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Nov

26 2023

Shir Tikvah Hanukkah Fair

10:00AM - 3:00PM  

Shir Tikvah
2420 NE Sandy
Portland, OR 97232

Our annual Hanukkah Pop Up Fair features gifts, treats and holiday swag for the whole family.

There will be art by O…

Nov

26 2023

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Dec

1 2023

Hanukkah Market Place

10:30AM - 3:00PM  

MJCC
6651 SW Captol Hwy.
Portland, OR 77219

A Hanukkah Shopping opportunity open to the community!

Nov

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…

Nov

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 every Monday, 7:30 to 10:30+ with this friendly group in Cedar Mill (now in our 10th year)…

Nov

28 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…

Nov

28 2023

Bring Them Home: Community Gathering for the Hostages

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

The Jewish Federation, in partnership with organizations across the community, will be holding a community gathering …

Nov

28 2023

EJC Presents: The Art and Practice of Hebrew Scribing

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232

 

The Art and Practice of Hebrew Scribing with Shoshana Gugenheim Kedem

Nov

29 2023

The Laws of Chanukah

8:00PM - 8:50PM  

Portland Kollel
6682 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Great class for beginners!
Join us for an informative and engaging Chanukah class where Rabbi Spivak will explore the…

Nov

30 2023

Conversations on Israel and Jewish Identity: Transforming Jewish Education

11:45AM - 1:45PM  

In this installment, Congregation Neveh Shalom’s Cantor Eyal Bitton is joined by Dr. Naya Lekht, Scholar & Educator…

Nov

30 2023

A Concert Celebrating the Jews of Greece

6:30PM - 9:30PM  

Father Elias Stephanopoulos Center
3131 NE Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97232

Join HACCM for a special performance, “A Concert Celebrating the Jews of Greece“, performed by the Greek Chamber …

Nov

30 2023

Art, Heart, & Soul: A Sip & Sketch Art Workshop

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR

Come drink wine with friends old and new, play with simple, incremental drawing techniques, hear and tell stories abo…

Nov

30 2023

Cafe Shalom Israeli Folk Dancing

8:00PM - 10:00PM  

CHCC
8936 SW 17th Ave
Portland, 97219

Enjoy dancing in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere of dancers at all levels. Learn new dances and practice…

Dec

1 2023

JFCS Community Connection

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Zoom

Drop-in group hosted by Jewish Family & Child Service's Counseling Services.
Join JFCS for weekly conversations on Zo…

Dec

1 2023

Community Challah Bake

3:30PM - 5:30PM  

Robison Jewish Health Center/Harold Schnitzer Center for Living
6125 SW Boundary St
Portland, OR 97221

 

Residents at Robison Jewish Health Center/Harold Schnitzer Center for Living are inviting members of our community to…

Dec

1 2023

Educate and advocate for the return of the hostage

3:30PM - 4:00PM  

Zoom

Educate and advocate for the return of the hostage following Oct 7.

Dec

1 2023

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Dec

15 2023

L'Chaim: A Hanukkah Pop Up Experience by Leikam Brewing

4:00PM - 11:00PM  

Leikam Brewing Company
5812 East Burnside
Portland, OR 97215

Christmassy flavors like gingerbread and peppermint tend to appear everywhere this time of year. But folks who celebr…

Dec

1 2023

Monthly Sephardic Community Shabbat Dinner

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

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…

Dec

1 2023

ZIONESS: How to be a Progressive Zionist

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St.
Portland, OR 97231

In recent weeks, many in our community have been getting the false message that Zionism is incompatible with…

Dec

1 2023

Monthly Sephardic Community Shabbat Dinner

6:30PM - 9:30PM  

Melissa Abu
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Please join for a Community Sephardic Monthly Shabbat Dinner - Sephardic Judaism is a treasury with something for…

Dec

1 2023

Kirtan Kabbalah Service with P'nai Or of Portland

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Hillsdale Community Church
6948 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Kabbalistic kirtan (ecstatic, mystic chant), blends a Hindu form with Kabbalistic content. Using melodies,…

Dec

2 2023

Mini Mensches Tot Shabbat

9:00AM - 10:00AM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders Street
Portland, OR 97209

Start your Shabbat off with some fun! Tot Shabbat is open to all members of the community and aimed at kids 0-5…

Dec

2 2023

AUTHOR TALK: TARA NURIN

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Leikam Brewing Company
5812 East Burnside
Portland, OR 97215

We welcome Tara Nurin, journalist and author, in our taproom to talk about Tara's book, A Woman's Place is in the Bre…

Dec

2 2023

Spotlight: Featuring Fran Drescher

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
12625 SW Crescent Drive
Beaverton,, OR 97005

Jewish Federation of Greater Portland invites you to Spotlight:
Featuring Fran Drescher
Saturday, December 2, 2023 -…
Dec

2 2023

EJC Presents and Evening Flamenco Music and Dance!

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 Ne Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232

EJC Presents and Evening Flamenco Music and Dance!