Erev Purim
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Mar 13, 2025
Mar 14, 2025
Purim
Mar
9 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,…
Mar
9 2025
Portland Voices from Israel
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom , Stampfer Chapel and via Zoom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
2900 SW Peaceful Lane, OR 97239
Join with us as we speak live with several former members of the Portland Jewish community who have made Aliyah to Is…
Mar
9 2025
Family Hamantash Bake--The Gan
11:00AM - 12:00PM
The Gan Preschool
6612 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97239-1944
Join us for a family hamantash bake! Make the dough, roll , shape and fill it while exploring the story of Purim!
Su…
Mar
9 2025
Royal Purim Party
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Join Maayan Torah Day School for a fun-filled Royal Purim Party best for children ages 0-7 years old.
Mar
9 2025
Mishloach Manot Packing Event
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland
9900 SW Greenburg Rd. #220
Tigard, OR
Join the Jewish Volunteer Corps, a branch of the
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland,
for a meani…
Mar
9 2025
Concert 4 a Cause! Still Kickin Band at the Gather:Make:Shelter Fundraiser!
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Eastside Jewish commons
2420 NE SANDY BLVD
Portland, OR 97232
Concert for a Cause! Want to help a local non-profit arts organization strengthen their ability to support our housel…
Mar
11 2025
An Introduction to Jewish Magic
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Leikam Brewing
5812 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97215
Curious why your bubbe spat three times to ward off the evil eye, or why medieval Christians were c…
Mar
11 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…
Mar
11 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…
Mar
12 2025
Pre-Purim Henna Party - Women's Event
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Join us Wednesday, March 12, from 5–8 PM for a pre-Purim henna celebration honoring the women of Portland’s Jewis…
Mar
12 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…
Mar
12 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: …
Mar
13 2025
Magical Megillah Carnival, Dinner, & Reading 2025
4:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Purim Carnival
Thursday, March 13, 4:00-5:45pm
RSVP HERE: https://members.nevehshalom.org/form/purim-2025.html
Co…
Mar
13 2025
Havurah Shalom Purim Celebration
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Havurah Shalom (w/ online Zoom option too)
825 NW 18th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Chag Purim, Chag Purim, Chag Gadol Hu La’Yehudim, Masechot Ra’ashanim, Shirim v’Rikudim. (Purim, Purim, a great…
Mar
13 2025
Little Schpiel of Horrors
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St.
Portland, OR 97209
Rules for this Purim: 1) Don't say Haman (boooooo) 2) Don't feed the plants 3) Don't miss Little Schpiel of…
Mar
13 2025
Totally Tubular Purim Party
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Relive the 80s on Thursday evening, March 13 at 6pm for our Totally Tubular Purim Party! Dig up any bright neon clo…
Mar
13 2025
Italian Purim
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Join Chabad of Hillsboro for an Italian Purim Party!
Thu, Mar 13 | Hidden Creek Community Center
Purim Music | Megill…
Mar
13 2025
Gresham Megillah Reading
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Gresham Chabad Jewish Center
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080
Experience the joy and fun of Purim. Enjoy Purim treats, listen to the Megillah and celebrate this joyous occasion wi…
Mar
14 2025
Purim Deli Feast
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Jewish Oasis Portland Chabad House
1218 NW Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
Purim Deli Feast! Enjoy kosher Jewish deli sandwiches, knishes, pickles, and the whole megillah!
Eat & drink all you…
Mar
14 2025
Purim in Israel
3:30PM - 5:00PM
Oswego Heritage House
398 10th St, Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Join us for a Purim in Israel, an experience that’s enjoyable for all ages!
Enjoy a falafel and shawarma dinner, s…
Mar
14 2025
A Family Purim Feast!
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Chabad SW Portland
6612 SW Capitol HWY
Portland, OR 97239
Join us for a joyous Purim Feast filled with laughter, inspiration, and community spirit!
Mar
14 2025
Experience the Joy of Purim in Shushan – A Celebration for All!
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Chabad Torah Center
4635 NE 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97211
We invite you to join as we celebrate Purim in Shushan on Friday, March 14, at 4:00 PM at the Chabad Torah Center, lo…
Mar
14 2025
Gresham Purim Party
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Gresham Chabad Jewish Center
2091 SE Centurion Way
Gresham, OR 97080
Experience the joy and fun of Purim. Enjoy Purim treats, listen to the Megillah and celebrate this joyous occasion wi…
Mar
14 2025
Vancouver Purim Celebration
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Chabad Center of Clark County
9604 NE 126TH AVE
Suite 2340
VANCOUVER, WA 98682
Purim in the Shtetl
Community Holiday Celebration where Shtetl scenes come to life!
- Animated Megillah Reading
- G…
Mar
15 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…
Mar
15 2025
Mar
16 2025