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1 2018
31 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
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…
1 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…
1 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…
1 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…
1 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.
1 2018
6:00PM - 9:00PM
BB Camp on Ice
Lace up your skates and get ready, BB Camp Portland hits the ice on the Eastside! All kids in grades …
1 2018
7:30PM - 11:00PM
The Eleanor
1605 NW Everett St.
Portland, OR 97209
3rd Annual Portland Young Adult Latke Ball
Join us for the annual Latke Ball! Come celebrate Chanukah with food, fri…
2 2018
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Portland Jewish Academy
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Grab your flip-flops and get ready to Seas the Day! Join us for our community phone-a-thon and make a lasting impact …
2 2018
11:00AM - 11:45PM
Green Bean Books
1600 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211
Eric Kimmel Hanukkah Story Hour
Join us for our annual PJ Library Hanukkah Story Time with PJ Author, Eric Kimmel, a…
2 2018
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Chanukah Donuts + Dancing
Make decorations for your home, take part in Israeli dancing, and eat some delicious sufga…
2 2018
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Esther Short Park
605 Esther St
Vancouver, WA 98660
Vancouver Community Chanukah Celebration
Join us for our annual Grand Menorah Lighting!
This years' festivities inc…
2 2018
5:00PM - 7:30PM
Hanuka Party at Gesher — A Bridge Home
Celebrate Hanukah at Gesher - A Bridge Home, the home of Rabbis Laurie and …
3 2018
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Chanukah Party
Join us for a festive evening celebrating Chanukkah!
3 2018
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Chanukkah Bash 2018
Join us for a festive evening celebrating Chanukkah!
3 2018
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Second Night of Hanukah Party at Gesher
Come one, come all! Make (or bring) your own menorah, Candle light, singin…
3 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.…
3 2018
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Never Again Coalition Monthly Meeting
Join us for the Never Again Coalition monthly meeting at Neveh Shalom.
4 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 …
4 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…
5 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…
5 2018
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Portland Hadassah Book Club
Meets every 1st Wednesday of the month at different homes around the area.
…
5 2018
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
JPRO Chanukah Party
It's a miraculous time of year, and you make miracles happen!
Join us for a Chanukah party to c…
5 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.
…6 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…
6 2018
3:00PM - 3:45PM
Garden Home Library Annex
7475 SW Oleson Rd #6
Portland, OR 97223
Learn about Hanukkah at the Garden Home
Join us to learn all about Hanukkah with our friends at the Garden Home Li…
6 2018
5:15PM - 6:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Sufgan-Yoga: Family Chanukah Fun
Join other families at Congregation Neveh Shalom as we explore the narrative of Cha…
6 2018
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Rabbi Chaim Wilhelm
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Chanukah Jewish Heritage Night with the Portland Trailblazers
Chabad of Oregon & the Portland Trailblazers are once …
6 2018
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
MaccaMiracle: A “Jewkbox” Musical Chanukah Party
Celebrate the festival of lights in this fun retelling of the H…
6 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…
6 2018
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Neveh Shalom, Vestry
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Israeli Art Show and Sale
Since 1935, Safrai Art Gallery, based in Jerusalem, has exposed the world to contemporary …
6 2018
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Lakeridge Junior High School
4700 Jean Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
And Then They Came For Me
A unique theatrical experience: a multimedia play that combines videotaped interviews wit…
7 2018
9 2018
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Scholar in Residence with guest scholars Dr. Ronen Mir and Dr. Debby Mir
CNS and the Suher family announce the third…
7 2018
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Neveh Shalom, Vestry
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Since 1935, Safrai Art Gallery, based in Jerusalem, has exposed the world to contemporary Israeli art. Don’t miss t…
7 2018
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Neveh Shalom, Vestry
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Safrai Gallery (from Jerusalem) Art Show
Since 1935, Safrai Art Gallery has exposed the world to contemporary Israel…
7 2018
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Chanukah Family Celebration
Bring the whole family—and your chanukiah!—and enjoy a lively Shabbat Evening Servic…
7 2018
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Lakeridge Junior High School
4700 Jean Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
And Then They Came For Me
A unique theatrical experience: a multimedia play that combines videotaped interviews wit…
8 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.
8 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…
8 2018
2:00PM - 4:00PM
West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
8470 SW Oleson Rd
Portland, OR 97223
Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah
Please join our Kol Shalom family at our Awesome Hanukkah Party.
Festivities include a spec…
8 2018
5:00PM - 7:30PM
P'nai Or of Portland: Jewish Renewal
6948 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Chanukah Party with Rabbi Hannah & P'nai Or
Celebrate Chanukah with Rabbi Hannah Laner and the P’nai Or community…
8 2018
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Chanukah with Portland's UnShul
Bring your chanukiah, candles, friends and latkes and we'll light and eat after the …
8 2018
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Young Family PJ Havdallah
Young families from Congregation Neveh Shalom say goodbye to Shabbat in our PJs with dinne…
8 2018
6:00PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Rock You Like It's Chanukah: Community Candle Lighting & Party
6:00 pm Community Candle Lighting
6:30 pm Drinks, Foo…
8 2018
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Jewish Pride Greater PDX's Happy Hour - Hannukah Party
Come and join us to celebrate Hannukah!
Jewish Pride Great…
8 2018
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Neveh Shalom, Vestry
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Israeli Art Show and Sale
Since 1935, Safrai Art Gallery, based in Jerusalem, has exposed the world to contemporary …
8 2018
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Neveh Shalom, Vestry
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Safrai Gallery (from Jerusalem) Art Show
Since 1935, Safrai Art Gallery has exposed the world to contemporary Israel…
8 2018
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Lakeridge Junior High School
4700 Jean Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
And Then They Came For Me
A unique theatrical experience: a multimedia play that combines videotaped interviews wit…
9 2018
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Neveh Shalom, Vestry
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Israeli Art Show and Sale
Since 1935, Safrai Art Gallery, based in Jerusalem, has exposed the world to contemporary …
9 2018
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Neveh Shalom, Vestry
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Safrai Gallery (from Jerusalem) Art Show
Since 1935, Safrai Art Gallery has exposed the world to contemporary Israel…
9 2018
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Kol Shalom Center
1509 SW Sunset Blvd Suite 1E
Portland, OR 97239
What is the Best Way to Use Wealth Towards Tikkun Olam?
Sunday Forum - What is the Best Way to Use Wealth Towards T…
9 2018
4:30PM - 8:30PM
MJCC
6651 SW Capitol Hwy.
Portland, OR 97219
Join PJA for their 57th annual auction.
10 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…
10 2018
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Rosh Chodesh Women's Win(e)d Down
A time for women in their 30-50’s to gather and welcome the new Jewish month. Ho…
11 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 …
11 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…
11 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 …
11 2018
22 2019
8:00PM - 9:15PM
Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Tools for Guiding Your Child's Behavior
Join us for an interactive Parenting workshop, using Sarah Radcliff's book "…
12 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…
12 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…
12 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.
…13 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…
13 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.…
13 2018
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Portland City Hall Atrium
1221 SW 4th Ave #110
Portland, OR 97204
Outside the Frame goes to City Hall
Offices of the Mayor Ted Wheeler, Commissioner Nick Fish and Commissioner Chloe …
13 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…
13 2018
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Pianist David Rothman in Recital
Piano virtuoso David Rothman tackles the masterworks of composers Ludwig van Beetho…
13 2018
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Lakeridge Junior High
4700 Jean Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
And Then They Came For Me
A unique theatrical experience: a multimedia play that combines videotaped interviews wit…
14 2018
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Young Families Shabbat Dinner
Come together with other families to share in a special Shabbat experience.
With fu…
14 2018
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Lakeridge Junior High
4700 Jean Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
And Then They Came For Me
A unique theatrical experience: a multimedia play that combines videotaped interviews wit…
15 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…
15 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…
15 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…
15 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…
15 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.
15 2018
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Lakeridge Junior High
4700 Jean Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
And Then They Came For Me
A unique theatrical experience: a multimedia play that combines videotaped interviews wit…
16 2018
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Outside In Cooking
Meet in the CNS Kitchen to do a mitzvah and help feed homeless teens.
Info: Rick Botney, 8888oct…
16 2018
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Opening Night - Peace & Justice Exhibit
Artists Sara Harwin, Kanaan Kanaan and Inga Dubay explore the tradition of s…
17 2018
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Soup to the Streets
During winter, congregants of Congregation Neveh Shalom come together at Rabbi Kosak’s home to…
18 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 …
18 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…
19 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…
19 2018
10:30AM - 11:15AM
Maayan Torah Day School
2 Touchstone
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Music and Movement with a Jewish Twist
We are excited to continue our second class of Music and Movement with a Jewi…
20 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…
20 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…
20 2018
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Pianist David Rothman in Recital
Piano virtuoso David Rothman tackles the masterworks of composers Ludwig van Beetho…
20 2018
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Havurah Shalom: Reconstructionist
825 NW 18th Ave
Portland, OR
White Nationalism + Antisemitism
White Nationalism + Antisemitism, Countering the Movement and Building Solidarity
…22 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 le…
23 2018
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Shroud Crowd
Help create traditional burial clothing which will then be used by the Chevra Kavod haMet for their wor…
25 2018
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
This program has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
26 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…
26 2018
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Israeli Dancing
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed …
27 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…
27 2018
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Forest Park (Meet at Macleay Park)
2960 NW Upshur Street
Portland, OR 97210
BB Camp Family Hike
It’s almost the new year, so grab the family and hit the trails! BB Camp is going for a rain h…
27 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…
28 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…
31 2018
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
New Year's Eve at Noon
Join us for this fun family event as we ring in the New Year! Arts and crafts, games, bouncy …