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WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood’s mission is to bring women together to support and benefit Congregation Beth Israel and the community by providing opportunities for friendship, service, spiritual growth, and learning. WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood is a warm community of all who identify as women as well as those who identify as transgender, gender-queer, non-conforming, or non-binary.

09/11/2026

What a joyous time - Shabbat and Rosh Hashanah together. May you and yours be blessed with the sweetness of life’s gifts - peace, love, hope, joy, and connection - on Shabbat, in the New Year, and always. SHABBAT SHALOM and L’SHANAH TOVAH, from the women of WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood.

09/04/2026

Wishing you the peace, joy, comfort, and community of Shabbat. Shabbat Shalom from the women of WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood, Portland, Oregon.

09/02/2026

A rainy day...what to do besides make some soup?

1. Renew your Sisterhood membership. Or join Sisterhood. Remember, without you, WE ARE ONE WOMAN SHORT. ✡️ https://bethisraelpdx.shulcloud.com/form/sisterhoodmembership

2. Sign up today to bake or buy sweets, to plate, and/or to donate funds. Wish Congregation Beth Israel a sweet new year! https://bethisraelpdx.shulcloud.com/form/sisterhood-sweets5787.html
Complete details here: https://www.facebook.com/WRJBISPDX/posts/calling-all-bakers-and-sweets-loversannual-sisterhood-rosh-hashanah-sweets-table/1509723414529738/ Thanks! 💖

3. Plan to attend the Sisterhood Board Meeting this Thursday, September 3. We'll meet in the Semler Board Room. Schmooze time starts at 6:00 PM. The meeting starts at 6:30 PM. All Sisterhood members and potential members are welcome to attend our monthly board meetings and quarterly gatherings.

4. Sign up for the “Every Voice, Every Vote” Campaign: Send Postcards to Voters. Postcards and supplies are provided. We'll meet in Goodman Hall at CBI from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 3. Please register here: https://bethisraelpdx.shulcloud.com/form/every-voice-every-vote-rsvp---september-3.html

08/28/2026

Wishing you peace, joy, community, and love as we celebrate the beauty of Shabbat together!. From the sisters of WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood, Portland, Oregon.

08/27/2026

BAKERS AND BAKERY SHOPPERS:
THE ROSH HASHANAH SWEETS TABLE NEEDS YOU!

BAKERS AND BAKERY SHOPPERS! 🎉

Our Rosh Hashanah sweets table is a High Holidays treat for all. Sisterhood traditionally provides the delicious baked goods for the Rosh Hashanah Reception following morning services. Please consider sharing the sweetness of the New Year with our congregation. There are several ways to participate; all congregant contributions are welcome!

Baking requests:
● Bring 2-4 dozen sweets.
● Label your creations “For RH Sweets Table” and put your name on them, so we can keep track of what we have.
● Nuts are allowed; please label sweets that include nuts.
● Gluten-free options are welcome; please include a gluten-free label as appropriate.

We've expanded the times sweets can be brought to CBI for Rosh Hashanah to accommodate busy schedules. NEW Delivery options:

● Option 1: bring sweets to Blumauer Auditorium, in the Sherman Education Building, between 12:30 and 1:30 PM on Friday, September 11th. We will be there to greet you.
● Option 2: bring sweets to the Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room (located on the second floor of the Schnitzer Family Center) between 9:00 AM and 12:15 PM on Friday, September 11th. There will be a table set up to place sweets.
● Option 3: bring sweets to the Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Thursday, September 10th. There will be a table set up to place sweets. This option is only for sweets that do not require refrigeration.

You can bring sweets from your favorite bakery. We hope this will allow individuals who don’t have the time/energy/desire to be in the kitchen to participate.

We will arrange sweet trays on Friday, September 11th, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, in the Blumauer Auditorium in the Sherman Education building. If you are baking and traying, bring your sweets with you when you come.

If you are unable to bake or buy sweets, please consider a contribution to Sisterhood. You may send your check to the CBI office, payable to Beth Israel Sisterhood, marked "Sisterhood Sweets." You can donate via credit/debit card on the sign-up form. All contributions are greatly appreciated.

However you wish to contribute, please click here to sign up: https://bethisraelpdx.shulcloud.com/form/sisterhood-sweets5787.html

Toda raba! 💖

08/21/2026

Look at how the flowers turn to the light. Let's turn our hearts to Shabbat and share peace, community, serenity, and love. May all of the blessings of the Sabbath be yours, and may they spread throughout the world. Shabbat Shalom.

08/20/2026

Tonight, Wednesday, August 19th, 7:00 PM
WHAT EVERY JEWISH PERSON SHOULD KNOW:
A Panel on Genetics, Cancer Risk, and Support
CBI Pollin Chapel
Register (free): https://bethisraelpdx.shulcloud.com/form/awareness
View live online: https://www.bethisrael-pdx.org/join/watch-services

Tomorrow, Thursday, August 20th, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
REFORM MOVEMENT'S "EVERY VOICE, EVERY VOTE" CAMPAIGN
CBI Goodman Hall
Send Postcards to Voters - Postcards and Supplies Provided
Vote Your Power - Reclaim the Vote!
Register (free): https://bethisraelpdx.shulcloud.com/form/every-voice-every-vote-rsvp---august-20.html

08/17/2026

CALLING ALL BAKERS AND SWEETS LOVERS!
Annual Sisterhood Rosh Hashanah Sweets Table
Set Up Erev Rosh Hashanah, Friday, September 11
CBI Sherman Education Building, Blumauer Auditorium
Deliver treats to CBI: 9:00 AM - Noon
Prepare trays: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Our Rosh Hashanah sweets table is a High Holidays treat for all. Sisterhood traditionally provides the delicious homemade baked goods for the sweets table at the Rosh Hashanah Reception following morning services. Please consider sharing the sweetness of the New Year with our congregation. There are several ways to participate. All congregant contributions are welcome!

Baking requests:

● Please plan to bring 2-4 dozen sweets.
● Label your creations “For RH Sweets Table” and put your name on them, so we can keep track of what we have.
● Nuts are allowed! Please label sweets that include nuts.
● Gluten-free options are welcome. Please include a gluten-free label as appropriate.
● Deliver treats to CBI by noon on September 11th.

This year we have added something new! You can bring sweets from your favorite bakery. We hope this will allow individuals to participate who don’t have the time/energy/desire to be in the kitchen.

We will arrange sweet trays on Erev Rosh Hashanah, Friday, September 11th, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, in the Blumauer Auditorium in the Sherman Education building. If you are baking and traying, just bring your sweets with you when you come

If you are unable to bake or buy sweets, please consider a contribution to Sisterhood. You may send your check to the CBI office, payable to Beth Israel Sisterhood, marked "Sisterhood Sweets." All contributions are greatly appreciated.

However you wish to contribute, please click here to sign up: http://bethisraelpdx.shulcloud.com/form/sisterhood-sweets5787.html

08/15/2026

As the sun sets, may this Shabbat bless your heart with peace, fill your soul with love, and surround you with joy and community. Shabbat Shalom from the sisters of WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood.

Address

1972 NW Flanders Street
Portland, OR
97209

Website

https://www.bethisrael-pdx.org/action/wrj-beth-israel-sisterhood, https://www.bethisrael-pdx.org/calendar/filter-by/wrj-

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