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SUMMARY:CST Offices CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The shul offices will be closed June 30-July 4 to give the staff some well-deserved time off.
URL:https://shaarietorah.org/event/cst-offices-closed/
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T100000
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SUMMARY:Sisterhood Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Shaarie Torah Sisterhood will be meeting in person at 10am.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNot a member? Learn more about the group HERE and join for only $25 a year.
URL:https://shaarietorah.org/event/sisterhood-meeting/2025-08-24/
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T183000
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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Machzor
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for the High Holidays by exploring the textual roots of this special liturgy. We will delve into the biblical and rabbinic sources of key High Holiday prayers\, with an eye toward unlocking meaning and connection to the larger themes of the holidays. \n\n\n\nWhether you are new to High Holiday liturgy and are looking for a way in or you are looking to deepen your experience with all too familiar prayers\, you will come away from these sessions with a more nuanced understanding of our liturgy and new ways of standing to pray. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more & RSVP\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 3: Avinu Malkenu\n\n\n\nSeptember 10: Untaneh Tokef\n\n\n\nSeptember 17: Ashamnu
URL:https://shaarietorah.org/event/unlocking-the-machzor/2025-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130918
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T192239Z
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SUMMARY:Selichot & Havdalah
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Oren for a learning program of thoughtful reflection as we enter the Yamim Nora’im. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://shaarietorah.org/event/selichot-havdalah/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T120000
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SUMMARY:Mensch Community (2025-2026)
DESCRIPTION:Mensch Community is a consistent learning community for kids in grades K – 8 which also invites active family participation to build community amongst families and with the greater Shaarie Torah community. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about Mensch Community
URL:https://shaarietorah.org/event/mensch-community-2025-2026/2025-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T184900
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T194700
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SUMMARY:HHD: Rosh Hashanah
DESCRIPTION:Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. To make sure you have a sweet new year\, it’s traditional to eat honey and apples. Rosh Hashanah is a time to begin introspection\, looking back at the mistakes of the past year and planning the changes to make in the new year\, continuing through the Days of Awe and Yom Kippur. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule for Rosh Hashanah\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nErev Rosh Hashanah: Monday\, September 22 \n\n\n\n\nCandles: 6:49pm\n\n\n\nErev Rosh Hashanah Services: 7pm\n\n\n\n\nRosh Hashanah: Day 1\, Tuesday\, September 23 \n\n\n\n\nServices: 9am\, in our sanctuary and streaming ONLINE\n\n\n\nFamily Experience: 10am\n\n\n\nCandles for Day 2: 7:49pm\n\n\n\n\nRosh Hashanah: Day 2\, Wednesday\, September 24 \n\n\n\n\nServices: 9am\n\n\n\nHavdalah: 7:47pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for services here!
URL:https://shaarietorah.org/event/hhd-rosh-hashanah/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T160000
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SUMMARY:JFCS Thanksgiving Drive
DESCRIPTION:We are once again participating in the JFCS Thanksgiving Food Drive. With the help of the community\, Jewish & Family Child Service will be able to provide a food box to 160 families – over 500 individuals – this Thanksgiving. Boxes will be delivered to families on Sunday\, November 23. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are collecting TURKEY GRAVY PACKETS (0.85 or 0.87 oz\, any brand). The goal is 270 total. These need not be kosher\, although if someone wants to provide kosher gravy (either a mix or prepared in a jar or carton) please contact Jemi. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonations may be dropped off in the food barrel downstairs or in the shul office. Final day to donate is Wednesday\, November 19. You can also donate funds directly to JFCS online.
URL:https://shaarietorah.org/event/jfcs-thanksgiving-drive/
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T190000
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SUMMARY:What Happens Next? (2025-2026)
DESCRIPTION:1st Wednesday of the Month – 5:30-7:00pm at the Lucky Labrador – 1945 NW Quimby St\, Portland\, OR 97209 (between 19th & 20th).  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will continue to explore the writings that follow the Torah cycle. This next section will focus on the Book of 2nd Kings and Book of Isaiah. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nList of Sessions \n\n\n\n\nNovember 5: 2 Kings 1-12\n\n\n\nDecember 3: 2 Kings 13-25\n\n\n\nJanuary 7: Isaiah 1-12\n\n\n\nFebruary 4: Isaiah 13-27\n\n\n\nMarch 7: Isaiah 28-39\n\n\n\nSPECIAL March 25: Isaiah 40-48\n\n\n\nMay 6: Isaiah 49-55\n\n\n\nJune 3: Isaiah 56-66\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for What Happens Next?
URL:https://shaarietorah.org/event/what-happens-next-2025-2026/2025-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T203000
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CREATED:20251022T203419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T204831Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Shabbat Fusion and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family and friends to spend the 1st Friday monthly (with some exceptions) with Rabbi Oren for relaxed Shabbat services and friendly potlucks throughout the year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will provide soup and bread; you are welcome to bring vegetarian sides and desserts (not required). Let us know what you plan to bring when you RSVP. There is no charge to join us\, just RSVP! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at a Shabbat Fusion\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://shaarietorah.org/event/monthly-shabbat-fusion-and-potluck/2025-11-07/
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T184500
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SUMMARY:Mussar (2025-2026)
DESCRIPTION:What is Mussar? An ancient Jewish way of learning and living to help us grow into our very best selves. Mussar teachs that the soul is the primary essence of who we are and we do not necessarily experience our inner lives in this way. Instead\, we develop a belief that our selves\, our egos\, form our primary identity. In following the path of Mussar to build our inner lives\, we will learn to come to appreciate the difference between self and soul\, and especially to develop an understanding of the ideal relationship we can foster between these two dimensions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule6:45 – 7:15pm | Brownbag Nosh & Hevrutah Check-In7:15 – 7:50pm | Middah Debrief8:00 – 8:45pm | Deep Dive into Next Middah \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Mussar
URL:https://shaarietorah.org/event/mussar-2025-2026/2025-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251128T235959
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SUMMARY:CST Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:CST Offices are closed on Thursday\, November 27 and Friday\, November 28 for Thanksgiving. Safe travels for those going out of town for Thanksgiving!
URL:https://shaarietorah.org/event/cst-offices-for-thanksgiving/
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T131500
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SUMMARY:Adult B’nai Mitzvah: Deep Dive into the Torah Service
DESCRIPTION:Full Course Overview Register for this program here.\n\n📖 Deep Dive into the Torah ServiceHistory\, choreography\, meaning\, and musicDec 3\, 10\, 17\n\n\n\n🎶 Torah Trope: Learn the Music of the TorahMaster the cantillation system to prepare for chantingJan 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 | Feb 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\n\n\n\n📜 Chanting from the TorahApply your skills and practice with supportMar 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 | Apr 15\, 22\, 29\n\n\n\n🕯️ Preparation & Rehearsal to Lead Shabbat Services
Bring it all together with coaching and practiceMay 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\n\n\n\n🎉 Adult B’nai Mitzvah Celebration & Kiddush LunchSaturday\, May 30\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nOur Adult B’nai Mitzvah (ABM) journey is your opportunity to reclaim\, rediscover\, and rejoice in Torah. Register for this program here.\nHave you always wanted to become b’nai mitzvah—but never had the chance?
Are you ready to reconnect with Judaism with fresh eyes and a full heart? This is more than a class. It’s a spiritual milestone. A personal renewal. A sacred journey for adults of all backgrounds and learning levels. \n\n\n\nOver the course of this rich and supportive year\, participants will:✨ Build Jewish knowledge and spiritual confidence✨ Chant from the Torah and lead key parts of the Shabbat service✨ Write and deliver a meaningful D’var Torah✨ Create a personalized tallit—crafted by your own hands and heart✨ Celebrate your aliyah in a joyful community celebration \n\n\n\n\n🗓️ ScheduleWednesdays: 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM11:30–12:00 – Brown Bag Lunch & Hevruta (study partner) Check-In12:00–1:15 – Weekly Learning Session
URL:https://shaarietorah.org/event/adult-bnai-mitzvah-deep-dive-into-the-torah-service/2025-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T130000
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SUMMARY:Chanukah Pre-Func
DESCRIPTION:Show off your finest (or ugliest) Chanukah gear – PJs\, sweaters\, accessories galore. There will be dreidels\, latkes\, gelt\, drinks\, and more\, and we’ll send you home with candles\, ready to start the holiday that evening. Everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\nBring books for our 3rd Annual Little Free Library Book Swap! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP to our Chanukah Party!
URL:https://shaarietorah.org/event/chanukah-pre-func/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251222T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251222T235959
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SUMMARY:CST Building Closed for Electrical Work
DESCRIPTION:Starting this month\, we’re undertaking this major electrical upgrade of our breaker panels so that they are up to UL-code and insurance standards. It’s a big job that has been carefully scheduled and will take place over a number of weeks. With the exception of a few days of office closures\, there should be no interruption in shul operations\, Shabbat services or Pipster Prep NW’s schedule. \n\n\n\nStaff will work from home on December 22\, 23\, 29\, and 30. The building will be closed to visitors. \n\n\n\nThis upgrade is more than wires and panels – it’s about safeguarding our building to protect what matters most: the people and traditions that make this synagogue our spiritual home. If you have questions or concerns\, please reach out to Executive Director Jemi Mansfield.
URL:https://shaarietorah.org/event/cst-building-closed-for-electrical-work/2025-12-22/
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130918
CREATED:20260204T153555Z
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SUMMARY:Hamentashen 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our Hamentashen are made with love and care by our dedicated community of volunteers. When you purchase a box of Hamentashen\, not only are you treating yourself\, but you are also supporting the important tradition of the Shaarie Torah sisterhood. So\, indulge in these mouthwatering treats and make a difference at the same time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Your Hamentashen Today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable flavors: Fruit\, Apricot\, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chips\, Moen \n\n\n\nDiscount Available: Purchase 2 Dozen and get $6 of 3rd! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPickup Dates & In Person Purchases\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12pm – 3pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 9 – Wednesday\, February 11\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 15 – Wednesday\, February 18\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 22 – Wednesday\, February 25\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*NEW THIS YEAR: You can purchase IN PERSON with no preorder! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: Purchasing of six dozen or more not pre-ordered are not guaranteed to be readily available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-ordered and pre-paid orders are guaranteed; if you need to order more at a later time\, please complete a full online order.
URL:https://shaarietorah.org/event/hamentashen-2026/2026-02-09/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T203000
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SUMMARY:Passover: 2nd Night Seder 2026
DESCRIPTION:Purchase your ticket(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral: $36 per personSustainer: $54 per personEnhanced: $72 per personBenefactor: $90 per personSponsor: $108 per person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNobody will be turned away for financial reasons. Contact Jemi Kostiner Mansfield at executivedirector@shaarietorah.org or (503)226-6131 x101 if this applies to you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are extremely grateful to Erik Richmond and Annette Demsey for generously underwriting a portion of the cost so that everyone who wishes to attend the seder are able to do so. Erik and Annette have made this gift in loving memory of his mother\, Donna Winkler (z”l)\, who loved Passover more than any other holiday and who left this world just before Passover 2022. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecause of their gift\, we are able to offer a range of pricing for the seder. We encourage you to select the level that feels best and also helps support the community message of inclusivity. Additional dollars raised during this campaign will help to replenish our weekly Kiddush fund.
URL:https://shaarietorah.org/event/passover-2nd-night-seder-2026/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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