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Nov 11, 2024
Nov 28, 2024
Thanksgiving
Nov
1 2024
JFCS presents Grief Connection
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Zoom
https://jfcs-portland-org.zoom.us/j/88107391752?pwd=cWNlU3VjRVJ6VTltL2pjc0lqa3hOUT09
Grief affects every part of our lives and can be a lonely road to travel. Join us for our monthly grief-processing gr…
Nov
1 2024
Monthly Sephardic Community Shabbat Dinner
6:30PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Please join for a Community Sephardic Monthly Shabbat Dinner - Sephardic Judaism is a treasury with something for…
Nov
2 2024
Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders St.
Portland, OR
Join Mini Mensches for our Tot Shabbat services! These are aimed towards families with children 0-5 years old and ope…
Nov
3 2024
History of Jews in the Russian Empire and an Introduction to Record Types
10:30AM - 12:00PM
JGSO
PO Box 19736
Portland, OR 97280.
Start researching your Jewish roots in the former Russian Empire. Ellie Vance will provide an introduction to…
Nov
3 2024
OJMCHE Free First Sunday
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209
The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education offers FREE ADMISSION on the first Sunday of every month.…
Nov
3 2024
Beginners Israeli Folk Dance Class Starts Followed by Open Dance
2:30PM - 4:50PM
SWCC
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
If you’d like to learn or return to dancing after a break, the SWCC in Gabriel Park, 6820 SW 45th Ave, is offering …
Nov
5 2024
Beginning Hebrew/Modern Hebrew/Graduate Hebrew at Neveh Shalom Machon Ivrit
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Beginning Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Beginning October 29
Teacher: Hani Yovel
24 sessions
Cost: $560 CNS members/$610 no…
Nov
6 2024
Tefilah:Discovering Judaism Core Spiritual Practice w Rabbi Devin Villareal
6:30PM - 7:25PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Tefilah: Discovering Judaism’s Core Spiritual Practice
with Rabbi Devin Villareal
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:25pm
Nov 6-Ja…
Nov
6 2024
Practicing Tefilah with Miles Hochstein
7:35PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Practicing Tefilah
with Miles Hochstein
Wednesdays, 7:35-8:30pm
Nov 6-Jan 29 and Feb 5-May 14
(10 weeks each)
Cost: …
Nov
7 2024
Navigating Medicare & Medicaid: Your Questions Answered
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join JFCS and Mara Woloshin, an expert in Medicare and Medicaid healthcare services for an interactive Medicare & Med…
Nov
7 2024
Standing at the Crossroads, an Evolving Elders Workshop November 7, 14, 21
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
STANDING AT THE CROSSROADS© is a transformative program for people who are seeking to enhance the meaning and purpos…
Nov
7 2024
Nov
7 2024
Cultures of the World Lecture Series
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary St
Portland, OR 97221
Week 1: Sponsored by Jewish National Fund. Learn how Project Wadi Attir is building a model for sustainable developme…
Nov
7 2024
Moishe Pod Torah & Tea
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Embark on a journey of reflection and connection as we invite you to join our engaging weekly Parsha discussions. The…
Nov
8 2024
JFCS Community Connection
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Zoom
https://jfcs-portland-org.zoom.us/j/92874479617?pwd=bEpUWUdqQm9LdnBUNm1TVTk3aDUwdz09
Join JFCS for conversations on Zoom: It is a space for anyone in the community to connect with others and share whatâ…
Nov
8 2024
Shabbat Across Portland
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Back by popular demand, join community members in hosting students for Shabbat Across Portland, Friday, November 8th,…
Nov
9 2024
Pushcart Judaica with Molly Bajgot
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Pushcart's Pop Up Tour is travelling through the US and Canada and will be in Portland at EJC on November 9. Each sto…
Nov
10 2024
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland will be conducting 10 focus groups, Sunday-Thursday as follow up to the Communi…
Nov
10 2024
Highland Tree Planting with PJC
12:45PM - 4:30PM
7135 SW HYLAND WAY
Join the Highland Neighborhood Association Committee to plant 20-25 street trees.
Please meet at 7135 SW HYLAND WAY i…
Nov
10 2024
Jewish Community Orchestra Concert
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
First concert of our 50th season!
Wand of Youth Suite, No. 2 by Edward Elgar
Concerto for Horn, No. 4 by Mozart; Dan…
Nov
10 2024
Molly Bajgot Concert at Havurah Shalom
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Havurah Shalom
825 NW 18th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Join us at Havurah Shalom for an inspiring evening of new Jewish music and powerful song with Molly Bajgot. Free, and…
Nov
11 2024
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland will be conducting 10 focus groups, Sunday-Thursday as follow up to the Communi…
Nov
11 2024
Financial Planning in Uncertain Times
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel
6698 SW CAPITOL HWY
PORTLAND, OR 97219
Meet top financial planners and learn the best ways to grow your investments and preserve your retirement while…
Nov
12 2024
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland will be conducting 10 focus groups, Sunday-Thursday as follow up to the Communi…
Nov
12 2024
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…
Nov
12 2024
Grandparents, Tell Your Story to the Next Generation
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Virtual
 your life — your wisdom, knowledge, values —  your missteps. engaging environment for having that conversat…
Nov
12 2024
Author Event: Rebecca Clarren, The Cost of Free Land
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Beit Haverim
1111 Country Club Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Kleinstein Lecture Series Author Event: Rebecca Clarren, The Cost of Free Land
Join us for an evening with acclaimed…
Nov
12 2024
Beginning Hebrew/Modern Hebrew/Graduate Hebrew at Neveh Shalom Machon Ivrit
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Beginning Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Beginning October 29
Teacher: Hani Yovel
24 sessions
Cost: $560 CNS members/$610 no…
Nov
13 2024
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland will be conducting 10 focus groups, Sunday-Thursday as follow up to the Communi…
Nov
13 2024
Tefilah:Discovering Judaism Core Spiritual Practice w Rabbi Devin Villareal
6:30PM - 7:25PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Tefilah: Discovering Judaism’s Core Spiritual Practice
with Rabbi Devin Villareal
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:25pm
Nov 6-Ja…
Nov
13 2024
Practicing Tefilah with Miles Hochstein
7:35PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Practicing Tefilah
with Miles Hochstein
Wednesdays, 7:35-8:30pm
Nov 6-Jan 29 and Feb 5-May 14
(10 weeks each)
Cost: …
Nov
14 2024
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland will be conducting 10 focus groups, Sunday-Thursday as follow up to the Communi…
Nov
14 2024
Tzedek Volunteer Service Learning Program AM
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join our community in preparing sack lunches for the Blanchet House. This opportunity is for all ages, as we will nee…
Nov
14 2024
Standing at the Crossroads, an Evolving Elders Workshop November 7, 14, 21
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
STANDING AT THE CROSSROADS© is a transformative program for people who are seeking to enhance the meaning and purpos…
Nov
14 2024
Tzedek Volunteer Service Learning Program PM
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join our community in preparing sack lunches for the Blanchet House. This opportunity is for all ages, as we will nee…
Nov
14 2024
(Havurah Shalom) Forum on Affordable Housing and Homelessness
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Havurah Shalom (or you can attend online via Zoom)
825 NW 18th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
You're invited to a Forum on Affordable Housing and Homelessness in Portland (7 pm on Thursday, November 14 at Havura…
Nov
14 2024
Cultures of the World Lecture Series
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary St
Portland, OR 97221
Week 1: Sponsored by Jewish National Fund. Learn how Project Wadi Attir is building a model for sustainable developme…
Nov
14 2024
Jewish Hitmakers: A Musical Lecture with Cantor Eyal Bitton
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Jewish Hitmakers: A Musical Lecture with Cantor Eyal Bitton
https://members.nevehshalom.org/event/JHM24
Congregation …
Nov
15 2024
NGG & JFCS Community Connection Support Group
10:00AM - 11:00AM
This group is open to Holocaust survivors and Next Generation Group members. To register and to receive Zoom link, pl…
Nov
16 2024
Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders St.
Portland, OR
Join Mini Mensches for our Tot Shabbat services! These are aimed towards families with children 0-5 years old and ope…
Nov
17 2024
CKA Annual Hannukah Bazaar
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Congregation Kol Ami
7800 NE 119th Street
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
Hanukkah supplies: candles, wrap, dreidels, gelt, games – and lots of wonderful things for gifting.
CKA Library Co…
Nov
17 2024
Comedy for Peace – A Time to be Together
3:00PM - 4:30PM
Spotlight Series: Together for Tomorrow
Comedy for Peace – A Time to be Together
JEWS. MUSLIMS. COMEDY.
No politi…
Nov
17 2024
3GPNW Film Meetup "A Real Pain" Nov. 17 at 7:15pm at Cinema 21
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Cinema 21
616 NW 21st Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Join 3GPNW at Cinema 21 in Northwest Portland on Sunday November 17th at 7:15pm.
We'll plan to meet in front of the t…
Nov
17 2024
Lives Lived, Lessons Learned: An Evening of Stories in Words and Music
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Havurah Shalom
825 NW 18th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
You're invited to Lives Lived, Lessons Learned: An Evening of Stories in Words and Music (7 pm on Sunday, November 1…
Nov
18 2024
Project Wadi Attir Lecture
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary St
Portland, OR 97221
Sponsored by Jewish National Fund. Learn how Project Wadi Attir is building a model for sustainable development that …
Nov
19 2024
Mommy and Me- Autumn Edition
8:45AM - 9:45AM
The Gan Preschool
6612 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97239
For Moms and Babies 6 weeks- 18 Months- Bond with your baby in a joyful Jewish environment while connecting with othe…
Nov
19 2024
Wondering Jews (65+) Movie Matinee: Between the Temples (2024)
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Wondering Jews (65+) Movie Matinee: Between the Temples (2024)
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Stamp…
Nov
19 2024
Beginning Hebrew/Modern Hebrew/Graduate Hebrew at Neveh Shalom Machon Ivrit
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Beginning Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Beginning October 29
Teacher: Hani Yovel
24 sessions
Cost: $560 CNS members/$610 no…
Nov
19 2024
Learn about Project Wadi Attir
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Revealed Upon RSVP: NW Portland
OR
Project Wadi Attir is a groundbreaking initiative of the Bedouin community in the Negev desert, establishing a model …
Nov
20 2024
Tefilah:Discovering Judaism Core Spiritual Practice w Rabbi Devin Villareal
6:30PM - 7:25PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Tefilah: Discovering Judaism’s Core Spiritual Practice
with Rabbi Devin Villareal
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:25pm
Nov 6-Ja…
Nov
20 2024
Practicing Tefilah with Miles Hochstein
7:35PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Practicing Tefilah
with Miles Hochstein
Wednesdays, 7:35-8:30pm
Nov 6-Jan 29 and Feb 5-May 14
(10 weeks each)
Cost: …
Nov
21 2024
Standing at the Crossroads, an Evolving Elders Workshop November 7, 14, 21
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
STANDING AT THE CROSSROADS© is a transformative program for people who are seeking to enhance the meaning and purpos…
Nov
21 2024
Cultures of the World Lecture Series
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary St
Portland, OR 97221
Week 1: Sponsored by Jewish National Fund. Learn how Project Wadi Attir is building a model for sustainable developme…
Nov
22 2024
Moishe Pod Friendsgiving Shabbat Dinner
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Join Moishe Pod Portland West on Friday for a cozy Friendsgiving Shabbat dinner. We invite you to bring your favorite…
Nov
23 2024
What if Adam Took the First Bite?
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Shir Tikvah
2420 NE Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR 97232
Portland, OR 97232
The Regendered Bible, Toratah, reimagines ancient stories by reversing the genders of all characters, placing women a…
Nov
23 2024
4-Step Technique to Quieting the Mind
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
You are warmly invited to join Yiscah Smith, an international thought leader and spiritual activist, as we transition…
Nov
24 2024
Come run with Nice Jewish Runners
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Nice Jewish Runners: A Global Movement of Solidarity and Community In the wake of the tragic events of October 7,…
Nov
24 2024
Israeli folk dancing at SWCC - Join in!
2:30PM - 4:50PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Join dancers at Israeli Folk Dancing at the SW Community C enter for 2 1/2 hours, 2:30-4:50. ​Bring snacks to share…
Nov
24 2024
Carpathian-Pacific at The Artichoke
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Artichoke Music
2007 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
Join the Carpathian-Pacific Express for an intimate musical evening of neo-klezmer and beyond! Klezmer groove, Eas…
Nov
26 2024
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…
Nov
26 2024
Mommy and Me- Autumn Edition
8:45AM - 9:45AM
The Gan Preschool
6612 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97239
For Moms and Babies 6 weeks- 18 Months- Bond with your baby in a joyful Jewish environment while connecting with othe…
Nov
26 2024
Beginning Hebrew/Modern Hebrew/Graduate Hebrew at Neveh Shalom Machon Ivrit
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Beginning Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Beginning October 29
Teacher: Hani Yovel
24 sessions
Cost: $560 CNS members/$610 no…
Nov
26 2024
Nign Singing Workshop with Christina Crowder
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Telegrams to the Future: Niggunim of Dvekut & Joy from Ukrainian Klezmorim. Nign Singing Workshop with Christina Crow…
Nov
27 2024
Tefilah:Discovering Judaism Core Spiritual Practice w Rabbi Devin Villareal
6:30PM - 7:25PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Tefilah: Discovering Judaism’s Core Spiritual Practice
with Rabbi Devin Villareal
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:25pm
Nov 6-Ja…
Nov
27 2024
Practicing Tefilah with Miles Hochstein
7:35PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Practicing Tefilah
with Miles Hochstein
Wednesdays, 7:35-8:30pm
Nov 6-Jan 29 and Feb 5-May 14
(10 weeks each)
Cost: …
Nov
28 2024
Cultures of the World Lecture Series
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary St
Portland, OR 97221
Week 1: Sponsored by Jewish National Fund. Learn how Project Wadi Attir is building a model for sustainable developme…