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1 2018
30 2018
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Monthly Mitzvah Project
Each month, the MJCC and PJA communities collect items for different area organizations in P…
1 2018
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Memoir Writing Workshop
"If I tell you my story, you begin to hear your own story," from a Hassidic saying. Learn to…
1 2018
11:00AM - 11:45AM
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…
1 2018
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location varies among local synagogues
Intro to Judaism
The Oregon Board of Rabbis “Intro to Judaism Class,” Fall 2018 Session begins Thurs, Aug. 30
T…
1 2018
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Jewish Rock Stars: A Musical Lecture
Join us as Cantor Bitton of Congregation Neveh Shalom takes a wild look at some…
3 2018
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat
Celebrate Shabbat with the youngest with music, dancing and fun with our clergy! Always fo…
3 2018
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders
Torah Troop allows families at Congregation Neveh Shalom to move into the main sanct…
3 2018
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders
Continue the fun and warmth of Congregation Neveh Shalom's Tot Shabbat with Kiddush C…
3 2018
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years)
Experience the joy of Shabbat! A fun and engaging service for families with kid…
3 2018
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
oin us every second and fourth Shabbat for an awesome kids' program for children age 2-11.
4 2018
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Rachel Calof's Story
Follow a dramatized story of Rachel Calof, a Jewish picture bride, as she emigrates from Russia…
5 2018
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Portland Jewish Academy
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Ivrit Story Hour
Autumn is here! The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder and we are pleased to i…
5 2018
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Leedy Grange
835 NW Saltzman Rd.
Beaverton, OR 97229
Join in for an evening of Israeli and International folk dancing every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays.
Please see sites.…
5 2018
8:00PM - 9:00PM
The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland celebrates its centennial in 2020 with YOU! Join us for an information sess…
6 2018
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Infant Feeding Support Group
Connect with other nursing parents to share the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. J…
6 2018
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Registration Information…
6 2018
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players
Take your game to the next level!
Registration Information: CG102, oregonjcc.org…
6 2018
7:45PM - 9:45PM
Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Have you ever wanted to learn the contents of the Chumash better? Join us for this crash course…
7 2018
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…
7 2018
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Portland Hadassah Book Club
Meets every 1st Wednesday of the month at different homes around the area.
…
7 2018
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary St
Portland, OR 97221
Cedar Sinai Park's 5th Commandment Society Reception
Cedar Sinai Park is hosting a reception to honor members of the…
7 2018
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Israeli Dancing
Join us for a fun Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class.
…8 2018
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Live-Stream Rabbi Stampfer's Class: “What’s So Good About the Good Book?”
You are able to join Rabbi Stampfer'…
8 2018
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Memoir Writing Workshop
"If I tell you my story, you begin to hear your own story," from a Hassidic saying. Learn to…
8 2018
11:00AM - 11:45AM
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…
8 2018
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Nosh + Drash with Rabbi Eve Posen
A monthly discussion covering a wide range of topics that draw on our experiences.…
8 2018
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Portland State University
Room TBA
Portland, OR 97201
"My Dear Children" - Q&A with film director LeeAnn Dance
Please join us for a documentary screening and Q&A of "My …
8 2018
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location varies among local synagogues
Intro to Judaism
The Oregon Board of Rabbis “Intro to Judaism Class,” Fall 2018 Session begins Thurs, Aug. 30
T…
8 2018
The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland celebrates its centennial in 2020 with YOU!
Join us for an information se…
9 2018
Congregation Kesser Israel
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Empty Nesters Shabbat Dinner
Empty Nesters, come together for a nice, fun Shabbat dinner.
We'll enjoy some deligh…
10 2018
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.
10 2018
9:45AM - 10:15AM
Katie Schneider
7550 NE Irving Street
Portland, OR 97213
Shabbat Storytime
Join us for our monthly gathering of toddlers and their caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs and craft…
10 2018
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Havurah Shalom: Reconstructionist
825 NW 18th Ave
Portland, OR
Tot Shabbat
Young children (0-5) and their parents celebrate Shabbat with singing, movement, blessings, and storytel…
10 2018
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Lincoln Hall
Portland State University
1620 Southwest Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
Portland Piano introduces Boris Giltburg
Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin, M. 68
Beethoven: Pia…
11 2018
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Art & Spirit: Find Your Power Hebrew Letter
An art workshop that explores the mystical aspects of the Hebrew Alphabe…
11 2018
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Lincoln Hall
Portland State University
1620 Southwest Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
Portland Piano introduces Boris Giltburg
Rachmaninov:
Prelude No. 1 in C-sharp minor, Op. 3, No. 2
Ten Preludes, O…
11 2018
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Kol Ami: Reform
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA
Israel Film Series: Lost Boys of Portlandia - special added screening at Congregation Kol Ami
Meet local Israeli fil…
12 2018
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
12 2018
2:30PM - 3:25PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Mussar with Rabbi Joshua Rose
Mussar is an approach to self-awareness and personal development that is grounded in d…
13 2018
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Infant Feeding Support Group
Connect with other nursing parents to share the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. J…
13 2018
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim (Barbur)
3225 SW Barbur Blvd.
portland, OR 97239
13th Annual Sephardic Winter Film
Join us at Congregation Ahavath Achim on Barbur. Admission & Separdi dessert …
13 2018
7:45PM - 9:45PM
Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Have you ever wanted to learn the contents of the Chumash better? Join us for this crash course…
14 2018
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…
14 2018
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Sportsplex @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Chai Baby + PJ Library Indoor Playground
For parents/caregivers and their children up to 5 years old. Play. Meet fri…
14 2018
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Portland Jewish Academy
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
PJA Open House
Come see what Portland Jewish Academy is all about. Tour the campus, meet the administrators and see …
14 2018
14 2018
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Israeli Dancing
Join us for a fun Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class.
…15 2018
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Memoir Writing Workshop
"If I tell you my story, you begin to hear your own story," from a Hassidic saying. Learn to…
15 2018
11:00AM - 11:45AM
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…
15 2018
15 2018
15 2018
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Poetry Night at the J
Join local poets, Justin Carroll, Bill Durham, and others, as they share their poems and stori…
15 2018
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Beit Haverim Reform Jewish Congregation and LOUCC
1111 Country Club Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
We invite you to join us in our annual interfaith service celebrating God’s inclusive love. We invite you to join…
15 2018
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location varies among local synagogues
Intro to Judaism
The Oregon Board of Rabbis “Intro to Judaism Class,” Fall 2018 Session begins Thurs, Aug. 30
T…
16 2018
18 2018
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Durant Olive Mill
5510 NE Breyman Orchards Road
Dayton, OR 97114
16 2018
6:30PM - 8:30PM
B'nai B'rith Portland Office
9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
#200
Portland, OR 97005
BB Camp Middle School Shabbat
Calling all Middle-Schoolers! Join BB Camp to welcome the Sabbath with a camp-style Sh…
17 2018
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat
Celebrate Shabbat with the youngest with music, dancing and fun with our clergy! Always fo…
17 2018
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders
Torah Troop allows families at Congregation Neveh Shalom to move into the main sanct…
17 2018
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders
Continue the fun and warmth of Congregation Neveh Shalom's Tot Shabbat with Kiddush C…
17 2018
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Young Family Tot Shabbat (0-5 years)
Experience the joy of Shabbat! A fun and engaging service for families with kid…
17 2018
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
oin us every second and fourth Shabbat for an awesome kids' program for children age 2-11.
17 2018
4:00PM - 6:30PM
Portland Central Church of the Nazarene
9715 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97266
Agape and the Maker Village Open House
Come and see our progress!
18 2018
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Jewish Community Orchestra - Orchestral Showcase
Avshalomov – Endgame
**World Premiere Commission**
Smetana …
20 2018
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Infant Feeding Support Group
Connect with other nursing parents to share the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. J…
20 2018
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
November 20 - December …
20 2018
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players
Take your game to the next level. It will give your mind a workout!
November 20…
20 2018
7:45PM - 9:45PM
Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Have you ever wanted to learn the contents of the Chumash better? Join us for this crash course…
21 2018
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…
21 2018
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Israeli Dancing
Join us for a fun Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class.
…22 2018
11:00AM - 11:45AM
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…
22 2018
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location varies among local synagogues
Intro to Judaism
The Oregon Board of Rabbis “Intro to Judaism Class,” Fall 2018 Session begins Thurs, Aug. 30
T…
23 2018
5:15PM - 7:00PM
Fourth Fridays with Rabbi Eve (age 0-6)
Join Rabbi Eve Posen and welcome Shabbat with music and stories, potluck din…
24 2018
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Women's Torah Study
Join Mel Berwin from Congregation Neveh Shalom for uplifting learning & conversation – all lev…
27 2018
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Infant Feeding Support Group
Connect with other nursing parents to share the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. J…
27 2018
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
November 20 - December …
27 2018
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players
Take your game to the next level. It will give your mind a workout!
November 20…
27 2018
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Beaverton & NE Portland Oregon Food Bank Locations
Volunteers help with the most fundamental part of Oregon Food Bank's mission – getting food to the people who…
27 2018
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim (Barbur)
3225 SW Barbur Blvd.
portland, OR 97239
13th Annual Sephardic Winter Film
Join us at Congregation Ahavath Achim on Barbur. Admission & Separdi dessert …
27 2018
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Whitsell Auditorium - Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
Portland Jewish Book Month Celebration
Featured Book: The Book Smugglers: Partisans, Poets, and the Race to Save Je…
28 2018
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…
28 2018
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Israeli Dancing
Join us for a fun Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class.
…29 2018
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
"Nine Essential Things I've Learned about Life" with Rabbi Isaak
This class at Congregation Neveh Shalom will be bas…
29 2018
11:00AM - 11:45AM
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…
29 2018
3:15PM - 4:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak
Come study and discuss the Bible with Rabbi Isaak at Neveh Shalom.
29 2018
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location varies among local synagogues
Intro to Judaism
The Oregon Board of Rabbis “Intro to Judaism Class,” Fall 2018 Session begins Thurs, Aug. 30
T…
29 2018
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim (Barbur)
3225 SW Barbur Blvd.
portland, OR 97239
A Flicker of Hope in the Darkest of Times
Join Eve Levy for an evening of inspiration and find your spark.
To Regi…
29 2018
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Dad's Night Out
Join other dads at Congregation Neveh Shalom who are raising Jewish kids for this special outing.
R…