Unity Through learning.
Study Torah with a partner and make connections with Jews from across Portland. Hot drinks, light snacks, and study resources will all be made available.
Join Portland as we learn one on one. Bring your learning partner or ask us to provide one.
You are invited to join Havurah Shalom for our Kol Nidre Service. All of our High Holiday Services are free, and no registration or tickets are required. Learn more here.
You are invited to join Havurah Shalom for our Yom Kippur Services. No payment, advance registration, or tickets are required. Learn more here on our website.
Join us for an awesome kids’ program for children age 2-11. Kids will have tons of fun playing games, singing songs, and learning about Yom Kippur.
Free of Charge and all are welcome!
For more info please email Jodi at jodi@kesserisrael.org.
Yizkor, the Jewish Memorial Service, is recited only four times a year. Join us for this awe-inspiring series of prayers to remember your loved ones.
Come experience a Humanistic Yom Kippur with Kol Shalom, Community for Humanistic Judaism.
A human-centered, Awe – inspiring service which reflects the great Jewish traditions and offers a meaningful alternative for all Jews and intercultural families.
Everyone is welcome.
A Potluck Break-the-Fast to follow
Reservations suggested, but not required.
Wise Aging for 55+ (NEW SERIES!)
This workshop series, developed by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, is designed to help participants explore the years beyond mid-life as an opportunity for growth and discovery. Each session will include opportunities for personal sharing, contemplative listening, basic mindfulness practice, and Jewish text study. Participants will need to read the book Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience and Spirit by Rabbi Rachel Cowan & Dr. Linda Thal (not included in the registration fee). Instructors: Christine Gilmore and Naomi Harwin.
Thursdays, October 10, 17, 24, 31
10:00 am – 12:00 pm, SI100
Cost: $125.
Register: oregonjcc.org/registration
A monthly discussion covering a wide range of topics that draw on our experiences.
Thursdays: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm New Time!
Thursday, September 12
Topic: Returning Lost Items – What the Torah Teaches about finders-keepers
Thursday, October 10
Topic: Preparing for Sukkot – Who will you invite to your sukkah?
Thursday, November 14
Topic: Giving Thanks
Thursday, December 12
Topic: Finding Light – Hanukkah learning
Free and open to the community.
In partnership with Congregation Neveh Shalom
Come study and discuss the Bible with Rabbi Isaak at Neveh Shalom.
This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis, representing a variety of Jewish affiliation. A carefully constructed curriculum includes Jewish history, life cycle events, holidays, ritual and daily practice, theology, study of Torah and contemporary Jewish America. While not a conversion class, most OBR members consider it a prerequisite for students beginning study for conversion. Classes 7-9 pm, Thursdays, at rotating Portland area synagogues. Register here, https://oregonboardofrabbis.org/introduction-to-judaism-class/