We are an inclusive and participatory community that honors the diversity of our Jewish heritage, linking modern life to the ancient traditions of our people by providing opportunities for Jewish education, spiritual growth, and worship in Central Oregon. We are proud to offer Shabbat services several times a month, a religious school offering youth and adult education, and many other activities. For more information about our programs, please contact us.
Religious Education
We are proud to have a community school, combining teachers and students from all of the Jewish communities in Bend. Our religious education program consists of a Sunday School and a Hebrew School Program which meet at Shalom Bayit. [more…]
Youth Group
COJY Central Oregon Jewish Youth is for kids in grades 6-12, regardless of affiliation with a synagogue. Our vision is to create opportunities for youth in Central Oregon to spend some time with one another and they may even share experiences and perspectives on being Jewish in Central Oregon. [more…]
Sisterhood – N’Shay Dorot
The mission of Sisterhood is to bring women together, to support and benefit of one another, Congregation Shalom Bayit, and the larger community, providing opportunities for friendship, service, spiritual growth, and learning.”The JCCO Sisterhood/N’Shay Dorot – “women of the generations” — is open to all women interested in creating friendship and camaraderie within the Jewish community! [more…]
PJ Library – Readind Adventures
Bend, Oregon is a PJ Library Community! That means that Jewish children ages six months to eight years old who live in Central Oregon qualify for the acclaimed PJ Library free book program. PJ Library mails free, high-quality Jewish children’s literature and music to families every month. Themes include Jewish values, holidays, rituals and history. [more…]