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
Congregation Shaarie Torah’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.
Who We Are
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.
Warm & Welcoming
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.
Family Oriented & Multi-Generational
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.
In the heart of NW Portland
Our home is always open to the Jewish community, and we welcome you to come and join us for 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 welcome you to call our office at 503-226-6131 to set up a time to meet with Rabbi Oren.
who we are
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
Men are asked to always wear a kippah (yamika); women are also welcome to wear kippot in our building. These can be found at the entrance to our synagogue and at the entrance to our sanctuary.
Anyone who is given an Aliyah (to say the blessing before a Torah reading) is asked to wear a tallit (prayer shawl). These are available in our upstairs lobby.
We observe Shabbat, so during Shabbat please turn off all electronic devices, including cell phones when in our building, to assist us in maintaining traditional Shabbat observance and preserving the calm sanctity of the day.
Finally, we are a kosher facility, we do not allow any outside food into our building. If you’ve RSVP’d for one of the meals, we’ll be serving you absolutely delicious, kosher food from our kitchen.