Beit Haverim/South Metro Jewish Congregation is an open, inviting, and spiritually alive Jewish community, located just outside of Portland, Oregon—in West Linn. We welcome everyone to our Reform congregation of Jews by birth, Jews by choice, and Jews at heart. Beit Haverim/South Metro Jewish Congregation was founded in 1992 so that families and individuals might experience the sense of Jewish belonging that comes from shared worship, religious instruction, Tikkun Olam, and social events—at a location not too far from home. Please feel free to call us, email us, or visit us at any time.
Shabbat Services are held every Friday night, and are led by Rabbi Annette Koch and Cantorial Soloist Ann Brown. Click onto Worship Services for times and directions, plus information regarding Family Shabbat Services, usually held the first Friday of every month.
Torah Study takes place Saturday mornings at Beit Haverim/South Metro Jewish Congregation's office. Adult Ed
Bulletin Board
 July newsletter (pdf) now available.
 The office will be closed from Friday, July 17th through July 24th for vacation. Phone messages will be checked daily. Rabbi Koch will be available by appointment. You can reach her by email at rabbikoch@beithav.org.
There will be a Religious School Playground Day on Sunday, July 20th from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Tanner Creek Park in West Linn. Come reconnect with your religious school friends!
Bring a picnic lunch and a bathing suit and towel for sprinkler play.
Tanner Creek is located at 3456 Parker Road.
Questions? Contact Janet Sahni.
Join us for weekly Shabbat Services on July 18th at 7:15 p.m.
Join us for Torah study on Saturday, July 19th at 10:00 a.m.
There is a schedule change for the August Family Shabbat Service. Friday, August 1st, we will have a regular Shabbat Service at 7:15 p.m. On Friday, August 8th, we will have a Family Shabbat Service at 7:00 p.m. Please note that there will be no potluck for August.
We need Oneg Hosts for summer and fall services! Open dates are August 1, August 22, August 29, September 5, September 12, and all of October and November. Please contact Helene to volunteer.
The Beit Haverim Choir is regrouping for the High Holy Days, and you are invited to join us. You do not need to read music. You do not have to be an expert. Please contact Joni Cady to let her know of your interest for this year and to be added to the choir list.
Look at the history of Beit Haverim/South Metro Jewish Congregation.
Online Fundraiser to Benefit
Beit Haverim/SMJC beginning Sunday, April 6th.
It doesn’t get much easier than this! Donate your gently used books, DVD’s, CD’s, and Video Games and they will be placed for online sale at www.moviesgamesandmusic.com. 100% of the revenue will come back to Beit Haverim/SMJC! Bring your items to Religious School on Sundays or to our office. All donations are tax deductible and receipts will be provided when you drop off your items. If you have any questions please contact
Alan Cohen. Download a flyer (Word document) to get the details!
Sign up for our amazon.com shopping affiliates program, and help support Beit Haverim / SMJC's fine programs. A percentage of all purchases is returned to Beit Haverim/South Metro Jewish Congregation. Even hard-to-find food items, including those for special needs, are now available through amazon.com.
Help Beit Haverim earn extra money for our Religious School by supplying us with your SAFEWAY and ALBERTSONS card numbers. These companies are part of the e-scrip and Community Partners programs where they will credit non-profit organizations with a percentage of your grocery bill. Simply swipe your card through the reader at checkout, and our account is instantly credited. This is a great way to help our Religious School kids. Please e-mail Robin Kay with your card numbers, and she will add you to the list.
Shop through $crip using our Spring 2007 Scrip Form (pdf).
Search the Internet through www.goodsearch.com and designate Beit Haverim (South Metro Jewish Congregation) as your cause. We thank you.
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Rabbinical Leadership &
Religious School Principal:
Rabbi Annette Koch
Office:
21420 Willamette Dr.
West Linn, OR 97068
Ph: (503) 650-7013
Fax: (503)742-0305
Email: office@beithav.org
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 258, West Linn, OR 97068
Worship:
Emmanuel Presbyterian
19200 Willamette Dr.
West Linn, OR 97068
Religious School:
Sunset Primary School
2351 Oxford St.
West Linn, OR 97068
Directions
Founding Rabbi &
Rabbi Emeritus:
Rabbi Larry Halpern
 Member of the Union for Reform Judaism
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