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Jan 1, 2025
Jan 1, 2025
New Year's Day
Jan 2, 2025
Chanukah
Jan 20, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan
1 2025
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…
Jan
1 2025
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: …
Jan
3 2025
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…
Jan
4 2025
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…
Jan
5 2025
CBI Naked Lady Clothing Exchange
9:30AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
We can’t wait for this year’s Naked Lady party! Bring items in good shape that don't match your other things or a…
Jan
5 2025
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,…
Jan
5 2025
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.…
Jan
5 2025
Israeli folk dancing at SWCC - Join in!
2:30PM - 4:50PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Sundays Dec. 22, 29, and Jan 5 are all open dancing with Rhona and Sue, 2:30-4:50 in the beautiful dance studio at th…
Jan
7 2025
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…
Jan
7 2025
Jan
7 2025
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…
Jan
8 2025
Models of Community
3:00PM - 4:00PM
OneTable
Shalom Hartman Institute Education Series
for the OneTable Community
Models of Community
Ethan Linden
Vice Presiden…
Jan
8 2025
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…
Jan
8 2025
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: …
Jan
11 2025
Spotlight on the Sacred Work of the Portland Hevra Kaddisha
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Portland Kollel
6682 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
This year, Congregation Kesser Israel, together with the Hevra Kaddisha of Portland and the Portland Kollel, is…
Jan
12 2025
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,…
Jan
14 2025
18th Annual Winter Sephardic Film Festival
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
18th Annual Winter Sephardic Film Festival Join us on the second Tuesday of each month from December - April for a…
Jan
14 2025
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…
Jan
15 2025
Legacy of Love: Crafting Your Ethical Will
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Legacy of Love: Crafting Your Ethical Will
Register here: https://members.nevehshalom.org/form/eth25
Deepen your …
Jan
15 2025
Levav of Shomer Collective to explore with grandchildren practical ways to fill these actual and proverbial empty ch…
Jan
15 2025
In Their Words: An Inside Look at Jewish Teen Wellbeing
5:00PM - 6:15PM
Are our kids alright? Come hear new data from a national study on Jewish youth.
How can we help Jewish youth to be r…
Jan
15 2025
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…
Jan
15 2025
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: …
Jan
16 2025
Art, Heart, and Soul: Zentangles Sip & Sketch
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Art, Heart, and Soul: Zentangles Sip & Sketch
Thursday, January 16, 7:00-9:00 pm
RSVP Here: https://members.nevehshal…
Jan
17 2025
Noontime Concert with Mavrothi T. Kontanis
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Join us for our free concert series with top Portland musicians! Pack a lunch or stop by one of the many nearby eater…
Jan
17 2025
Family Shabbat Dinner at the J!
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Join friends and family at the J for a monthly Shabbat Dinner, held on the 3rd Friday of each month (unless otherwise…
Jan
17 2025
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Shabbat Service
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Congregation Beth Israel is delighted to welcome Congressman Bennie Thompson, U.S. representative for…
Jan
18 2025
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…
Jan
18 2025
“Jews on Film” podcast LIVE: The Goonies + Talkback with Daniel Zana
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
🏴☠️✨Hey, you guys! Set sail for an unforgettable night of film, fun, and lively discussion!
Join Daniel …
Jan
19 2025
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,…
Jan
19 2025
Israeli Dancing with Everyone with Allison Victor
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Join local Israeli dance instructor Allison Victor as she leads a session of Israeli Dance for all ages and levels, b…
Jan
19 2025
Sunday Afternoon Klez and Jewish Music Jam at EJC
2:30PM - 4:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
EJC Klezmer Jam
The people have spoken and what they've asked for is a Klezmer jam at Eastside Jewish Commons! Let's…
Jan
19 2025
Concert with Cantor Eyal Bitton & Guests
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Concert with Cantor Eyal Bitton & Guests
Jan 19, 7-9pm
Congregation Neveh Shalom
lrichmond@nevehshalom.org
Jan
20 2025
Work for the World Fair
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Portland Jewish Academy
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97239
A community-wide event for all ages hosted by PJA, PJ Library, MJCC, and JFGP. The fair will include a wide array of …
Jan
21 2025
Jewish Cohousing Info Session - Berkeley Moshav
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Zoom - Online - Register for Link
Join Berkeley Moshav, an emerging Jewish cohousing community!
Imagine your family living in a place that feels like …
Jan
21 2025
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…
Jan
22 2025
Legacy of Love: Crafting Your Ethical Will
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Legacy of Love: Crafting Your Ethical Will
Register here: https://members.nevehshalom.org/form/eth25
Deepen your …
Jan
22 2025
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…
Jan
22 2025
Cutting Edge Medical Creativity
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Stampfer Chapel, Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Explore the cutting-edge pediatric and rehabilitation work of ALYN Hospital, Jerusalem, the first culturally competen…
Jan
22 2025
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: …
Jan
23 2025
Red Cross Blood Drive at CNS!
12:00PM - 5:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Tikkun Olam: Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, January 23 12pm-5pm
Neveh Shalom is delighted to sponsor the blood dri…
Jan
24 2025
CNS Israeli-American “Shishi” Shabbat
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
CNS Israeli-American “Shishi” Shabbat
January 17, 6:00-9:00pm
Jan
24 2025
Death Over Desserts - A Shabbat Event at Leikam Brewing
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Leikam Brewing
5812 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97215
Join JADE's Portland Death Educator, Rachel Crawford for an evening of honest and engaging conversation about Jewish …
Jan
25 2025
Havdallah Cafe Klez Edition
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
It's winter and at EJC that means it's time for Havdallah Cafe!
We warmly invite you to celebrate life, cafe-style w…
Jan
25 2025
Community Havdalah Service
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park
6140 SW Boundary St
Portland, OR
The Jewish Women's Round Table and Cedar Sinai Park are holding their 25th Annual Community Havdalah Service at Rose …
Jan
26 2025
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,…
Jan
26 2025
Maayan's Preschool Open House
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Maayan Torah Day School
2 Touchstone
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Come visit our campus in Lake Oswego and learn all about Maayan's Preschool! Serving children from 6 weeks through Pr…
Jan
28 2025
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…
Jan
29 2025
Legacy of Love: Crafting Your Ethical Will
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Legacy of Love: Crafting Your Ethical Will
Register here: https://members.nevehshalom.org/form/eth25
Deepen your …
Jan
29 2025
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…
Jan
29 2025
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: …
Jan
30 2025
Free Screening: "Free for All: The Public Library"
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
EJC's Indie Pop Up Film Series begins its second season with 'Free for All: The Public Library'. The documentary …