Congregation Shaarie Torah, Conservative synagogue in Northwest Portland, United States
Congregation Shaarie Torah is a Conservative Jewish congregation and synagogue at 920 Northwest 25th Avenue in Portland, Oregon. Its current building was dedicated on June 13, 1965, replacing a synagogue at Park Avenue and Jackson Street that was demolished for the construction of Interstate 405. The congregation was founded in 1905 and first met in a former Presbyterian church moved to First Avenue, south of Hall Street.
Congregation Shaarie Torah was founded in 1905; it soon bought a Presbyterian church on SW Third Avenue and moved it to First Avenue, south of Hall Street, as its first home. A new synagogue opened on May 15, 1960, at Park Avenue and Jackson Street, but was demolished a few years later for the construction of Interstate 405. The current synagogue at 920 Northwest 25th Avenue was dedicated on June 13, 1965.
Shaarie Torah is a Conservative congregation, a branch of Judaism that holds services in Hebrew and follows kosher practice. Its name, Hebrew for "Gates of Torah," points to study of the Torah as central to the community's life. The congregation has met at 920 Northwest 25th Avenue since the building was dedicated in 1965.
The synagogue stands at 920 Northwest 25th Avenue, in Portland's Northwest district. It is an active Conservative congregation, so those wishing to attend services should contact the office ahead of time to confirm times and any arrangements for visitors.
The congregation's second synagogue, opened on May 15, 1960, at Park Avenue and Jackson Street, was demolished a few years later to make way for Interstate 405. The community then dedicated the present building at 920 Northwest 25th Avenue on June 13, 1965.
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