Congregation Shaarie Torah

Mussar (2025-2026)
2026-03-26 18:45 - 20:45, 2026-04-23 18:45 - 20:45 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

Schedule6:45 – 7:15pm | Brownbag Nosh & Hevrutah Check-In7:15 – 7:50pm | Middah Debrief8:00 – 8:45pm | Deep Dive into Next Middah

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Shabbat Services
2026-03-28 09:15 - 12:00, 2026-04-04 09:15 - 12:00, 2026-04-11 09:15 - 12:00
Join us in person or online for Shabbat Services every Saturday at 9:15am unless otherwise noted. You can stream services here.

Morning Minyan
2026-03-29 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-05 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-12 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-19 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-04-26 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-05-03 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-05-10 08:30 - 09:30
Join us on Zoom at 8am on Monday and Thursdays for Morning Minyan. When Mensch Community is in session on Sundays, there is the option to join us in person at 8:30am! Register for zoom here.

Torah Study
2026-04-02 12:15 - 13:30, 2026-04-09 12:15 - 13:30, 2026-04-16 12:15 - 13:30, 2026-04-23 12:15 - 13:30, 2026-04-30 12:15 - 13:30, 2026-05-07 12:15 - 13:30
Join Rabbi Oren and others to study together on Thursdays both in person and on zoom. Hope to see you in person, or join on zoom.

Mensch Community (2025-2026)
2026-04-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 12:00
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.

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Adult B’nai Mitzvah: Chanting from the Torah
2026-04-15 11:30 - 13:15, 2026-04-22 11:30 - 13:15, 2026-04-29 11:30 - 13:15
Full Course Overview Register for this program here.

📖 Deep Dive into the Torah ServiceHistory, choreography, meaning, and musicDec 3, 10, 17

🎶 Torah Trope: Learn the Music of the TorahMaster the cantillation system to prepare for chantingJan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18, 25

📜 Chanting from the TorahApply your skills and practice with supportMar 4, 11, 18, 25 | Apr 15, 22, 29

🕯️ Preparation & Rehearsal to Lead Shabbat Services Bring it all together with coaching and practiceMay 6, 13, 20, 27

🎉 Adult B’nai Mitzvah Celebration & Kiddush LunchSaturday, May 30, 2026

Our Adult B’nai Mitzvah (ABM) journey is your opportunity to reclaim, rediscover, and rejoice in Torah. Register for this program here.
Have 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.

Over 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

🗓️ ScheduleWednesdays: 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM11:30–12:00 – Brown Bag Lunch & Hevruta (study partner) Check-In12:00–1:15 – Weekly Learning Session

Sisterhood Meeting
2026-04-26 10:00 - 11:00
The Shaarie Torah Sisterhood will be meeting in person at 10am.

Not a member? Learn more about the group HERE and join for only $25 a year.

Monthly Shabbat Fusion and Potluck
2026-05-01 18:30 - 20:30
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.

We 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!

Join us at a Shabbat Fusion

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Adult B’nai Mitzvah: Prep & Rehearsal to Lead Shabbat Services
2026-05-06 11:30 - 13:15

What Happens Next? (2025-2026)
2026-05-06 17:30 - 19:00
1st Wednesday of the Month – 5:30-7:00pm at the Lucky Labrador – 1945 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97209 (between 19th & 20th).

We 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.

List of Sessions

November 5: 2 Kings 1-12

December 3: 2 Kings 13-25

January 7: Isaiah 1-12

February 4: Isaiah 13-27

March 7: Isaiah 28-39

SPECIAL March 25: Isaiah 40-48

May 6: Isaiah 49-55

June 3: Isaiah 56-66

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