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Mar

1 2014

Congregation Beth Israel Tot Shabbat

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

Please join us in Pollin chapel for a morning of songs with Kim Palumbis, prayer and a story with our clergy.

Mar

1 2014

Congregation Neveh Shalom Tot Shabbat

10:15AM - 11:00AM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239

Join us for this interactive service for families with kids 5 and under.

Mar

1 2014

Shaarie Torah Tot Kinderlach Shabbat

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

An engaging and interactive Shabbat program for pre-school kids. For kids ages 2-6 years old; parents are always welcome.

Mar

2 2014

JAM Kick-off 2014

8:00AM - 5:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

"Older But Wiser": poetry and photography from members of Rose Schnitzer March 2-7 at the MJCC

Mar

2 2014

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Mar

4 2014

2014 AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington DC

9:30AM - 3:00PM  

Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt. Vernon Place
Washington DC, District of Columbia 20001

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED (www.aipac.org/pc)

Mar

2 2014

Women's Philanthropy at OJM

11:00AM - 2:00PM  

Oregon Jewish Museum
1953 NW Kearney Street
Portland, OR 97209

WP at OJM

Mar

3 2014

The Pew Jew in Portland

6:15PM - 8:00PM  

The Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave
Portland, OR 97211

Do Portland Jews Fit the National Norm? Adults: $15, Students: $8 Includes dinner + one drink ticket. Email…

Mar

3 2014

Rosh Hodesh Circle

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Various Locations
Call for details

An evening of women's learning and celebration.

Mar

4 2014

Mommy and Me

10:00AM - 11:15AM  

The Gan Preschool
6612 SW Capitol HWY
Portland, OR 97239

Join other moms and bond with your child while exploring their Jewish world through play, music & movement, stories…

Mar

4 2014

JLI Jewish Leadership Course 2

12:00PM - 1:30PM  

Jewish Federation of Greater Portland
6680 SW Capitol Hwy.
Portland, OR 97219

JLI Jewish Leadership Course: All classes 12:00pm – 1:30pm; last class: Fri Apr 4, 2014

Mar

5 2014

Illuminated Letters: Threads of Connection is an exhibit project conceived by Portland artist Sara Harwin

Mar

5 2014

"Balabusta In Training" Series 3

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

Invites women to enhance their knowledge and skills at becoming a "balabusta" - a Jewish homemaker.

Mar

5 2014

Sara Glasgow Cogan Memorial Lecture 2014

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Native American Student Community Center
710 SW Jackson
Portland, OR 97207

Author and attorney Joshua Safran will talk about his book, FREE SPIRIT: On the Road and Off the Grid at PSU's…

Mar

5 2014

JLI Course "To Be a Jew in the Free World"

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Jewish Identity Through the Lens of Modern History. http://www.chabadoregon.com/JLI is the link to register.

Mar

6 2014

Mommy & Me with a Jewish twist - Now in NE PDX!

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

Chabad of Northeast Portland
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR

Join other Moms and bond with your child while exploring Jewish themes through play, music & movement, stories and crafts.

Mar

7 2014

Yad b'Yad: Jewish Music for Every Generation with Kim Palumbis

9:30AM - 10:15AM  

Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary St
Portland, OR 97219

Come join us! Along with the elderly residents of Cedar Sinai Park, share in the joy of Jewish music and language.…

Mar

7 2014

Community Shabbat Dinner

5:45PM - 8:00PM  

Chabad Jewish Center of Clark County
9604 NE 126th Ave Ste 2320
Vancouver, WA

Kabballat Shabbat Services followed by a Shabbat Dinner

Mar

7 2014

The Diary of Anne Frank at Wilsonville HS

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Wilsonville High School Black Box Theatre
6800 SW Wilsonville Road
Wilsonville, OR 97070

$8 for students and $10 for adults

Mar

7 2014

PDX Live! March 2014

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

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

Join Cantor Bletstein, Ed Kraus and Klezmocracy for another rockin’ season of PDX Live!

Mar

8 2014

Beit Haverim Tot Shabbat

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

Beit Haverim
1111 Country Club Rd
lake oswego, OR 97034

A fun-filled, casual service of songs and stories, followed by snack and a craft.

Mar

8 2014

Second Shabbat at The Gan!

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

The Gan - Portland Jewish Preschool
6612 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97239-1944

Children will enjoy Shabbat songs, stories, activities and snacks led by Mimi Wilhelm

Mar

8 2014

Shaarie Torah Tot Kinderlach Shabbat

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR

An engaging and interactive Shabbat program for pre-school kids. For kids ages 2-6 years old; parents are always welcome.

Mar

9 2014

Jewish Art Month 2014

10:00AM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Jewish Art in all forms shown in the MJCC lobby from March 9 - April 4, 2014: http://www.northwestjewishartists.org

Mar

9 2014

MJCC Day Camp Registration Fair

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Come learn about our MJCC Day Camp programs, register, and meet camp director, Anthony! Camp programs are…

Mar

11 2014

Mommy and Me

10:00AM - 11:15AM  

The Gan Preschool
6612 SW Capitol HWY
Portland, OR 97239

Join other moms and bond with your child while exploring their Jewish world through play, music & movement, stories…

Mar

12 2014

Illuminated Letters: Threads of Connection is an exhibit project conceived by Portland artist Sara Harwin

Mar

12 2014

Connect with friends and grab a nosh while enjoying a FREE concert featuring the Kadish-Snyder duo. Enjoy the New…

Mar

12 2014

JLI Course "To Be a Jew in the Free World"

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Jewish Identity Through the Lens of Modern History. http://www.chabadoregon.com/JLI is the link to register.

Mar

13 2014

Mommy & Me with a Jewish twist - Now in NE PDX!

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

Chabad of Northeast Portland
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR

Join other Moms and bond with your child while exploring Jewish themes through play, music & movement, stories and crafts.

Mar

13 2014

Hamantashen At-Home Bake Off

6:15PM - 7:45PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Enter your Hamantashens in the contest or bring your taste buds to vote. Non-kosher kitchen entries accepted.…

Mar

13 2014

Mar

14 2014

Jewish Art Month 2014

10:00AM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Jewish Art in all forms shown in the MJCC lobby from March 9 - April 4, 2014: http://www.northwestjewishartists.org

Mar

14 2014

Young Family (ages 0-5) Purim Celebration

11:15AM - 12:30PM  

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

Join us as we retell the story of how Queen Esther saved the Jewish people!

Mar

15 2014

Shaarie Torah Tot Kinderlach Shabbat

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

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

An engaging and interactive Shabbat program for pre-school kids. For kids ages 2-6 years old; parents are always welcome.

Mar

15 2014

Purim Shpiel and Megillah Reading

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

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

Kol Ami will present the Thrill Megiller and unveil and read from their new illuminated Megillah.

Mar

15 2014

Shaloha Shushan!

6:45PM - 10:00PM  

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

Reserve your spot on the islands at: http://tinyurl.com/cnspurim Or call: 503-246-8831

Mar

16 2014

Mar

16 2014

Jewish Art Month 2014

10:00AM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Jewish Art in all forms shown in the MJCC lobby from March 9 - April 4, 2014: http://www.northwestjewishartists.org

Mar

16 2014

Purim concert with Cantor Cahana & Bach Choir

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Rose City Park Presbyterian Church
NE 45th at Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR

Bach Cantata Choir features Handel's Esther Oratorio, with the role of Esther sung by Cantor Cahana. March 16th at 2…

Mar

16 2014

Beit Haverim Purim Carnival and Spiel 2014

3:30PM - 6:30PM  

Beit Haverim: Reform
1111 Country Club Rd
mailto: PO Box 311
Lake Oswego, OR

The carnival will run until 5:15pm and will be immediately followed by the Purim spiel.

Mar

16 2014

Purim with the Troops

4:00PM - 5:30PM  

Rieke Elementary School
1405 SW Vermont St
Portland, OR 97219

Portland's premier family Purim party is army themed this year!

Mar

17 2014

At this 31st annual meeting of the Institute for Judaic Studies speakers will "Remember the Past and Look to the Future"

Mar

18 2014

Mommy and Me

10:00AM - 11:15AM  

The Gan Preschool
6612 SW Capitol HWY
Portland, OR 97239

Join other moms and bond with your child while exploring their Jewish world through play, music & movement, stories…

Mar

19 2014

Illuminated Letters: Threads of Connection is an exhibit project conceived by Portland artist Sara Harwin

Mar

19 2014

Mar

19 2014

Chit Chat and Charoset

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Shir Tikvah: Independent/Progressive
Services at The Bridgeport Building
7550 NE Irving Street
Portland, OR

Chit Chat and Charoset: A Taste of Passover Open to all women: no charge, RSVP: [email protected] or…

Mar

20 2014

Chai Baby / PJ Library Indoor Playground

10:15AM - 12:15PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Chai Baby/ PJ Library Indoor Playground

Mar

20 2014

Mommy & Me with a Jewish twist - Now in NE PDX!

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

Chabad of Northeast Portland
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR

Join other Moms and bond with your child while exploring Jewish themes through play, music & movement, stories and crafts.

Mar

20 2014

Fundraiser for J Street U PSU students to attend Town Hall in Baltimore.

Mar

21 2014

Jewish Art Month 2014

10:00AM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Jewish Art in all forms shown in the MJCC lobby from March 9 - April 4, 2014: http://www.northwestjewishartists.org

Mar

22 2014

Torah Yoga

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Shaarie Torah
920 NW 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97221

Yoga for 2-6 year olds and their parents/caregivers.

Mar

22 2014

Youth Minyoners

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

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

Middles schoolers join your friends and pray together. No adults. Youth Lead.

Mar

23 2014

Jewish Art Month 2014

10:00AM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Jewish Art in all forms shown in the MJCC lobby from March 9 - April 4, 2014: http://www.northwestjewishartists.org

Mar

25 2014

Mommy and Me

10:00AM - 11:15AM  

The Gan Preschool
6612 SW Capitol HWY
Portland, OR 97239

Join other moms and bond with your child while exploring their Jewish world through play, music & movement, stories…

Mar

26 2014

Illuminated Letters: Threads of Connection is an exhibit project conceived by Portland artist Sara Harwin

Mar

26 2014

An afternoon of personal stories: General Public: $8, OJM Members: $5, Students: $5. http://ojm.org

Mar

27 2014

Mommy & Me with a Jewish twist - Now in NE PDX!

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

Chabad of Northeast Portland
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR

Join other Moms and bond with your child while exploring Jewish themes through play, music & movement, stories and crafts.

Mar

28 2014

Jewish Art Month 2014

10:00AM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Jewish Art in all forms shown in the MJCC lobby from March 9 - April 4, 2014: http://www.northwestjewishartists.org

Mar

28 2014

Challah Baking & Erev Tot Shabbat 4

11:15AM - 12:00PM  

Maayan Torah Day School
2 Touchstone
Lake Oswego, OR

Challah Baking & Erev Tot Shabbat: Cost: Free RSVP to [email protected]. Ages: Up to 5 years

Mar

30 2014

Jewish Art Month 2014

10:00AM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Jewish Art in all forms shown in the MJCC lobby from March 9 - April 4, 2014: http://www.northwestjewishartists.org

Mar

30 2014

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Apr

1 2014

PJA/MJCC Used Book Sale

12:00PM - 7:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Used book sale March 30-April 1st (Sunday 12-5pm; Monday and Tuesday 7:30am-7pm) in the MJCC Ballroom.…

Mar

30 2014

“Songs of Freedom” Musical Retreat & Auction Benefit

1:00PM - 2:30PM  

Chemeketa College Auditorium
Building 6 on Campus 4000 Lancaster Drive
Salem, OR 97305

“Songs of Freedom” Musical Retreat & Auction Benefit. With Benny Friedman and Michael Allen Harrison accompanied…

Mar

30 2014

Packing Your Caregiver Success Kit

1:30PM - 3:00PM  

Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR

The road to a healthy caregiving experience is easier to navigate when you are aware of common roadblocks. Learn…