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May 1, 2025
May 16, 2025
Lag B'Omer
May 26, 2025
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
Yom Yerushalayim
May
1 2025
Yom Ha'Atzmaut Celebration
4:30AM - 7:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Celebrate Israel at the J with a day of hands-on educational activities, Israeli food, traditional and contemporary I…
May
2 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…
May
4 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.…
May
4 2025
Kesser Cemetery Cleanup
1:30PM - 4:00PM
Kesser Israel Cemetery
6509 SE Nehalem St.
Portland, OR 97206
Tending History: Volunteers needed for a spring clean-up at the Kesser Israel Cemetery, which marks its centennial …
May
4 2025
Schechter Spark 2025 Fundraiser
4:00PM - 6:00PM
EcoTrust
907 NW Irving Street
Portland, OR
Join Us in Portland, Seattle, and BC for Schechter Spark!
Come together with the Camp Solomon Schechter community fo…
May
4 2025
Israel Independence Day Celebrations
5:00PM - 10:00PM
Elsie Stuhr center
5550 SW Hall Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97005
Join Us in Portland for Israeli's 77th Independence Day.
Enjoy Live performances by local Israeli bands, a DJ spinnin…
May
5 2025
Understanding Ethical Wills (VIRTUAL)
5:00PM - 6:30PM
ZOOM
We all are familiar with the important role played by legal documents such as a will, specifying physical assets and …
May
6 2025
Taste of Judaism 2: Food: Jewish Cuisine, Kashrut, and Mealtime Blessings
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Calling all parents! Join Taste of Judaism, a series of four one-hour weekly classes for busy parents to explore Jewi…
May
6 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…
May
7 2025
JLI Course: Colorful Profiles
1:00PM - 2:30PM
6612 SW Capitol HWY. Portland, OR 97239
6612 SW Capitol HWY.
Portland, OR 97239
Short Stories of Extraordinary and Unexpected Characters from Jewish History
Join Rabbi Motti Wilhelm for a four-wee…
May
7 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…
May
7 2025
May
8 2025
Empowering Resiliency in Jewish Teens
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Zoom
Join us as Rabbi Tamara Cohen leads a webinar on cultivating resilience in Jewish teens and in ourselves as their par…
May
7 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: …
May
8 2025
May
18 2025
The Portland Jewish Music Festival
7:00AM - 9:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Eastside Jewish Commons, Portland's premiere Jewish Arts and Culture space is proud to present the Portland Jewish…
May
8 2025
Evolve Hadassah: Minors one Day, Majors the Next
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Held at a private home
Portland, OR
Join Evolve Hadassah to learn about important documents needed for when your child turns 18. Hear from a seasoned att…
May
8 2025
PDX Jewish Music Fest: Screening, On the Banks of the Tigris
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
On the Banks of the Tigris is a musical odyssey that uncovers the hidden - and almost erased - story of Iraqi music.
May
9 2025
May
11 2025
CNS Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Amir Tibon
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Congregation Neveh Shalom and the Suher Family would be honored to have you join us for:
The 8th Annual Yoni Suher …
May
9 2025
PDX Jewish Music Fest: Brenna McDonald Flamenco Guitarist
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Flamenco guitarist Brenna McDonald is joined by oudist Eric Stern for the Portland Jewish Music Festival
May
9 2025
Shabbat Yoga - Rest and Restore
7:00PM - 8:30PM
The Breathe Building, Atrium Fitness
2305 SE 50th Ave
Portland, OR 97215
Evening gentle stretch and restorative yoga class to welcome Shabbat and explore the themes associated with the Jewis…
May
10 2025
PDX Jewish Music Fest: Flamenco Fusion Espacio Flamenco, Michelle Alany
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
The dancers and musicians of Espacio Flamenco will be joined by internationally touring violinist & vocalist…
May
10 2025
PDX Jewish Music Fest: Flamenco Fusion Espacio Flamenco, Michelle Alany
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
The dancers and musicians of Espacio Flamenco will be joined by internationally touring violinist & vocalist…
May
11 2025
PDX Jewish Music Fest: Amel Tafsout Jews of the Maghreb (North Africa)
3:00PM - 4:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Jews of the Maghreb (North Africa) History, Tradition, and Culture. This fascinating presentation will be taught by…
May
11 2025
PDX Jewish Music Fest: Michelle AlanyMizrachi Sephardic Music Concert
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Join Michelle Alany and her Mystics ensemble as they play Sephardic and Mizrachi music
May
13 2025
Taste of Judaism 3: Time: Jewish Holidays, Calendar, and Collective Memory
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Calling all parents! Join Taste of Judaism, a series of four one-hour weekly classes for busy parents to explore Jewi…
May
13 2025
Screening: "Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's"
7:00PM - 8:45PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
The acclaimed documetary, "Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s" is an intimate portrayal of three families confronting…
May
14 2025
When Grandparents Get Canceled (And What to Do About It)
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Virtual
The sense of loss when grandparents are cut off from children and grandchildren can be devastating. Join JGN and lice…
May
14 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…
May
14 2025
Jewish Wisdom for Great Life Questions
7:00PM - 9:00PM
An Adult Education series with Rabbi Shanee B. Michaelson
How do I relate to others? While the particulars of this s…
May
14 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: …
May
15 2025
Mommy & Me Spring Edition
8:45AM - 9:45AM
The Gan - Portland Jewish Preschool
6612 SW Capitol Hwy,
Portland, OR 97239
Music with Morah Flip Frish, Sensory Activities with Morah Chaya Citron, Friends & More!
For Moms and Babies 6 weeks…
May
15 2025
May
15 2025
CNS Israeli American Lag Ba'Omer Celebration
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
CNS Israeli American Lag Ba'Omer Celebration
May 15, 5:00-8:00pm
RSVP Here!
Join Congregation Neveh Shalom Israeli-A…
May
15 2025
Sklamberg Lurje Judelman Trio, Songs of Resilience
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Featuring co-founder of The Klezmatics, Lorin Sklamberg (NYC), darling of the international Yiddish scene, Sasha…
May
16 2025
Diane Chaplin Solo Cellist Share
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Event description Part of The Portland Jewish Music Festival! Join us for a noon concert with world-class…
May
16 2025
Lag Ba'Omer Deli
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Jewish Oasis Portland Chabad House
1218 NW Glisan Street
Portland, OR 97209
Celebrate with a unity rhythm circle and enjoy a taste of Jewish Deli, featuring fresh pastrami and more prepared by …
May
16 2025
Lag Ba’Omer Family Celebration
3:30PM - 5:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy,
Portland, OR 97219
🔥 Lag B’Omer Celebration! 🔥
🐐 At Portland Goat Farms
🎉 BBQ | 🌭 Hot Dogs | 🎶 Music | 🐐 Goats
A …
May
16 2025
May
18 2025
Jewish Therapist Collective PNW Retreat
5:00PM - 1:45PM
Rainbow Lodge
46820 SE Mt Si Road
North Bend, WA 98045
On May 16-18, 2025 we will highlight Jewish Joy in an experiential journey by celebrating Lag B’Omer in the Pacific…
May
16 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…
May
16 2025
Shabbat with Congregation P'nai Or and PDX Nigun Circle
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Part of The Portland Jewish Music Festival! Join congregation P’nai Or's Kabbalat Shabbat Service along with…
May
17 2025
The Magid Ensemble Presents a musical Crankie storytelling adventure
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
The Magid Ensemble: Join us! – for a musical crankie storytelling adventure titled ‘Shterna and the Lost…
May
17 2025
Jake Shulman-Ment Duo with Brivele!
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Part of The Portland Jewish Music Festival! Saturday night Klez with internationally renowned violinist Jake…
May
18 2025
May
20 2025
Kesser Israel Spring Fundraiser
8:00AM - 11:55PM
Join Kesser Israel as we work together as a community to raise funds to ensure our Shul's future.
May
18 2025
Day for the J!
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Come celebrate the annual Day for the J at Mittleman Jewish Community Center on May 18th. We will have fun activities…
May
18 2025
Beware! The Enchanted Forest: Perils and Pitfalls of Online Trees
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Online via Zoom
Portland, OR 97280
Beware! The Enchanted Forest: Perils and Pitfalls of Online Trees, with Jean Wilcox Hibben May 18, 2025, 10:30…
May
18 2025
May
18 2025
Dignity Grows Packing Event
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Rose Schnitzer Manor Assisted Living
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR
Volunteer to pack with our Dignity Grows™ Chapter. Each Dignity Tote provides comprehensive monthly personal and m…
May
18 2025
Yankl Falk & The Carpathian Pacific Express!
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Part of The Portland Jewish Music Festival! All aboard!! Join with some of Portland’s finest musicians in an…
May
19 2025
Leadership Gathering
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Details coming soon.
May
20 2025
Taste of Judaism 4: Identity: Navigating Jewish Identities in 21st Century
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Calling all parents! Join Taste of Judaism, a series of four one-hour weekly classes for busy parents to explore Jewi…
May
21 2025
"In the Wake of Madness" by Bettie Denny: Feldstein Library/Wondering Jews
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Feldstein Library and Wondering Jews present: "In the Wake of Madness" by Bettie Denny
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 • 23…
May
21 2025
Jewish Community Mental Health Awareness Panel
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Private Residence, emailed upon free registration
Join us for an inspiring and informative discussion with our panel of mental health professionals and community…
May
21 2025
Poetry Reading: Judy Nahum, Ahuva S. Zaslavsky, Daniela Naomi Molnar
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
a poetry reading in celebration of i have wrestled with the way clouds weep by Judy Nahum Readings by: Judy…
May
22 2025
Within the Darkest Light: A Conversation with Michael Berenbaum
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR
Join Dr. Michael Berenbaum and Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana for a conversation about the life and legacy of Holocaust…
May
28 2025
Build your own Terrarium - Women's Event
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Join Jewish women from all over Portland to learn how to build your own Terrarium! No experience or membership…
May
28 2025
Jewish Wisdom for Great Life Questions
7:00PM - 9:00PM
An Adult Education series with Rabbi Shanee B. Michaelson
How do I relate to others? While the particulars of this s…