Rosh Hashanah
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Sep 16 - Sep 17, 2023
Sep
10 2023
JGSO: Genealogy by the Clock: What You Can Do with the Time You Have
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Zoom
Zoom registration link URL below or on JGSO website
Zoom registration link URL below or on JGSO website
The JGS of Oregon presents a Zoom talk by Daniel Horowitz called "Genealogy by the Clock: What You Can Do with the…
Sep
10 2023
Neveh Shalom's Back to Shul
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Welcome the New Year with a celebration of community! Join the Neveh Shalom kehillah to celebrate the end of summ…
Sep
10 2023
Meant To Be: A Story of Might, Miracles, and Triumph of the Human Spirit
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Meant To Be: A True Story of Might, Miracles, and Triumph of the Human Spirit with Roslyn Franken
Join CST and Rab…
Sep
10 2023
Israeli folk dancing at SWCC
2:30PM - 4:00PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Enjoy Israeli folk dancing at the Southwest Community Center with session leader Rhona Feldman. Everyone is welcome t…
Sep
11 2023
An Evening with Rick Hodes (2 opportunities!)
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Dr. Rick Hodes is the JDC's Medical Director in Ethiopia. Initially arriving in 1984 to help famine victimes, he retu…
Sep
11 2023
East Side Minyan at Shir Tikvah
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Shir Tikvah/Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Boulevard
Portland, OR 97232
Come start your week at morning minyan! We gather every Monday at 7 am at the Eastside Jewish Commons. Bring a…
Sep
11 2023
Intro to Israeli folk dance
7:00PM - 7:45PM
Leedy Grange
835 NW Saltzman Rd
Portland, OR 97229
Want to learn to Israeli folk dance?
Join in this one-time introductory class on
Monday, Sept. 11, 7 to 7:45 pm.
Leed…
Sep
11 2023
Setting Up a Care Plan and Team
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Rose Schnitzer Manor, Zidell Hall
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97221
Sheila Cohen lost her home to Hurricane Katrina, which set her on a downhill path, as she lost her artistry, her heal…
Sep
11 2023
Israeli folk dancing at Leedy Grange
7:30PM - 10:30PM
Leedy Grange
835 NW Saltzman Rd.
Portland, OR 97229
Enjoy Israeli folk dancing every Monday, 7:30 to 10:30+ with this friendly group in Cedar Mill (now in our 10th year)…
Sep
12 2023
An Evening with Rick Hodes (2 opportunities!)
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland,
Dr. Rick Hodes is the JDC's Medical Director in Ethiopia. Initially arriving in 1984 to help famine victimes, he retu…
Sep
12 2023
JFCS Cancer Support Group
3:00PM - 4:00PM
ZOOM
Community is important. Cancer is lonely. Jewish Family & Child Service has combined these two truths to create this…
Sep
12 2023
Pre High Holiday Wine Tasting with Jeff Weitz
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Portland Kollel
6680 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Pre High Holiday Wine Tasting with Jeff Weitz. Taste superb kosher wines from around the world!
Sep
13 2023
Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Combating Antisemitism
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Halie Grace Shost
New York, NY, USA
Zoom
New York, NY 10012
Robert Siegel (NPR) interviews: Dr. Georgette Bennett, Dan Granot, Rep. Ted Deutch & Tamara Berens
Sep
13 2023
Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Combating Antisemitism
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Halie Shost
New York, NY, USA
Zoom
New York, NY 10012
Robert Siegel (NPR) interviews: Dr. Georgette Bennett, Dan Granot, Ted Deutch & Tamara Berens
Sep
14 2023
Erev Rosh HaShanah Women's Drop In Mikvah Immersions
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Rachel's Well Community Mikvah
6655 SW Capitol Hwy
Mail c/o Jewish Federation, 9900 SW Greenburg Rd., Tigard, OR 97223
Portland, OR
Add a mikvah immersion to your preparations for the Jewish new year. Drop in hours for women. MUST bring own towel. F…
Sep
14 2023
Free and Fair Elections
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Rose Schnitzer Manor, Zidell Hall
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97221
Hear from Tracy-Anne Nelson, executive director, Oregon Education Association, as part of Rose Schnitzer Manor Assist…
Sep
14 2023
Erev Rosh HaShanah Women's Drop In Mikvah Immersions
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Rachel's Well Community Mikvah
6655 SW Capitol Hwy
Mail c/o Jewish Federation, 9900 SW Greenburg Rd., Tigard, OR 97223
Portland, OR
Add a mikvah immersion to your preparations for the Jewish new year. Drop in hours for women. MUST bring own towel. F…
Sep
14 2023
Cafe Shalom Israeli Folk Dancing
8:00PM - 10:00PM
CHCC
8936 SW 17th Ave
Portland, 97219
Enjoy dancing in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere of dancers at all levels. Learn new dances and practice…
Sep
15 2023
JFCS Community Connection
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Zoom
Drop-in group hosted by Jewish Family & Child Service's Counseling Services.
Join JFCS for weekly conversations on Zo…
Sep
15 2023
Erev Rosh HaShanah Men's Drop In Mikvah Immersions
2:30PM - 4:30PM
Rachel's Well Community Mikvah
6655 SW Capitol Hwy
Mail c/o Jewish Federation, 9900 SW Greenburg Rd., Tigard, OR 97223
Portland, OR
Add a mikvah immersion to your preparations for the Jewish new year. Drop in hours for men. MUST bring own towel. For…
Sep
15 2023
Erev Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Erev Rosh Hashanah Tot Service 4:00 PM CBI Plaza (weather permitting) Enjoy a sweet-as-honey start to the…
Sep
15 2023
Kol Shalom Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
4:00PM - 6:00PM
West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
8470 SW Oleson Rd
Portland, OR 97223
Join Kol Shalom for Humanistic Erev Rosh Hashanah services with cantor Kevin Minkoff at West Hills Unitarian Universa…
Sep
15 2023
Erev Rosh Hashanah Young Family Service - Neveh Shalom
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
This special Young Families (0-5) service will take place in Stampfer Chapel.
Where do kids and teens belong at CNS…
Sep
15 2023
Outdoor Rosh Hashanah Dinner/Seder and Prayer at Gesher
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Rosh Hashanah Evening Festive Dinner and Shabbat Celebration
Friday night, September 15th at 5:30 pm
Gesher inv…
Sep
15 2023
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service - Neveh Shalom
5:45PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
This service will take place in the Main Sanctuary
*Please note that tickets are REQUIRED for this service*
To purc…
Sep
15 2023
Shaarie Torah Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Join Rabbi Oren and our High Holy Day Soloist Rav Na'ama Levitz Applbaum for a Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner and bring in…
Sep
15 2023
Erev Rosh Hashanah Traditional Service-Congregation Beth Israel
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Erev Rosh Hashanah Traditional Service 6:00 PM In-Person and via Livestream Main Sanctuary The CBI community…
Sep
15 2023
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service P'nai Or
6:15PM - 8:15PM
Hillsdale UCC
6948 SW Capitol Hwy
Portand, OR 97219
Renew you spirit! Join us for High Holy Days 5784 with Rabbi Hannah Laner and Rabbi Aura Ahuvia. All are welcome -…
Sep
15 2023
Erev Rosh Hashanah-Ahavath Achim
6:30PM - 7:45PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Congregation Ahavath Achim has been Portland's Sephardic synagogue since 1916. It was founded by members of the Rhode…
Sep
15 2023
Gresham Rosh Hashanah Prayer and Community Dinner
6:45PM - 8:45PM
Gresham Chabad Jewish Center
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080
Join us for a spirited Rosh Hashanah service followed by a gourmet Rosh Hashanah dinner, filled with tasty and tradit…
Sep
15 2023
Erev Rosh Hashana Services - Beit Haverim
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Jaime Gross
1111 COUNTRY CLUB RD
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Sep
15 2023
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service-Cedar Sinai Park
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Cathy Zheutlin
6140 Sw Boundary St
PORTLAND, OR 97221-1065
A service for residents and families at Cedar Sinai Park
Sep
15 2023
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service with Havurah Shalom
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Tiffany Center
1410 SW Morrison Street
Portland, OR 97205
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service with Havurah Shalom
This year, we usher in Shabbat and the new year together with song, p…
Sep
15 2023
Erev Rosh Hashanah-Kol Ami
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Kol Ami
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
Join Congregation Kol Ami for 5784 High Holy Day services. If you would like to attend please contact admin@jewishvan…
Sep
15 2023
Shaarie Torah Erev Rosh Hashanah Services
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
We welcome you to join us for Erev Rosh Hashanah Services at Shaarie Torah. CST is your place for MORE in 5784!
We'l…
Sep
16 2023
All Welcome - Rosh HaShana Services (Day 1)
12:00AM - 11:55PM
Congregation Kesser Israel
6698 SW CAPITOL HWY
PORTLAND, OR 97219-1959
Our Rosh HaShana services are open to all. Here is our schedule for the day:
8:30 am - Shacharit
9:00 am - HaMele…
Sep
16 2023
Day 1 Rosh Hashanah Services - Neveh Shalom
8:45AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
8:45am Rosh Hashanah Service, Beginning with Shacharit: Rabbi Kosak & Cantor Bitton, Sanctuary
8:45am Rosh Hashana…
Sep
16 2023
High Holy Days Food Drive: Operation Isaiah - Neveh Shalom
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
CNS is proud to once again hold our High Holy Days Food Drive to support Neighborhood House. Please bring your donati…
Sep
16 2023
Rosh HaShana Children's Service - Beit Haverim
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Jaime Gross
1111 COUNTRY CLUB RD
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Rosh Hashanah Children's Service
Sep
16 2023
Rosh Hashanah - Ahavath Achim
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Saturday, September 16 Tefila 9:00 a.m. Selling Mitzvotes 10:15 a.m. Torah Service 10:30…
Sep
16 2023
Shaarie Torah Rosh Hashanah Services
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
We welcome you to join us for Rosh Hashanah Services at Shaarie Torah with a kiddush lunch to follow. CST is your pl…
Sep
16 2023
Day 1 Rosh Hashanah Youth & Family Services - Neveh Shalom
9:15AM - 1:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
9:15am Young Family Rosh Hashanah Service, Stampfer Chapel
10:30am Grade K-6 Family Service, Stampfer Chapel
12:0…
Sep
16 2023
A Sweet Year for Wee Jews Ages 0 to 5 with Havurah Shalom
9:30AM - 10:00AM
Tiffany Center
1410 SW Morrison Street
2nd Floor
Portland, OR 97205
A Sweet Year for Wee Jews (ages to 5) with Havurah Shalom
Free and open to all, please be sure to RSVP/sign up for the…
Sep
16 2023
Rosh Hashanah Day 1 with Havurah Shalom
9:30AM - 1:00PM
Tiffany Center
1410 SW Morrison Street
Portland, OR 97205
Rosh Hashanah Day 1 with Havurah Shalom
The following services will take place on the 4th floor of the Tiffany Cente…
Sep
16 2023
Sep
17 2023
Rosh Hashana Services-Chabad Hillsboro
9:30AM - 1:00PM
No Affiliation Necessary
Traditional and Inspirational Services
Warm and Friendly Atmosphere
Special Children's P…
Sep
16 2023
CKA 5784 Rosh Hashanah Day 1
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Kol Ami
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
Join Congregation Kol Ami for 5784 High Holy Day services. If you would like to attend please contact admin@jewishvan…
Sep
16 2023
Day 1 Rosh Hashanah Service - P'nai Or
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Hillsdale UCC
6948 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Renew your spirit! Join Rabbi Hannah Laner and Rabbi Aura Ahuvia for the High Holy Days. All are welcome - no…
Sep
16 2023
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, Lunch and Tashlich at Gesher
Saturday, September 16th at 10:00 am
Gesher invites…
Sep
16 2023
Rosh Hashana Morning Services - Beit Haverim
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Jaime Gross
1111 COUNTRY CLUB RD
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
Sep
16 2023
Rosh Hashanah (Grades 4-7) Upper Elementary Service
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Rosh Hashanah (Grades 4-7) Upper Elementary Service 10:00 AM In-Person ONLY Pollin Chapel Cantor Rayna Green…
Sep
16 2023
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Cathy Zheutlin
6140 Sw Boundary St
PORTLAND, OR 97221-1065
Rosh Hashanah Day One Morning Service for residents and families at Cedar Sinai Park
Sep
16 2023
Rosh Hashanah Traditional Service
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Rosh Hashanah Traditional Service 10:00 AM In-Person and via Livestream Main Sanctuary Congregation Beth…
Sep
16 2023
Shaarie Torah RH Family Experience
10:00AM - 11:30AM
We welcome you to join us for our Rosh Hashanah Family Experience at Shaarie Torah. Families are welcome to join afte…
Sep
16 2023
Teen (Grades 8-12) Service
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Teen (Grades 8-12) Service 10:00 AM In Person ONLY Shemanski Chapel A community-building service designed for…
Sep
16 2023
Rosh Hashanah Family Service for Ages 5 and Over with Havurah Shalom
10:30AM - 11:15AM
Tiffany Center
1410 SW Morrison Street
2nd Floor
Portland, OR 97205
Rosh Hashanah Family Service (ages 5+) with Havurah Shalom
Free and open to all, please be sure to RSVP/sign up for th…
Sep
16 2023
Rosh Hashanah Family Service
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Rosh Hashanah Family Service 11:00 AM In-Person ONLY Goodman Hall A story- and song-filled start to 5784,…
Sep
16 2023
Teen Rosh Hashanah Experience - Neveh Shalom
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
NEW THIS YEAR!
Together, Neveh teens (7th-12th grades) will mark the Jewish New Year with an upbeat and meaningful…
Sep
16 2023
Tashlich - Beit Haverim
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Jaime Gross
1111 COUNTRY CLUB RD
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Tashlich - 30 minutes after the Morning Service concludes. In person at George Rogers Park, 611 S State Street, Lake Oswego
Sep
16 2023
CKA 5784 Rosh Hashanah Family Service
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Congregation Kol Ami
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
Join Congregation Kol Ami for 5784 High Holy Day services. If you would like to attend please contact admin@jewishvan…
Sep
16 2023
Tashlich
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Tashlich 4:00 PM In-Person ONLY Various Portland locations; register at…
Sep
16 2023
Teachings From the Heart with the Neveh Shalom Clergy
7:15PM - 9:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
NEW THIS YEAR!
As a seal upon your heart. There is an ancient teaching that the way you begin your year is a sign fo…