Gresham Chabad Jewish Center

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.

11/26/2025

Gresham Chanukah Festival ííííÎìììì

We are excited to share about the exciting upcoming Chanukah celebration :
Special performance by amazing five piece Klezmer band Carpathian-Pacific Express
Dignitaries
Hot Latkes & treats
Chanukah Shop

Save the date:
Sunday, December 21st 4:00 pm at the Gresham Arts Plaza

RSVP appreciated at: www.jewishgresham.com/light

11/25/2025

First Ever Troutdale Menorah Lighting ííííÎìììì

Enjoy Chanukah, the festival of lights, with a community Menorah lighting and holiday celebration at Mayors Square.

* Lighting of giant Menorah
* Chanukah music
* Chocolate coins & hot drinks

Sunday, December 14th 4:00 pm at Mayors Square 114 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy.

Free community event. All are welcome!

RSVP appreciated at: www.jewishgresham.com/TCC

09/06/2025

Pre-High Holidays Service in Sandy

I am excited to share that ahead of Rosh Hashanah the Jewish Mensch Club is going to be holding a special Sunday morning prayer service, Shofar blowing and bagels breakfast in Sandy this Sunday.

Sunday, September 7th at 8:30 am.

Please email [email protected] for more information and address.

08/31/2025

Sunday morning Jewish Mensch Club gathering

This morning we had a beautiful gathering at Chabad for morning prayers with songs and insights followed by a great Jewish Sunday morning breakfast.

Join us next Sunday morning 8:30 am for Davening and breakfast.

08/27/2025

Beautiful Community BBQ at Chabad

This past Sunday a great crowd gathered at Gresham Chabad for the annual community BBQ. Everyone enjoyed the delicious Kosher food and meeting new and old friends.

The high temperatures weren't going to stop this crowd of over 25 people from coming out to gather and some participants drove even as far as an hour away to participate.

Everyone enjoyed hanging out with other Jewish people and hearing the blow of the Shofar and words of inspiration from the Torah.

A big thank you to our donors and volunteers for helping to make this possible.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event.