or Inquiries
rachel@havurahshalom.org
Pastoral Needs
For pastoral needs while Rabbi Benjamin is on sabbatical (February 1 to July 1, 2025), contact the Havurah office (info@havurahshalom.org, 503-248-4662). Rachel Pollak, Office & Facilities Manager, will make the appropriate connection for you.
Transparency & Inclusivity Inquiries
transparency@havurahshalom.org
Staff
Benjamin Barnett, Rabbi
benjamin.barnett@havurahshalom.org
Adela Basayne, Program Director
adela@havurahshalom.org
Deborah Eisenbach-Budner, Education Director
deborah@havurahshalom.org
Shari Raider, Finance Manager
shari@havurahshalom.org
Rachel Pollak, Office & Facilities Manager
rachel@havurahshalom.org
Carrie Kirschner, Madricha: Youth Education & B'nei Mitzvah Program Coordinator
carrie@havurahshalom.org
Tara Anderson, Participation & Publications Coordinator
tara@havurahshalom.org
Steering
Oren Kosansky & David Kertzner, Co-Presidents
Fri, April 18 2025
20 Nisan 5785
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Havurah Updates
Hineinu: Seders on Friday, Pesach Yizkor, Grandparent/Parent Huddle, and More
Two Friday, April 18 Seder Opportunities:
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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 ,
AprApril 19 , 2025(HYB) Shabbat Morning
Shabbat, Apr 19th 10:00a to 12:00p
Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin (who is on sabbatical until July 1, 2025), this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. Join us afterward for a light community brunch provided by the Lunches and Noshes Committee! Free childcare is provided. For Zoom information, please email info@havurahshalom.org. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 19 , 2025(IP) Shabbat School
Shabbat, Apr 19th 3:00p to 5:15p
This program gives children a foundation for lifelong Jewish learning and engagement while integrating parents and children in a caring Jewish community. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 19 , 2025(IP) Parenting Huddle: How Do We Parent/Grandparent Right Now?
Shabbat, Apr 19th 3:10p to 4:35p
Saturday, April 19, 3:10 – 4:35pm (during Shabbat School) Parenting Huddle: How Do We Parent/Grandparent Right Now? How do we sustain our strength, values, and connections when they are being attacked? We gather to share ourselves, wisdom, and support. RSVP here. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 19 , 2025Grade 5 Kehillah Night
Shabbat, Apr 19th 5:15p to 8:00p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 20 , 2025Shabbat School Class Rep Meeting
Sunday, Apr 20th 10:00a to 12:00p
New Class Reps for the 2025-2026 school year meet to plan for Summit. A light nosh and childcare will be provided. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 20 , 2025(ZM) Progressive Israel Network Sessions
Sunday, Apr 20th 3:00p to 4:30p
Havurah Shalom is hosting a four-session series from the Progressive Israel Network. Come learn in collaboration with representatives from five to six of the participating Progressive Israel Network organizations, including T’ruah, New Jewish Narrative, Partners for Progressive Israel, New Israel Fund, J Street, and Reconstructing Judaism. All perspectives on Israel-Palestine, as well as all curious people, are welcomed and encouraged. Our guests will give presentations and take questions. You can register for all sessions, below, but it's okay if you can't attend all three sessions. (Reconstructing Judaism, the central organization of the Reconstructionist movement, of which Havurah Shalom is a part, is a member of the Progressive Israel Network.) -
Sunday ,
AprApril 20 , 2025(IP) Writing for Peace and Reconciliation, Within and Between Us
Sunday, Apr 20th 6:30p to 8:30p
Commemorate the last day of Pesach and Yitzkor in community Passover not only invites us to retell our ancient story but to look at our current reality and ask: what is our mitzrayim today? The obstacle in our personal and communal life? Where can we break through in an act of courage and compassion? April 20th & May 4th, 6:30 PM at Havurah, join Harriet Cooke for a writing/drawing group to explore this theme along with Yitzkor, the Sephirot and Counting the Omer. (It is recommended to attend either just the first session or both sessions.) -
Monday ,
AprApril 21 , 2025Hakol Deadline is Monday, April 21
Monday, Apr 21st (All day)
Click to learn how to submit your contributions to our monthly newsletter, Hakol. -
Monday ,
AprApril 21 , 2025Havurahnik Mahjong Group
Monday, Apr 21st 1:00p to 4:00p
We are excited to bring mahjong back to Havurah. For Havurah members, this 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 ,
AprApril 21 , 2025(IP) B’khol Levav’kha Gathering (Being Together Wholeheartedly)
Monday, Apr 21st 7:00p to 8:00p
Havurah members, we welcome you to gather at Havurah Shalom for B'khol Levav'kha ("With All Your Heart"). These Havurahnik gatherings will take place on the third Monday of the month. Email Cara Ungar with questions.
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