Gresham Chabad Jewish Center

07/28/2026

Mark your Calendars! Community BBQ 08/09

Join us for our yearly Jewish Community Summer BBQ with delicious food and great company!

Enjoy bbq favorites such as wings, burgers, hot dogs and an array of salads, sides and drinks. Come hungry.

Vegan and gluten free options available.

Sunday, August 9, at 4 pm at the Chabad House garden

$20 Cover - RSVP today at www.jewishgresham.com/bbq

07/03/2026

Thank you Trader Joe's

A big shout out to Trader Joe's in Gresham for their generous donation of Kosher chicken breasts to our local Jewish community.

A local Trader Joe's is a major plus for our community being that they carry many Kosher items that beforehand were not available in the Gresham area.

Having a local Trader Joe's is such a gift for us, as it provides so many Kosher staples that were once hard to find nearby.

We truly appreciate the incredible variety, from the Yummy Mediterranean Hummus, Israel Feta, Kosher bagels and baguettes, salmon and smoked fish and a selection of Kosher wines are just some of the 541 kosher products available at every Trader Joe's nationwide. It is especially meaningful to have such easy access to Kosher meats and poultry right in our neighborhood.

06/22/2026

Behind the Iron Curtain: A Story of Jewish Heroism

This coming Sunday marks a date tied to a remarkable story of courage and faith.

In 1927, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn was arrested by the Soviet secret police and sentenced to death for his efforts to preserve Jewish life and learning throughout the USSR. Through a miraculous turn of events, his sentence was overturned, and he was ultimately freed. His leadership and resilience would go on to inspire a global Jewish renaissance through Chabad.

Join us for a special gathering as we explore this powerful story and reflect on our own ability to rise above challenges. Together, we will honor the bravery of those who stood strong behind the Iron Curtain and ensured that Judaism continued to thrive against all odds.

The evening will include a special video presentation, meaningful discussion, and refreshments.

Date: Sunday, June 28
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 224 NE Roberts Ave. Gresham

This coming Sunday marks a date with a powerful story. In 1927, Rabbi Yosef Schneerson was arrested by the KGB and sentenced to death for his efforts to preserve Judaism in the USSR. Through a miraculous turn of events, he was freed and emigrated, sparking a global Jewish renaissance through Chabad....

03/06/2026

Purim, celebrated earlier this week at Chabad, was a joyous and meaningful experience for everyone who participated.

A great crowd joined us on both Purim eve and Purim day to hear the Megillah, share a L'chaim and celebrate with fellow community members.

Several participants shared that this was their first Purim celebration, which made the occasion even more significant.

To ensure no Jew was left behind we held a special Megilah reading at 5:30 AM (!) enabling a lady working in The Dalles to also have the opportunity to perform the Purim mitzvahs before her work shift.

The message of Purim is ever pertinent: Make an effort to pay attention to the Hand of Hashem which guides our lives every day. Keeping this in mind empowers us to live life to its fullest with joy, clarity and purpose.

A sincere thank you to our donors who enable joyous Judaism to be experienced in Gresham.

We look forward to seeing you soon at the upcoming Pesach (Passover) celebrations.

May we continue the joy of Purim throughout the entire year,
The Shtetl family - Rabbi Dyce, Cheina and the kiddos.

02/05/2026

Special community gathering at Chabad

Earlier this week, we celebrated Tu B'Shevat, the New Year for the Trees, with a joyous gathering at Chabad. Everyone enjoyed the delicious assortment of fruits and wines while learning about the Torah's teachings regarding nature.

The evening also marked the beginning of a new study cycle of the works of the Rambam (Maimonides), who expounds on all the mitzvahs of the Torah. It was exciting to see a number of participants inspired to incorporate Torah into their daily lives by committing to study a chapter of Rambam each day.

12/22/2025

Gresham lights 12-foot menorah on final night of Hannukah

A rainy Sunday couldn’t dampen the Jewish spirit as the community gathered in Gresham for a festive, if somewhat soggy, end to Hanukkah.

Read more at: https://theoutlookonline.com/2025/12/21/gresham-lights-12-foot-menorah-on-final-night-of-hannukah/

Gresham Chanukah Festival

A rainy Sunday couldn’t dampen the Jewish spirit as community gathered in Gresham for a festive, if somewhat soggy, end to Hannukah. The lighting of the giant menorah took place Sunday evening, Dec. 21, in the Gresham Arts Plaza. It marked the final night of the Jewish Festival of Light with song,...

12/19/2025

Gresham Menorah Lighting this Sunday honoring the memory of the lives lost celebrating Chanukah in Sydney, Australia

Join us this coming Sunday at 4:00 pm at the Gresham Arts Plaza for the Gresham Chanukah Festival.

The event will take place in spite of the weather with a large tent on site to take cover from possible rain.

Police will be present to ensure security.

RSVP appreciated at: www.jewishgresham.com/light

12/15/2025

Troutdale Lights First Ever Menorah in wake of Australia Tragedy
Gresham Outlook - Christopher Krizer

Troutdale’s first-ever public menorah lighting brought brightness and joy to the community in the wake of a tragedy half a globe away.

For Rabbi Avrohom Dyce, the “antisemitic terror attack” in Sydney, Australia, which killed at least 15 people in a shooting, hits close to home. He grew up in Bondi Beach (where the attack occurred). Its where his father still lives, and the Hanukkah celebration that was targeted is one that Dyce attended as a youngster.

“It was very shocking and scary to see,” Rabbi Dyce said. “This crowd (in Troutdale) is answering that darkness with light and unity.”

Troutdale Chanukah Celebration Gresham Chanukah Festival

Troutdale’s first-ever public menorah lighting brought brightness and joy to the community in the wake of a tragedy half a globe away. For Rabbi Avrohom Dyce, Gresham Chabad Jewish Center, the “antisemitic terror attack” in Sydney, Australia, which killed at least 15 people in a shooting, hits...

12/14/2025

Stand with Chanukah Tonight in Troutdale

The news from my hometown Sydney is heartbreaking.

A horrific terror attack took place at a Chanukah celebration. Innocent people were murdered simply for gathering to bring light into the world.

Tonight, we will gather as a community. Please join us at 4:00 pm at Mayors Square for the first ever Troutdale Chanukah Celebration. (Police will be present to ensure security).

RSVP appreciated at: www.jewishgresham.com/TCC

Not because we are ignoring the pain, but because we refuse to let fear win.

We will stand together - stronger, louder, prouder - and we will bring more light into this world.