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Calendar for: Chabad Center for Jewish Life 1370 Crowley Avenue Southeast, Salem, OR 97302-1913
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
22 Av, 5786
Why Giving Shouldn’t Feel Like Earning
Giving tzedakah during the High Holidays reminds us that we’re all recipients of G‑d’s generosity. In this lesson, we’ll examine how tzedakah reflects a deeper truth: our actions only carry weight because G‑d has chosen to give them meaning. And for that, we are eternally grateful.
Join us on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/Torahtalks
Friday, August 7, 2026
24 Av, 5786
Light Candles at 8:12 PM
YJP Friday Night Dinner
Calling all Young Jewish Professionals, this would be all young Jews in their 20s and 30s! We have a beautiful community of this demographic growing in Salem, come join a delicious fun Friday night dinner with Jews your age and stage of life!
Shabbat, August 8, 2026
25 Av, 5786
Shabbat Ends 9:18 PM
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.
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!
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, August 9, 2026
26 Av, 5786
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.
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.
Monday, August 10, 2026
27 Av, 5786
From Worry To Trust: A Transformational Journey
at the home of Steve and Marlene Eichner
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
28 Av, 5786
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, August 12, 2026
29 Av, 5786
How to See the Good When Everyone Else Sees the Bad
What happens when everyone agrees on something—especially when it’s a conviction? Shouldn’t that mean it’s right? Explore the Torah’s fascinating perspective on unanimous judgments and how they often point to a deeper truth. Sometimes, when everyone says “bad,” it’s the perfect time to look for the good.
Join us on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/Torahtalks
Friday, August 14, 2026
1 Elul, 5786
Light Candles at 8:02 PM
Shabbat Under The Stars
Short Friday Night Shabbat Service
Followed By 4 Course Shabbat Dinner on the Lawn
Shabbat, August 15, 2026
2 Elul, 5786
Shabbat Ends 9:06 PM
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.
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!
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, August 16, 2026
3 Elul, 5786
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.
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.
Monday, August 17, 2026
4 Elul, 5786
From Worry To Trust: A Transformational Journey
at the home of Steve and Marlene Eichner
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
5 Elul, 5786
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, August 19, 2026
6 Elul, 5786
Annoying News for Anyone Hoping to Stay Spiritually Off the Grid
Wish you could sit this one out and let the more “serious” people handle fixing the world? Not so fast. This class explores a Torah view where every individual action counts, and where even one mitzvah can tip the cosmic scales. Low pressure this is not. Empowering? Very
Join us on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/Torahtalks
Thursday, August 20, 2026
7 Elul, 5786
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
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Contact us Salem, OR 97302-1913
Contact us Salem, OR 97302-1913
Shabbat, August 22, 2026
9 Elul, 5786
Shabbat Ends 8:53 PM
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.
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!
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, August 23, 2026
10 Elul, 5786
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.
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.
Monday, August 24, 2026
11 Elul, 5786
From Worry To Trust: A Transformational Journey
at the home of Steve and Marlene Eichner
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
12 Elul, 5786
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, August 26, 2026
13 Elul, 5786
The Immediate Thank You and the Thoughtful Follow-Up
Gratitude isn’t just a quick “thank you.” Explore how the mitzvah to thank G‑d for the first fruits teaches us two layers of gratitude: the spontaneous initial thanks, and the deeper reflection that follows. Both layers are essential to fully appreciating the gifts we receive.
Join us on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/Torahtalks
Shabbat, August 29, 2026
16 Elul, 5786
Shabbat Ends 8:40 PM
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.
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!
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, August 30, 2026
17 Elul, 5786
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.
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.
Monday, August 31, 2026
18 Elul, 5786
From Worry To Trust: A Transformational Journey
at the home of Steve and Marlene Eichner
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
19 Elul, 5786
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, September 2, 2026
20 Elul, 5786
Why the Paradox of Jewish Law Actually Sets Us Free
Is it possible to hold steadfast to ancient truths while evolving within them? This lesson unpacks the paradox of Jewish law: how we are rooted in the unchanging, yet constantly urged to innovate. Learn how both principles come together to form the dynamic essence of Judaism.
Join us on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/Torahtalks
Friday, September 4, 2026
22 Elul, 5786
Light Candles at 7:25 PM
YJP Friday Night Dinner
Calling all Young Jewish Professionals, this would be all young Jews in their 20s and 30s! We have a beautiful community of this demographic growing in Salem, come join a delicious fun Friday night dinner with Jews your age and stage of life!
Shabbat, September 5, 2026
23 Elul, 5786
Shabbat Ends 8:26 PM
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.
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!
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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