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May 6, 2024
May 13, 2024
Yom HaZikaron
May 14, 2024
Yom Ha'atzmaut
May 26, 2024
Lag B'Omer
May 27, 2024
Memorial Day
May
2 2024
JFCS Presents Walking Beside You - Grief Processing Group
10:30AM - 11:45AM
Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
The 8-session series cost is $200. However, no one will be turned away for inability to pay; please pay what you are…
May
2 2024
Mimouna Celebration: A Post-Passover Moroccan Tradition
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Mimouna Celebration: A Post-Passover Moroccan Tradition
Thursday, May 2, 5:00-9:00pm
Congregation Neveh Shalom
Peopl…
May
2 2024
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…
May
3 2024
May
5 2024
The 7th Annual Yoni Suher (z”l) Scholar-in-Residence
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
“Science, Artificial Intelligence, and the Human Connection” with Award-Winning Physicist, Professor Daniel Zaj…
May
3 2024
JFCS Grief Connection
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Grief affects every part of our lives and can be a lonely road to travel. Join us for our monthly grief-processing gr…
May
3 2024
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…
May
3 2024
First Friday Shabbat Dinner
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Tigard Chabad Jewish Center
11545 SW Durham Rd B-2
Tigard, OR 97224
Join us for a special community Shabbat dinner! It's a unique experience to come together to celebrate Shabbat, and t…
May
3 2024
EJC Presents Comedian Ophira Eisenberg
8:00PM - 9:30PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Standup comedy show performed by Ophira Eisenberg
May
4 2024
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…
May
4 2024
Mimouna: A Post-Passover Dance Party at Leikam Brewing!
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Leikam Brewing
5812 E Burnside St,
Portland, OR 97215
About: Dance, celebrate, and enjoy Sephardi music, beverages and food at Portland's first-ever Mimouna-themed…
May
5 2024
Tefillin for Israel
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Tigard Chabad Jewish Center
11545 SW Durham Rd B-2
Tigard, OR 97224
Each week, Jewish men gather to put on Tefillin and pray for our brothers and sisters in Israel, the safety of our so…
May
5 2024
Community Collecting Event
11:00AM - 3:00PM
OJMCHE
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
We are excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming Community Collecting Events, where we aim to preserve and…
May
5 2024
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
5 2024
Israeli Dancing for Everyone
1:00PM - 2:00PM
East side Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Join local Israeli dance instructor Allison Victor as she leads a session of Israeli Dance for all ages and levels, b…
May
5 2024
The Burned Piano Project Concert Series
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209
Piano Concert and discussion.
May
5 2024
Israeli folk dance class & open dance!
2:30PM - 5:00PM
SW Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave.
Portland, OR 97219
We're a friendly and welcoming group enjoying dancing in the bright and beautiful dance studio at the Southwest…
May
5 2024
Schechter Spark 2024
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join Camp Solomon Schechter as we celebrate our community and raise critical funds to ensure our Jewish future!
May
5 2024
Yom HaShoah 2024: Memorial Service
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders Street
Portland, OR 97209
Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, will be observed beginning at sundown with a memorial service on Sunday, May …
May
5 2024
May
6 2024
Yom HaShoah 2024: Reading of the Names
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97204
Every year on Yom HaShoah, the Day of Remembrance, communities around the world uphold the memory of victims of the H…
May
8 2024
Jews Who Wine
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Oak Flat Vineyards
4701 SE Belmont
Portland, 97215
Join EJC at Oak Flat Vineyards (4701 SE Belmont St) as we launch “Jews Who Wine”., an evening of wine tastings.
May
9 2024
JFCS Presents Walking Beside You - Grief Processing Group
10:30AM - 11:45AM
Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
The 8-session series cost is $200. However, no one will be turned away for inability to pay; please pay what you are…
May
9 2024
May
9 2024
JFCS Annual Event
6:00PM - 11:00PM
Mark your calendar for Jewish Family & Child Service's Annual Event.
More details to be announced soon!
May
9 2024
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…
May
10 2024
JFCS Community Connection
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Join JFCS for weekly conversations on Zoom: It is a space for anyone in the community to connect with others and shar…
May
11 2024
Sculpting Your Inner Golem with ahuva s. zaslavsk
1:00PM - 3:00PM
OJMCHE
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Based on her research and writing about the golem, a mythical creature in Jewish folklore, multimedia artist ahuva s.…
May
11 2024
Jewish Dreamwork Group
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Do you wonder what your dreams are saying? Do you like to talk about your dreams and listen to others’ dreams?
R' …
May
12 2024
Tefillin for Israel
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Tigard Chabad Jewish Center
11545 SW Durham Rd B-2
Tigard, OR 97224
Each week, Jewish men gather to put on Tefillin and pray for our brothers and sisters in Israel, the safety of our so…
May
12 2024
Israeli Folk Dance Class & Open Dancing at SWCC
2:30PM - 4:50PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th
Portland, OR 97219
New Beginners Class with Sue - 2:30, Sundays, May 12-June 9.
You can register at any time before or after May 12th.
P…
May
13 2024
Yom Ha'Atzmaut Celebration
4:00PM - 7:00PM
OR 97219
Monday, May 13
4:00 - 7:00 pm
RSVP at oregonjcc.org/daxko
Join us for a community gathering. There will be activiti…
May
13 2024
Yom Ha'Atzmaut Israeli Dancing
7:30PM - 10:30PM
Leedy Grange
835 NW Saltzman Rd
Portland, OR 97229
Let's celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel’s 76th Independence Day, with Israeli dancing led by Donna Cole. Vintage dan…
May
14 2024
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…
May
15 2024
Community Conversations with JWI
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
We will discuss how we can prevent and support those affected by Domestic Violence as a community. We would like to h…
May
15 2024
How Grandparents Can Play with Infants and Young Grandchildren
4:00PM - 5:00PM
It is never too early to start interacting with a baby — in fact, the earlier the better! Research shows us that th…
May
16 2024
JFCS Presents Walking Beside You - Grief Processing Group
10:30AM - 11:45AM
Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
The 8-session series cost is $200. However, no one will be turned away for inability to pay; please pay what you are…
May
16 2024
CNS Queer Movie Night: Shiva Baby
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
CNS Queer Movie Night: Shiva Baby
Thursday, May 16, 2024
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom, 2900 SW Peacefu…
May
16 2024
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…
May
17 2024
NGG & JFCS Community Connection Support Group
10:00AM - 11:00AM
NGG & JFCS Community Connection Support Group
Next Generations Group (NGG) & JFCS Community Connection Support Group…
May
17 2024
Friday Noontime Concert with Jesse Marquez Duo
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Latin jazz vocalist Jessie Marquez blends Cuban, Brazilian, jazz and pop sounds for music with lush harmonies and coo…
May
18 2024
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…
May
18 2024
Portland Jewish Connection Karaoke Party!
8:00PM - 10:30PM
East side Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Get ready to sing your heart out and celebrate at our exciting Karaoke event hosted by PJC!
Join us to an all- commu…
May
19 2024
Comics and the Cautionary Tale: Jewish Odysseys and Dystopian Visions
10:00AM - 12:00PM
This free event is held as a webinar via Zoom. Please register ahead.
The Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies at Portland State University
How do comics make old stories new?
How do they give expression to contemporary hopes and traumas?
What is entailed i…
May
19 2024
Tefillin for Israel
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Tigard Chabad Jewish Center
11545 SW Durham Rd B-2
Tigard, OR 97224
Each week, Jewish men gather to put on Tefillin and pray for our brothers and sisters in Israel, the safety of our so…
May
19 2024
Day for the J!
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 Capitol Hwy.
Portland, OR 97219
Join us for Day for the J! at Mittleman Jewish Community Center. This open house event will include games and activit…
May
19 2024
Dignity Grows Packing Event - Kollel
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Portland Kollel
6682 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Attend a packing party, where we assemble the totes that go to our neighbors in need!
Sunday, May 19, 2 pm - 4…
May
19 2024
The Burned Piano Project Concert Series
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209
Piano Concert and discussion.
May
19 2024
Israeli Folk Dance Class & Open Dancing at SWCC
2:30PM - 4:50PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th
Portland, OR 97219
New Beginners Class with Sue - 2:30, Sundays, May 12-June 9.
You can register at any time before or after May 12th.
P…
May
19 2024
Congregation Shaarie Torah Men's Club Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR 97210
Shaarie Torah's Men's Club Annual Poker Tournament - Registration opens Spring 2024
May
19 2024
Music for the Jewish Soul
6:15PM - 9:15PM
Eastside Jewish Common
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
97232
Portland, OR 97232
Music for the Jewish Soul: A Klezmer, Sephardic, & Eastern European Musical Gala/ May 19, 6:15pm, at Eastside…
May
22 2024
Robison Jewish Home dba Cedar Sinai Park Community Event
2:30PM - 3:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Community Event
May
22 2024
The Tuba Thieves
7:00PM - 8:25PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Indie Lens Pop-Up, presented by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS, and EASTSIDE JEWISH COMMONS will host a free screening of…
May
23 2024
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…
May
25 2024
Jewish Dreamwork Group
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Do you wonder what your dreams are saying? Do you like to talk about your dreams and listen to others’ dreams?
R' …
May
26 2024
Tefillin for Israel
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Tigard Chabad Jewish Center
11545 SW Durham Rd B-2
Tigard, OR 97224
Each week, Jewish men gather to put on Tefillin and pray for our brothers and sisters in Israel, the safety of our so…
May
26 2024
We Are Not Strangers Book Talk with Josh Tuininga and Ellen Eisenberg
2:00PM - 3:00PM
OJMCHE
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Join us for a discussion between the author and illustrator, Josh Tuininga, and Ellen Eisenberg, a consulting scholar…
May
26 2024
Israeli Folk Dance Class & Open Dancing at SWCC
2:30PM - 4:50PM
Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th
Portland, OR 97219
New Beginners Class with Sue - 2:30, Sundays, May 12-June 9.
You can register at any time before or after May 12th.
P…
May
28 2024
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…
May
29 2024
The Burned Piano Project Concert Series
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209
Piano concert and discussion
May
30 2024
May
30 2024
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…