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Sep

2 2016

Shabbat on the Plaza and BYO Picnic

6:00PM - 7:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

Bring your family, a picnic, and enjoy our musical Shabbat Service. CBI’s Social Action Committee will Provide dessert.

Sep

2 2016

Shabbat on the Upper Plaza!

6:15PM - 9:15PM  

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

Enjoy our beautiful NW summer evenings singing, praying and schmoozing! (Weather permitting).

Sep

3 2016

Rosh Hodesh Elul with Congregation Shir Tikvah

6:30PM - 8:00PM  

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

Join Rabbi Ariel Stone and the women of Congregation Shir Tikvah as they celebrate the first day of the month of Elul.

Sep

4 2016

Join us for our Annual end of summer ALL Community ALL ages BBQ! Lots of hot dogs, shave ice and schmoozing!

Sep

4 2016

Sunday Public Memorial Tours

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

The Oregon Holocaust Memorial
97205 SW Washington Way
Portland, OR 97205

Join trained Oregon Holocaust Memorial docents on the first Sunday of June, July, August, and September for a free…

Sep

5 2016

Big Truck Day: A Roots and Rafters Celebration

11:00AM - 2:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Join us for a community-wide celebration! Our celebration will take place on Big Truck Day with tons of things for…

Sep

6 2016

Chasing Portraits

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Powell’s City of Books
1005 W. Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97209

Spanning three decades of Elizabeth's life and three generations of her family, this touching memoir is a compelling…

Sep

8 2016

Nosh and Drash with Rabbi Eve Posen

1:00PM - 2:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

A monthly discussion covering a wide range of topics that draw on our experiences.

Sep

9 2016

Shabbat in the Park with Rabbi Yitzhak Husbands-Hankin

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

Wilshire Park
NE 35th and Skidmore Ave
Portland, OR 97212

Please join us at 6 pm on Friday, Sept. 9 at Wilshire Park (NE 33rd & Skidmore) picnic area for a very joyful, very…

Sep

9 2016

Same moving service, same strong community, same delicious carts.

Sep

9 2016

Shabbat on the Upper Plaza!

6:15PM - 9:15PM  

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

Enjoy our beautiful NW summer evenings singing, praying and schmoozing! (Weather permitting).

Sep

9 2016

Kabbalat Shabbat

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

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

Rabbi Joey will join our talented Havurah musicians, Ilene Safyan, Scott Snyder, Steven Sandberg-Lewis, Chaim Wolin,…

Sep

9 2016

All are invited! Join us for a fun Kabbalat Shabbat celebrating the beginning/return of school and other educational…

Sep

10 2016

Shabbat Story Time with Shir Tikvah: Monthly

9:45AM - 10:15AM  

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

Enjoy stories, songs and crafts that celebrate holidays and Jewish values.

Sep

11 2016

Congregation Beth Israel Back to Shul Picnic

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR

Have a chance to meet your teachers and your community before the school year starts. Prospective families are welcome!

Sep

11 2016

Lamaze Childbirth Class

12:00PM - 2:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Expectant mothers and their partners will learn about and prepare for birth through hands-on education.

Sep

11 2016

The Power of Elul

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Rosh Hashana Foods & Spiritual Prep!

Sep

13 2016

Event honoring and acknowledging the completion of the Mittleman Jewish Community Center's $3.5 Million Roots and…

Sep

14 2016

Happy Hour for 30s-40s with the PDX MOTs

6:30PM - 8:00PM  

Pope Bourbon House
2075 NW Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209

Join us for our monthly happy hour. PDX MOTs is a social group open to both singles and couples.

Sep

14 2016

92nd Street Y Lecture Series (Sept)

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

The MJCC is proud to present several 92Y Live programs, shown on DVD after the live event in New York. This series is…

Sep

14 2016

Housing Forum on Affordable Housing

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

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

We have organized a panel discussion with our very own Havurah housing experts to give you the information you need…

Sep

14 2016

Deciphering the Rosh Hashana Code

8:00PM - 9:00PM  

Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Kabbalah of the High Holiday Prayers with Rabbi Chanan Spivak

Sep

15 2016

A Taste of Giving: Happy Hours Designed to Do Good

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

RSVP for more info

The OJCF Giving Council is holding its first pop-up giving circle event... Join us for a fun evening of food, drink…

Sep

15 2016

Portland Hadassah Wine and Dessert Event

7:00PM  

Hotel Deluxe
729 SW 15th Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Hadassah! Research in Service to Humanity. Join Portland Hadassah for an evening of wine and dessert.

Sep

16 2016

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Sep

18 2016

ReJewvenation Women’s Retreat

9:00AM - 5:00PM  

B'nai B'rith Camp
9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy #147
Beaverton, OR

Registration info coming early this summer.

Sep

17 2016

Tot Shabbat

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

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

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

Sep

17 2016

Festival of Nations

11:00AM - 5:00PM  

Division Midway Alliance
11721 SE Division Street, Portland Oregon 97266
Portland, OR 97266

The Taste of Nations tent will be filled with foods from around the world, created locally, including specialties…

Sep

18 2016

Northeast Story Hour with PJ Library

9:30AM - 10:15AM  

New Seasons: North Williams
3445 N Williams Ave
Portland, OR 97227

Share in a weekly story hour for families with music and PJ Library Books at New Seasons Market on N Williams.

Sep

18 2016

Rosh Hashana How-to & Mother's Circle Info

9:30AM - 10:30AM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

The Mothers Circle info session and Rosh Hashana "How-To

The Mothers Circle is a welcoming and empowering program fo…

Sep

18 2016

Lamaze Childbirth Class

12:00PM - 2:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Expectant mothers and their partners will learn about and prepare for birth through hands-on education.

Sep

18 2016

DIY Tallit

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

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

Have you been wanting to make a tallit for yourself or for your child’s bar/bat mitzvah – or would your teen…

Sep

18 2016

Oy G'FELT Junior

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Dive into a fun parent and child crafting class and make your very own Gi-Felted Fish.

Sep

18 2016

Join us for our first web forum with Erica Perl, author of When Life Gives you OJ and Dotty! Invite your friends and…

Sep

18 2016

Congregation Beth Israel's Fall Fundraiser: Come Together

5:00PM - 11:00PM  

The Exchange Ballroom
123 NE 3rd Ave
Portland, OR 97232

Join us for Congregation Beth Israel ‘s fall fundraiser, featuring a Beatles tribute band!

Sep

18 2016

Beth Hamon's Summer of Hope: A concert series

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Jade Lounge
2348 SE Ankeny St.
Portland, OR 97214

A series of shows dedicated to raising funds and awareness for agencies working to reduce hunger in our community.

Sep

19 2016

Israeli Folk Dancing at Leedy Grange

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Leedy Grange
835 NW Saltzman Rd.
Beaverton, OR 97229

Learn and enjoy Israeli folk dances, brought to you by Sue Wendel and friends.

Sep

20 2016

Talk by Suzanne Hertzberg, author of Katherine Joseph: Photographing an Era of Social Significance

Sep

21 2016

OJCF Board of Trustees Meeting

3:30PM - 5:30PM  

Lane Powell
601 SW Second Ave,
Ste. 2100
Portland, OR 97204

 

Quarterly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation.

Sep

21 2016

Deciphering the Rosh Hashana Code

8:00PM - 9:00PM  

Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Kabbalah of the High Holiday Prayers with Rabbi Chanan Spivak

Sep

23 2016

Dorot Shabbat

6:00PM - 7:30PM  

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

Join us for a casual, family-friendly and music-filled service.

Sep

24 2016

S'lichot with Kol Ami

7:00PM - 9:30PM  

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

We will have a brief Havdalah ceremony followed by the viewing of "Footnote." Please bring movie snacks and a…

Sep

24 2016

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Sep

26 2016

2016 National Israeli-American Conference

8:00PM - 12:00PM  

Marriot Marquis Washington D.C.
901 Massachusetts Avenue
Northwest, DC 20001

Join Israeli-Americans, Jewish Americans, and Israel supporters from throughout the US, and take an active part in…

Sep

24 2016

Selichot Service - Havurah Shalom

9:00PM - 10:30PM  

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

Tradition tells us that the heavens are most open to prayer during the Days of Awe. Our Selichot Service will be…

Sep

25 2016

Northeast Story Hour with PJ Library

9:30AM - 10:15AM  

New Seasons: North Williams
3445 N Williams Ave
Portland, OR 97227

Share in a weekly story hour for families with music and PJ Library Books at New Seasons Market on N Williams.

Sep

25 2016

Rosh Hashanah Food Tasting with New Seasons & Jewish Federation

11:00AM - 2:00PM  

New Seasons: Raleigh Hills
7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Portland, OR 97225

Join us for Apple and Honey Tasting with the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland at New Seasons Market Raleigh Hills!

Sep

25 2016

Lamaze Childbirth Class

12:00PM - 2:30PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Expectant mothers and their partners will learn about and prepare for birth through hands-on education.

Sep

25 2016

Yom Limmud: a Community Day of Learning

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Join our Greater Portland Community rabbis for an afternoon of learning as we prepare our hearts and heads for the…

Sep

25 2016

Friends of Robison Annual Bingo

6:30PM - 9:30PM  

Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR

Friends of Robison (formerly RJHC Sisterhood) Annual Bingo

Sep

26 2016

A Jewish Night at the Museum

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
1945 SE Water Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Come as a family and join us for a private evening at OMSI! With access to most exhibits including Journey to Space.…

Sep

27 2016

OJCF Professional Advisors Group Luncheon

12:00PM - 1:30PM  

Multnomah Athletic Club
1849 SW Salmon St
Portland, OR 97205

The panelists will share case studies and stories that will have everyone thinking creatively, moving well beyond…

Sep

27 2016

Book Launch: The Jewish Oregon Story 1950–2010 by Ellen Eisenberg

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

The Oregon Historical Society
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205

We invite you to celebrate the publication of The Jewish Oregon Story 1950-2010 by Ellen Eisenberg.

Sep

27 2016

Presented by the MJCC and the Judaic Studies Department at PSU

Sep

28 2016

Cornerstone Dinner for the Jewish Federation

6:00PM - 9:00PM  

Multnomah Athletic Club
1849 SW Salmon St
Portland, OR 97205

With Ambassador Dennis Ross

Sep

28 2016

Deciphering the Rosh Hashana Code

8:00PM - 9:00PM  

Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR

Kabbalah of the High Holiday Prayers with Rabbi Chanan Spivak

Sep

29 2016

Teen New Year's Rosh Hashana Party!

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

NCSY office
6688 SW Capitol Hwy.
Portland, OR 97219

Join NCSY and celebrate the Jewish New Year. Hang out with other Jewish teens, taste awesome food and get inspired…

Sep

30 2016