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1 2020
31 2020
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Each month the MJCC and PJA communities will collect items for the monthly mitzvah. Drop off items in the blue bin i…
1 2020
9:00AM - 10:30AM
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 tog…
1 2020
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10:00am, Room 102
This next-step-up program from Kiddush Clu…
1 2020
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10:15am, Room 31
Continue the fun and warmth of Tot Shabbat w…
2 2020
28 2020
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219, USA
Portland, OR 97219
Join us for the ninth annual exhibition of paintings, fiber, beadwork, metals, glass, ceramics, and more to celebrate…
2 2020
9:45AM - 11:15AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Sex, Beauty, War and Despair: Adult Themes in the Five Megillot with Rabbi Kosak
Sunday, February 2 – June 21, 9:4…
2 2020
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Shroud Crowd, Sun, Feb 2, 2:00pm, Rm 102
Help create traditional burial clothing which will then be used by the Chev…
2 2020
2:00PM - 3:30PM
P'nai Or of Portland
6948 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland , OR 97219
Would you like to know more about what is going on in our prayer services? This intro class will present a “macro 
3 2020
2:30PM - 3:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Gates of Light: A New-Old Approach to Torah and Kabbalah
Jewish mysticism helps us understand the Torah, the world, a…
3 2020
4:00PM - 5:15PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 5 - 8
Help your student learn new study skills to maximize their efficiency…
4 2020
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn to play this ancient game.
Tuesday Mornings
January 7 - February 11
10:30 am - 12:30 pm…
4 2020
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.
Tuesday Afternoons
January 7 - February 11
1:30 …
4 2020
3:45PM - 4:45PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Learn the basics of improv theater! Students will learn short-form games that teach the skills of listening and respo…
4 2020
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Krav Maga is a practical form of self-defense. It was pioneered by the Israel Defense Forces from a combination of bo…
5 2020
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us on the first Wednesdays of every month from September to June for Chai Baby Indoor Playground, with kosher sn…
5 2020
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Maayan Torah Day School
2 Touchstone
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Music and Movement for ages 0-4 At Maayan Torah Day School Free of charge Wednesdays 10-11am October…
5 2020
4:00PM - 5:15PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 9 - 12
Help your student learn new study skills to maximize their efficienc…
5 2020
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class.
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6 2020
11:00AM - 12:15PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Organize Yourself for Success with Tina-Marie Baskin, J.D.
One-on-one coaching and materials will be provided.
Decre…
6 2020
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Winter/Spring 2020 Session begins January 30. This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis,…
6 2020
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Moishe House - text 503-908-3394 for address
Come and have a great night with us! Test your trivia skills, drawing, improv and not to mention an ab workout with h…
7 2020
9 2020
3:00PM - 12:00PM
Saul Blinkoff is joining us for the 2020 Kollel/NCSY Family Shabbaton. Registration has just opened so grab your roo…
7 2020
9 2020
3:00PM - 12:00PM
Saul Blinkoff is joining us for the 2020 Kollel/NCSY Family Shabbaton. Registration has just opened so grab your roo…
7 2020
5:30PM - 9:30PM
Tualatin Country Club
9145 SW Tualatin Rd
Tualatin, OR 97062
12th Annual B’nai Brith Men’s Camp Association
WINTER POKER PARTY
Friday, February 7th, 2020
5:30pm No host Ba…
7 2020
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Join us for our monthly Shabbat service! Sarah Philips will lead in songs and prayers.
Parking is available on Flande…
8 2020
11:30AM - 12:15PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210
Every 2nd Saturday through May 2020 (no class in April).
With professional yoga instructor Rachel Stern. Celebrate J…
8 2020
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
725 NW Davis
Portland, OR
Join Congregation Shir Tikvah at the Oregon Jewish Museum to celebrate the historic ties between the Jewish and…
8 2020
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Holocaust Education Center
724 N.W. Davis St.
Portland, OR 97202
All are welcome to join Congregation Shir Tikvah at the Oregon Jewish Museum for a celebration of the historic ties…
9 2020
6 2020
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
JAM Art Show + Sale
Enjoy a rotating exhibit in the MJCC lobby all month. Members of ORA: Northwest Jewish Artists …
9 2020
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Moishe House - text 503-908-3394 for address
Join us as we learn from local Jewish outdoor educator Josh Lake how we can connect trees to Judaism. We will plant h…
9 2020
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Shomrei Teva Tu b’Shvat Hike and Seder
Sunday, February 9, 2020, 1:00-4:00 pm - From Neveh Shalom to Hoyt Arboretum…
9 2020
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Outside In Cooking, Sunday, Feb 9, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
One Sunday a month CNS members gather in the Neveh Shalom kitc…
9 2020
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Jewish Community Orchestra: 2019 – 2020 Season
All concerts: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students.
Children under 6…
9 2020
3:00PM - 5:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capital Hwy
Portland, OR 98219
This is the Jewish Community Orchestra's annual Young Artists Showcase.
10 2020
4:00PM - 5:15PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 5 - 8
Help your student learn new study skills to maximize their efficiency…
11 2020
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn to play this ancient game.
Tuesday Mornings
January 7 - February 11
10:30 am - 12:30 pm…
11 2020
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.
Tuesday Afternoons
January 7 - February 11
1:30 …
11 2020
3:45PM - 4:45PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Learn the basics of improv theater! Students will learn short-form games that teach the skills of listening and respo…
11 2020
6:00PM - 8:00PM
52 Ltd
135 NE 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
ABOUT MARTHE COHN Marthe Cohn was born Marthe Hoffnung on 13 April 1920 into an Orthodox Jewish family and raised…
11 2020
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Krav Maga is a practical form of self-defense. It was pioneered by the Israel Defense Forces from a combination of bo…
12 2020
4:00PM - 5:15PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 9 - 12
Help your student learn new study skills to maximize their efficienc…
12 2020
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class.
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13 2020
11:00AM - 12:15PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Organize Yourself for Success with Tina-Marie Baskin, J.D.
One-on-one coaching and materials will be provided.
Decre…
13 2020
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Wondering Jews: How to Talk so Your Health Provider Will Listen (Really!), Thursday, February 13, 2:00pm
Is this you…
13 2020
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Stone Soup PDX
306 NW Broadway
Portland, OR 97209
**Special with CBI Social Action, Brotherhood & Sisterhood**
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Stone Soup PDX is a non-profit providing food servi…
13 2020
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Winter/Spring 2020 Session begins January 30. This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis,…
15 2020
9:00AM - 10:30AM
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 tog…
15 2020
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Directly following Tot Shabbat, we invite parents to join our clergy for some bagels, schmear and good conversation! …
15 2020
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10:00am, Room 102
This next-step-up program from Kiddush Clu…
15 2020
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10:15am, Room 31
Continue the fun and warmth of Tot Shabbat w…
15 2020
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Moishe House - text 503-908-3394 for address
Come join our very own licensed music therapist and community member Marissa Harper to get a taste of how music can a…
15 2020
5:15PM - 7:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
PJ Havdallah (0-5 Years Old), Saturday, Feb 15, 5:15pm
Young families say goodbye to Shabbat in our PJs with dinner,…
16 2020
9:40AM - 11:40AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Cleo Davis on PDX’s African-American Experience - Sun, Feb 16, 9:40am
Join Neveh Shalom for this special and impor…
16 2020
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Kol Shalom Community Room
1509 SW Sunset Blvd # 1E
Portland, OR 97239
Harriet Cooke, a semi-retired physician with a Master’s degree in Public Health, has been studying and teaching abo…
17 2020
4:00PM - 5:15PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 5 - 8
Help your student learn new study skills to maximize their efficiency…
17 2020
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Soup to the Streets, Monday, Feb 17, 6:00pm
Congregants come together at Rabbi Kosak’s home to prepare a hot mea…
18 2020
3:45PM - 4:45PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Learn the basics of improv theater! Students will learn short-form games that teach the skills of listening and respo…
18 2020
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Location visible to members - https://www.meetup.com/Jewish-Happy-Hour/
Love happy hour? Love Jews? You are in luck they are finally coming together on the third Tuesday of the month! Meet …
18 2020
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Krav Maga is a practical form of self-defense. It was pioneered by the Israel Defense Forces from a combination of bo…
19 2020
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Maayan Torah Day School
2 Touchstone
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Music and Movement for ages 0-4 At Maayan Torah Day School Free of charge Wednesdays 10-11am October…
19 2020
4:00PM - 5:15PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 9 - 12
Help your student learn new study skills to maximize their efficienc…
19 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Maayan Torah Day School celebrates 9 years of great Jewish education. Join us to learn about "The Maayan Difference"!
19 2020
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Stampfter Chapel, Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, 97239
Benny Morris is a living legend, and part of the essential generation of Israel's "New Historians." Using previously …
19 2020
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class.
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20 2020
11:00AM - 12:15PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Organize Yourself for Success with Tina-Marie Baskin, J.D.
One-on-one coaching and materials will be provided.
Decre…
20 2020
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Winter/Spring 2020 Session begins January 30. This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis,…
20 2020
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Lincoln Perfomance Hall on the Portland State University Campus
1620 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97201
Get your tix! Join us on Feb 20th to see the play Indecent, a spirited and revolutionary love story that celebrates Y…
21 2020
7:15PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Kol Shabbat - Voice of Shabbat
Friday, Feb 21, 7:15pm
A lay-led, voices-only Erev Shabbat Service. All ages and s…
22 2020
11:30AM - 12:15PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR 97210
Join Rabbi Rose for a sweet Shabbat morning service designed for very young children (ages 0-5) and their families. S…
22 2020
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Women’s Torah Study
An uplifting hour of study on Shabbat with Neveh Shalom’s Education Director Mel Berwin! Delv…
23 2020
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR
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23 2020
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Mainstreaming of Antisemitism in America Today: Practical tools for Responding
Join Portland Area Jewish Educators a…
23 2020
2:00PM - 4:00PM
P'nai Or
6948 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
For children of all ages, their parents and friends.
Begins at 2:00 PM ends about 3:30 PM/4:00 when the hamantaschen…
23 2020
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Castaway
1900 NW 18th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
Congregation Beth Israel favorite food fundraiser is back!
Enjoy a Taste of Temple at Castaway in downtown Portlan…
24 2020
4:00PM - 5:15PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 5 - 8
Help your student learn new study skills to maximize their efficiency…
24 2020
5:30PM - 7:30PM
IBU Public House
4439 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Portland, OR 97221
Spacious brewpub in an old Masonic Temple also features pizza, darts & sizable patio.
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Jews Next Dor (JND) is Con…
25 2020
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Tuesday Mornings
February 25 - March 31
10:30 am - 12:30 pm, CG203
Cost: $110. Member Cost: $90.
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25 2020
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Intermediate Players
Take your game to the next level.
Tuesday Afternoons
February 25 - March 31
1:30 - 3:30 pm, CG20…
25 2020
3:45PM - 4:45PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Learn the basics of improv theater! Students will learn short-form games that teach the skills of listening and respo…
25 2020
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Krav Maga is a practical form of self-defense. It was pioneered by the Israel Defense Forces from a combination of bo…
26 2020
4:00PM - 5:15PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Organize Yourself for Success: For Grades 9 - 12
Help your student learn new study skills to maximize their efficienc…
26 2020
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli folk dance class. All levels are welcome. Six people needed to run class.
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26 2020
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Portland, OR
Mandatory Trip Orientation for registered PDX-Israel 2020 trip participants.
By invitation ONLY. Will receive invite…
27 2020
8:30AM - 10:30AM
Chabad of Northeast Portland
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR
Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, an…
27 2020
11:00AM - 12:15PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Organize Yourself for Success with Tina-Marie Baskin, J.D.
One-on-one coaching and materials will be provided.
Decre…
27 2020
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Winter/Spring 2020 Session begins January 30. This 18-week course is taught by members of The Oregon Board of Rabbis,…
27 2020
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Chabad of Northeast Portland
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR
Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, an…
27 2020
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Dad’s Night Out, Thursday, February 27, 7:30pm
Dad’s who raised/are raising Jewish kids are invited for a fun ni…
28 2020
5:15PM - 6:15PM
Fourth Fridays w/ Rabbi Eve (age 0-6), 5:15pm
Rabbi Eve Posen leads this interactive home service that welcomes Sh…
28 2020
6:15PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Living Room Shabbat, Friday, February 28, 6:15pm
Join us for this special Shabbat with Rabbi David Kosak, Cantor Eya…
28 2020
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Moishe House - text 503-908-3394 for address
Come pamper yourself with spa essentials, dinner, community, and connection! After all, it’s a mitzvah to take care…
29 2020
29 2020
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Sisterhood Havdallah Potluck Movie Night, Saturday, February 29, 6:00pm
Join Sisterhood as we celebrate together wit…