Elul Offerings

Elul Offerings

There’s an old saying that Jewish holidays never come at the right time-they’re either too early or too late. This year, though, we will be perfectly poised to enter the days of awe with the High Holidays beginning in October and giving us an extended month lead-up to prepare.  Each week there are offerings to reconnect with our community through classes, concerts, and prayer. Enjoy the beautiful days of summer and then join us for these  opportunities to spark your soul’s return and renewal!

Finding Renewal at the Mikveh: Tour and History of Portland’s Progressive Mikveh
Thursday, September 5, 6:30 PM
Rachel’s Well (6655 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219)

Davvening: A Musical Memoir of Grandfather’s Prayer
World Premiere written  by Columbia River Keepers’ Composer in Residence, Deena Grossman, featuring members of the Oregon Symphony
Tuesday, September 10, 7:00 PM
In-Person and Online
Main Sanctuary

Shofar So Good Workshop
Wednesday, September 18, 7:00 PM
In-Person ONLY
Pollin Chapel

Brokenness, Return, and Repair
Text Study on Entering Repentance
Thursday, September 26, 7:00 PM
In-Person and Online
Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room
Zoom link to follow

Selichot Service:*
Teshuvah through Art with Lolly Jamerson
Saturday, September 28, 6:00 PM
In-Person ONLY
Main Sanctuary

* These musical offerings are the first two programs in our yearlong celebration of Cantor Ida Rae Cahana as she prepares to retire next June. These monthly music and cultural celebrations (more details coming soon!) are made possible through the generosity of Marcy Tonkin, Rose Rustin,  Steve and Michelle Gradow, Janet Hoffman and John Harland, Sandra Lewis and James Rosenbaum, and Diane and David Rosencrantz.