Life Cycle Events
Congregation Beth Israel is the center of celebration and remembrance for every important event in a Jewish person’s life.
Brit Milah or Bris
Our clergy and staff are happy to work with you to help you have a meaningful Brit Milah ceremony, and are able to recommend and put you in contact with local mohels. Contact us at 503-222-1069 for assistance.
Baby Naming
Naming and blessing a Jewish baby or child is their first welcome into Jewish life. The naming often takes place within the congregational community at Shabbat Services. We can help you connect with our clergy and schedule this moving ceremony at 503-222-1069
Naming’s are not limited to infants, either: we can celebrate this with you at any age—just reach out to us.
B’nei Mitzvah
A Bar or Bat Mitzvah (around age thirteen) celebrates the child’s first reading from the Torah before the Congregation. We have a wonderful curriculum for our B’nei Mitzvah Students, which includes Hebrew, Jewish Studies and Tikkun Olam. More information on our B’nei Mitzvah program can be found here. We can answer any questions you may have at 503-222-1069.
Weddings
Congregation Beth Israel offers several settings for weddings of all sizes. Ceremonies officiated by our clergy can be held in our historic Main Sanctuary, Pollin Chapel or Shemanski Chapel. Blumauer Auditorium and Goodman Hall provide two options for celebrations, from small intimate receptions to full-service dining and dancing receptions. If you are interested in speaking with one of our clergy about officiating your wedding or have other related questions, please contact us at 503-222-1069 with any questions.
Beth Israel Cemetery
Congregation Beth Israel provides a beautifully maintained cemetery. The on-site Landau Chapel may be used for funeral services. Ground burial is available as well as vault entombment and niches for urns in four mausoleums. Please contact us at 503-222-1069 with any questions, whether for time of need or advance planning.
You may also click here to find the location of a loved one’s plot, or to research available ones.
Yahrzeit Plaques
A memorial plaque is a beautiful and meaningful way to ensure your beloved departed are remembered in perpetuity. For information about memorial plaques in the Temple, please contact us at 503-222-1069.
Onegs
Celebrate birthdays, adoptions, engagements, anniversaries, important honors— any simcha (special occasion)—at CBI by sponsoring an Oneg following Shabbat services. This can also be a moving way of honoring a loved one’s memory or yahrzeit. Contact us at 503-222-1069 for more information.
Mezuzah Hanging
Our CBI Clergy are delighted to be a part of making your residence truly a home by joining you for a mezuzah hanging and special blessing. Contact us at 503-222-1069 to schedule one.
Rentals
Many spaces on the CBI Campus, such as Goodman Hall, our banquet room, or the Shirley and Herbert Semler Board room are available to rent for parties, meetings, and other events. Please contact us at 503-222-1069.