Local Jewish Resources

A curated (& unexhaustive) guide to kosher food, Jewish life, education, and community support in the Portland area.

Jewish Life
  • Chabad of Oregon — Jewish programs, services, education, and community resources. Phone: 503-977-9947. Website: chabadoregon.com
  • Mikvah Shoshana — Women's mikvah in Southwest Portland, by appointment. Address: 6612 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97239. Phone: 503-309-4185. Email: portlandmikvah@gmail.com. Website: portlandmikvah.com
  • Chabad Burial Section at River View Cemetery — For information about the Chabad burial section and burial arrangements, contact Rabbi Motti Wilhelm. Rabbi contact: jportland.com Cemetery address: 300 S. Taylors Ferry Road, Portland, OR 97219. Cemetery phone: 503-246-4251. Cemetery website: riverviewcemetery.org
  • Jewish Oasis / Everything Jewish — A Judaica store and resource center offering Jewish books, ritual items, holiday supplies, and gifts. Address: 1218 NW Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97209. Phone: 503-246-5437. Email: info@everythingjewish.biz. Website: jewishoasis.com
Kosher Food
Kids & Schools
  • Tamim Academy of Portland — A Jewish day school combining strong academics with Jewish learning, values, and identity. Address: 4635 NE 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97211. Phone: 503-288-8919. Website: tamimportland.org
  • The Gan Portland Jewish Preschool — A joyful Jewish preschool where children explore, create, learn, and connect with Jewish traditions. Address: 6612 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97239. Phone: 503-977-7850. Email: mimi@portlandjewishpreschool.com. Website: portlandjewishpreschool.com
  • Camp Gan Israel of Southwest Portland — A Jewish summer day camp featuring sports, swimming, trips, activities, and friendships rooted in Jewish pride and tradition. Address: 6612 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97239. Phone: 503-770-4500. Website: jportland.com/camp
Community Support
  • Morah Rochel's Shabbat Hugs — A community initiative delivering Shabbat meals and personal connection to people who may be isolated or need support. Contact: Devora Wilhelm. Phone: 503-358-7000. Email: devorawilhelm@gmail.com. Website: jewishportland.org/jewishreview/jr-stories/more-than-a-meal
  • Jewish Free Loan of Oregon — Interest-free loans for eligible applicants facing financial challenges. Address: 9900 SW Greenburg Road, Suite 220, Tigard, OR 97223. Phone: 503-892-7417. Email: FreeLoan@jewishportland.org. Website: jewishportland.org/ourcommunity/jewish-free-loan
  • Jewish Family & Child Service (JFCS) — Jewish community support including counseling, family assistance, disability resources, services for Holocaust survivors, and support for older adults. Address: 1221 SW Yamhill Street, Suite 301, Portland, OR 97205. Phone: 503-226-7079. Email: info@jfcs-portland.org. Website: jfcs-portland.org
  • Cedar Sinai Park — A Jewish senior living and care community offering assisted living, rehabilitation, nursing care, and services for older adults and their families. Address: 6125 SW Boundary Street, Portland, OR 97221. Phone: (503) 535-4300. Website: cedarsinaipark.org