Jewish Holidays: Connecting to Our Heritage, Creating Meaning for Today. Kol Shalom celebrates holiday and Jewish life cycle ceremonies as cultural expressions of the cycles of both nature and human life and of events in Jewish history. Using language that is true to our humanistic approach, we feel free to adopt traditional observances that we find meaningful, to adapt others, and to create new forms that meet the needs of present generations. At the same time, we strive to create a setting that is welcoming and appealing to our diverse Jewish and intercultural members.    

Holiday Celebrations

Each fall Kol Shalom welcomes the Jewish New Year with Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur celebrations. We light up the dark winter days with a joyous Hanukkah celebration for the entire family. Read more about our High Holiday celebrations.  In the spring we celebrate the Passover freedom story with a community Seder. 

Monthly Short and Sweet Online Shabbats

Each month, generally on the third Friday, we have a “Short and Sweet” online Shabbat at 5:00 pm. It’s no fun trying to get through traffic on Friday evenings and the Short and Sweet Online Shabbat gives you a chance to connect with your Jewish people easily and with meaning. You can join in and light candles or just watch.

Please check the online calendar for scheduled holiday and Shabbat celebrations or contact us for more information.

 Kol Shalom welcomes the ideas and participation of all members in the creation and implementation of our holiday ceremonies. 

Please contact Kol Shalom : 503-459-4210 or Email us for more information: info@kolshalom.org