Purim
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Mar 7, 2023
Mar
1 2023
Mommy Talks Intro Lunch!
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Miriam Carr
The JCC
Portland, OR 97219
What are Mommy Talks, you ask? Join Miriam Carr on Wednesday, March 1 at NOON for a JCC lunch and an entertaining…
Mar
2 2023
Why Mikveh Matters
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Rachel's Well Community Mikvah
6655 SW Capitol Hwy
Mail c/o Jewish Federation, 9900 SW Greenburg Rd., Tigard, OR 97223
Portland, OR
Gather with Jewish community members around the globe for an evening of ritual, storytelling, and dreaming. Together,…
Mar
2 2023
Humans of Israel Reception at the MJCC
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Israeli photographer, Erez Kaganovitz, captures the diversity of Tel Aviv in his Humans of Tel Aviv project, which…
Mar
2 2023
Reading & Signing of Marat Grinberg's book "The Soviet Jewish Bookshelf"
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Daedalus Books
2074 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Books will be on hand to purchase for this FREE event. Q & A to follow.
Mar
2 2023
Israeli folk dancing: Cafe Shalom
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Water Tower Dance Hall
8936 SW 17th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219
Allison leads a 7-8pm Intermediate Class, $12 includes Open Dance
8-10pm Open Dance, $7. For details visit sites.goog…
Mar
3 2023
Mar
5 2023
Schechter Women's Getaway
4:00PM - 11:00AM
Camp Solomon Schechter
1627a 73rd Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
A fun weekend for Jewish women to connect with each other and experience the joy and Judaism of Camp Solomon Schechter.
Mar
3 2023
Community Sephardic Monthly Shabbat Dinner
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Please join for a Community Monthly Shabbat Dinner - Sephardic Judaism is a treasury with something for everyone!
Jo…
Mar
3 2023
Moishe Pod-West PDX Shabbat Potluck
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Join us for shabbat dinner and community connections! Bring your favorite dish to share with friends. RSVP via www.mo…
Mar
4 2023
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…
Mar
4 2023
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…
Mar
5 2023
TEVA MONTHLY FAMILY HIKES
December 18, 9AM – Silver Falls State Park
December 18, 9AM – Silver Falls State Park
January 8, 9AM – Multnomah Falls
February …
Mar
5 2023
CST Purim Family Experience
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Join Education Director, Cara and friends for a fun, family Purim experience! We'll learn about the 4 mitzvot of …
Mar
5 2023
CNS Maj Jongg Tournament
11:00AM - 3:45PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Sunday, March 5, 2023, CNS Vestry
Everyone is welcome to join us for our Maj Jongg tournament. Cost is $36 per perso…
Mar
5 2023
Beginning Israeli Folk Dance Class at SWCC
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Come learn Israeli folk dances with session leader Rhona Feldman. Make new friends and have fun learning to dance. Al…
Mar
5 2023
Israeli folk dancing at SWCC
2:30PM - 4:00PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Enjoy Israeli folk dancing at the Southwest Community Center with session leader Rhona Feldman. Everyone is welcome t…
Mar
5 2023
Texas Hold'Em Pre Purim Tournament
4:00PM - 8:00PM
Portland Kollel
6682 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for a night of cards, fun, and celebration at our Pre-Purim Texas Hold'em tournament!
Put on your lucky h…
Mar
5 2023
PurimPalooza
5:00PM - 7:30PM
Amelia Schroth
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Register to join us for dinner, the Purimspiel, and other fun activities!…
Mar
5 2023
Israeli folk dancing at the Water Tower
7:30PM - 10:30PM
Water Tower Dance Hall
8936 SW 17th Ave Portland
Portland, OR 97219
Enjoy Israeli folk dancing at the Water Tower Dance Hall weekly Sunday nights with session leader Donna. Beginner to …
Mar
6 2023
Young Family Purim Carnival (Ages 0-5 and Siblings)
3:00PM - 5:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Monday, March 6, 3:00-5:30pm
All families with children ages 0-5 (and their siblings!) are invited for a super fun c…
Mar
6 2023
CNS Purim Happenings - Dinner, Shpiel, Megillah Reading!
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Purim is a holiday marked by merriment, giving to others, costumes, and fun; all of which are elevated by the fest…
Mar
6 2023
Magical Purim 23
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Chabad Jewish Center of Hilsboro
965 SW Brookwood Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Magical Purim
A Community Celebration Martini Bar .Purim Buffet. Hear the Megillah . Watch a Magic Show.
Mar
6 2023
Purim - More than meets the eyes!
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Melissa Abu
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Mas ven kauatro ojos ke dos - - Many eyes see more than two alone can! Let's come together to read and hear the…
Mar
6 2023
Schpielin' in the Rain
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR 97209
We’re schpielin’ in the rain, just schpielin’ in the rain, what a glorious feeling, we’re happy…
Mar
6 2023
CST's A Very Poppins Purim!
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210
Party & Schpiel
Join us for a very fun and lively costume contest, accessible Megillah reading and the CST debut of…
Mar
6 2023
Megillah Reading
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Chabad SW Portland
6612 SW Capitol HWY
Portland, OR 97239
Join as for a Purim Eve Megillah reading followed by music, Hamantashen and fun!
Mar
6 2023
P'nai Or Purim Party
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Hillsdale Community Church
6948 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Purim Party - In person and via Zoom.
Mar
6 2023
Purim in Gresham
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Gresham Chabad Jewish Center
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080
Celebrate Purim, the most joyous of Jewish holidays, with reading of the Megillah, hamantaschen and dress ups.
Monda…
Mar
6 2023
Young Professionals Mega Purim Event
6:30PM - 10:00PM
Portland's YJP Purim Event
An interactive comedy murder mystery dinner professionally produced by the The Murder My…
Mar
6 2023
Purim with Kesser Israel!
6:45PM - 10:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel
6698 SW CAPITOL HWY
PORTLAND, OR 972191959
Celebrate Purim at Kesser Israel! Join us for Megillah (and Kid's Megillah too) reading Break Fast light dinner and…
Mar
6 2023
IFD Beginner’s Class 7:30 to 8:15, and Open Dancing 'til 10:30 at Leedy!
7:30PM - 10:30PM
Leedy Grange
835 NW Saltzman Rd
Portland, OR 97229
Enjoy Israeli folk dancing at Leedy Grange weekly Monday nights with session leaders Sue and Donna. Beginner to inter…
Mar
7 2023
Wondering Jews Podcast Release
6:00AM - 7:00AM
Finally, a smart, funny, fast-moving podcast for Jews who love weed and for the people who love them! Join Portland b…
Mar
7 2023
Dr. Natan Meir, Kleinstein Lecture Series
7:00AM - 9:00PM
Beit Haverim
1111 Country Club Drive
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Natan M. Meir is the Lorry I. Lokey Professor of Judaic Studies in the Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic…
Mar
7 2023
Megillah Reading SW Portland
7:30AM - 8:00AM
Chabad SW Portland
6612 SW Capitol HWY
Portland, OR 97239
Join us for our morning Megillah reading. 7:00 Morning service. 7:30 Megillah reading.
Mar
7 2023
9:15 AM Megillah Reading
9:15AM - 9:45AM
Chabad SW Portland
6612 SW Capitol HWY
Portland, OR 97239
Come and hear the whole Megillah!
Mar
7 2023
Midday Megillah Reading - SW Portland
1:00PM - 1:30PM
Chabad SW Portland
6612 SW Capitol HWY
Portland, OR 97239
Come and hear the whole Megillah!
Mar
7 2023
Purim Around the World
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Chabad SW Portland
6612 SW Capitol HWY
Portland, OR 97239
Join us for a family Purim celebration! The whole Megillah! International Dinner! Family Entertainment!
Mar
7 2023
Purim Seudah! (The Seudah Strikes Back)
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland,, OR 97232
It is traditional to have a festive meal on Purim. But Portland is rarely traditional. Join us for Purim Seudah…
Mar
7 2023
Chabad of Northeast Portland Purim Israeli Style
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Chabad Of Northeast Portland
4635 NE 9th Avenue
Portland, OR 97211
Camels. Costumes. Chumus & the Gantze Meggilah!
RSVP: https://www.jewishnortheast.com/PurimParty
Mar
7 2023
Gresham Purim Party
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Avrohom Dyce
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080
Celebrate Purim, the most joyous of Jewish holidays, with reading of the Megillah, hamantaschen and dress ups.
Monda…
Mar
7 2023
Mar
8 2023
Party Like It's Purim: Celebrate Purim 2023 with Jewish Oasis
5:00PM - 12:00AM
Jewish Oasis
Pearl District, 1218 NW Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97209
Come gather in the Pearl District with friends for a raucous Purim celebration of strength, joy, survival, and commun…
Mar
7 2023
Purim Seudah
5:15PM - 7:15PM
Congregation Kesser Israel
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Please join the Kollel and Kesser Israel for an awesome Purim seudah - delicious food and wonderful community dancin…
Mar
7 2023
Purim Celebration and Soulful Musical Experience in Lake Oswego
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Lake theater & Cafe
106 N State St
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Join us Tuesday, March 7th at the Lake Theater & Café for a joyous and meaningful Purim celebration!
- Purim feast
-…
Mar
8 2023
Mar
8 2023
Sephardic Film Festival: Jewish Soldiers in Blue & Grey
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim: Sephardic
6686 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Jewish Soldiers in Blue & Grey – 86m, 2011
Discussion Leader: Harold Lesch
Brother agains…
Mar
9 2023
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Board Meeting #7
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Board Meeting.
Mar
9 2023
EJC Movie Night: "First Cow"
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
EJC presents a screening of "First Cow", director Kelly Reichardt's acclaimed drama featuring John Magaro as…
Mar
9 2023
Israeli folk dancing: Cafe Shalom
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Water Tower Dance Hall
8936 SW 17th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219
Allison leads a 7-8pm Intermediate Class, $12 includes Open Dance
8-10pm Open Dance, $7. For details visit sites.goog…
Mar
9 2023
Sharim (Singing) Together
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Stampfer Chapel, Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Join Linoy Yechilei, PDX Hillel's Israel Fellow, for "The Memory Heals"--a full acoustic concert of her original mu…
Mar
11 2023
Completely Outrighteouss Purim '23: A Variety Show & Celebration
6:00PM - 11:55PM
Joshua A Rose
Portland, OR
Last year, over 200 people showed up to celebrate, raise money for homeless portlanders, take in a drag show and…
Mar
11 2023
EJC Presents Sarah Stein Circus on the Streets
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
CIRCUS ON THE STREETS ,an EJC Yiddish Month event! Sarah Stein takes her audience back to the bustling streets…
Mar
11 2023
EJC Presents: Sarah Stein Circus on the Streets
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Storytelling (but not for kids) at EJC for Yiddish Month
Mar
12 2023
March Illuminated Salon with Lelooska clan chief and artist Sara Harwin
1:00PM - 3:00PM
OR
Harwin Studios hosts the last of the three winter 2023 salons with “Smitty,” Tsungani Chief of the Lelooska…
Mar
12 2023
Beginning Israeli Folk Dance Class at SWCC
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Come learn Israeli folk dances with session leader Rhona Feldman. Make new friends and have fun learning to dance. Al…
Mar
12 2023
Israeli folk dancing at SWCC
2:30PM - 4:00PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Enjoy Israeli folk dancing at the Southwest Community Center with session leader Rhona Feldman. Everyone is welcome t…
Mar
12 2023
Israeli folk dancing at the Water Tower
7:30PM - 10:30PM
Water Tower Dance Hall
8936 SW 17th Ave Portland
Portland, OR 97219
Enjoy Israeli folk dancing at the Water Tower Dance Hall weekly Sunday nights with session leader Donna. Beginner to …
Mar
12 2023
Israeli folk dancing at the Water Tower
7:30PM - 10:30PM
Water Tower Dance Hall
8936 SW 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Enjoy Israeli folk dancing at the Water Tower Dance Hall weekly Sunday nights with session leader Donna. Beginner to …
Mar
13 2023
Community Music Night with Albert Kaufman
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
EJC's recurring community music night (2nd Monday of every month in the Prayer Room)!
Mar
13 2023
IFD Beginner’s Class 7:30 to 8:15, and Open Dancing 'til 10:30 at Leedy!
7:30PM - 10:30PM
Leedy Grange 835 NW Saltzman Rd Portland, OR 97229
OR
Enjoy Israeli folk dancing at Leedy Grange weekly Monday nights with session leaders Sue and Donna. Beginner to inter…
Mar
14 2023
Mar
15 2023
Confronting Hate: When Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism Overlap
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Discussions about Israel and Zionism can shift from an historical investigation or geopolitical discussion to one tha…
Mar
16 2023
L'Dor V'Dor: PDX Hillel Community Awards and Celebration
5:30PM - 8:30PM
PDX Hillel celebrates 15 years with a cocktail reception, dinner, and awards!
Mar
16 2023
Israeli folk dancing: Cafe Shalom
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Water Tower Dance Hall
8936 SW 17th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219
Allison leads a 7-8pm Intermediate Class, $12 includes Open Dance
8-10pm Open Dance, $7. For details visit sites.goog…
Mar
16 2023
Natan Meir Lecture: Yiddish Folklore: Stories, Legends, and Magic
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Natan Meir Lecture: Yiddish Folklore: Stories, Legends, and Magic
Mar
16 2023
Moishe Pod-West PDX Happy Hour at Leikam
7:30PM - 9:30PM
We're taking this show on the road to visit Leikam Brewing, a jewish owned brewery and the only kosher brewery in Por…
Mar
17 2023
Free Noontime Concert at the EJC Klezmer Duo Kochleffel Syndrome
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Yiddish Month Concert at EJC
Mar
18 2023
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…
Mar
18 2023
Screening of the Classic Yiddish Film: The Dybbuk
8:00PM - 9:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Screening of the Classic Yiddish Film: The Dybbuk
Mar
19 2023
Mikveh Story Hour: “Yonah and the Mikveh Fish” Book Launch
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Mikveh lovers of all ages are invited to this free, virtual storytelling hour. Grandparents, parents, kiddos, educato…
Mar
19 2023
Beginning Israeli Folk Dance Class at SWCC
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Come learn Israeli folk dances with session leader Rhona Feldman. Make new friends and have fun learning to dance. Al…
Mar
19 2023
Israeli folk dancing at SWCC
2:30PM - 4:00PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Enjoy Israeli folk dancing at the Southwest Community Center with session leader Rhona Feldman. Everyone is welcome t…
Mar
19 2023
Taste of Temple
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Congregation Beth Israel's tastiest fundraiser returns!
Mar
19 2023
Israeli folk dancing at the Water Tower
7:30PM - 10:30PM
Water Tower Dance Hall
8936 SW 17th Ave Portland
Portland, OR 97219
Enjoy Israeli folk dancing at the Water Tower Dance Hall weekly Sunday nights with session leader Donna. Beginner to …
Mar
20 2023
Wine and Haggadot: An Exploration
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Wine and Haggadot: An Exploration
Monday, March 20, 6:00pm OR Wednesday, March 22, 2:00pm
Join Leora Troper, Librar…
Mar
20 2023
IFD Beginner’s Class 7:30 to 8:15, and Open Dancing 'til 10:30 at Leedy!
7:30PM - 10:30PM
Leedy Grange
835 NW Saltzman Rd Portland, OR 97229
OR
Enjoy Israeli folk dancing at Leedy Grange weekly Monday nights with session leaders Sue and Donna. Beginner to inter…
Mar
21 2023
Wondering Jews Podcast Release
6:00AM - 7:00AM
Finally, a smart, funny, fast-moving podcast for Jews who love weed and for the people who love them! Join Portland b…
Mar
21 2023
Mar
22 2023
Women's Moon Circle - Seder Plate Painting
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Women’s Moon Circle.
A monthly meditative and empowering experience.
Join us for an enjoyable evening exploring t…
Mar
23 2023
Moishe Pod-West PDX Game Night
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Back by popular demand! Bring your wit and strategy and maybe a little bit of competitive spirit to Game Night at the…
Mar
24 2023
Bob Gordon and His All Star Review
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Friday, March 24 11:30 am - 1:00 pm At the MJCC Free and open to everyone. Suggested $18 donation. Lunch and…
Mar
25 2023
EJC Presents: Havdallah Cafe: Yiddish Edition with Michelle Alany!
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
EJC Presents: Havdallah Cafe: Yiddish Edition with Michelle Alany!
Mar
26 2023
Israeli folk dancing at SWCC
2:30PM - 4:00PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Enjoy Israeli folk dancing at the Southwest Community Center with session leader Rhona Feldman. Everyone is welcome t…
Mar
26 2023
EJC Presents: Family Matzah Bake with Mushka Wilhelm, Rabbi Chaim Wilhelm
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
EJC Presents: Family Matzah Bake
Mar
26 2023
Israeli folk dancing at the Water Tower
7:30PM - 10:30PM
Water Tower Dance Hall
8936 SW 17th Ave Portland
Portland, OR 97219
Enjoy Israeli folk dancing at the Water Tower Dance Hall weekly Sunday nights with session leader Donna. Beginner to …
Mar
27 2023
Mar
30 2023
Portland - BB DAY CAMP- SPRING BREAK
Multnomah Presbyterian
, 7555 SW 45th Ave,
Portland, OR 97219
BB DAY CAMP- SPRING BREAK
Portland
March 27-31, 9am-3:30pm
Where: Multnomah Presbyterian, 7555 SW 45th Ave, Portland,…
Mar
27 2023
Mar
31 2023
BB DAY CAMP- SPRING BREAK Lincoln City
9:00AM - 3:30PM
B'nai B'rith Camp
6443 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Suite 234
Portland, OR
BB DAY CAMP- SPRING BREAK
Lincoln City
March 27-31, 9am-3:30pm
Where: BB Camp, on the beautiful Oregon Coast (Otis)
Mar
27 2023
Israeli folk dancing at Leedy Grange
7:30PM - 10:30PM
Leedy Grange
835 NW Saltzman Rd.
Portland, OR 97229
Enjoy Israeli folk dancing at Leedy Grange weekly Monday nights with session leaders Sue and Donna. Beginner to inter…