Congregation Shaarie Torah facts for kids
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Shaarie Torah synagogue
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Conservative Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership | Rabbi Gary Oren |
| Status | Active |
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| Location | 920 Northwest 25th Avenue, Portland, Oregon |
| Country | United States |
 Location in Portland, Oregon
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| Date established | 1905 (as a congregation) |
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Shaarie Torah is a special place for Jewish people in Portland, Oregon. It is a synagogue, which is a building where Jewish communities gather to pray, learn, and celebrate. This synagogue follows the Conservative Jewish tradition. It is located at 920 Northwest 25th Avenue.
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The Story of Shaarie Torah
Early Beginnings in Portland
The Shaarie Torah community started in 1905. Soon after, the group bought a church building. They moved it to First Avenue in Portland. This refurbished building became the first official home for the Shaarie Torah congregation. A congregation is a group of people who come together for religious worship.
New Homes for the Community
Many years later, on May 15, 1960, a new synagogue building opened. It was located at Park Avenue and Jackson Street. However, this building did not stay for long. It had to be taken down a few years later. This was because of the construction of a big highway, Interstate 405.
The current synagogue building was then built. It is located at 920 Northwest 25th Avenue. This building was officially opened on June 13, 1965. It has been the home for the Shaarie Torah community ever since.
Learn More
- History of the Jews in Oregon
- Oregon Jewish Museum
