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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

6 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18 2026

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…