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The Community Calendar is a resource for the Greater Portland Jewish community. The events on this calendar are not necessarily endorsed by the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.

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Oct

2 2022

With Only Tree Limbs & Jute - Learn to Build with a Master Sukkah Visionary

9:30AM - 5:00PM  

Gesher: A Bridge Home (Outreach and Welcome to Unaffiliated Jews)
10701 SW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

 

COME AND HELP BUILD A "SUKKAH OF THE FOREST," IN THE FOREST

 

Gesher invites you to join Master Sukkah Builder, Sc…

Oct

4 2022

All are Welcome - Erev Yom Kippur at Kesser Israel

12:00AM - 11:55PM  

Congregation Kesser Israel
6698 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219

 

Our Yom Kippur services are open to all. Here is our schedule for the day: 6:40 am - Selichot &…

Oct

4 2022

Kol Nidre Service - Neveh Shalom

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

 

High Holiday services at Neveh Shalom, an open and egalitarian community, are led by Rabbi David Kosak, Rabbi Eve Pos…

Oct

4 2022

Kol Nidre Service

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders Street
Portland, OR 97209

A traditional Kol Nidre service in CBI's Main Sanctuary.

Oct

5 2022

All are Welcome - Yom Kippur at Kesser Israel

12:00AM - 11:55PM  

Shannon Katz
6698 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219

 

Our Yom Kippur services are open to all.  Here is our schedule for the day:

8:00 am - Shacharit

4:30 pm - Minch…

Oct

5 2022

Yom Kippur Service - Neveh Shalom

8:30AM - 7:40PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

 

High Holiday services at Neveh Shalom, an open and egalitarian community, are led by Rabbi David Kosak, Rabbi Eve Pos…

Oct

5 2022

Yom Kippur at Shaarie Torah

9:00AM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210

 

Welcome to the High Holy Days at Shaarie Torah: Your Place to Be in 5783!

Join for a Yom Kippur Service with Rabbi …

Oct

5 2022

Yom Kippur Storytelling - Alternative Torah Experience at Neveh Shalom

10:00AM - 5:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

 

High Holiday services at Neveh Shalom, an open and egalitarian community, are led by Rabbi David Kosak, Rabbi Eve Pos…

Oct

5 2022

Yom Kippur Traditional Service

10:00AM - 1:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders Street
Portland, OR 97209

Yom Kippur Service in CBI's Main Sanctuary

Oct

5 2022

Afternoon Service - Yom Kippur

3:00PM - 5:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders Street
Portland, OR 97209

Yom Kippur observance at CBI

Oct

5 2022

Yom Kippur Yizkor Service

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders Street
Portland, OR 97209

Yom Kippur Yizkor Service 

Oct

9 2022

Help Complete Gesher's All Natural Whimsical Sukkah - and Stay for Dinner

2:00PM - 6:00PM  

Gesher: A Bridge Home (Outreach and Welcome to Unaffiliated Jews)
10701 SW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

 

Gesher warmly invites you to:

Complete Gesher's  All Natural Sukkah - Woven of Tree Limbs and Jute

Everyone Welcom…

Oct

10 2022

Sukkot Services at Shaarie Torah

9:15AM - 12:15PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210

 
Sukkot Services in our Sukkah
Day 1 and 2 - no Morning Minyan on Monday
Join in person or on zoom. Services will also…
Oct

10 2022

Sukkot Service - Neveh Shalom

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

 

SUKKOT SERVICES

Sunday, October 9
Erev Sukkot (no service)

Monday-Tuesday, October 10-11
9:30am: Sukkot Services (k…

Oct

11 2022

Sukkot Services Day 2 at Shaarie Torah

9:15AM - 12:15PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210

 

Sukkot Services in our Sukkah 
Day 1 and 2
Join in person or on zoom. Services will also be live-streamed 
Join on …

Oct

11 2022

Sukkot Service - Neveh Shalom

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

 

SUKKOT SERVICES

Sunday, October 9
Erev Sukkot (no service)

Monday-Tuesday, October 10-11
9:30am: Sukkot Services (k…

Oct

11 2022

Young Adults Sukkot Dinner in Gesher's All-Natural Whimsical Sukkah

6:00PM - 9:00PM  

Gesher especially welcomes young adults to its Sukkah on Tuesday evening, October 11, at 6 pm.

Enjoy a relaxed eveni…

Oct

13 2022

Jewish Music Fest PDX

5:00PM - 8:00PM  

Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97205

The Portland Jewish community is very excited to host the first ever Jewish Music Fest PDX -- a celebration of…

Oct

13 2022

BBQ in the Sukkah

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Melissa Abu
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

 

Join for a Sephardic BBQ in the Sukkah at Congregation Ahavath Achim. All are welcome.

Oct

13 2022

Moishe Pod- West PDX Challah Baking

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

 

During the pandemic, everyone learned how to make a sourdough loaf… WE GET IT! But who’s got a good challah loaf …

Oct

14 2022

Shabbat Dinner in Gesher's Sukkah

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

Gesher: A Bridge Home (Outreach and Welcome to Unaffiliated Jews)
10701 SW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

Enjoy a relaxing, delicious Shabbat dinner in Gesher's whimsical Sukkah in the quietude of the forest, a symbol of gr…

Oct

14 2022

Gresham Community Shabbat Dinner in the Sukkah

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

Gresham Chabad Jewish Center

OR

 

Enjoy Sukkot in Gresham with a community Shabbat Dinner in Gresham's first ever Sukkah!

Shake the Lulav and Etrog and …

Oct

16 2022

Hoshana Rabah Service - Neveh Shalom

9:00AM - 10:00AM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

 

SUKKOT SERVICES

Sunday, October 9
Erev Sukkot (no service)

Monday-Tuesday, October 10-11
9:30am: Sukkot Services (k…

Oct

16 2022

Hoshana Raba Services with Shaarie Torah

9:15AM - 11:55AM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210

 

Hoshana Raba Services in our chapel! 
Join in person or on zoom. Services will also be live-streamed 
Join on zoom:…

Oct

16 2022

Moishe Pod- West PDX Challah-back Brunch

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

 

It’s been a few days since our challah bake, and your loaf (if there’s any left) might be getting a little stale.…

Oct

17 2022

Erev Simchat Torah with Dancing & Drinks at CST

7:30AM - 9:30AM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210

 

Join us for a fun, lively and interactive Erev Simchat Torah with a dancing Torah, drinks, and more! 

If you are no…

Oct

17 2022

Erev Simchat Torah Dinner & Celebration

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

 

Simchat Torah Morning Service and Celebration
October 17-18
Simchat Torah celebrates and marks the conclusion of the …

Oct

18 2022

Simchat Torah Services at Shaarie Torah

9:15AM - 12:15PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97210

 

Simchat Torah Services from our Chapel with Rabbi Oren and friends. 
Join in person or on zoom. Services will also b…

Oct

18 2022

"Oregon Jewish Voices," OJMCHE, Tues. Oct 18, 7PM, Zoom and in-person!

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

OJMCHE and on Zoom
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209

 

ABOUT THE READERS Bryna Goodman, a professor of Modern Chinese History at U of O was a finalist in Nonfiction…

Oct

21 2022

Eastside Jewish Commons Noontime Concert with Cellist Skip Von Kuske

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

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

The Eastside Jewish Commons proudly presents its Noontime Concert Series, starting with Cellist Skip Von Kuske and…

Oct

22 2022

Laughter and Tears: Jewish Stories presented by Sarah Stein

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

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

 

Laughter and Tears: Jewish Storytelling Event for Adults presented by Sarah Stein. Stories will include those from…

Oct

23 2022

Mahloket Matters: How to Disagree Constructively — The Beit Midrash Way

3:30PM - 5:00PM  

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

 

Civil discourse is turning less and less civil. Can text study of Biblical stories and their diverse interpretations…

Oct

27 2022

Israel: One American Immigrant's Experience with Fred Rothstein

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Stampfer Chapel, Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

 

Fred Rothstein, Executive Director of Congregation Neveh Shalom, shares his family’s experience in moving to Israel…