Chabad at Reed College, Portland, Oregon

09/25/2026

09/25/2026

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09/17/2026

This Shabbat! 🎉🎉🎉 jewishreed.com/shabbatrsvp

09/17/2026

Yom Kippur is around the corner!

A question:

Imagine you wronged somebody and haven’t yet made the effort to apologize.

Then, something comes up and you really need a favor from that person.

How comfortable would you feel asking them for that favor?

Probably not too comfortable.

If that’s the case, you might think that Yom Kippur should come before Rosh Hashanah.

First, we should apologize and make things right — and then we should come before Hashem with our requests for the New Year.

But there’s another step first.

Before someone can truly apologize for their mistakes, there needs to be a recognition that they are, in essence, a good person.

When we criticize someone without first recognizing the good within them, we run the risk of crushing them.

The same is true with how we speak to ourselves — and with our relationship with Hashem.

As we approach Yom Kippur, a Jew needs to know:

I am always a good Jew.

I have a Godly soul that is always connected to Hashem.

That connection is never lost.

Once we recognize the good within ourselves, we can safely begin asking the tougher questions:

Can I do better?
Can I do more Jewish?
Can I study more Torah and become more connected to my Jewish heritage?
Is there anything I’ve done that has distanced me from Hashem?
What is one next step I can take to bring myself a little closer?

When we can ask ourselves those questions from a place of love, connection, and self-worth, we are ready for Yom Kippur.

And after Yom Kippur, we can look forward to celebrating that clean slate together during the festivities of Sukkot.

Shabbat Dinner This Friday Night

Would you like to join us for a warm Shabbat dinner this week?

Let us know you’re coming:
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09/06/2026

Chabad at Reed college presents Shofar Meditation and treats!

09/06/2026

Sign up for some Rosh Hashana Fun! jewishreed.com/RHDinner

08/30/2026

A Special Welcome to Rabbi and Mrs. Dyce who will be part of the Chabad at Reed crew this semester!!! Can’t wait for a great year ahead! 🎉

08/30/2026

What a blast on campus being able to meet the new freshman for Pre Shabbat Dinner.
Great conversations, great people and a happy Vibe!

Come to Chabad at Reed table at Student Activities Fair this Friday to get your personalized Mint Box!!!💪❤️

08/13/2026

So excited to welcome the Reed class of 2030!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉