Inclusive.
Multi-generational.
Haimish.
Congregation Shaarie Torah’s History
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 of Conservative Judaism. Did you know 2025 is CST’s 120 anniversary?
CST Leadership and Staff
Learn about the team that works behind the scenes to keep CST running. For general inquiries, please call the front desk at 503-226-6131.
CST Board of Directors
The Shaarie Torah Board meets every 3rd Monday, 6:30 pm on zoom. Members are welcome to join.
For information on how to join a Board Meeting and the zoom link, please contact our executive director, Jemi Kostiner Mansfield.
CST’s Sisterhood
The members of the CST Sisterhood are passionate about supporting our synagogue and helping each other and the community. The Sisterhood membership remains a group that not only works together for a fully functioning Shul, but also provides a chance to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.
Congregation Shaarie Torah
A Center
A center of Jewish community, values and learning.
An Enriching institution
An institution for the enrichment of Jewish life.
A Spiritual foundation
A place of spiritual reflection and social action.
Congregation Shaarie Torah is…
This warm and welcoming Jewish community has been around since 1905 and looks to the future by balancing contemporary and traditional Judaism. We strive to ensure that every voice is heard and that every member is counted. At Shaarie Torah, we offer extensive programming and activities that foster Jewish values of social justice through Torah/Learning, Avodah/Service, and Chesed/Loving Kindness.
A member of the Conservative Movement, Congregation Shaarie Torah is a spiritual home that encourages growth in all stages of life by fostering connections, lifelong learning, and meaningful relationships.
Our home is always open to the Jewish community, and we welcome you to join us at one of our many events. Located in the heart of Northwest Portland, our synagogue is within walking distance of 23rd Ave, the Pearl District, and some of Portland’s most popular stores and restaurants. We look forward to having you join us and invite you to call our office at 503-226-6131 to schedule a time to meet with Rabbi Oren.
Our Values
Worship
To worship in accordance with traditional and contemporary Judaism
Celebrate
To celebrate Jewish events, holidays and life cycle traditions as a community
Community, Culture, Torah
To foster our Jewish community, history, culture, and Torah
Jewish Ethics
To apply Jewish ethics to national affairs in the US and Israel