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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Shabbat Dinner for Disenchanted Jews and Jews New to Shabbat at Home

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

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

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

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

Pirkei Imahot Book Talk

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

Pirkei Imahot Book Talk

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

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

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

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

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

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

25 2018

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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

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…
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…