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Nov 24, 2022
Nov
2 2022
Elections in Israel: What Happened and What Can We Expect Now?
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Exactly 24 hours after the polls close in Israel, and as final votes are counted, join Jewish Federations of North Am…
Nov
3 2022
Tea & Torah by the Fire
6:00PM - 8:30PM
What better way to study Torah than by sitting around a campfire and drinking tea! Moishe House is excited for the ch…
Nov
4 2022
Community Sephardic Monthly Shabbat Dinner
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Melissa Abu
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Please join for a Community Monthly Shabbat Dinner - Sephardic Judaism is a treasury with something for…
Nov
5 2022
Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR 97209
Welcome Shabbat with singing, dancing, and sweetness! We will gather together inside in Pollin Chapel to sing…
Nov
5 2022
Meditation Shabbat
9:30AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
The first Saturday of each month at Congregation Neveh Shalom is our Meditation Shabbat. An evolving—and…
Nov
6 2022
Jewish Yoga - Cheshvan
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Burning Spirits Yoga Studio
2025 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Portland, OR
Hatha yoga class for a Jewish audience: Chodesh Tov, welcome to Cheshvan; We have fully arrived in 5783! After all th…
Nov
6 2022
Mahloket Matters: How to Disagree Constructively — The Beit Midrash Way
3:30PM - 5:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Civil discourse is turning less and less civil. Can text study of Biblical stories and their diverse interpretations…
Nov
6 2022
The first event in our NEW Moishe Pod concert series! Unlike the popular pop-up music program, we’ll give you all t…
Nov
8 2022
Gresham Chabad Torah and Tea
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Gresham Chabad Jewish Center
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080
Join together with fellow Jewish women in Gresham for inspiring Torah study, warm camaraderie, hot tea and delicious …
Nov
8 2022
Nov
8 2022
Moishe House Voting Day Clothing Swap
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Why not make the democratic process a little more fun? Get ready to cast your ballot and mark the season with Moishe …
Nov
9 2022
5 Weeks to Reading Hebrew Course
7:00PM - 8:15PM
Gresham Chabad Jewish Center
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080
Have you always wanted to read Hebrew? Do you want to brush up on your Hebrew reading skills? Do you know the differe…
Nov
9 2022
Nov
10 2022
"A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff" Screening
6:00PM - 9:15PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff "A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff" Screening An evening with heavy hors d'oeuvres,…
Nov
10 2022
SCREENING: ROTHKO: PICTURES MUST BE MIRACULOUS
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
The Eastside Jewish Commons is proud to present a screening of Portlander Eric Slade’s acclaimed documentary,…
Nov
12 2022
Moishe Pod- West PDX at Next Level Arcade
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Podsters, assemble! Meet us at the Next Level Arcade in Hillsboro, where over 400 pinball and arcade games are set to…
Nov
12 2022
Psalms in Search of Home
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Joshua A Rose
SomaSpace
4050 NE Broadway
Portland, OR 97210
In a conversation with Rabbi Josh, local Jewish Portland 's Daniela Molnar and Alicia Jo Rabins will join Berkeley…
Nov
13 2022
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Virtual Super Sunday
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Virtual Super Sunday
Volunteer Callers Needed!
You are essentia…
Nov
13 2022
Beginner Israeli Dance Class
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219
Beginning Israeli Folk Dancing Are you ready to enjoy a new, energetic and fun activity? This Fall you can…
Nov
13 2022
Rachel's Well Open House
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Rachel's Well Community Mikvah is a ritual immersion pool owned & operated by the Jewish Federation of Greater Portla…
Nov
13 2022
Mahloket Matters: How to Disagree Constructively — The Beit Midrash Way
3:30PM - 5:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Civil discourse is turning less and less civil. Can text study of Biblical stories and their diverse interpretations…
Nov
13 2022
Moishe House Pizza Party Game Night
6:00PM - 8:00PM
re you competitive? Do you like to work together? Do you want a cozy two-player game or something that makes for an u…
Nov
14 2022
Making Sense of the Israeli Election
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Zoom
Israel recently concluded its national elections, moving from one of its most ideologically diverse coalitions to a m…
Nov
15 2022
Gresham Chabad Torah and Tea
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Gresham Chabad Jewish Center
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080
Join together with fellow Jewish women in Gresham for inspiring Torah study, warm camaraderie, hot tea and delicious …
Nov
15 2022
What's Next for Portland After The Election
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Native American Student Center at PSU
710 SW Jackson St,
Portland, OR 97201
What's Next for Portland After the Election? Tuesday, November 15 | 11:30 am - 1:15 pm Location: PSU Native…
Nov
15 2022
Nov
16 2022
5 Weeks to Reading Hebrew Course
7:00PM - 8:15PM
Gresham Chabad Jewish Center
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080
Have you always wanted to read Hebrew? Do you want to brush up on your Hebrew reading skills? Do you know the differe…
Nov
17 2022
Rachel's Well Open House
2:30PM - 4:00PM
Rachel's Well Community Mikvah is a ritual immersion pool owned & operated by the Jewish Federation of Greater Portla…
Nov
17 2022
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Board Meeting #3
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Board Meeting.
Nov
18 2022
Free Noontime Concert with Trio Tsuica
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Eastside Jewish Commons presents the second of its free noontime concert series featuring top Portland musicians.…
Nov
18 2022
Friendsgiving Potluck Shabbat
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Come one, come all to our Moishe House- dinner party style. Whether or not you will be celebrating with your family l…
Nov
19 2022
Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR 97209
Welcome Shabbat with singing, dancing, and sweetness! We will gather together inside in Pollin Chapel to sing…
Nov
19 2022
Moishe House Happy Hour Havdalah
6:00PM - 8:00PM
We've finally hit gloomy season, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy all of our favorite places around town! Join us…
Nov
20 2022
JFCS Thanksgiving Deliveries Volunteer Event
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Join us in our 21st year of Thanksgiving Box Deliveries--You can help over 600 community members have a special holid…
Nov
20 2022
A Very Short Course in Hebrew for Family Researchers
10:30AM - 12:00PM
OR
Rony Golan and Vivian Kahn will give us the basic tools to read headstones and records.
Nov
20 2022
Beginner Israeli Dance Class
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219
Beginning Israeli Folk Dancing Are you ready to enjoy a new, energetic and fun activity? This Fall you can…
Nov
20 2022
Mahloket Matters: How to Disagree Constructively — The Beit Midrash Way
3:30PM - 5:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Civil discourse is turning less and less civil. Can text study of Biblical stories and their diverse interpretations…
Nov
20 2022
Congregation Neveh Shalom Men's Club Texas Hold'em Tournament
4:00PM - 9:00PM
Two levels of support are available: PLAYER: $50/registration EVENT SPONSOR: $100/registration, free add-on,…
Nov
20 2022
Next Generations Group presents Estelle Golden
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Zoom
Summary: The Mediterranean island of Rhodes, with its former Jewish quarter referred to as Juderia, was home to a…
Nov
21 2022
Moishe Pod- West PDX Dead Sea Spa Night
7:00PM - 9:00PM
An evening of tranquil relaxation, including face masks with mud straight from the Dead Sea. We’ll learn about the …
Nov
22 2022
Gresham Chabad Torah and Tea
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Gresham Chabad Jewish Center
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080
Join together with fellow Jewish women in Gresham for inspiring Torah study, warm camaraderie, hot tea and delicious …
Nov
23 2022
5 Weeks to Reading Hebrew Course
7:00PM - 8:15PM
Gresham Chabad Jewish Center
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080
Have you always wanted to read Hebrew? Do you want to brush up on your Hebrew reading skills? Do you know the differe…
Nov
27 2022
Beginner Israeli Dance Class
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219
Beginning Israeli Folk Dancing Are you ready to enjoy a new, energetic and fun activity? This Fall you can…
Nov
29 2022
Gresham Chabad Torah and Tea
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Gresham Chabad Jewish Center
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080
Join together with fellow Jewish women in Gresham for inspiring Torah study, warm camaraderie, hot tea and delicious …
Nov
29 2022
Nov
30 2022
Why Eden is No Eden: A Musical Lecture
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Zoom Event
Wednesday, November 30, 12:00pm
Cantor Bitton discusses why the Garden of Eden story is not about a fall from grace …
Nov
30 2022
5 Weeks to Reading Hebrew Course
7:00PM - 8:15PM
Gresham Chabad Jewish Center
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080
Have you always wanted to read Hebrew? Do you want to brush up on your Hebrew reading skills? Do you know the differe…