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Feb 19, 2018
Feb
1 2018
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…
Feb
1 2018
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…
Feb
1 2018
Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak
3:15PM - 5:35PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak
Feb
2 2018
Feb
4 2018
Kollel Family Shabbaton
4:00PM - 12:00PM
Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Kollel's Annual Family Shabbaton
Feb
3 2018
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…
Feb
3 2018
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders
10:15AM - 12:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders
Feb
3 2018
Tot Shabbat & Tu B'Shevat
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Havurah Shalom: Reconstructionist
825 NW 18th Ave
Portland, OR
Young children and their parents celebrate Shabbat with singing, movement, blessings, and storytelling.
Feb
3 2018
MoHo Tu B'shvat Hike
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Moishe House PDX
Moishe House
Portland, OR
The Moishe House model supports young adult leaders in their 20s and 30s, allowing them to create vibrant Jewish…
Feb
3 2018
PJ Havdallah (ages 0-5)
5:15PM - 7:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Join Shoreshim (Neveh Shalom's young families group) as we say goodbye to Shabbat in our PJs.
Feb
4 2018
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…
Feb
4 2018
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.
Feb
4 2018
Foundation School Walk-A-Thon
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
oin us as the Foundation School community comes together for our annual Walk-a-Thon.
Feb
6 2018
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.
Feb
6 2018
The Complete Mozart Cycle with Pianist David Rothman
2:00PM - 3:15PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Concert pianist, David Rothman, is a virtuoso when it comes to performing the complete great works of piano repertoire.
Feb
7 2018
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…
Feb
7 2018
Mighty Moms: Moms Support Group
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
This is a coaching discussion group for women of all ages and while centered on mamas, all women are welcome and…
Feb
7 2018
Engage, Enrich, Enliven, Enjoy! with Noted Author Ruth Tenzer Feldman
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
This is child’s play and more for adults interested in exploring ways to cultivate creativity and curiosity,…
Feb
8 2018
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…
Feb
8 2018
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…
Feb
8 2018
Nosh + Drash with Rabbi Eve Posen
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Cafe at the J
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
A monthly discussion covering a wide range of topics that will draw on our experiences.
February’s topic: How to b…
Feb
8 2018
Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak
3:15PM - 5:35PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak
Feb
8 2018
Gun Safety Presentation
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
This presentation focuses on common sense steps we can all take to reduce gun injuries and deaths among children.
Feb
8 2018
American Jewish Engagement with Israel
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Neveh shalom, Birnbach Hall
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
How is our American Jewish connection with Israel evolving?
Feb
9 2018
MoHo Opening Ceremony Watch Party
8:00PM - 11:00PM
Moishe House PDX
Moishe House
Portland, OR
The Moishe House model supports young adult leaders in their 20s and 30s, allowing them to create vibrant Jewish…
Feb
10 2018
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.
Feb
10 2018
Shabbat Storytime
9:45AM - 10:15AM
Congregation Shir Tikvah
7550 NE Irving St
Portland, OR 97213
Join us for stories, songs and crafts.
Feb
10 2018
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.
Feb
10 2018
Kesser Kid's Time 2018
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
oin us every second and fourth Shabbat for an awesome kids' program for children age 2-11.
Feb
11 2018
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…
Feb
11 2018
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.
Feb
11 2018
MJCC Summer Day Camp Info Fair
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Learn about the MJCC Summer Day Camp programs, register and meet camp staff!
Feb
11 2018
Jewish Community Orchestra Young Artist Showcase
3:00PM - 5:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
The Jewish Community Orchestra presents the Young Artist Showcase, where students 18 years or younger won a concerto…
Feb
11 2018
Neshama Carlebach Community Concert
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Ln
Portland, OR 97239
Neshama Carlebach, a leading superstar in Jewish Entertainment, is continuing the legacy established by her father,…
Feb
11 2018
Community Shabbat Dinner for disenchanted Jews and Jews new to Shabbat at home
Join Rabbi Laurie Rutenberg and Rab…
Feb
12 2018
Mussar with Rabbi Joshua Rose
2:30PM - 3:25PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Mussar is an approach of self-awareness, and personal development that is grounded in deep reflection on Jewish…
Feb
13 2018
Wondering Jews Tea at Two Presentation with George Fendel
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
An American Genius: George Fendel pianist and jazz aficionado will share some musical highlights of the lives of…
Feb
14 2018
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…
Feb
14 2018
Mighty Moms: Moms Support Group
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
This is a coaching discussion group for women of all ages and while centered on mamas, all women are welcome and…
Feb
14 2018
Chai Baby + PJ Library Indoor Playground
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
For parents/caregivers and their children up to 5 years old. Play. Meet friends. Run. Have a Kosher snack. Sing + lis…
Feb
14 2018
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.
Feb
14 2018
Writing Your Ethical Will
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
An ethical will passes on your beliefs, experiences, life lessons, shares your wisdom, values and love in written for…
Feb
14 2018
Engage, Enrich, Enliven, Enjoy! with Noted Author Ruth Tenzer Feldman
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
This is child’s play and more for adults interested in exploring ways to cultivate creativity and curiosity,…
Feb
15 2018
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…
Feb
15 2018
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…
Feb
15 2018
Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak
3:15PM - 5:35PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak
Feb
15 2018
Feb
15 2018
Short Stories with Harley Sachs
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Author of “Threads of the Convenant”, Harley Sachs will share his collection of twenty-one short stories about…
Feb
15 2018
Rosh Chodesh Adar - Sephardic Culture Event
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Portland Kollel
6688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Join the Women of Shine for a Rosh Chodesh Celebration
Feb
16 2018
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.
Feb
16 2018
MoHo Community Art Gallery Night
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Moishe House PDX
Moishe House
Portland, OR
The Moishe House model supports young adult leaders in their 20s and 30s, allowing them to create vibrant Jewish…
Feb
17 2018
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…
Feb
17 2018
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders
10:15AM - 12:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Kiddush Club for K-2nd Graders
Feb
17 2018
In the Presence of Love with Ani Tuzman followed by Havdalah Service
7:00PM - 9:00PM
P'nai Or of Portland: Jewish Renewal
6948 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Ani will read passages from The Tremble of Love: A Novel of the Baal Shem Tov, an exquisite reimagining of one of…
Feb
18 2018
Pages and Pixels: Book and Film Discussion
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Love to read, watch films and make new friends? This month we are reading Second Person Singular by Sayed Kashua and…
Feb
19 2018
BB Breaks: Presidents Day Snow Play
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Mt Hood National Forest - Snow Bunny Hill
Sandy, OR 97055
Bring your hats, gloves, scarves, and socks and we’ll bring the hot chocolate!
Feb
20 2018
Mah Jongg for Beginners
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!
Feb
20 2018
Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Take your game to the next level. It will give your mind a workout!
Feb
20 2018
Dad's Night Out with Rabbi Eve Posen - Drinking is a mitzvah on Purim...
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Cascade Brewing
7424 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy
Portland, OR 97225
Join Rabbi Eve Posen - Drinking is a mitzvah on Purim. How to explain that to your kids.
Feb
21 2018
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…
Feb
21 2018
Mighty Moms: Moms Support Group
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
This is a coaching discussion group for women of all ages and while centered on mamas, all women are welcome and…
Feb
21 2018
Maayan TDS Benefit Dinner
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Maayan Torah Day School
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Maayan Torah Day School will host a benefit dinner in honor of its 7th year of success.
Feb
21 2018
Engage, Enrich, Enliven, Enjoy! with Noted Author Ruth Tenzer Feldman
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
This is child’s play and more for adults interested in exploring ways to cultivate creativity and curiosity,…
Feb
22 2018
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…
Feb
22 2018
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…
Feb
22 2018
Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak
3:15PM - 5:35PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak
Feb
22 2018
Jewish Pride Greater PDX Happy Hours
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Hobos
120 NW 3rd
Portland, OR 97209
Jewish Pride Greater PDX Happy Hours - Hobos
Feb
22 2018
Historic evening with Anne Frank’s Step Sister. Eva Schloss
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Smith Auditorium - Willamette University
270 Winter St SE
Salem, OR 97301
OnThursday, February 22 Mrs. Eva Schloss will share her experiences as the childhood friend and step sister of Anne…
Feb
23 2018
Fourth Fridays with Rabbi Eve (age 0-5)
5:15PM - 7:15PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
Rabbi Eve welcomes Shabbat with music and stories, potluck dinner to follow.
Feb
23 2018
MoHo Kosher Not Kosher Shabbat
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Moishe House PDX
Moishe House
Portland, OR
The Moishe House model supports young adult leaders in their 20s and 30s, allowing them to create vibrant Jewish…
Feb
24 2018
Kesser Kid's Time 2018
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Kesser Israel: Orthodox
6698 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
oin us every second and fourth Shabbat for an awesome kids' program for children age 2-11.
Feb
25 2018
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…
Feb
25 2018
Mar
30 2018
JEWISH ARTS MONTH
10:00AM - 6:00PM
MJCC
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Jewish Arts Month, the annual exhibit of paintings, fiber, beadwork, metals, glass, ceramics and more co-sponsored…
Feb
26 2018
Women's Philanthropy Presents: Find Your Inner Esther... a Purim Experience
5:30PM - 9:00PM
Opal 28
510 NE 28th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland's Women's Philanthropy Purim Event!
Feb
28 2018
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…
Feb
28 2018
Mighty Moms: Moms Support Group
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel: Reform
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR
This is a coaching discussion group for women of all ages and while centered on mamas, all women are welcome and…
Feb
28 2018
Purim Carnival for Families
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join ALIYAH for Purim fun with carnival games, art projects, stories & song.
Feb
28 2018
Young Family Purim Fun! (ages 0-5)
5:15PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join Shoreshim for Purim fun with art projects, stories & song. Ages 0-5.
Feb
28 2018
CST Purim Party: Get Ready for Prom Night
5:30PM - 10:00PM
Congregation Shaarie Torah: Conservative
920 NW 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
Purim: Your Best Prom!
A PURIM PARTY TO REMEMBER!
5:30 PM – Light dinner intended for families with young chil…
5:30 PM – Light dinner intended for families with young chil…
Feb
28 2018
Live the Chai Life! - A Purim Celebration
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Havurah Shalom: Reconstructionist
825 NW 18th Ave
Portland, OR
Live the Chai Life! - A Purim Celebration
Feb
28 2018
Purim Celebration and Dinner at Shir Tikvah
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Congregation Shir Tikvah: Independent/Progressive
Services at The Bridgeport Building
7550 NE Irving Street
Portland, OR
Get out your wildest costume and join Shir Tikvah for a festive meal and family-friendly reading of the Megillah.
Feb
28 2018
Purim Unmasked: Stories, Songs, Comedy, and the Whole Megillah
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Neveh Shalom: Conservative
2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR
Join us for Purim fun led by CNS clergy and teens!
Feb
28 2018
Purim Shpeil 2018
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Kol Ami
7800 NE 119th St
Vancouver, WA 98662
Purim Shpeil 2018 - Congregation Kol Ami
Feb
28 2018
Congregation Beth Israel Purim Schpiel
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
1972 NW Flanders
Portland, OR 97209
It's a tradition! The CBI Purim Schpiel
Feb
28 2018
Adloyadah at Shir Tikvah (21+)
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Shir Tikvah: Independent/Progressive
Services at The Bridgeport Building
7550 NE Irving Street
Portland, OR
Adloyadah at Shir Tikvah (21+)
Pots and Pans for Purim
Bring a new or gently used piece of cookware and we'll donate…