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Oct 9, 2017
Oct
1 2017
Mini Mensches Flow Room at CBI
9:15AM - 12:15PM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Drop in for some Sunday fun in our Flow Room! Mini Mensches at CBI is hosting a weekly Jewish space for families…
Oct
1 2017
North Story Hour with PJ Library
9:30AM - 10:15AM
New Seasons: North Williams
3445 N Williams Ave
Portland, OR 97227
Join PJ Library for a FREE story and music hour at New Seasons on N Williams.
Oct
2 2017
Israeli Fok Dancing with Sue & Friends
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Israeli Folk Dancing with Sue & Friends meets the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays of each month.
Oct
3 2017
Mah Jongg
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Oct
3 2017
Storytime in Anne and Goldie’s Children’s Corner at OJMCHE
11:00AM - 11:30AM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis St
Portland , OR 97202
Join OJMCHE for Storytime in Anne and Goldie’s Children’s Corner Tuesdays from 11:00-11:30am.
Oct
3 2017
Israel Film Series - Turn Left at the End of the World
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
The MJCC proudly presents the 4th Annual Israeli Film Series featuring three extraordinary films. Each film has s t…
Oct
4 2017
Exhibition Tour of OJMCHE
1:00AM - 2:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Please join OJMCHE for weekly public tours of the museum galleries at 1pm on Wednesdays. Tours are free with admissio…
Oct
5 2017
Sukkot Service - Neveh Shalom
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Join us for our First Day Sukkot services as we shake the lulav and etrog.
Oct
5 2017
Mommy & Me
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Chabad of Northeast Portland
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Exploring Jewish Holidays. Engaging Play. Experiental learning and new friendships to be made.
Age: 0-3 years. All ar…
Oct
6 2017
Sukkot Service - Neveh Shalom
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Join us for our Second Day Sukkot services as we shake the lulav and etrog.
Oct
6 2017
Sukkot at Beit Haverim
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Beit Haverim
1111 Country Club Dr.
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Rabbi Alan Berg and Cantorial Soloist Ann Brown will lead a joyous Shabbat/Sukkot Service.
Oct
7 2017
Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot Service
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Join us for Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot services.
Oct
7 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.
Oct
7 2017
Tot Shabbat with Mini Mensches at CBI
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Join Mini Mensches for Tot Shabbat! Dance and sing, listen to a story from the clergy and enjoy a lovely morning…
Oct
7 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.
Oct
7 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…
Oct
7 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.
Oct
7 2017
Oct
8 2017
Chol HaMoed Sukkot Service - Neveh Shalom
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Join us for Chol HaMoed Sukkot services.
Oct
8 2017
Kim Schneiderman Performance for Mini Mensches in the Flow Room at CBI
9:15AM - 12:15PM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Drop in for some Sunday fun in our Flow Room! Mini Mensches at CBI is hosting a weekly Jewish space for families…
Oct
8 2017
North Story Hour with PJ Library
9:30AM - 10:15AM
New Seasons: North Williams
3445 N Williams Ave
Portland, OR 97227
Join PJ Library for a FREE story and music hour at New Seasons on N Williams.
Oct
8 2017
JGSO: Ellis Island Name Change Myth And "Finding “Waldo” At Ellis Island
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Congregation Ahavath Achim
3225 SW Barbur Blvd
Portland, OR 97239
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon invites you, your family and friends to its upcoming program on October 8,…
Oct
9 2017
Chol HaMoed Sukkot Service - Neveh Shalom
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Join us for Chol HaMoed Sukkot services.
Oct
9 2017
Falafel Fest in the Sukkah
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us for this fun, low-key community event on Sukkot.
Oct
9 2017
Pizza in the Sukkah!
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Portland Jewish Academy
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Come join young families to enjoy some blessings and songs and PIZZA in the sukkah in front of the MJCC.
Oct
10 2017
Chol HaMoed Sukkot Service - Neveh Shalom
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Join us for Chol HaMoed Sukkot services.
Oct
10 2017
Mah Jongg
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Oct
10 2017
Israel FIlm Series - Yolki Palki
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
The MJCC proudly presents the 4th Annual Israeli Film Series featuring three extraordinary films. Each film has s…
Oct
11 2017
Exhibition Tour of OJMCHE
1:00AM - 2:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Please join OJMCHE for weekly public tours of the museum galleries at 1pm on Wednesdays. Tours are free with admissio…
Oct
11 2017
Hoshana Rabah Service - Neveh Shalom
7:00AM - 9:00AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Join us for Hoshana Rabah morning services.
Oct
11 2017
Chai Baby + PJ Library Indoor Playground
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center Sportsplex
6651 SW Capitol HIghway
Portland, OR 97219
For parents/caregivers and their children up to 5 years old.
Oct
12 2017
Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor Service - Neveh Shalom
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Join us for Shemini Atzeret / Yizkor morning services.
Oct
12 2017
Mommy & Me
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Chabad of Northeast Portland
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Exploring Jewish Holidays. Engaging Play. Experiental learning and new friendships to be made.
Age: 0-3 years. All ar…
Oct
12 2017
Erev Simchat Torah: The Simchah of Seven at Neveh Shalom!
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Join Neveh Shalom as we celebrate Israel’s 70th Anniversary and the Simach of 7 for Simchat Torah!
Oct
13 2017
Simchat Torah Morning Service - Neveh Shalom
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Join us for our Simchat Torah morning service.
Oct
13 2017
Simchat Torah Family Service
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Beit Haverim
1111 Country Club Dr.
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Rabbi Alan Berg and Cantorial Soloist Ann Brown will lead a joyous Simchat Torah Service, which will include…
Oct
14 2017
Congregation Kol Ami Tot Shabbat
9:00AM - 9:30AM
Congregation Kol Ami
7800 NE 119th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
Please join Congregation Kol Ami for Tot Shabbat every 2nd Saturday of the month.
Oct
14 2017
Shabbat Storytime
9:45AM - 10:15AM
Congregation Shir Tikvah
7550 NE Irving St
Portland, OR 97213
Join us for stories, songs and crafts.
Oct
14 2017
Torah Yoga
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Torah Yoga is always free and open to all. Every 2nd Saturday of the month.
Oct
14 2017
Kesser Kids' Time 2017
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us every second and fourth Shabbat for an awesome kids' program for children age 2-11.
Oct
15 2017
Mini Mensches Flow Room at CBI
9:15AM - 12:15PM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Drop in for some Sunday fun in our Flow Room! Mini Mensches at CBI is hosting a weekly Jewish space for families…
Oct
15 2017
North Story Hour with PJ Library
9:30AM - 10:15AM
New Seasons: North Williams
3445 N Williams Ave
Portland, OR 97227
Join PJ Library for a FREE story and music hour at New Seasons on N Williams.
Oct
15 2017
Take Back Your Time: Time Management Class with Rachel Hall
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR 97209
Discover 6-14 hours of free time in your week.
Oct
15 2017
PORTLAND HADASSAH EVENT - "OUR HERITAGE AND OUR HEALTH"
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW CAPITOL HWY
PORTLAND, OR 97219
The purpose of this program is to provide up-to-date information on the genetic conditions which occur more…
Oct
17 2017
Mah Jongg
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Oct
17 2017
Ahava Reads - Women's Book Group
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Sip D'Vine
7829 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Women's book group lead by Dorice Horenstein, Education Director at Shaarie Torah.
Oct
17 2017
Israel Film Series - I Had a Dream
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
The MJCC proudly presents the 4th Annual Israeli Film Series featuring three extraordinary films. Each film has s…
Oct
18 2017
Exhibition Tour of OJMCHE
1:00AM - 2:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Please join OJMCHE for weekly public tours of the museum galleries at 1pm on Wednesdays. Tours are free with admissio…
Oct
19 2017
PJ Story Hour Yad b'Yad
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97221
Share in a weekly intergenerational story hour for young families with music, PJ Library books, and the residents of…
Oct
19 2017
Mommy & Me
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Chabad of Northeast Portland
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Exploring Jewish Holidays. Engaging Play. Experiental learning and new friendships to be made.
Age: 0-3 years. All ar…
Oct
19 2017
Author Talk: Edward Hershey, "The Scorekeepers"
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
In his memoir, “The Scorekeeper,” Portlander and retired journalist Edward Hershey reflects on Jewish-American cu…
Oct
19 2017
Meditations of the Heart with Sarah Rohr
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
NEW! Meditations of the Heart
Oct
20 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.
Oct
21 2017
Tot Shabbat with Mini Mensches at CBI
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Join Mini Mensches for Tot Shabbat! Dance and sing, listen to a story from the clergy and enjoy a lovely morning…
Oct
21 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.
Oct
21 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…
Oct
21 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.
Oct
22 2017
Mini Mensches Flow Room at CBI
9:15AM - 12:15PM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Drop in for some Sunday fun in our Flow Room! Mini Mensches at CBI is hosting a weekly Jewish space for families…
Oct
22 2017
CANCELED - North Story Hour with PJ Library
9:30AM - 10:15AM
New Seasons: North Williams
3445 N Williams Ave
Portland, OR 97227
CANCELED.
Oct
22 2017
Take Back Your Time: Time Management Class with Rachel Hall (session 2)
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR 97209
Discover 6-14 hours of free time in your week.
Oct
22 2017
Cedar Sinai Park Patron Event
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Robison Jewish Health Center
6125 Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97221
A special event for our capital campaign donors.
Oct
22 2017
The Settlers - Movie
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Join Congregation Neveh Shalom for a screening of The Settlers, a Shimon Dotan film.
Oct
22 2017
EJC Community Conversation - Oct 22, Mt. Scott Comm. Center
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Mt. Scott Community Center
5530 SE 72nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
Exciting plans are in the works to develop shared Jewish community space on Portland's Eastside.
Join us for a commu…
Oct
23 2017
Oct
29 2017
JWRP Men's Trip
12:01AM - 11:59PM
Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Men's Mission to Israel
Oct
24 2017
Israel Film Series - The Golden Pomegranate
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
The MJCC proudly presents the 4th Annual Israeli Film Series featuring three extraordinary films with special gue…
Oct
24 2017
The Shabbos Project Challah Bake
7:15PM - 8:30PM
Participate in the worldwide Shabbos Project Challah Bake!
Oct
25 2017
Exhibition Tour of OJMCHE
1:00AM - 2:00PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Please join OJMCHE for weekly public tours of the museum galleries at 1pm on Wednesdays. Tours are free with admissio…
Oct
25 2017
MJCC Business Breakfast Series - Zidell Family
7:00AM - 9:00AM
Hotel Lucia
400 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
Jay, Charlene, and Jason Zidell will discuss the last barge and plans for Zidell yards.
Oct
26 2017
PJ Story Hour Yad b'Yad
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Rose Schnitzer Manor
6140 SW Boundary Street
Portland, OR 97221
Share in a weekly intergenerational story hour for young families with music, PJ Library books, and the residents of…
Oct
26 2017
Mommy & Me
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Chabad of Northeast Portland
2858 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Exploring Jewish Holidays. Engaging Play. Experiental learning and new friendships to be made.
Age: 0-3 years. All ar…
Oct
26 2017
IMPACT: Women's Event with Nancy Spielberg
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Women's Philanthropy presents IMPACT 2017 with Nancy Spielberg, Filmmaker, Philanthropist & Businesswoman
Oct
26 2017
Meditations of the Heart with Sarah Rohr
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
NEW! Meditations of the Heart
Oct
27 2017
Fourth Fridays with Rabbi Eve (0-5 years old)
5:15PM - 7:00PM
Rabbi Eve welcomes Shabbat with music and stories, potluck dinner to follow.
Oct
28 2017
Kesser Kids' Time 2017
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join us every second and fourth Shabbat for an awesome kids' program for children age 2-11.
Oct
28 2017
Taste of Art
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Again this year, a “Taste of Art” is bringing together creative people in the food and beverage industry with…
Oct
28 2017
Fire & Ice Havdallah Concert
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Join Jews worldwide in celebrating the Shabbat Project
Oct
29 2017
Mini Mensches Flow Room at CBI
9:15AM - 12:15PM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
Drop in for some Sunday fun in our Flow Room! Mini Mensches at CBI is hosting a weekly Jewish space for families…
Oct
29 2017
North Story Hour with PJ Library
9:30AM - 10:15AM
New Seasons: North Williams
3445 N Williams Ave
Portland, OR 97227
Join PJ Library for a FREE story and music hour at New Seasons on N Williams.
Oct
29 2017
Celebration of Art
10:30AM - 4:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
ORA's annual Holiday Event, will bring together over 20 talented artists.
Oct
29 2017
Oseran Lecture
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
Jeffrey Rosen will be conducting a free, open to the public lecture.
Oct
30 2017
Oregon Jewish Voices
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209
Started in 1999, this annual event features readings by prominent Oregon Jewish poets and writers. The five writers i…