Seaside Chevra

Seaside, Oregon- Home to Great Beaches, a Friendly Community and Jewish Connectivity

COMMUNITY UPDATE

Shemini Atzeret (Yizkor Service) and Simchat Torah-

contact us for more info

Donations to support Seaside Chevra's holiday expenses can be made via this link: https://portlandkollel.org/seaside/

Your help is truly appreciated.

Seaside Singles Shabbaton | September 12–14 at The Commons
We’re proud to co-sponsor a special Shabbaton for Jewish singles in their 20s and 30s. This is a unique opportunity for singles to get together in a relaxed coastal setting. Please help us spread the word by sharing the info below and encouraging sign-ups. 

See our website www.seasideshabbaton.com for registration or more information.

This Zoom Learning Series is still on-going.

Register below.

Click Here to Register for Breakneck Through the Bible
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About Us:

The Seaside Chevra is the newest traditional addition to the North Coast Jewish experience. Our mission is dedicated to the enrichment of our collective and individual Jewish journeys. 

The Chevra offers year-around activities and learning opportunities for Jews of all observance levels and backgrounds, for both local residents and visitors.

We have been blessed with the spiritual support of rabbis from the Portland community, committed to creating a warm, welcoming, connecting, and caring environment.

Please reach out to us at SeasideChevra@gmail.com for more information.

2024-2025 Seaside Chevra Highlights:

  • Creation of a temporary synagogue space. (We hope to outgrow this space soon)

  • March – Two Purim Megillah Readings and a festive "costume-optional" community Purim meal

  • Weekly summer Shabbat morning prayer services and Torah readings with rotating visiting rabbis

  • Weekly summer festive Shabbat lunches with traditional cholent and vegetarian options

  • Weekly summer Shabbat afternoon classes on Jewish topics

  • July – Sponsored a well-attended Community Klezmer Concert with refreshments

  • September/October –Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Services led by Rabbi Lenny Oppenheimer and Rabbi Yehuda Brown

  • Provided festive holiday catered meals and housing for guests throughout Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur (including a community break-the-fast)

  • October – Hosted a Sukkah Barbecue, with opportunity to eat in the Sukkah and Wave the Lulav

  • Helped people put Mezuzahs on their homes

  • December/January – Daily community ceremonial lighting of Menorah at Seaside City Hall

  • December – Amazing Community Chanukah Party at Bob Chisholm Community Center with 60+ people of all backgrounds and ages in attendance featuring live music, great traditional food, singing, & a special children's program

2025 Seaside Chevra Highlights:

  • January - Launched the Seaside Chevra website

  • March - Purim celebration with 2 Megillah readings and community festive meal

  • Summer - Held Shabbat morning services followed by a full cholent kiddush lunch, servicing locals and visitors.

  • Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Services are happening. Contact us for the Schedule of Events.

  • Sukkos and Simchas Torah Celebrations are in the planning stages.

Looking forward, we hope to further expand opportunities to connect Jewishly and enrich our connectivity to each other and our shared Jewish heritage.

We welcome and encourage participation in the activities of your choice. Our events are intended for both locals and visitors.

To enable the Chevra to continue to provide Jewish enrichment activities, we encourage you to consider volunteering and/or donating to help with an upcoming event.

Email SeasideChevra@gmail.com. Thank you.

→ Donate Here: PortlandKollel.org/seaside(Credit card, Paypal, Zelle and checks are welcome)

For More Information: Contact Ze'ev and Laurie - SeasideChevra@gmail.com

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