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May 29, 2017
May
1 2017
Yom Ha’Atzmaut
5:00PM - 8:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Come out and celebrate Israel’s 69th year of Independence! Join in Israeli music, dance, crafts, food and more!
May
1 2017
Koleinu: Jewish Chorale at Congregation Neveh Shalom
7:15PM - 8:45PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join our existing group of singers to enhance services and programs at Neveh Shalom and in the community. Koleinu…
May
2 2017
Mah Jongg
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
May
2 2017
JFCS Annual Luncheon - Our Caring Community
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Multnomah Athletic Club
1849 SW Salmon St
Portland, OR 97205
Annual luncheon to support the Jewish Family & Child Services
May
3 2017
Free Screening of The Prince of Egypt
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Havurah Shir Hadash
185 N Mountain Ave.
Ashland, OR 97520
Free Screening of The Prince of Egypt
May
3 2017
Confronting Reality: The Anti-Israel BDS Movement with Dr. Kenneth Waltzer
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Hear from Dr. Waltzer about how BDS continues to gain a foothold on American college campuses and in academia.
May
3 2017
Israeli Dancing
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class.
May
4 2017
Chai Baby + PJ Library Indoor Playground
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
For parents and their children up to 5 years old. Playing, running, meeting new and old friends, snacks,…
May
5 2017
May
7 2017
Spring Family Camp
5:00PM - 2:00PM
B'nai B'rith Camp
9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy #147
Beaverton, OR
Enjoy a weekend of non-stop family activities and laughs at BB Camp at the Oregon Coast!
May
6 2017
Tot Shabbat
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Join us for our special Saturday service for our littlest congregants and the grownups who love them.
May
6 2017
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Grade
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join other families for prayer, singing, conversation and fun followed by an indoor picnic style lunch.
May
6 2017
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Meet in the MAIN service for the beginning of the Torah service, and then come out with your friends for a fun and…
May
6 2017
Young Families Tot Shabbat 1st and 3rd Saturdays
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join other young families in Zidell Chapel for singing, dancing, stories, indoor picnic-style lunch and Shabbat fun.
May
6 2017
2018 Oseran Family Lecture: Bryan Stevenson
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders Street
Portland, OR 97209
Congregation Beth Israel welcomes BRYAN STEVENSON, founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative.…
May
7 2017
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.
May
7 2017
May
14 2017
Poland-Israel Journey 2018
2:00PM - 9:00PM
Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Kollel's 2nd annual Poland-Israel Journey.
May
7 2017
May
7 2017
Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Northwest Film Center - Whitsell Auditorium, Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Ave.
Portland, OR 97205
Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer
May
8 2017
Book Launch event for “Pirke Imahot”
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
You are invited to this very special book launch event for “Pirke Imahot” by Lois Shenker and Rabbi Eve Posen.
May
8 2017
Koleinu: Jewish Chorale at Congregation Neveh Shalom
7:15PM - 8:45PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join our existing group of singers to enhance services and programs at Neveh Shalom and in the community. Koleinu…
May
9 2017
Mah Jongg
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
May
10 2017
Happy Hour for 30s-40s with the PDX MOTs
6:30PM - 8:00PM
White Owl Social Club
1305 SE 8th Ave.
Portland,
Join us for our monthly happy hour. PDX MOTs is a social group open to both singles and couples.
May
10 2017
Israeli Dancing
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class.
May
11 2017
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 will draw on our experiences.
May
13 2017
Shabbat Storytime
9:45AM - 10:15AM
Congregation Shir Tikvah
7550 NE Irving Street
Portland, OR 97213
Join us for a warm and welcoming Shabbat Storytime - geared toward our youngest friends and their caregivers.
May
13 2017
Kesser Kids' Time - Fall and Winter!
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for Kesser Kids' Time every 2nd and 4th Shabbat of the month. The program is geared for children age 2-11. …
May
13 2017
Yom Ha'atzmaut upscale picnic 2017 PDX
2:00PM - 6:00PM
Rood Bridge Park
4000 SE Rood Bridge Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97123
HILLSBORO, OR 97123
Ivrit Beat LLC invites you! Please join us for an upscale picnic to celebrate Israel’s Independence, and…
May
13 2017
PJ Havdalah
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
A havdalah service at Congregation Beth Israel in partnership with PJ Library for kids 0-4.
May
15 2017
Koleinu: Jewish Chorale at Congregation Neveh Shalom
7:15PM - 8:45PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join our existing group of singers to enhance services and programs at Neveh Shalom and in the community. Koleinu…
May
16 2017
Mah Jongg
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
May
17 2017
Confronting Reality: American Jews Today, A Challenging Climate
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Dr. Windmueller will help us to understand the context in which rising anti-Semitism is wreaking havoc on Jewish…
May
17 2017
Israeli Dancing
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class.
May
18 2017
Farewell Party for Cantor Deborah Bletstein
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Celebrate Cantor Bletstein's seven years of service at Congregation Neveh Shalom! Homemade desserts and wine will be served.
May
19 2017
A Little Shabbat
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Come welcome Shabbat together with our young community. Perfect for families with children in preschool, 2 years and older.
May
19 2017
PDX Community Hackathon Shabbat Dinner
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for a special Shabbat dinner to kick off the weekend! It's a chance to network with other young adults in…
May
20 2017
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Grade
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join other families for prayer, singing, conversation and fun followed by an indoor picnic style lunch.
May
20 2017
Torah Troop for 3rd-5th Graders
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Meet in the MAIN service for the beginning of the Torah service, and then come out with your friends for a fun and…
May
20 2017
Young Families Tot Shabbat 1st and 3rd Saturdays
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join other young families in Zidell Chapel for singing, dancing, stories, indoor picnic-style lunch and Shabbat fun.
May
21 2017
Friends of Robison Luncheon
Rose Schnitzer Manor - Zidell Hall
6140 SW Boundary
Portland, OR 97221
A luncheon, style show and brief business meeting, held on the Cedar Sinai Park campus.
May
21 2017
Boker Tov Bunch
9:00AM - 9:45AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Play, sing, and enjoy the wonderful books in Neveh Shalom's Feldstein Library.
May
21 2017
PDX Community Young Adult Hackathon
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for this energizing event that brings together Jewish professionals in their 20s & 30s to devleop and pitch…
May
21 2017
Back-to-Nature Day and Lag ba Omer celebration
9:30AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Bonfire, art projects, music & dance, rustic pita making, active games, an Israeli shuk and goat petting-zoo!
May
21 2017
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.
May
21 2017
2017 Sunday Parkways SE
11:00AM - 4:00PM
VISIT OUR JEWISH COMMUNAL BOOTH TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR WONDERFUL PORTLAND COMMUNITY!
May
21 2017
Kim Schneiderman CD Release Party
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Join us as we celebrate Kim Schneiderman and the release of her new CD! This is a free, family friendly event open to all.
May
21 2017
We Refuse to Be Enemies: An Evening of Music, Conversation, and Friendship
4:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Top presenters from the three Abrahamic faiths will discuss friendship, dialogue, and pluralism in their respective…
May
22 2017
Koleinu: Jewish Chorale at Congregation Neveh Shalom
7:15PM - 8:45PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join our existing group of singers to enhance services and programs at Neveh Shalom and in the community. Koleinu…
May
23 2017
Mah Jongg
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
May
24 2017
"The Ten Commandments in the Limelight" - 2017 Cogan Memorial Lecture
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Portland State University Smith Memorial Student Union
1825 SW Broadway
Room 333
Portland, OR 97201
Join us as distinguished historian, Jenna Weissman Joselit, takes measure of the ancient dos and don'ts of the Ten…
May
24 2017
Israeli Dancing
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class.
May
25 2017
Israel360: Sharing Life Stories: Bridging Our Perspectives on Israel
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Please join us for this ongoing series about Israel.
May
26 2017
Fourth Fridays with Rabbi Eve Posen
5:15PM - 7:00PM
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Join Rabbi Eve and welcome Shabbat with music and stories, potluck dinner to follow.
May
27 2017
Kesser Kids' Time - Fall and Winter!
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for Kesser Kids' Time every 2nd and 4th Shabbat of the month. The program is geared for children age 2-11. …
May
27 2017
Women's Torah Study at Congregation Neveh Shalom
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Delve into biblical and midrashic text to find meaning from our traditions that relate to our lives
May
28 2017
CNS Sisterhood Sunday / Rosh Chodesh
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Embrace Rosh Chodesh, a woman's sacred time.
May
28 2017
Jewish Holiday Culinary Experience
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
The Jewish Holiday Culinary Experience is an innovative program for adults and children ages 5-12.
May
29 2017
Koleinu: Jewish Chorale at Congregation Neveh Shalom
7:15PM - 8:45PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join our existing group of singers to enhance services and programs at Neveh Shalom and in the community. Koleinu…
May
30 2017
Shavout Cheesecake Bake Off
5:15PM - 6:15PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Enter your best Cheesecake recipe in this fun food lovers contest for Shavuot!
May
30 2017
Peace Pole Ceremony & Interfaith Torah Shavuot Exploration
6:30PM - 11:55PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Peace Pole Ceremony & Interfaith Torah Shavuot Exploration
"May we be disciples of Aaron the Kohen, loving peace and…
May
31 2017
CNS Young Family Shavuot Program
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Join us for an evening of Shavuot fun with Morah Leah Conley.
May
31 2017
Israeli Dancing
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class.