Congregation Shaarie Torah Explained

Shaarie Torah
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Religious Affiliation:Conservative Judaism
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Leadership:Rabbi Gary Oren
Status:Synagogue
Functional Status:Active
Location:920 Northwest 25th Avenue, Portland, Oregon
Country:United States
Map Type:USA Oregon Portland
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Coordinates:45.5294°N -122.702°W
Established:1905
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Shaarie Torah is a Conservative Jewish congregation and synagogue located at 920 Northwest 25th Avenue, in Portland, Oregon, in the United States.

History

The congregation was founded in 1905, and shortly after, the congregation purchased a Presbyterian Church on SW Third Avenue and moved it to First Avenue, south of Hall Street. The building was refurbished and became the first official home of Shaarie Torah.[1]

A new synagogue opened on May 15, 1960, at Park Avenue and Jackson Street, but it was demolished a few years later due to the construction of Interstate 405.[2] [3] The current synagogue at 920 Northwest 25th Avenue was dedicated on June 13, 1965.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The History of Congregation Shaarie Torah . Congregation Shaarie Torah . n.d. . November 18, 2023.
  2. Web site: Friedman . Elaine S. . February 12, 2021 . Congregation Shaarie Torah . . April 2, 2021.
  3. News: July 19, 1960 . Churchmen Ask Change . 8 . The Oregonian.
  4. News: June 7, 1965 . Special Programs To Note Synagogue Dedication . 16 . The Oregonian.