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.
Elul Offerings
There’s an old saying that Jewish holidays never come at the right time-they’re either too early or too late. This year, though, we will be perfectly poised to enter the days of awe with the High Holidays beginning in October and giving us an extended month lead-up to prepare. Each week there are offerings to reconnect with our community through classes, concerts, and prayer. Enjoy the beautiful days of summer and then join us for these opportunities to spark your soul’s return and renewal!
Finding Renewal at the Mikveh: Tour and History of Portland’s Progressive Mikveh
Thursday, September 5, 6:30 PM
Rachel’s Well (6655 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219)
Davvening: A Musical Memoir of Grandfather’s Prayer*
World Premiere written by Columbia River Keepers’ Composer in Residence, Deena Grossman, featuring members of the Oregon Symphony
Tuesday, September 10, 7:00 PM
In-Person and Online
Main Sanctuary
Shofar So Good Workshop
Wednesday, September 18, 7:00 PM
In-Person ONLY
Pollin Chapel
Brokenness, Return, and Repair
Text Study on Entering Repentance
Thursday, September 26, 7:00 PM
In-Person and Online
Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room
Zoom link to follow
Selichot Service:*
Teshuvah through Art with Lolly Jamerson
Saturday, September 28, 6:00 PM
In-Person ONLY
Main Sanctuary
* These musical offerings are the first two programs in our yearlong celebration of Cantor Ida Rae Cahana as she prepares to retire next June. These monthly music and cultural celebrations (more details coming soon!) are made possible through the generosity of Marcy Tonkin, Rose Rustin, Steve and Michelle Gradow, Janet Hoffman and John Harland, Sandra Lewis and James Rosenbaum, and Diane and David Rosencrantz.
Summer Moring Shabbat Services
There’s nothing quite like a summer Saturday, and throughout July and August we are making our Shabbat Morning services sweeter (and sunnier!) with a series of summer-oriented experiences.
You can look forward to Zooming in from the comfort of your own backyard, meeting up for Shabbat al fresco, or stretching into the weekend with Jewish Yoga. The full schedule is below, so mark your calendars, RSVP where applicable, and don’t forget the sunscreen!
Summer Morning Shabbat on Zoom
Saturday, July 27, 10:30 AM
Online ONLY
Summer Morning Shabbat Outside
Saturday, August 3, 10:30 AM
In-Person ONLY
Summer Morning Yoga Shabbat
Saturday, August 10, 10:30 AM
In-Person ONLY
Summer Morning Shabbat on Zoom
Saturday, August 17, 10:30 AM
Online ONLY
Summer Morning Shabbat
Josh Miller chants Torah
Saturday, August 24, 10:30 AM
In-Person and Online
Pollin Chapel
No RSVP necessary
Summer Morning Shabbat Outside
Saturday, August 31, 10:30 AM
In-Person ONLY
High Holidays 5785
The CBI community looks forward to welcoming 5785 with you with opportunities for worship, learning, and connection for all ages. As the holidays approach, and owe finalize or schedule of services this page will ALWAYS have the most up today information on schedule of services, guest admission, parking, health and safety reminders, and more.
A sweet gift of honey for your loved ones is a wonderful way to prepare for the High Holidays and, via WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood’s Honey from the Heart fundraiser, you can send an 8 oz. jar of kosher honey to loved ones near and far.
Click to place your order; free shipping in the United States for honey ordered before August 8!
