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May

2 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.…

May

2 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

May

3 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.

May

3 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.

May

3 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.

May

3 2014

The Last Five Years

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Gerding Theater at the Armory
128 NW 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

A beautiful love story musical by prominent Jewish playwright, Jason Robert Brown. Bring a group of 10 or more…

May

4 2014

Women’s Day of Jewish Learning

1:00PM - 5:00PM  

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

Save the Date!

May

4 2014

Yom HaZikaron Commemoration

8:00PM - 9:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Honor those who have given their lives for the State of Israel.

May

5 2014

Yom Ha'atzmaut - Israeli Independence Celebration

5:00PM - 9:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Celebrate You Ha'atzmaut!

May

5 2014

A Taste of Judaism

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Temple Beth Tikvah
PO Box 7472
Bend, OR 97708

The classes are open to the public at a cost of $18 for each of the three series (payable at the door cash or check only).

May

5 2014

Rosh Hodesh Circle

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Various Locations
Call for details

An evening of women's learning and celebration.

May

6 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…

May

7 2014

From Redemption to Revelation: Jewish Yoga Series

5:30PM - 7:00PM  

The Peoples Yoga Northeast Second Studio
4940 NE 16th Ave. Portland
Portland, OR 97211

There will be Jewish themes in this series, but there will not be Jewish religious practices and is open to people…

May

7 2014

CRC Meeting

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

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

Community Relations Committee meeting.

May

9 2014

Challah Baking & Erev Tot Shabbat

11:15AM - 12:00PM  

Maayan Torah Day School
2 Touchstone
Lake Oswego, OR

Challah Baking & Erev Tot Shabbat

May

10 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

May

10 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.

May

10 2014

Shabbat Kids Program

10:30AM - 11:45AM  

Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Kids' program at Kesser Israel! Jewish games, activities, snacks, and a puppet show. All are invited to this great…

May

10 2014

Farewell to Rabbi Greenstein

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

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

Wish Rabbi Bradley (Brad) Greenstein goodbye at this special Havdalah event.

May

10 2014

The Last Five Years

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Gerding Theater at the Armory
128 NW 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

A beautiful love story musical by prominent Jewish playwright, Jason Robert Brown. Bring a group of 10 or more…

May

11 2014

Because She Cares Art Exhibit: Portraits Women

8:00AM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Art exhibit of portraits of 24 Oregon Nonprofit Women Leaders by artist Theresa Weil.

May

11 2014

"The Last Klezmer" An evening with Yale Strom

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

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

Join us for an screening of Yale Strom's film "The Last Klezmer" followed by a discussion with the filmmaker and a…

May

12 2014

Because She Cares Art Exhibit: Portraits Women

8:00AM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Art exhibit of portraits of 24 Oregon Nonprofit Women Leaders by artist Theresa Weil.

May

12 2014

Jewish Federation of Greater Portland Presents Yossi Klein Halevi

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Yossi Klein Halevi is a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem and a contributing editor of the…

May

13 2014

Because She Cares Art Exhibit: Portraits Women

8:00AM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Art exhibit of portraits of 24 Oregon Nonprofit Women Leaders by artist Theresa Weil.

May

13 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…

May

14 2014

Because She Cares Art Exhibit: Portraits Women

8:00AM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Art exhibit of portraits of 24 Oregon Nonprofit Women Leaders by artist Theresa Weil.

May

14 2014

From Redemption to Revelation: Jewish Yoga Series

5:30PM - 7:00PM  

The Peoples Yoga Northeast Second Studio
4940 NE 16th Ave. Portland
Portland, OR 97211

There will be Jewish themes in this series, but there will not be Jewish religious practices and is open to people…

May

14 2014

Bistro Night - Don't Quit Your Day Job - Music

6:30PM - 7:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Connect with friends while enjoying the sounds of folk music.

May

15 2014

Because She Cares Art Exhibit: Portraits Women

8:00AM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Art exhibit of portraits of 24 Oregon Nonprofit Women Leaders by artist Theresa Weil.

May

15 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

May

15 2014

OJM Music Concert: Peter Zisa

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

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

Peter Zisa and accompanying musicians perform in Oregon Jewish Museum's auditorium. http://www.ojm.org

May

16 2014

Because She Cares Art Exhibit: Portraits Women

8:00AM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Art exhibit of portraits of 24 Oregon Nonprofit Women Leaders by artist Theresa Weil.

May

16 2014

Friday Night Lights: Shabbat Dinner and Entertainment

5:30PM - 8:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Celebrate Shabbat with friends and neighbors. Dinner, songs, entertainment and more! Adults: $15.(G:$18) Ages 3-12:…

May

17 2014

Practicing the Art of Compassionate Listening

9:30AM - 5:30PM  

Resolutions Northwest
1847 NE 44th Ave. #300
Portland, OR 97213

Learn to speak and listen from the heart, suspend judgment, maintain balance in the heat of conflict, and hold compas…
May

17 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.

May

17 2014

The Last Five Years

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Gerding Theater at the Armory
128 NW 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

A beautiful love story musical by prominent Jewish playwright, Jason Robert Brown. Bring a group of 10 or more…

May

18 2014

Lag ba'Omer Back-to-Nature Day

9:30AM - 12:00PM  

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

Hands-on fun for all! Art projects, music, archery, bonfire, goat petting zoo, storytime, cheese-making, ice cream…

May

18 2014

Lag B'Omer Community Celebration

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Alpenrose Dairy
6149 SW Shattuck Road
Portland, OR 97221

The most epic Lag B'Omer all-community event to date! Celebrating 30 years of service in Oregon, Chabad of Oregon is…

May

19 2014

Hebrew Language Storytime with PJ Library

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

Beaverton City Library
12375 SW 5th St
Beaverton, OR

Join us at Beaverton City Library!

May

19 2014

Screening of One of Eleven Holocaust Survivor Film

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

This video memoir is based on the film producer's father's experience as a Holocaust survivor escaping and living in…

May

19 2014

Annual Lorry I. Lokey Lecture

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Smith Memorial Student Union Room 238
1825 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97201

Devin Naar, Marsha & Jay Glazer Assistant Professor in Jewish Studies and Coordinator of the Sephardic Studies…

May

20 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…

May

21 2014

From Redemption to Revelation: Jewish Yoga Series

5:30PM - 7:00PM  

The Peoples Yoga Northeast Second Studio
4940 NE 16th Ave. Portland
Portland, OR 97211

There will be Jewish themes in this series, but there will not be Jewish religious practices and is open to people…

May

23 2014

Challah Baking & Erev Tot Shabbat

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

May

23 2014

The Arab Spring and Syria: Why Has it Gone So Wrong?

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Portland State University
Smith Memorial Student Union, room 236
Portland, OR 97201

Dr. Landis will discuss the rise of ethnic and religious identities in the Levant states following WWI in an effort…

May

24 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.

May

24 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.

May

24 2014

The Last Five Years

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Gerding Theater at the Armory
128 NW 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

A beautiful love story musical by prominent Jewish playwright, Jason Robert Brown. Bring a group of 10 or more…

May

27 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…

May

28 2014

From Redemption to Revelation: Jewish Yoga Series

5:30PM - 7:00PM  

The Peoples Yoga Northeast Second Studio
4940 NE 16th Ave. Portland
Portland, OR 97211

There will be Jewish themes in this series, but there will not be Jewish religious practices and is open to people…

May

28 2014

OJM Book Talk and Film: Woody On Rye

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

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

Reed Professor Marat Grinberg will talk about his new book, Woody on Rye, as well as show clips from relevant Woody…

May

31 2014

Tot Shabbat at Havurah Shalom

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

Havurah Shalom: Reconstructionist
825 NW 18th Ave
Portland, OR

oung children (0-5) and their parents celebrate Shabbat with singing, movement, blessings, and storytelling.

May

31 2014

The Last Five Years

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Gerding Theater at the Armory
128 NW 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

A beautiful love story musical by prominent Jewish playwright, Jason Robert Brown. Bring a group of 10 or more…