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Calendar for: Chabad Center for Jewish Life 1370 Crowley Avenue Southeast, Salem, OR 97302-1913   |   Contact Info
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
18 Iyar, 5786
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10:30am
Women's Circle Torah Class
Each week at Starbucks Fruma meets with a group of women for a weekly Torah class. This is a text based class as we go through the book of Genesis in depth and with much practical conversation.
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5:30pm
Lag B'Omer On The Farm
Come join a fun evening at Osher Farms in celebration of Lag B'Omer. We'll have. a community BBQ, tractor rides, farm animals and more.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
19 Iyar, 5786
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7:00pm - 8:00pm
Torah Talks - When Questions Bring Blessing
Turning Curiosity into Faith We all ask “how” when faced with uncertainty. The Torah shows that some questions come from fear—and others from faith. This class explores how sincere curiosity and humble effort invite Divine blessing, even when we feel least worthy.
Shabbat, May 9, 2026
22 Iyar, 5786
Shabbat Ends 9:18 PM
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9:00am - 10:00am
Chassidic Mysticism Class
Each week prior to Shabbat morning services Rabbi Perlstein will be giving a class on Chassidic mysticism. We'll go through a topic over several weeks and cover many fascinating topics.
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10:00am - 12:30pm
Shabbat Morning Services
Join our user-friendly traditional prayer services for a spiritually inspiring experience!

Soulful prayer, spirited song, Hebrew/English "user-friendly" prayer books, interactive and thought provokingTorah discussions followed by a delicious Kiddush luncheon.

Saturday mornings Services: 10:00 am
Torah reading and discussion: 11:15 am
Kiddush Luncheon: 12:45 pm

Come Be a Part of and Make the Minyan!
Monday, May 11, 2026
24 Iyar, 5786
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7:00pm - 8:30pm
JLI - For All Humankind - Class Three
Class Three: Educating Children Is raising kids all about career-prep? What should we teach our children at school and at home? See the critical purpose that makes family life so central to Judaism’s universal morality.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
25 Iyar, 5786
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10:30am
Women's Circle Torah Class
Each week at Starbucks Fruma meets with a group of women for a weekly Torah class. This is a text based class as we go through the book of Genesis in depth and with much practical conversation.
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7:00pm - 8:30pm
Women's Circle Shavuot Event
Join women from across the valley for an evening of learning and fun. We will create beautiful focaccia gardens and learn about the holiday of shavuot.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
26 Iyar, 5786
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7:00pm - 8:00pm
Torah Talks - Is It Worth Teaching Them So Young?
When Early Education Feels Pointless, but It Might Be Everything Is it really worth investing in a child’s education when they’re too young to understand? This class dives into the debate over whether we should push early learning, the value of small efforts, and why we trust that our work, even when unseen, will shape the future.
Shabbat, May 16, 2026
29 Iyar, 5786
Shabbat Ends 9:28 PM
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9:00am - 10:00am
Chassidic Mysticism Class
Each week prior to Shabbat morning services Rabbi Perlstein will be giving a class on Chassidic mysticism. We'll go through a topic over several weeks and cover many fascinating topics.
 Off  Download
10:00am - 12:30pm
Shabbat Morning Services
Join our user-friendly traditional prayer services for a spiritually inspiring experience!

Soulful prayer, spirited song, Hebrew/English "user-friendly" prayer books, interactive and thought provokingTorah discussions followed by a delicious Kiddush luncheon.

Saturday mornings Services: 10:00 am
Torah reading and discussion: 11:15 am
Kiddush Luncheon: 12:45 pm

Come Be a Part of and Make the Minyan!
Monday, May 18, 2026
2 Sivan, 5786
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7:00pm - 8:30pm
JLI - For All Humankind - Class Four
Class Four: It Will Get Better History is a story of purpose and progress, not endless cycles of doom. See how this makes every moral choice a stepping stone to a harmonious future.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
3 Sivan, 5786
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10:30am
Women's Circle Torah Class
Each week at Starbucks Fruma meets with a group of women for a weekly Torah class. This is a text based class as we go through the book of Genesis in depth and with much practical conversation.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
4 Sivan, 5786
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7:00pm - 8:00pm
Torah Talks - Chabad’s Loud Truth
From Sinai’s Thunder to Boldness in the Streets Chabad’s loud, unapologetic approach to Jewish outreach might seem surprising—but it’s quite ancient: it mirrors the dramatic revelation at Mount Sinai. Thunder and lightning accompanied the Giving of the Torah, and Chabad’s visible presence in public spaces reaffirms that every corner of the world belongs to G‑d.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
5 Sivan, 5786
Light Holiday Candles at 8:23 PM
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8:30pm
Shavuot Community Dinner & All Night Learning
Join us for a grommet holiday dinner featuring Rabbi Tuvia and Chaya Teldon, Chabad representatives from Comack, NY. They will be speaking on a verity of topics both at dinner and then following dinner at a "All Night Learning Session" RSVP required for dinner.
Friday, May 22, 2026
6 Sivan, 5786
Light Shabbat / Holiday Candles at 8:25 PM
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5:30pm - 7:30pm
Shavuot Ice Cream & Cheesecake Party
Come join us for a Torah reading of the 10 Commandments followed by a full dairy buffet featuring some of Fruma's delicious cheese cakes and ice cream.
Shabbat, May 23, 2026
7 Sivan, 5786
Shabbat / Holiday Ends 9:37 PM
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9:00am - 10:00am
Chassidic Mysticism Class
Each week prior to Shabbat morning services Rabbi Perlstein will be giving a class on Chassidic mysticism. We'll go through a topic over several weeks and cover many fascinating topics.
 Off  Download
10:00am - 12:30pm
Shabbat Morning Services
Join our user-friendly traditional prayer services for a spiritually inspiring experience!

Soulful prayer, spirited song, Hebrew/English "user-friendly" prayer books, interactive and thought provokingTorah discussions followed by a delicious Kiddush luncheon.

Saturday mornings Services: 10:00 am
Torah reading and discussion: 11:15 am
Kiddush Luncheon: 12:45 pm

Come Be a Part of and Make the Minyan!
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11:45am - 12:15pm
Shavuot Yizkor (Memorial) Service
Yizkor is a memorial service said in memoriam of our loved ones that have passed. It is said at each major Jewish holiday. Its a powerful moment of connection with those who have passed on.
Sunday, May 24, 2026
8 Sivan, 5786
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9:00am - 11:00am
TNT - Talmud Class & Breakfast
Our new Talmud learning initiative introduces entry to this magnificent work. You need no prior knowledge of the Talmud and no formal legal training. Glean some insight from one of the earliest text of Jewish knowledge.

Join us at 9:00am for a morning service, together we will lay Tefillin and pray the morning service, Talmud class will follow the service.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
10 Sivan, 5786
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10:30am
Women's Circle Torah Class
Each week at Starbucks Fruma meets with a group of women for a weekly Torah class. This is a text based class as we go through the book of Genesis in depth and with much practical conversation.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
11 Sivan, 5786
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7:00pm - 8:00pm
Torah Talks - Sameness Is a Shame
Why King David’s “Songs” Missed the Music When life feels monotonous, it’s not the world that’s flat: it’s our angle. This class reveals how David’s “songs” teach us to find the living face hidden within life’s sameness.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
12 Sivan, 5786
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6:00pm
Mentch Club BBQ
The Jewish twist of a Men's Club. Calling all Jewish men in the Mid Willamette Valley for an enjoyable evening of great conversation, delicious food and good company!
Brotherhood, Barbeque, Shmoozing

Hosted by Kim McGuire
Shabbat, May 30, 2026
14 Sivan, 5786
Shabbat Ends 9:45 PM
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9:00am - 10:00am
Chassidic Mysticism Class
Each week prior to Shabbat morning services Rabbi Perlstein will be giving a class on Chassidic mysticism. We'll go through a topic over several weeks and cover many fascinating topics.
 Off  Download
10:00am - 12:30pm
Shabbat Morning Services
Join our user-friendly traditional prayer services for a spiritually inspiring experience!

Soulful prayer, spirited song, Hebrew/English "user-friendly" prayer books, interactive and thought provokingTorah discussions followed by a delicious Kiddush luncheon.

Saturday mornings Services: 10:00 am
Torah reading and discussion: 11:15 am
Kiddush Luncheon: 12:45 pm

Come Be a Part of and Make the Minyan!
Sunday, May 31, 2026
15 Sivan, 5786
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9:00am - 11:00am
TNT - Talmud Class & Breakfast
Our new Talmud learning initiative introduces entry to this magnificent work. You need no prior knowledge of the Talmud and no formal legal training. Glean some insight from one of the earliest text of Jewish knowledge.

Join us at 9:00am for a morning service, together we will lay Tefillin and pray the morning service, Talmud class will follow the service.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
17 Sivan, 5786
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10:30am
Women's Circle Torah Class
Each week at Starbucks Fruma meets with a group of women for a weekly Torah class. This is a text based class as we go through the book of Genesis in depth and with much practical conversation.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
18 Sivan, 5786
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7:00pm - 8:00pm
Torah Talks - Restrain or Transform?
Finding Balance between Holding Back and Growing Forward Should spiritual growth focus on restraining negativity, or actively cultivating goodness? Is there space for both, or must we choose? This discussion explores the balance between self-restraint and transformation in our spiritual journey.