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Families with Young Children


Family Fun

Family Calendar

Browse our calendar for events specifically of interest to Jewish families.

Tot Shabbats

Get kids together and celebrate.

Jewish Preschools

Portland has a variety of Jewish preschools; check out your options here.

Jewish Day Schools

Want an in-depth Jewish education for your child? Learn more about local schools.

UPCOMING

Aug

02

First Friday Shabbat Dinner

Tigard Chabad Jewish Center 11545 SW Durham Rd B-2
Tigard, OR 97224

Aug

03

Mini Mensches Travelling Tot Shabbat

Westmoreland Park Playground 7530 SE 22nd Ave
Portland, OR 97202

  • PJL Family reading children FEATURE

  • PJ Library

    Supporting the Jewish journeys of families raising young children with access to high-quality Jewish children's books & music.

  • One Happy Camper Incentive

  • One Happy Camper

    Jewish camp is worth it. But paying for camp can be difficult. We get it—we are parents too. We have some easy ways to make the dream of overnight camp a reality for your child, and even save you up to $1000 or 40-60% off!

Other Resources for Young Families

 

 

► Jewish Holiday Sensitivity Guide
A handy guide to upcoming Jewish holiday dates and considerations.
 

► Jewish Free Loan of Oregon
For those who qualify, an interest-free loan is available to help with life’s “ups and downs,” like camp or school tuition, an Israel experience, car repair, medical expense, etc.
 

► Chai Baby
Chai Baby gives FREE gift bags filled with goodies and information about the Jewish community for the newborn and his/her parents.
 

► Inclusion Camping

A helpful guide for finding the right Jewish camp for your child with disabilities.

Questions? Contact Rachel Nelson, Director of Educational Initiatives & Associate Director of Community Relations, at rachel@jewishportland.org or 503.892.7415