Welcome to Congregation Beth Israel
Beneath our dome is a spiritual home, a place of community and friendship, a place to be inspired through prayer, a place for lifelong learning, and a place where every person makes a difference.
Every Voice, Every Vote: Take Action
Thes are troubled times. The threats to our democracy and our rights are pervasive. As Revorm Jews, we are called to act.
We are responding with others in the Reform Movement by participating in the non-partisan 2022 Every Voice, Every Vote Campaign.
The campaign will focus on reaching out to voters of color in states with a history of voter suppression and barriers to voting that disproportionately affect minority votes.
As in 2020, the campaign will partner with the Center for Common Ground* in their “Reclaim Our Vote” actions. These include reaching out to disenfranchised voters with postcards, phone calls and texts to encourage and support participation in voting.
We will be having opportunities for training and group post card writing.
Email SAC@bethisrael-pdx.org to get involved, or click to order post cards.
* The Center for Common Ground is a non-partisan BIPOC led voting rights organization. Their mission is to empower under-represented voters to participate fully in democracy. They have proven success in achieving the goals of their mission
Kol Nidre | Tuesday, October 4
Tot Service
4:00 PM
In-Person ONLY
CBI Plaza (weather permitting)
Yom Kippur observance for our Mini Mensches (and their grownups)
Traditional Service
7:00 PM
In-Person and Online (click here to join our Livestream)
Main Sanctuary
Our traditional Kol Nidre Service, at which Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana gives the sermon.
Yom Kippur | Wednesday, October 5
Traditional Service
10:00 AM
Main Sanctuary
In-Person and Online (click here to join our Livestream)
Gather with CBI community for our Yom Kippur morning service, with sermon from Rabbi Rachel Joseph.
Family Service
1:00 PM
In-Person and Online (click here to join our Livestream)
Main Sanctuary
Yom Kippur Service for families with children under twelve years of age.
Sermon Talk Back
1:00 PM
In-Person ONLY
Pollin Chapel
“Did Jews Invent Hope?”
A Yom Kippur Study with Rabbi Sam Joseph
2:00 PM
In-Person ONLY
Pollin Chapel
Teen Service
2:00 PM
In-Person ONLY
Goodman Hall
Afternoon/Yizkor/Ne’ilah Service
3:00 PM
In-Person and Online (click here to join our Livestream)
Main Sanctuary
Our afternoon observance begins with music and meditation, during which those who wish may have a private moment before the Ark; we then segue into Yizkor and Ne’ilah
