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May

2 2026

Sephardic Foundations

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week to learn about the foundations of Sephardic…

May

3 2026

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

3 2026

A Letter to Uncle Bruce: Grief Processing Through Letter Writing

11:30AM - 1:00PM  

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209

This event is FREE; Registration is required

“Dear Uncle Bruce, I just took a shot of tequila. Well, maybe I did, an…

May

3 2026

Public tour of Psychedelicatessen: A Powerful Dose of Art by Steve Marcus

12:00PM - 12:30PM  

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209

Steve Marcus, affectionately dubbed the “Top Dog of Kosher Pop Art,” brings a vibrant visual celebration of art a…

May

3 2026

Curator-Led Tour; Without End: Recent Works on Grief by Cara Levine

1:00PM - 2:00PM  

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209

Tour is included with admission; Members: Free/General Public: $5

Cara Levine’s multidisciplinary artwork explore…

May

3 2026

Portland Jewish Writers Circle

2:00PM - 3:30PM  

To be provided on contact

Writers gather, discuss the community, share writing samples and ideas, follow a writing prompt and consider…

May

3 2026

Israeli Folk Dance Intermediate Class & Open Dance at SWCC

2:30PM - 4:50PM  

Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Ave
Portland, OR 97219

SWCC intermediate Israeli dance class (registration required) meets 4 times: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, at 2:30-3:30, f…

May

6 2026

Learn to dance! Israeli Folk Dance for Beginners

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mutlnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Learn the steps and stories behind this popular dance form with longtime session leader and instructor Rhona Feldman.…

May

6 2026

Fragments: Yoni Avi Battat in Concert

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

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

Yoni Avi Battat amplifies and transforms the echoes of his Iraqi-Jewish ancestry to broaden perspectives, touch…

May

7 2026

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May

17 2026

Portland Jewish Music Festival

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

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

11 days and nights at Eastside Jewish Commons of Jewish music concerts, workshops, films and more spanning Mizrahi,…

May

7 2026

EJC: Shpilkis Klezmer Concert and Dance Party!

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

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

Shpilkis is a high energy klezmer brass band who play thoughtful arrangements of old-school tukhes-shaking grooves.

May

8 2026

EJC Free Concert: Diane Chaplin Solo Cellist

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

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

Join us for a noon concert with world-class cellist Diane Chaplin

May

9 2026

Sephardic Foundations

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week to learn about the foundations of Sephardic…

May

9 2026

Workshop: CHAIA, Yiddishist, The Art of Unaccompanied Yiddish Folksong

3:00PM - 4:30PM  

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

Learn how to imitate the tone and inflection of unaccompanied Yiddish folksong in this deep dive workshop! J

May

9 2026

Alicia Jo Rabins: Girls in Trouble Full Band Album Release Concert!

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

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

Girls in Trouble is Alicia Jo Rabins' critically-acclaimed musical midrash and storytelling project, bringing…

May

10 2026

Sephardic Mother's Day Brunch (with live Sephardic Music)

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

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

EJC and Congregation Ahavath Achim warmly invite you to a special Sephardic Mother’s Day Brunch, a celebration of…

May

10 2026

The Shabbat Effect Book Tour with Dr. Alan Morinis

5:00PM - 6:30PM  

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

What if one sacred day of rest could transform the way you live every day? Join Dr. Alan Morinis, founder of The Muss…

May

12 2026

EJC Concert: Cabaret Artist Maeve Stier!

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

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

Maeve Stier is a singer-accordionist based in Portland, OR. Since returning from their Broadway debut in the Tony…

May

13 2026

Learn to Israeli Folk Dance!

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy.
Portland, OR 97219

Learn the steps and stories behind the dances with longtime session leader and instructor Rhona Feldman. Enjoy the ca…

May

13 2026

Learn to dance! Israeli Folk Dance for Beginners

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mutlnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Learn the steps and stories behind this popular dance form with longtime session leader and instructor Rhona Feldman.…

May

14 2026

Christina and the Zamlers, Yankl Falk, Dance Party, with live music!

6:15PM - 9:00PM  

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

Please join us for a night of Yiddish Dancing with live klezmer performed by Christina Crowder and the Zamlers wit…

May

14 2026

Heroes - Music Show

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

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May

16 2026

Sephardic Foundations

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week to learn about the foundations of Sephardic…

May

16 2026

EJC: Yair Dalal with Dror Sinai in Concert

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

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

Portland Jewish Music Festival Festival headliner Yair Dalal is a world-famous Israeli musician, composer, and peace…

May

17 2026

Mah Jongg Tournament 2026

11:00AM - 4:00PM  

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

The CNS Sisterhood Mah Jongg Madness Brunch and Tournament

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Please join us for a fun-filled day…

May

17 2026

Shir Ifrah and Ariel Lazarus: Ladino-Andaluce A Mediterranean Journey

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

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

In this joint concert, Dr. Ariel Lazarus-an award-winning composer, guitarist, and scholar of Sephardi culture and…

May

18 2026

Labors of Love: The Life and Legacy of Henrietta Szold Film Screening

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Join us in person for an inspiring evening celebrating the remarkable Henrietta Szold. LABORS OF LOVE: THE LIFE …

May

20 2026

Learn to Israeli Folk Dance!

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy.
Portland, OR 97219

Learn the steps and stories behind the dances with longtime session leader and instructor Rhona Feldman. Enjoy the ca…

May

20 2026

Learn to dance! Israeli Folk Dance for Beginners

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mutlnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Learn the steps and stories behind this popular dance form with longtime session leader and instructor Rhona Feldman.…

May

23 2026

Sephardic Foundations

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week to learn about the foundations of Sephardic…

May

27 2026

Learn to Israeli Folk Dance!

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy.
Portland, OR 97219

Learn the steps and stories behind the dances with longtime session leader and instructor Rhona Feldman. Enjoy the ca…

May

27 2026

Learn to dance! Israeli Folk Dance for Beginners

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mutlnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Learn the steps and stories behind this popular dance form with longtime session leader and instructor Rhona Feldman.…

May

30 2026

Sephardic Foundations

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim
6686 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Open to experienced and beginner learners alike, join us every week to learn about the foundations of Sephardic…

May

31 2026

Jew Oughta Know Part II

2:00PM - 3:00PM  

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209

Tickets $5; free for members w/code on back of membership card

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month at OJMCHE! In…