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Where are the Jews? It wasn’t too long ago that a demographic study was done of the local Jewish Portland community. As is the situation in many cities in the United States, the majority of Jews are unaffiliated… Download PDF Bulletin
Shalom alechem malache ha-sharet malache elyon, mi-melech malche ha-melachim Ha-Kadosh Baruch Hu Peace upon you, ministering angels, messengers of the Most High, of the Supreme King of Kings, the Holy One, blessed be He. This melody, so full of love, peace, and sanctity… Read more in Oct-Nov 2013 Newsletter
Why Make Aliyah? Throughout the ages, members of the Jewish community living in the Diaspora have chosen to relocate their family and possessions to the land of our ancestors, Eretz Yisrael, the Land of Israel. Long before the State of Israel was established in May of 1948, Jews were compelled to travel to the Land…
Looking to the Future Recently, I announced on Shabbat Parashat Bo, that it is now official. Congregation Shaarie Torah is now a member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ)… Download PDF Bulletin
The Torah makes an explicit statement of “naaseh v’nishma” – that we will obey and we will listen; clearly meaning that one must observe the commandments, and then ask for the reasons, if there are any to declare. Some statutes have no purpose that we, as human beings, can discern, but are rather a declaration…
Are you a Better Person this Year? We’re approaching the Days of Awe soon, the High Holy Days. Can you remember last year’s Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur? Did you ask for forgiveness and promise to do better this year? Did you follow up on your promises? Did you make a difference in the world…
“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Chevre (friends), it’s been a long year. We’ve all dealt with many stressors – the economy, high gas prices, wars, terrorism, bills, illnesses, arguments, difficult situations and people, etc., etc. Many days it feels I go from crises to crises. Before…