Welcome to Congregation Beth Israel
Beneath our dome is a spiritual home, a place of community and friendship, a place to be inspired through prayer, a place for lifelong learning, and a place where every person makes a difference.
High Holidays Services 5785
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Erev Rosh Hashanah Services
Click to read Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana’s Erev Rosh Hashanah sermon, Rosh Hashana Eve 5785 – Finding Hope in Difficult Times
Traditional Rosh Hashanah Services
Click to read Cantor Ida Rae Cahana’s Rosh Hashanah Sermon, Saying L’Chayim! In the Face of Change
Traditional Kol Nidre Service
Rabbi Rachel Joseph’s sermon begins at 1:32:55
Traditional Yom Kippur Service
Click to read Rabbi Michael Z, Cahana’s sermon, New Anti-Semitism: Sane as it Ever Was
Adult Education This November
After October 7: What Have We Learned about
Zionism, Israel, and Ourselves?
with Dr. Steven Windmueller
Tuesday, November 12, 7:00 PM
Online ONLY
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On November 12, join Dr. Steven Windmueller, Emeritus Professor of Jewish Communal Studies at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Los Angeles joins the CBI community for a conversation via Zoom. Dr. Windmueller is a leading expert on the subject of Jewish politics and the author of several articles, publications and books, which includes The Quest for Power, a Study in Jewish Political Behavior and Practice.
Presented by CBI’s Adult Education Committee; free and open to the public.
Harmony Through Sustainability: Building a Sustainable Future for People and Nature in the Negev
Tuesday, November 19, 7:00 PM
In-Person and Online
Pollin Chapel
CBI welcomes Dr. Muhammad Al-Anbari and Nimrod Rogel, chairman and CEO respectively of Project Wadi Attir, an organization that is building a model for sustainable development that bridges people, nature, and culture in the Negev Desert. By combining Bedouin traditions with cutting-edge environmental innovation, the project fosters harmony between communities and the natural world. Supported by JNF-USA, this initiative empowers local Bedouin communities, promotes coexistence, and showcases a holistic approach to sustainability that can inspire arid regions worldwide.
Introducing Omek
Our Community for People in their 20s and 30s
Omek is a Congregation Beth Israel community for people in their 20s and 30s to learn and deepen their relationship with Judaism together. Omek explores Jewish teachings with CBI clergy and offers moments of ritual throughout the Hebrew calendar to observe and connect to each other and your own Judaism.
- Omek means ‘Depth’ in Hebrew.
- This group is open to anyone in their 20’s and 30’s who is connected to Judaism.
- Omek is open to members and non-members of Congregation Beth Israel.
- We will send monthly emails with events, articles, and community opportunities that are tailored to you.
- You can also follow us on Instagram: @omekpdx
Dig Deeper with
Omek l'Chodesh
Omek l’Chodesh is a cohort of Jewish young adults who will meet monthly throughout the year to study and learn together. Meetings will include reading contemporary Jewish books together, teachings by CBI clergy and ritual moments alongside the wider Omek community. The year will be centered on the theme of “Return”.
- The cohort gets exclusive Omek swag and books provided to members!
- Members get many benefits of membership at CBI like lifecycle events with Clergy.
- The cohort will meet in person at CBI on the first Tuesday of each month (Sep-June).
- The cohort is open to Jews who are 25-40 years old.
- There are limited spaces available in the cohort.
- It is $180 to join for the year and free to CBI members.
