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
Click to Watch or Revisit our Services
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
Sukkot and Simchat Torah
Yoga Circle: Sukkot
From Simcha Yoga: a CBI Circle
Wednesday, October 16, 5:30 PM
In-Person ONLY
Goodman Hall
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This Yoga-based movement and meditation session invites all members, all bodies, at all stages of life’s journey to come gently stretch the physical and spiritual self with us. Our warm, non-judgmental space encourages you to move with this moment as it is, to engage with what inspires and leave the rest.
The gathering is times so that participants may also join the Sukkot Themed Healing Service
Sukkot Themed Healing Service
Wednesday, October 16, 7:00 PM
In-Person ONLY
CBI Sukkah (weather permitting)
Gather in the sukkah for a medatiative and soothing service.
Sukkot Kabbalat Shabbat Service
and Oneg in the CBI Sukkah
Friday, October 18, 6:00 PM
In-Person and Online
Pollin Chapel
Sukkot Open House
Sunday, October 20
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (New Members)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Longstanding Members)
In-Person ONLY
Cahana Home; RSVP for address
Schmoozing in the Sukkah with Rabbi Michael and Cantor Ida Rae Cahana at their house!
CBI Main Office Closed
For Simchat Torah
Thursday, October 24
Simchat Torah Festival Service and Yizkor
Thursday, October 24, 10:30 AM
In-Person and Online
Pollin Chapel
First Grade Consecration
Sunday, October 27, 9:30 AM
In-Person ONLY
Main Sanctuary
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.
Connecting Under the Dome
