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Membership Information

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confirmands We are delighted that you are interested in becoming part of the Congregation Beth Israel family. While our history provides us with a wonderful heritage, embracing new congregants ensures that we will be here for future generations.

Congregation Beth Israel has three primary functions: a House of Prayer, a House of Study and a House of Assembly.

With these three classic functions as our guide, our religious services blend music and readings with traditional themes and prayers that have been part of Jewish worship for thousands of years. Our congregants can fully participate through both word and song in English and Hebrew (translated and transliterated).

tots4 Our Education Department is dedicated to helping our parents raise compassionate and thoughtful Jews who not only feel a connection with our ancient Jewish heritage, but who have integrated the lessons of Torah into how they respond to the general community as good citizens. We also offer a wide range of adult educational opportunities that seek to address the needs of both the newcomer to Jewish study and the more advanced student.

Schnitzer Family Center which houses the Pollin Chapel, Lipman Foyer, Goodman Family Reception Hall, Semler Board Room, and the Robert P. Weil Administrative Offices

plaza_shabbat Our congregational family includes all ages, professions and income levels. We are united by our commitment to celebrate Judaism, to learn from one another and to transmit Jewish values across the generations. We hope that you will join us for services, study and social interaction.

Our only membership "requirement" is that you be Jewish. We warmly welcome interfaith families and those in interfaith relationships.

You will be joining the largest and oldest Reform Congregation in Oregon. Our membership of over 850 families includes all ages, occupations and income levels. Our programs are designed to meet the spiritual, religious, educational and social needs of our members including traditional and non-traditional families, singles, students and seniors.

friends We rely substantially on dues income to meet the Congregation's needs and offer flexible payment options including installment plans and credit card payments. No one is denied membership due to limited means.

We appreciate and encourage the involvement of all members, youth and adult, in the life of our Congregation. Your ideas, suggestions and involvement help us to further understand the evolving needs of the Congregation and to meet those needs.

Affiliated with the Union of American Hebrew Congregations since 1879.

Learn More About Joining CBI

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503-222-1069

Download a PDF of our membership application here.

Chavurah: Adding Friendship to Membership

From the Hebrew word, Chavurah, meaning a group of friends, many Jewish organizations use chavurot to build deep personal connections within their greater community. A tremendous way to find fun, learning, and connection to others. We are currently forming new chavurot, bringing together CBI member couples, singles and/or families with similar interests for monthly get-togethers in each others’ homes.

Creating opportunities to come together in chavurot is part of CBI’s effort to help all of its members find the sense of family and groundedness that our fast-paced society so often lacks. Please fill out the form or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 503-222-1069 for more information on how to become a part of a chavurah.

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What is Reform Judaism?

Content Provided by the Union of Reform Judaism

Throughout history, Jews have remained firmly rooted in Jewish tradition, even as we learned much from our encounters with other cultures. Nevertheless, since its earliest days, Reform Judaism has asserted that a Judaism frozen in time is an heirloom, not a living fountain.

Resolutions

The positions of the Reform Movement are based primarily in two sources: Resolutions adopted by the Union for Reform Judaism, and resolutions adopted by the Central Conference of American Rabbis.

Becoming a Jew

A pamphlet that answers basic questions about conversion in an easily accessible question and answer format.

Glossary of Words and Terms for Jewish Living

Judaism is more than just a religion: it's a culture, a language, a way of life. And, integrated fully into these Jewish traditions are unique words and sayings. Though words may have different roots or origins (Hebrew, Yiddish, German), their meanings are universal throughout the Jewish community. This glossary introduces some of the more common sayings appropriate for lifestyle and holiday events.

Intermarried? Reform Judaism Welcomes You

Yours, mine, ours: Every couple begins with two individuals from different backgrounds. Interfaith couples and their families also face the special challenges posed by different religious traditions and sometimes cultures. This pamphlet answers some basic questions and suggests some additional resources.

Dealing with interfaith issues can be difficult at times. And, finding relevant information and resources to help you through the matter can also be a challenge. The following list of resources may help you to begin the journey for answers.

What's Missing from Our Congregation?... YOU!

Created to examine the value of belonging to a synagogue and to dispel myths about synagogue membership, focusing on the synagogue as a house of worship, a house of assembly, and a house of learning.