Bring sweetness into your new year this Rosh Hashanah with baked goods from Baker & Spice.
Bring sweetness into your new year this Rosh Hashanah with baked goods from Baker & Spice. Baker & Spice via Instagram

Religious or not, Rosh Hashanah is as good an opportunity as any to 1) experience fun Jewish cultural traditions and 2) get a fresh start on this dumpster fire of a year. In addition to a roundup of Jewish new year specials available at local restaurants, we've compiled some virtual and socially distant in-person events to help you celebrate the High Holidays in Portland. See them all below. 

Keep in mind that in-person events may be canceled due to poor air quality

FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS
Baker & Spice
The charming bakery's High Holidays menu includes pear frangipane tartlets, "honey bee cake" (a buttermilk honey cake with boozy bourbon currants, topped with toasted almonds and butter glaze), and rugelach in two flavors (walnut apricot cinnamon or cherry chocolate cardamom).
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