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Apr

12 2026

 

Havurah Shalom member Chari Smith is bringing a bold new rock musical to the stage! Freedom, inspired by the story…

Apr

15 2026

Why the Golem? with Leora Troper

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

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

 

Adult Ed: Why the Golem? with Leora Troper
Wednesdays, beginning February 4 | 7:00-8:30pm (No classes Mar 25, Apr 1, …

Apr

15 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…

Apr

15 2026

Sephardic Film Festival Screening

7:00PM - 10:00PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim: Sephardic
6686 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR

 

Our Winter Sephardic Film Festival occurs on the second Tuesday of each month from December to April! Enjoy light…

Apr

17 2026

Lev El Lev Music for Grandparents and Grandkids

9:30AM - 10:15AM  

Congregation Kol Ami: Reform
7800 NE 119th Street
Vancouver, WA

 

Grandparents/grandfriends, join us with your grandbabies (ages 0-5) for Lev el Lev (Heart to Heart), a joyful inter…

Apr

18 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…

Apr

19 2026

Sephardi Sundays

11:00AM - 2:00PM  

Congregation Ahavath Achim: Sephardic
6686 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR

 

Join Ahavath Achim for the first edition of our new SEPHARDI SUNDAYS series for a panel discussion, fresh Sephardic…

Apr

19 2026

Object Theater Puppetry as Jewish Text Study with Ora Fruchter

12:30PM - 3:30PM  

OJMCHE
724 NW DAVIS ST
Portland, OR 97209

 

Workshop participants will have in-depth and playful conversations about Jewish stories, developing and sharing…