Thrive these High Holy Days With your CST community Let’s make this season about reflection, care, and hope. Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Sukkot A portion of all Lulav & Etrog sales with the link above go directly to CST to help … Read More

You may leave a message on the main office line, and we will retrieve it during regular office hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays from 10 am – 2 pm. The best and fastest way to reach us is via email … Read More

A community with you in mind Coming together since 1905. Our Shaarie Torah community has been growing, learning, evolving for over 100+ years in Portland, Oregon. We strive to create harmony and connectedness with our programming, events, and classes, bringing … Read More

Shaarie Torah Cemetery View Pricing Guide Breaking New Ground: A Testament to Inclusivity! Monday, May 20, 2024 Dear beloved members of our Congregation Shaarie Torah community, We’re excited to share our progress toward greater inclusivity within our sacred spaces. As … Read More

The Diane Nemer Sisterhood Gift Shop Regular summer hours are generally Thursdays 12:15pm to 1:30pm. 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 purchases help … Read More

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

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

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 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

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