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1 2017
1:00AM - 2:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Please join OJMCHE for weekly public tours of the museum galleries at 1pm on Wednesdays. Tours are free with admissio…
1 2017
4:00PM - 5:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
This mini-course is for anyone who is aging, has someone they care about who is aging, or thinks they might grow old…
1 2017
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
In this series, we explore Jewish end-of-life traditions that provide spiritual, logistical, and ethical…
1 2017
7:00PM - 9:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Lean about the life stories of two inspiring young Israelis, Udi and Shiri - their struggles, success, military…
1 2017
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Chabad of Oregon
2317 SW Vermont St.
Portland, OR 97219
Debate is not only encouraged within Judaism but resides at the very heart of our history and theology. Great…
1 2017
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Derech HaShem Class
Join us for a class on Ramchal's Derech HaShem with Rabbi Brodkin. All are welcome!
2 2017
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97221
Share in a weekly intergenerational story hour for young families with music, PJ Library books, and the residents of…
2 2017
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Chabad of Northeast Portland
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Exploring Jewish Holidays. Engaging Play. Experiental learning and new friendships to be made.
Age: 0-3 years. All ar…
2 2017
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Rabbi Joshua Stampfer Community Enrichment Dinner
2 2017
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Zidell Hall in Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97221
The Rose Schnitzer Manor Choir will perform with the PCC Choir under the direction of Juilanne Johnson. All are welcome!
2 2017
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
NEW! Meditations of the Heart
3 2017
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave.
Portland, OR 97210
Shabbat Family Morning at The Carl Preschool with singing and stories with Morah Elizabeth, Dorice Horenstein, and…
3 2017
6 2017
5:00PM - 12:00PM
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt Vernon Pl NW
Washington DC, DC 20001
oin thousands of community members at the IAC National Conference in Washington DC to experience influential thought…
3 2017
6 2017
5:00PM - 12:00PM
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt Vernon Pl NW
Washington DC, DC 20001
Join thousands of community members at the IAC National Conference in Washington DC to experience influential…
4 2017
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Join us for our special Saturday service for our littlest congregants and the grownups who love them.
4 2017
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Join Mini Mensches for Tot Shabbat! Dance and sing, listen to a story from the clergy and enjoy a lovely morning…
4 2017
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join other families for prayer, singing, conversation and fun followed by an indoor picnic style lunch.
4 2017
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Meet in the MAIN service for the beginning of the Torah service, and then come out with your friends for a fun and…
4 2017
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join other young families in Zidell Chapel for singing, dancing, stories, indoor picnic-style lunch and Shabbat fun.
5 2017
9:00AM - 1:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Be a SUPER HERO in support for the 2018 Campaign for Community Needs!
5 2017
9:15AM - 12:15PM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Drop in for some Sunday fun in our Flow Room! Mini Mensches at CBI is hosting a weekly Jewish space for families…
5 2017
9:30AM - 10:15AM
New Seasons: North Williams
3445 N Williams Ave
Portland, OR 97227
Join PJ Library for a FREE story and music hour at New Seasons on N Williams.
5 2017
10:00AM - 11:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Why do Jews do what we do? Where do our practices come from if they are not explicitly from the Torah? What are…
5 2017
7 2017
3:00PM - 2:00PM
Portland Kollel
Portland, OR
Join the Women of Shine for a spiritual retreat.
5 2017
3:30PM - 4:00PM
Beit Haverim
1111 Country Club Dr.
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Bring your little ones (ages 0 to 4 years) to our Torah Tots gathering.
5 2017
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Love to read, watch films and make new friends?
5 2017
5:30PM - 9:30PM
Lincoln Recital Hall (Room 75)
1620 SW Park Ave.
Portland, OR 97201
What: A screening of the rescored silent film "Hungry Hearts" (1922) preceded by a reception with a choice of three…
6 2017
6:00PM - 9:30PM
Lincoln Recital Hall (Room 75)
1620 SW Park Ave.
Portland, OR 97201
What: A Cabaret performance revue of the American songbook with Artist-in-Residence David Spear, featuring PSU…
6 2017
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Never Again Coalition Monthly Meeting
7 2017
11:00AM - 11:30AM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis St
Portland , OR 97202
Join OJMCHE for Storytime in Anne and Goldie’s Children’s Corner Tuesdays from 11:00-11:30am.
7 2017
6:15PM - 8:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Learn the art of Jewish storytelling with professional storyteller Brian Rohr.
8 2017
1:00AM - 2:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Please join OJMCHE for weekly public tours of the museum galleries at 1pm on Wednesdays. Tours are free with admissio…
8 2017
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center Sportsplex
6651 SW Capitol HIghway
Portland, OR 97219
For parents/caregivers and their children up to 5 years old.
8 2017
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Portland Jewish Academy
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
PJA Open House
8 2017
4:00PM - 5:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
This mini-course is for anyone who is aging, has someone they care about who is aging, or thinks they might grow old…
8 2017
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Chabad of Oregon
2317 SW Vermont St.
Portland, OR 97219
Debate is not only encouraged within Judaism but resides at the very heart of our history and theology. Great…
8 2017
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Derech HaShem Class
Join us for a class on Ramchal's Derech HaShem with Rabbi Brodkin. All are welcome!
9 2017
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97221
Share in a weekly intergenerational story hour for young families with music, PJ Library books, and the residents of…
9 2017
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Chabad of Northeast Portland
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Exploring Jewish Holidays. Engaging Play. Experiental learning and new friendships to be made.
Age: 0-3 years. All ar…
9 2017
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Nov: Pirkei Imahot Talk with Lois Shanker
9 2017
6:00PM - 8:00PM
The Westgate
3800 SW Cedar Hills Blvd
Beaverton , OR 97005
Eat, kibbitz, network and enjoy yourself at this co-ed event!
9 2017
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR 97209
This concert exploring Cohen's poetry and music will also mark, not only his yahrzeit, but also the commemoration of…
9 2017
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
NEW! Meditations of the Heart
10 2017
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Ahavai Shalom
9323 SW 1st Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Volunteers are needed to help place flags on veterans’ graves in preparation for Veteran’s Day.
11 2017
9:00AM - 9:30AM
Congregation Kol Ami
7800 NE 119th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
Please join Congregation Kol Ami for Tot Shabbat every 2nd Saturday of the month.
11 2017
9:45AM - 10:15AM
Congregation Shir Tikvah
7550 NE Irving St
Portland, OR 97213
Join us for stories, songs and crafts.
11 2017
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Torah Yoga is always free and open to all. Every 2nd Saturday of the month.
11 2017
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us every second and fourth Shabbat for an awesome kids' program for children age 2-11.
11 2017
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Join Mel Berwin for an uplifting conversation and learning—all levels welcome!
12 2017
9:15AM - 12:15PM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Drop in for some Sunday fun in our Flow Room! Mini Mensches at CBI is hosting a weekly Jewish space for families…
12 2017
9:30AM - 10:15AM
New Seasons: North Williams
3445 N Williams Ave
Portland, OR 97227
Join PJ Library for a FREE story and music hour at New Seasons on N Williams.
12 2017
10:00AM - 11:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Why do Jews do what we do? Where do our practices come from if they are not explicitly from the Torah? What are…
12 2017
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Please bring a sweater or sweatshirt for a veteran, stay for a nice breakfast, and hear a book talk with Rabbi Eve…
12 2017
10:00AM - 6:00PM
PSU (Portland State University)
Smith Memorial Student Union 338/55
1825 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97201
Students United for Nonviolence (SUN) invites you to join us for our FIRST ANNUAL NONVIOLENCE CONFERENCE!
12 2017
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Help create traditional burial clothing which will then be used by the Chevra Kavod haMet for their work.
13 2017
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Lucky Lab Multenomah Village
7675 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
A fun night of all you can eat pizza, competitions, discussions and games! For 8th-12th graders. $15 per person,
14 2017
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Ellen Klem Director of Consumer Outreach & Education for the Office of Oregon's Attorney General, Ellen Rosenblum,…
14 2017
6:15PM - 8:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Learn the art of Jewish storytelling with professional storyteller Brian Rohr.
14 2017
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
3225 SW Barbur Blvd
Portland, OR 97239
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION WITH SEPHARDIC FOOD & WINE
15 2017
1:00AM - 2:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Please join OJMCHE for weekly public tours of the museum galleries at 1pm on Wednesdays. Tours are free with admissio…
15 2017
4:00PM - 5:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
This mini-course is for anyone who is aging, has someone they care about who is aging, or thinks they might grow old…
15 2017
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Chabad of Oregon
2317 SW Vermont St.
Portland, OR 97219
Debate is not only encouraged within Judaism but resides at the very heart of our history and theology. Great…
15 2017
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Derech HaShem Class
Join us for a class on Ramchal's Derech HaShem with Rabbi Brodkin. All are welcome!
16 2017
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97221
Share in a weekly intergenerational story hour for young families with music, PJ Library books, and the residents of…
16 2017
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Chabad of Northeast Portland
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Exploring Jewish Holidays. Engaging Play. Experiental learning and new friendships to be made.
Age: 0-3 years. All ar…
16 2017
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Debbi Villani-Allen's Retirement Party
Please join us for wine, cheese and memories as we celebrate 30+ years of ser…
16 2017
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Conversation with Linda Gordon, author of "The Second Coming of the KKK"
16 2017
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Beit Haverim
1111 Country Club Dr.
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Interfaith Service entitled Welcoming the Stranger at Beit Haverim.
16 2017
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
NEW! Meditations of the Heart
17 2017
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Come welcome Shabbat together with our young community. Perfect for families with children in preschool, 2 years and older.
17 2017
6:00PM - 6:45PM
Beit Haverim
1111 Country Club Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Bring your young children to a Shabbat Service, led by Rabbi Berg.
18 2017
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Join Mini Mensches for Tot Shabbat! Dance and sing, listen to a story from the clergy and enjoy a lovely morning…
18 2017
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join other families for prayer, singing, conversation and fun followed by an indoor picnic style lunch.
18 2017
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Meet in the MAIN service for the beginning of the Torah service, and then come out with your friends for a fun and…
18 2017
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join other young families in Zidell Chapel for singing, dancing, stories, indoor picnic-style lunch and Shabbat fun.
19 2017
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Volunteer with JFCS to brighten the holiday season for needy individuals, families, Holocaust survivors, and other…
19 2017
9:15AM - 12:15PM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Drop in for some Sunday fun in our Flow Room! Mini Mensches at CBI is hosting a weekly Jewish space for families…
19 2017
9:30AM - 10:15AM
New Seasons: North Williams
3445 N Williams Ave
Portland, OR 97227
Join PJ Library for a FREE story and music hour at New Seasons on N Williams.
19 2017
10:00AM - 11:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Why do Jews do what we do? Where do our practices come from if they are not explicitly from the Torah? What are…
19 2017
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Cedar Sinai Park
6125 SW Boundary St
Portland, OR 97221
Ayelet Tsabari, author of The Best Place on Earth, will speak to us via Skype about her award winning book.
21 2017
6:15PM - 8:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Learn the art of Jewish storytelling with professional storyteller Brian Rohr.
22 2017
1:00AM - 2:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Please join OJMCHE for weekly public tours of the museum galleries at 1pm on Wednesdays. Tours are free with admissio…
22 2017
4:00PM - 5:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
This mini-course is for anyone who is aging, has someone they care about who is aging, or thinks they might grow old…
22 2017
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Chabad of Oregon
2317 SW Vermont St.
Portland, OR 97219
Debate is not only encouraged within Judaism but resides at the very heart of our history and theology. Great…
22 2017
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Derech HaShem Class
Join us for a class on Ramchal's Derech HaShem with Rabbi Brodkin. All are welcome!
23 2017
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Chabad of Northeast Portland
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Exploring Jewish Holidays. Engaging Play. Experiental learning and new friendships to be made.
Age: 0-3 years. All ar…
24 2017
5:15PM - 7:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Rabbi Eve welcomes Shabbat with music and stories, potluck dinner to follow.
25 2017
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us every second and fourth Shabbat for an awesome kids' program for children age 2-11.
26 2017
10:00AM - 11:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Why do Jews do what we do? Where do our practices come from if they are not explicitly from the Torah? What are…
28 2017
B'nai B'rith Camp
9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy #147
Beaverton, OR
Help raise funds for B'nai B'rith Camp on Giving Tuesday!
28 2017
6:15PM - 8:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Learn the art of Jewish storytelling with professional storyteller Brian Rohr.
28 2017
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Clinton Street Theater
2522 SE Clinton St
Portland, OR 97202
29 2017
1:00AM - 2:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Please join OJMCHE for weekly public tours of the museum galleries at 1pm on Wednesdays. Tours are free with admissio…
29 2017
4:00PM - 5:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
This mini-course is for anyone who is aging, has someone they care about who is aging, or thinks they might grow old…
29 2017
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Chabad of Oregon
2317 SW Vermont St.
Portland, OR 97219
Debate is not only encouraged within Judaism but resides at the very heart of our history and theology. Great…
29 2017
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Derech HaShem Class
Join us for a class on Ramchal's Derech HaShem with Rabbi Brodkin. All are welcome!
30 2017
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97221
Share in a weekly intergenerational story hour for young families with music, PJ Library books, and the residents of…
30 2017
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Chabad of Northeast Portland
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Exploring Jewish Holidays. Engaging Play. Experiental learning and new friendships to be made.
Age: 0-3 years. All ar…
30 2017
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for a delicious, hilarious and unforgettable evening featuring renowned Israel standup comic Joel Chasnoff…
30 2017
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
NEW! Meditations of the Heart