Cemetery
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Shaarie Torah Cemetery View Pricing Guide Our Cemetery Congregation Shaarie Torah has a beautifully maintained and manicured cemetery in Southeast (SE) Portland. The on-site chapel may be used for funeral services. Please call us in the office at (503) 226-6131 … Read More

Gift Shop
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The Diane Nemer Sisterhood Gift Shop Regular hours are generally: Fridays 11AM-2PM and Sundays 9:30AM-1PM. Stop by for candles, Shabbat, Havdalah, and Holiday supplies, gifts, jewelry, and more! Many items are marked down by 25% and more. Remember that all … Read More

Sisterhood
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history & traditions The shaarie torah sisterhood The Congregation Shaarie Torah Sisterhood was established as the B’Noth Auxiliary in 1918 and has been the backbone of the synagogue through the generations, much like a mother is the backbone of her … Read More

Weddings
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Marriage The celebration of the beginning of a life together as a married couple is an intimate, joyful, and ceremonious occasion. Rabbi Oren offers counseling for couples preparing for marriage and the value of creating a Jewish home for months … Read More

Bar / Bat Mitzvah
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each journey is unique. One becomes B’nai Mitzvah at an age – 12 for females, 13 for males. One does not have a B’nai Mitzvah, rather one marks this coming-of-age milestone in community. This journey is meant to explore what … Read More

Brit
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Brit Milah (Bris) or Simchat Bat at Shaarie Torah We love to celebrate with you! Either for a Brit Milah (“covenant of circumcision” for a boy) or a Simchat Bat (celebrating the “joy of a daughter”), there are special ways … Read More

Wednesday Night School for Teens
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Middle/High (Grades 6-12): Wednesday Night School Scroll Down for Calendar Our Wednesday Night School offers social and educational opportunities for teenagers eager to: * strengthen their Jewish knowledge and identity; * deepen their understanding of the Jewish traditions (including preparation … Read More

K-12th Youth Education Programs at Shaarie Torah
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Youth Education at Shaarie Torah Mensch Learning Center for K-5 Mensch Academy: B’Mitzvah Program for 6-7th Graders Mensch Learning Center Registration mensch academy registration Youth Education Programs at Shaarie Torah We are excited to share our 2022-23 CST Religious School … Read More

History
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The History of Congregation Shaarie Torah Congregation Shaarie Torah has had ten Rabbis since beginning in 1905. Since the late 2000’s Shaarie Torah has benefited from several significant changes, including women’s full participation in services and affiliation with the United Synagogues … Read More

Pray with Us
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A Spiritual Home Shaarie Torah is here for you through it all.  Our Community Shaarie Torah welcomes you to explore our community. We offer traditional Conservative services, where you will feel right at home. Our Holiday and Shabbat programming has … Read More